Summary Lego Batman has been adapted in various ways, from block-shaped to familial, leading to box office success and critical acclaim. The Lego Batman Movie features Batman, Robin, Batgirl, and other WB-owned characters in a humorous, Lego-filled Gotham City adventure.…
Read moreAmerican Cinema’s love affair with the biker culture started with László Benedek’s 1953 film, The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando. The actor’s legendary performance would set the tone for young rebels on screen and off. In Jeff Nichols’ terrific new…
Read moreThis year’s 12th Silwerskerm film festival lineup is all about the laughs! Four out of the six films are comedies guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. But if you’re looking for something different, there are also two powerful dramas and…
Read moreThe Big Picture Hit Man is a sexy, dangerous, and fun rom-com that balances laughs with thrills. The real Gary Johnson faced more danger than Glen Powell's portrayal did. Linklater and Powell's film reinvents Johnson's life, turning it into a…
Read moreSummary House of the Dragon 's season premiere diverges from the source material, sparking polarizing reactions from fans of George R.R. Martin's work. Changes from the book in Episode 1 may impact major events going forward, particularly with the absence…
Read moreThe 12th kykNET Silwerskerm Festival, held from August 28th to 31st at the Bay Hotel and Theatre on the Bay, promises a vibrant celebration of Afrikaans film and television. Championing New Voices M-Net Premium Channels Director, Waldimar Pelser, emphasizes the…
Read moreThe Big Picture George Romero's Night of the Living Dead revolutionized horror with raw realism and unknown actors, setting the standard for cinematic terror. Low-budget horror like Romero's masterpiece terrifies by immersing viewers in an intimate, relatable experience unlike big-budget…
Read moreSummary Examining decisions in Season 1 reveals Season 2's crucial repercussions for House of the Dragon 's coming war. A few choices could have saved the Targaryens from a tragic civil . Naming Aegon the heir would've averted crises; Viserys'…
Read moreAs everyone surely knows by now, Marvel’s “Blade” recently lost its director, Yann Demange, known for the British war thriller “’71” and “Lovecraft Country.” And yes, some movies take longer than others to make; that’s just Hollywood, but fans are…
Read moreThe Big Picture A standout dinner scene with powerhouse actors elevates August: Osage County to a must-watch status. From Meryl Streep to Julia Roberts, the performances are unforgettable and earned Oscar nominations for their raw portrayal. Tracy Letts' stage play…
Read moreSummary The Lord of the Rings franchise is making a major comeback with new live-action films and an animated prequel, The War of the Rohirrim . The influence of Japanese anime, specifically Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä , can be seen in…
Read moreRelease Date August 16, 2024 Running Time Not available The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most…
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