Is the New Netflix Series Based on a True Story?
Netflix’s new series is The Diplomat, which follows Kate Wyler as she is appointed to be the new US ambassador to the UK after an attack on a British ship. Wyler is an experienced diplomat who worked behind the scenes…
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The Epic 1927 ‘Napoleon’ You Must See Before Ridley Scott’s Version
Later this year will see the release of Napoleon, the much-anticipated biographical drama that will see Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix reteaming after a 23-year absence. Their last collaboration was Gladiator, a magnificent triumph that catapulted their careers to undiscovered…
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Bob Odenkirk and the Best of His Comedy Writing Career
Audiences today know Bob Odenkirk as an actor, and specifically as Saul Goodman aka Jimmy McGill in Breaking Bad and its spin-off series Better Call Saul. But before the scam artist lawyer was even a hint of an idea, Odenkirk…
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‘Sisu’ Is a “Show, Don’t Tell” Masterclass
Editor's note: The following contains Sisu spoilers.After making a buzz in film festivals, Sisu is finally available in theaters. Written and directed by Finnish filmmaker Jalmari Helander (Rare Exports), Sisu has been charming audiences with its simple but effective concept…
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How Svetlana Proves to Be the Smartest Woman Character
At times, Shameless feels like a "guilty pleasure" show. There are layers upon layers of scandal, major character growth, toxic relationships, and, of course, one cannot forget about the dysfunctional core that holds together the Gallaghers. Regular everyday things, such…
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‘Guardians Vol 3,’ The ‘Starling Girl,’ ‘Master Gardener’ & More
May is a big release month, and not just for tent poles as we enter the ever-shifting summer blockbuster season. Kicking it off with another Marvel entry and closing it out with another Disney live-action adaptation, there’s little question of what studios continue to…
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To Grow Up Is an Awfully Big Adventure
Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for Peter Pan & Wendy There are many ways to tell a story like Peter Pan. Perhaps most importantly, there are many ways to finish a story like Peter Pan. In his original 1911…
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Is Lady Bird Based on the Director’s Life?
Lady Bird, starring Saoirse Ronan, was a coming-of-age movie about the titular Lady Bird, who was juggling her strained mother-daughter relationship with her attempt to foster a popular social status in her strict all-girls private Catholic school. At first glance,…
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Will A Prolonged Writers’ Strike Be A Boon To The Struggling Indie Acquisitions Market?
The Writers’ Strike has arrived, and Hollywood is breaking out into a flop sweat about what could happen if it’s a prolonged détente. The last work stoppage in 2007-2008 lasted 14 weeks and severely disrupted the filming of countless episodic…
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Film Review: ‘I’ll Be Watching’- A Plundering Of Better Films
Erik Bernard’s “I’ll Be Watching” is a thriller in search of an original idea. The film cannot deliver its intended thrills and fails in the emotional drama. Artist Julie Alexander (Eliza Taylor) is alone at her first big exhibition waiting…
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A ‘Twilight’ TV Show Is a Great Idea, Actually
It might be difficult to picture anyone but Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner playing the mystical and moody starring trio, but the news recently broke that the Twilight saga is being made into a TV series. Lionsgate Television…
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Why A24’s The End of the Tour Is One of the Best Movies About Writers
Adapting a great book is always a challenge for filmmakers, but getting into the mind of a great author can be just as difficult. When so much of someone’s life is centered on the written word, telling a story that…
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