Five years ago, the world mourned a tragic loss with the deaths of Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other individuals when their helicopter crashed in Calabasas. Reflecting on this emotional anniversary, the Academy Award-winning animation, “Dear Basketball,” is a fitting tribute to Bryant’s legacy.
Released in 2017, “Dear Basketball” is narrated by Kobe Bryant, animated by...
Debuting in theaters in 1995, “Se7en” is a film that has left a lasting impact on audiences since. With stellar performances by Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, who play detectives trying to hunt down a serial killer that selects his victims based on the seven deadly sins — this film was restored in 4k.
Under director David Fincher's supervision after...
With final exams and projects occupying most of the time in the weeks ahead, don’t forget to plan a respite to end the quarter on a positive note. After finals, find some time to settle down with a good book, music or perhaps binge a couple of great movie picks. Pair that with a comfy blanket to snuggle up...
Whether it’s horror movies in October or old jazz music during December, the festivities associated with preparing for holidays are often undebatable. Few would object to watching a spooky movie on Halloween because that’s what Halloween is all about. Similarly, others indulge in listening to cozy jazz classics because the winter holidays are all about tenderness and love. But,...
As All Hallows' Eve approaches, the air begins to shift, and with it comes the sense that the occult is stirring just beneath the surface. “Practical magic” is the perfect Halloween movie to begin spooky season with.
Offering more witchy feel good energy rather than jump scares, this 1988 classic might seem out of date coming out 26 years ago,...
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Directed by Henry Selick, “Coraline,” is riddled with easter eggs and hidden details from the first second to the very last second. Selick meant for everything in this movie to have meaning, stating in an interview that “here everything is art directed; nothing is random. Every blade of grass, every branch shape, needs to have style.”
Within the first...
The Scooby-Doo franchise is always a perfect watch during the Halloween season. It’s spooky-yet-silly atmosphere remains consistent across every Scooby-Doo release. Even though some films in the series hold more mature tones, like “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island” and the crossover episode spin-off with “Supernatural” entitled “Scoobynatural,” they all share lighthearted moments interspersed with more prominent horror elements.
“Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters...
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From “Days of Being Wild,” “Chungking Express,” “Ashes of Time” to “Fallen Angels,” Wong Kar-Wai released some of the decade's most definitive work of the nineties — many of which are now among the most revered to date. His disregard for traditional narrative coupled with hyper-stylization established the Hong Kong film director as one of the most original artists...
For this year’s Pride month, revisit “Nimona,” a science fantasy graphic novel by American cartoonist N.D. Stevenson "Indy." A New York Times bestseller and winner of an Eisner Award, a Cybils Award and a Cartoonist Studio Prize, the comic delves into the challenges and inequalities of being different with the spunky and punk main character Nimona. It also became...
“The Truman Show” is a psychological comedy-drama film released in 1998 that explored many themes that have since blossomed into today’s society. Directed by Peter Weir, the film gained much success on its debut and earned several award nominations. “The Truman Show” has become a classic among fans, creating a legacy that will stand the test of time for...