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Offering more witchy feel good energy rather than jump scares, this 1988 classic might seem out of date coming out 26 years ago,...
Perhaps Christmas is the season when you prefer cozying up with your loved ones more and watching a feel-good classic holiday movie. At Halloween, you want to be out at a party or trick-or-treating for candy; not at home watching movies as a Halloween activity. But Halloween is not without its own collection of bizarre, schlocky and silly cult...
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“A Cinderella Story” (2004) combines the timeless plot of the classic fairy tale with all of the drama of high school. Although there have been several other reboots since then, “A Cinderella Story” remains the most impressive because of its lasting relevance, fantastic take on the wholesome children’s...
Encapsulating the musical experience of Broadway’s longest-running show, Joel Schumacher directed a seamless transition from stage to screen in his 2004 adaptation of “The Phantom of the Opera.” With a notable track record of accomplished films, his ambitious execution resulted in a well-rounded installment. With preceding films paying homage to the novel, Schumacher's formidable adaptation was distinguishable as it...
We’ve all lamented after a crushing breakup: “I wish I had never met them.” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is dedicated to those dealing with the type of heartbreak that makes it too painful to reminisce on past memories. Protagonist Joel Barish (Jim Carrey) decides to undergo a mind-altering procedure that would completely erase his ex-girlfriend, Clementine Kruczynski...
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,...
The iconic legacy of this horror film has lasted for years to come, and still continues as a reminiscent film in modern media.
The modern film industry has a habit of running interesting concepts dry, specifically through the production of reboots and never-ending franchises. The original works that pave the way for these series are often forgotten and overlooked by...
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To many, Mel Brooks is the king of parody and satire. His library of work contains some of cinema’s most famous comedies that unapologetically lampoon various genres and films. Many may be unaware of his name today, but have likely heard of his work with such cult classic...
“The Wages of Fear” opens in a barren Latin American town where the skies are clear and the humidity is palpable. The town’s geography is never disclosed, but a plane ticket is seemingly the only way out. Wanting exactly this is Mario (Yves Montand), a suave Frenchman without work who loiters around the cantina. Mario treats his lover Linda...
Following the conclusion of the acclaimed “Batman: The Animated Series,” Warner Bros (WB) decided to continue Batman’s story in a refreshingly original take. The well of content that is Batman’s comic book history is nearly endless and contains countless heroes and villains. Any of these characters could’ve likely led their own show; however, WB instead chose to pitch an...