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Predicting anything in the movie world is a bit ludicrous, considering how impossible it is to portray anything accurately. However, total guesswork in cinema isn’t the only thing worth considering since there are usuall
Deeming a movie overrated usually causes a bit of controversy since it’s typically done to insult or bash a movie many people love. Without being overly cynical or a contrarian, there’s much to learn from discussing over
No matter your interest in movies, it’s pretty apparent that straightforward comedies aren’t as prevalent as they once were, especially compared to the early 2000s. Many people wonder why, trying to pinpoint the audience
In just a few weeks’ time, Chris Pratt will star as everyone’s favorite mustachioed Italian plumber in the animated movie The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) . He will be joined by other big names, including Anya Tayl
Cormac McCarthy is considered to be one of the greatest contemporary American writers living and working today. McCarthy has written twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, traversing the Wes
Hollywood has a love affair with Vegas. There is no end of movies set there and plenty of card-playing characters, but they never seem to get the action quite right. In the heyday of 1960s Hollywood, casino games were al
Who doesn’t love a good documentary? 2022 was great year for filmmaking, with there being many rock-solid documentaries throughout the year. As a result, below will discuss some of the best documentaries of 2022. It’s ch
There are several award circuits, which have information like predictions for the upcoming Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar award ceremonies, among other things. The predictions pages are an assessment of where the race sta
2022 was a pretty weird year for streaming platforms. After a subscription price hike, the year started in poor form for Netflix, with record subscriber losses after years of continued growth, and many spelling the end f
A while back, I wrote about some key film terms with regard to types of releases - sequels, prequels and co. And I thought it would be a good idea to continue this topic while veering into other film-related elements. Th
Shakespeare's writings are so vast and numerous that variations on the stories will always be popping up at some point or another. And one niche of these stories takes them away from the stage and into film format. Acros
It was always going to be an uphill battle for Lord of the Rings - The Rings of Power . While not necessarily following up on one of the most beloved fantasy franchises out there, it was going to be its most recent itera
The Entertainment Capital of the World has a cinematic ring to it. And Las Vegas sure has seen its fair share of movie productions over the years. Of course, the film industry has paid a well-deserved tribute to the most
In the last couple of years, we had the Covid pandemic, as well as the advent of many other streaming services, to rival the traditional Netflix. With these two factors interacting, it is sometimes difficult to say why c
Few filmmakers have accomplished as much as Denis Villeneuve has in the 21st century. Worldwide, Villeneuve is known for directing several praised films, including thrillers Prisoners (2013) and Sicario (2015) , as well
Though it’s confirmed that the new Blade starring Mahershala Ali Blade will get a PG-13 rating, one can dream otherwise. MCU mastermind Kevin Feige declared that the upcoming R-rated Deadpool film is the only R-rated mov
Like every other year, there is an influx of great films, making it seemingly impossible to dive through everything that comes out. Thankfully, the online world has made it easy to get a solid list of must-see movies. Th
One of the most beloved movie genres to ever have been created, some of the most iconic movies have been western productions. They’ve been winners at award ceremonies, some of the most talented actors have been featured
There are many films that are cinema icons and, like music, sport, and countless other activities, there will always be a winner when it comes to the question of which is number one, although there will also be people wh
It's been 14 years since the last Indiana Jones film saw the light of day, and for many fans still, this is something that should have never happened. While it was still a pretty good film, it was certainly not comparabl
