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What Kind of Films Work Best for Summer?

3 July 2023

Ah, summer! The season of warmth, sunshine, and endless possibilities. As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, there's no better time to relax, unwind, and enjoy some quality movie time. Unless of course, it's

5 Types of Horror Films

25 June 2023

Horror films have long been a captivating genre that evokes a range of emotions, from suspense and fear to excitement and adrenaline. Whether you enjoy the thrill of a jump scare or the psychological intensity of a suspe

Why is David Attenborough so Loved?

18 June 2023

When it comes to nature documentaries, one name stands out above all others: David Attenborough . With his soothing voice, vast knowledge, and genuine passion for the natural world, Attenborough has become an icon in the

7 Movies to Look Out For This Summer

11 June 2023

Nothing’s better than a warm summer day outside and hitting the movie theatre later in the day. As the summer gets closer, it’s worth knowing what’s coming out as warm weather approaches, especially if you consider

4 Reasons Why The Godfather Part III Flopped

4 June 2023

The Godfather Part III is considered by many to be a major disappointment and a flop in the history of cinema. The film, which was released in 1990, was the third and final installment in the iconic Godfather trilogy dir

6 Reasons to Watch THE CROWN

27 May 2023

The British Monarchy has been in the headlines quite a lot in the past couple of years - starting with the death Prince Philip in 2021, followed by that of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II back in September 2022, and endi

Why AVATAR Was Such a Big Deal in 2009

20 May 2023

I remember that back in 2010, if you would at any point have a conversation about films, it would most frequently start with the words 'Have you watched Avatar?'. Such was its popularity at the time, that many people (in

Stop-Motion Animation: History & Evolution

13 May 2023

A while ago, I was reading about the amount of effort it took in order to create Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio - 940 days. The end result not only won the 'Best Animated Feature' award at the 2023 Academy Awards, but al

6 Key American Films From The 1960s

5 May 2023

Many argue over what the best decade of cinema is. Surely, most point to the 1960s as being a major stepping stone for Hollywood, primarily with the emergence of the New Hollywood era in the mid-1960s. There’s a lot you

The Return of Slashers - Why and How

27 April 2023

Whether you love the horror genre or not, it’s pretty incredible how successful it has been throughout the 21st century, especially in the modern era when so many films fail nowadays. Besides the success at the box offic

7 Movies to Watch if You Want to Make Movies

20 April 2023

I don’t know what the exact figure is, but so many people in the world aspire to make movies one day, myself included. Besides heading out and making shorts yourself to learn the craft, watching many movies is a great wa

The Future of Cinema Predicted

10 April 2023

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

Creed III (2023) (Review)

3 April 2023

Though an improvement over its predecessor, Creed III falls short of adding anything fresh to the franchise and fails to take enough risks to be memorable. Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut was no easy feat, taking

Comedies in Film: Has the Genre Died?

16 March 2023

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

Bones and All (2022) (Review)

6 March 2023

Though not perfect, ' Bones and All' is a daring horror romance that’ll leave audiences squirming for more. Practically anything Timothée Chalamet is in attracts Gen Zs to the theatre, and it’s nice to know there are a f

Cormac McCarthy Adaptations in Film

25 February 2023

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

7 Best Documentaries of Last Year

18 February 2023

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

Capitani Season 2 (Review)

11 February 2023

At one point in 2022, I decided that I wanted to watch some sort of crime drama, but ideally something with short episodes - nothing bordering on a full hour. Then, I stumbled upon Capitani , which intrigued me in severa

2022 Review: Netflix vs HBO Max vs Amazon Prime Video

2 February 2023

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

6 Takeaways from the 2023 Golden Globes

19 January 2023

The Golden Globes happened last week, and although they are not nearly as interesting when Ricky Gervais is not presenting, it was still a nice roundup of 2022 in terms of films and TV series. So, I prepared some main ta