Among the most talked about films of 2024, the awards contenders for best picture seem to be between “The Brutalist” and “Anora,” and maybe “Emelia Perez” depending on how viewers feel about that film. In this epoch of American cinema, most of the discussions seem to surround the idea that movies are back.
The Spielberg-esque sci-fi epics exist today with...
The iconic horror film franchise, Final Destination, takes a sharp return 14 years after the release of its first official trailer. “Final Destination: Bloodlines” is set to hit theaters on May 16, 2025 as the sixth installment of the franchise. The film introduces an entirely new cast, with stars like Kaiitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick...
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“Pariah” (2011) is a coming of age film that follows a Black teenager, Alike Freeman, through her coming of age journey as a butch lesbian. Diverse queer stories are especially important because LGBTQ+ people aren’t going anywhere. In times like this, the community needs support more than ever, and this film is a perfect watch for Black...
With Black History Month still in full-swing, and with Valentine’s Day having just passed, the film that feels especially relevant is 2023’s “Rye Lane.”
Directed by Raine Allen-Miller, the film follows Dom and Yas -- two people fresh out of a breakup who get to know each other over the course of a day. This plot may sound vague but...
‘Tis the season filled with romance in the air. It’s that time of the year to express love between one another in both heartfelt words and actions. Signifying the perfect social temperature to take a little risk and ask that special someone in mind out for a cliche movie theater date. With the already released directorial debut of Drew...
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...
With the exception of 2022’s “Anyone But You,” rom-coms have largely been relegated to being part of the streaming experience. While there’s still an audience for them today, the romantic comedies that were so popular in the 2000s have definitely changed in structure. Occasionally, the same stars who made these films their bread and butter during their heyday will...
Every new year presents the opportunity for new beginnings — the opportunity for people to correct the mishaps of the year prior and build their new self. From a film standpoint, the new year means a slurry of new horror releases all throughout the year. Released in theaters on Jan. 17, Leigh Whannel’s “Wolf Man,” a modern interpretation on...
Directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, the cartel-gangster musical “Emilia Pérez” has garnered a lot of attention and notoriety for its contents. From its choice of casting to depictions of the transgender identity, the film reeks of performative inclusivity. Despite that, the film has been reaping in recognition with four Golden Globe Awards and 13 Oscar Nominations.
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Directed by Gia Coppola, “The Last Showgirl,” follows Shelly (Pamela Anderson) as a Las Vegas showgirl whose show, after 30 years of performing, abruptly closes — forcing her to forge a path for her future. The film explores the price that women pay for their beauty and careers. This theme of sacrifice is pervasive throughout the film's runtime, allowing...