Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Time-Hopping Melodrama Movingly Shows The Power Of Perspective [Cannes]

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Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Time-Hopping Melodrama Movingly Shows The Power Of Perspective [Cannes]

Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest gem, “Monster,” begins on an enormous inferno. The facade of a hostess club is engulfed in flames of mysterious origin, attracting everyone from curious neighbors to squealing children chasing down roaring fire engines to witness…

Who Dies in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’?

Editor's note: The following article contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.We’ve known for a while that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 would be the last chapter in James Gunn's beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe trilogy. We also…

Why Disney Doesn’t Want You to Know About Song of the South

Disney’s Song of the South is one of the most controversial Disney movies out there. If you have never heard of it, there’s a good reason. Disney has gone to great lengths to pretend that the movie doesn’t even exist.…

Pedro Pascal & Ethan Hawke Pine For Their Unlived Romance in Pedro Almodóvar’s Terrific Western [Cannes]

Pedro Almodóvar has never done Westerns. Not unless you count the winks at “Johnny Guitar” in “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” (1988) or “Duel in the Sun” in “Matador” (1985). Likely the most American and the most…

Ben Affleck Unlocks His Mind

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Hypnotic. As it turns out, the key to the mystery facing Ben Affleck’s troubled detective Danny Rourke in Robert Rodriguez’s Hypnotic was far more simple and straightforward than he could have ever realized.…

What Makes the Horror Franchise so Special

There are many famous horror franchises in cinema, each with its own unique flair that has garnered them devoted fans and countless sequels, but none of them are quite as unique as The Evil Dead franchise. Started by Sam Raimi…

21 Must-See Movies To Watch

As we head into the summer blockbuster season, we get inundated with franchises, the latest Marvel and ‘Fast’ movies, tentpoles, and mega films of all sorts. But thankfully, before it really starts in earnest, and we’re on to the third…

Beyond the Screen #32 – Fast X Surprise, WGA Strike, Poor Things Trailer, AMPAS Survey

The Rock Returns for Fast X When casting the saga, for many years now Fast and Furious has aimed to put the muscle in muscle car (and Jason Momoa only enters later this year). Still, many of you have likely…

Marvel Villains Ranked from Worst to Best

The Marvel movies are beloved the world over, and they are consistent box office and critical hits. But if there’s an Achilles heel to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s its villains. They’re not particular good or even interesting. And given…

Why Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg Should Go Back to Biopics

Peter Berg has had an interesting career trajectory, and has earned his reputation as a filmmaker unafraid to tackle nearly every genre. While Berg has certainly not had a perfect track record, his greatest achievements suggest that he’s on the…

Drax’s Evolution From Destroyer to Dad

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 sure has a lot of heartwarming moments, but seeing Drax (Dave Bautista) become the dad of dozens of orphaned children is…

Why Indie Director S. Craig Zahler Should Be On Your Radar

While his name may not be immediately recognizable to the everyday moviegoer, writer-director S. Craig Zahler has been steadily building a reputation as one of the most singular American independent filmmakers working today. In a lot of ways, Zahler’s films…

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