At first glance, “Conclave,” which came out on Nov. 5, feels like a solid distraction from post-election woes. Two hours in, the Sistine Chapel guided by some of the most distinguished character actors dressed in bright red robes fighting over the election of the Pope of the Catholic church isn’t a half-bad way to spend time at the movie...
Childhood is not always peaches and cream. Occasionally it can be really volatile: parents fighting a nasty divorce, getting bullied at school, experiencing a serious injury, etc. Other times, life can be really great like an awesome birthday party. But most of the time, childhood is really strange and full of awkward conversations, spent trying to occupy time —...
Parker Finn’s 2022 smash hit, “Smile,” achieved massive financial success grossing over 200 million dollars worldwide. Advertisements of the film portrayed it like it would be the most horrifying film ever made. Although having some really fun moments and great jump scares, the film struggled to rise from a generic horror film to being something notable. That being said,...
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“Beauty and the Beast” is a story about not judging others by their looks. It's a story of love persevering in the face of impossible odds. But one theme — one that probably went over your head as a child — is that “Beauty and the Beast” is a story about the curse of loneliness. The prince may...
Damien Leone’s recently released, “Terrifier 3,” has rightfully earned the title of being his most gruesome installation yet. Just like Art the Clown’s skyrocketing kill count, the movie’s success has soared in a similar manner in the box office, making it the most successful of the trilogy. Working with a theatrical budget of 2 million USD, the movie managed...
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True crime has steadily embedded itself into the collective consciousness of the American public for the better part of the past decade. Podcasts explore cold cases, trying to search for decades-old trails. Several movies and television shows about real life serial killers have exploded in popularity as well. Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut in “Woman of the Hour” fits...
“My Hero Academia” (MHA) creator Kohei Horikosh's newest movie, “My Hero Academia: You're Next," directed by Tensai Okamura, is sure to leave fans conflicted, some wishing there was more and others wishing they had two hours of their life back. Whatever the audiences verdict, it can be said that this movie was good, just not awe-inspiring.
The movie brings a...
Stressful television is entertaining, at least, that’s what recent years seem to show. Take 2019’s “Uncut Gems,” a pressure cooker of a film following a gambling addict scrambling to recover a gem before it's too late. Or hit FX show “The Bear” which throws a restaurant kitchen into constant high-pressure chaos, carefully designed to spike the viewer’s heart rate...
Directed by Todd Phillips, “Joker: Folie À Deux” was released on Oct. 4, 2024. With a budget of $200 million USD, the movie was filmed in New York City and Los Angeles, and has inspired a lot of discourse.
This sequel to the 2019 “Joker,” stars Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn and Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker, also known by...
DreamWorks’ newest movie “The Wild Robot," directed by Chris Sanders is sure to bring audiences a heartwarming experience leaving them in tears or on the verge of tears. This unique style of animation creates a world truly captivating for all ages. As the brilliant minds behind “How to Train Your Dragon,” DreamWorks created a universe with aspects familiar to...