The 1950s saw the already mythical Jimmy Stewart deliver some of his finest contributions to the cinema landscape. Idealized as a pillar of societal morality thanks to Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, It's a Wonderful Life, and Harvey, Stewart's presence…
Read moreWriters have had trouble adapting video games to movies and series for a long time. Among the notable failed adaptations of video games-to-movies are Resident Evil: Retribution, Postal, and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Creating a faithful yet different adaptation from a…
Read moreWe know we are deep into the trenches of the 2023 film festival season, but it is hard to believe we are already in June and preparing for the upcoming Tribeca. Much like all of the other festivals, there is…
Read moreWhen reflecting on Gregory Peck's extensive career, a few films come instantly to mind. The biblical epic David and Bathsheba, the swashbuckling Moby Dick, both versions of Cape Fear, and the iconic horror film The Omen all made their mark…
Read moreThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the first entry in the popular Lord of the Rings film series directed by Peter Jackson. Based on the fantasy novels written by J.R.R. Tolkien, the series follows Frodo…
Read moreGiven how well-known he’s become in the pop culture zeitgeist, it can be hard to remember that Adam Driver made his first film appearance as late as 2011 in the Clint Eastwood feature J. Edgar. After that, though, Driver hit…
Read morePeter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy is a widely loved movie series that has deeply engrained itself into popular culture and mainstream movie viewing. The story is masterfully woven throughout the series, and the perpetual tale of hope is…
Read more“The Neighbor” (titled “Hotel Milan” in Italy) is the fifth feature film written and directed by Pasquale Marrazzo. Focusing on a gay male couple, the piece examines self-expression and the freedom to love whomever our heart chooses while existing in…
Read moreAudiences have had a week to enjoy this film unperturbed. This article is probably closer to a deep-dive than a review, so be prepared for us to get into the nitty, and maybe even the gritty. Spoilers ahead. When it…
Read moreMichael Curtiz’s Casablanca has probably one of the most well-known endings in all of cinema’s history. Even those that have never seen the iconic antifascist romance can quote and provide context to lines such as “We’ll always have Paris” and…
Read moreThe wildly popular sitcom, Two and a Half Men aired in 2003 and lasted twelve years on television through revision and recasting. The show had eight great seasons with Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones as the titular…
Read moreIn today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, guest host Joe Scott explores the lives of star-crossed lovers as well as love-crossed country music stars in the award-winning Showtime miniseries “George and Tammy.” Created by Abe Sylvia (“Nurse…
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