There are a few certain hat tricks that a lot of filmmakers love to incorporate into films almost any time they can, and sometimes those special moments work really well and become some of the most memorable moments in film history, but other times those constantly used tricks of the trade wind up falling completely flat. And one of those filmmaking tools that can be very hit or miss is a celebrity cameo....
Ad Astra is James Gray’s emotional and captivating space-set movie. Released last year, it surprised audiences that expected an action science fiction film by giving them an atmospheric movie that focuses on loneliness and family. The protagonist, Clifford McBride, sets out into space to find answers regarding his father’s mysterious disappearance. Brad Pitt may be awarded for his performance in Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood, but his movie Ad Astra deserves just as much praise....
Tessa Thompson is fast becoming one of the most compelling actors around. Though she has been in the business for years, her star has risen considerably in recent years thanks to some high-profile roles, most notably as Valkyrie in the MCU. Introduced in Thor: Ragnarok, Valkyrie is a hard-drinking, hard-hitting, badass warrior. Thompson excels in the role and looks to be an important part of the MCU going forward. While Valkyrie might be her most famous role to date, Thompson has a whole lot of more great performances under her belt, with plenty more sure to come....
Both of Andy Muschietti’s It films are categorized as being pure horror, and although the scares are the most notable element of them, the It movies are notoriously mixed bags. Both films incorporate elements from Stephen King’s 1986 novel that works to bring the unsettling weirdness of It lore to life. It Chapter 1 and 2 both have some amazing aspects to them, including some awesome humor and emotional scenes to balance out the horror....
The Lighthouse is the most recent period-piece from visionary new director Robert Eggers. Written by him and his brother, The Lighthouse is a nautical descent into absolute insanity. His sophomore effort, and a follow-up to The VVitch, The Lighthouse will leave you questioning everything. What’s actually happening here, and what’s just in the heads of the characters? Is there really anyone coming to get them? Who is manipulating who here? This article doesn’t promise definitive answers, but it will do its best to work out some of the most mind-boggling elements of this brain-twisting film....
When you ask anyone what they would deem as a memorable moment on TV, the majority will mention a wedding or two. Some may remember the iconic wedding entrance at Jim and Pam’s in The Office. Others might recall Howard and Bernadette’s rooftop wedding could be seen on Google Earth in The Big Bang Theory. However, there have also been several occasions where the weddings have been memorable - but for the wrong reasons....
Horror films often use isolation and foreign environments to create an eerie, and oftentimes terrifying, atmosphere. This is something that the upcoming aquatic thriller Underwater looks to be doing. Directed by William Eubank from a script by Brian Duffield, the movie pits Kristen Stewart against the dark and unforgiving ocean floor, as well as all the creatures it hides, as she tries to escape an undersea research facility. A location not new to the horror genre, the fear of what could be lurking out in the deep has always been used to thrust viewers into the unknown....
Though Voltron: Legendary Defender only released new episodes on Netflix for two years when the ‘80s series rebooted, eight seasons of content are available for streaming. Multiple short seasons released each year so fans didn’t have to wait too long between pieces of the story. Each season had plenty of action, drama, humor, and some great lines. Season five brought a lot of change to the series. The paladins of Voltron formed a tentative alliance with Lotor while Allura pursued more information about her heritage....
Jean-Claude Van Damme’s illustrious Hollywood movie career didn’t last long, but it was a fun ride while he remained in top form. After a string of action movie successes, Van Damme took on a project that would go on to be one of his most memorable films - Double Impact. Double Impact is the perfect action movie, for a number of reasons. 10 reasons, to be precise. For those who have never seen Double Impact, do yourself a favor and pick it up!...
Natural Born Killers is one of the most hotly debated films of all time, and not without good reason. From the no-holds-barred story about two star-crossed lovers murdering their way across the United States to the alleged copy cat crimes, everything about the Oliver Stone-directed movie is controversial. Whatever one’s thoughts are on the work, the performances from Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis and the visual style are undeniably strong. To celebrate this dangerous 1994 masterpiece, the following list will present ten lesser-known facts about the making of the movie....
Most people have seen their fair share of Romeos and Juliets, Hamlets, and Othellos. Be it for school, University, or with a friend/relative who studied literature and just loves the Bard, plenty of people have sat through Kenneth Branagh’s 4-hours-long and completely faithful Hamlet, Baz Luhrmann’s touching and visually pleasing Romeo + Juliet, and Coriolanus directed by and starring a compelling Ralph Fiennes. And that is why those renderings of Shakespearean plays will not be on this list....
The core difference between omnichannel marketing and multichannel marketing is the degree of interconnectedness and integration. Many brands have split their marketing budget across multiple channels before. But in most cases, each channel’s campaign remained separate. They would book a series of ads on Facebook, for instance, and then book a set on LinkedIn, and possibly also run a campaign simultaneously in print media. Many of these ads would duplicate each other and ignore how many times a particular consumer was served the same ad wherever they went....
Over the course of cinema history, a couple of films have been so culturally or aesthetically significant that no one could exhibit mere indifference upon watching them. These films were some of the most thought-provoking and compelling of their respective generations, and therefore critics and audiences had a lot of opinions on them. One of the best outlets for cinephiles to express their opinions on film is IMDb’s user rating system....
The Coen brothers’ The Big Lebowski wasn’t overly popular when it was first released in the late ‘90s – especially because it was the duo’s follow-up to their chilly Oscar-winning masterpiece Fargo and, when audiences were expecting another Fargo, the Coens gave them a screwball stoner comedy – but it has since developed a cult following. The problem with the movie is that it has a style that is so unique, there are hardly any movies like it....
There is a sub-genre of cinema dubbed “women in peril.” This subset of film specifically includes female characters who are harmed — physically, emotionally, or both — by external forces. It’s a logical extension of the damsel in distress, an archetype of storytelling throughout history. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, the woman was especially put in harm’s way for entertainment value. The trend didn’t buck either as activism became more prominent....
These days when people think about J.K. Rowling they often think about all of the changes she has made to Harry Potter canon after the fact. With Pottermore, the Fantastic Beasts movies, and her Twitter, Rowling just can’t stop talking about the franchise and adding and changing things about the canon. However, there were some things that Rowling almost included in the books but ended up cutting out. These moments could have changed the books significantly, but instead, they were put in the bin....
With so many movies nowadays being reboots, remakes, sequels, or blockbusters, it’s disheartening that there are fewer and fewer book adaptations. Especially now, as people seem to read less, some great books could be forgotten. So, what better way (besides reading them) is there to reach a young audience than to make a movie based on a book? Ir worked for The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. The Stargirl adaptation is a breath of fresh air....
Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe made the idea of inter-connected movies being set in a shared universe mainstream, filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino engaged with viewers by dropping in-universe Easter Eggs that linked his movies. Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood, his ninth film, continues this tradition, relying more on thematic links rather than straightforward familial connections or visual call-backs. Still, Tarantino’s ode to Hollywood in the year 1969 is as Tarantino as a Tarantino movie can get....
The potential gains of digital coins are clear. However, investors often find it hard to keep track of their holdings, especially since they’re mostly scattered across multiple wallets and exchanges. This ultimately makes it hard for crypto users to compute their earnings and file their taxes—a process that is altogether tedious. Fortunately, crypto tax calculators are here to help you navigate the economy of digital currency. Aside from making crypto taxes more digestible for users, they also automate and optimize the accounting process and make sure that you comply with their country’s tax regulations....
Live chat has been around since the 70s. Wild right? But the “Talkomatic” of 1973 is a far cry from the brilliant live chat software solutions available today. But not all live chat software is the same. Before you grab the first live chat software solution that comes up in your Google search, check out this article for all the details on the features and pricing for 9 of the best live chat software solutions for 2023....
