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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
Like many people in the last couple of months, I was watching The Watcher on Netflix. A pretty creepy story, inspired by real world happenings, within a case that has been left unsolved - with the perpetrator never have
Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is having a lovely time, enjoying some well-deserved time off and cherishing the time spent with their loved ones! In order to get fully into the festive cheer, my recommendation for this
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
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
I always find it interesting to take a look at the betting odds around November or December each year, to see which the early favourites are for the award season ahead. It's a rather entertaining endeavor, as it shows th
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
A few weeks ago, we had a look at how some of the most famous films and series could have been very different, if different casting decisions that were actually considered and deemed likely at some point, would have ende
I oftentimes get the feeling that the meaning of 'episodic' is quite diluted nowadays, especially when referring to series or shows. To go to the root of the word, 'episodic' in the context of any sort of story, means th
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
Have you ever wondered how a big franchise that pretty much became synonymous with the lead actor or actress, would look like if someone else had taken on the role? Maybe some would have become bigger hits, some might ha
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
It's a little bit crazy to think about just how much Star Wars expanded in the years after the Disney takeover. Barring the original trilogy and the prequel trilogy, and not counting the rather successful The Clone Wars
We all know what a sequel is - especially since soo many films these days are sequels. And, if we know what a sequel is, then I guess what a prequel is should be quite self-explanatory. But where would that put a midquel
With the summer coming to an end, we can look forward to the countless great films awaiting their release at the end of the year. The anticipation appears to be at a high not seen in years, with my personal excitement le
Usually, when someone discusses the genius of Martin Scorsese, his 1999 film Bringing Out The Dead isn’t the main centerpiece. No one can deny Scorsese has made a lot of great films, some of which get overlooked because
If you were to argue that any filmmaker should have their own genre, most wouldn’t have any issue with Terrence Malick filling that specificity. Malick made a name for himself in the 1970s with Badlands (1973) and Days
Many have Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, the Three Colors trilogy, the Before trilogy, and countless others as their quote-on-quote favorite trilogy. Personally, Joachim Trier’s Oslo Trilogy is my most cherished, ev
