31 Years Later, Kurt Russell’s ‘Tombstone’ Introduction Is Still One of the Best in Western Movie History, Period
There are very few Westerns that have the capacity to match the sheer quality and scale of 1993's Tombstone. The picture is a brilliant work of art that pays tribute to both Old West history and traditional horse operas in…
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‘Suits’ Will See One Main Character Return in the Spinoff
The Suits drama series had a lengthy run, debuting in 2011 and drawing its final curtains in 2019. By the time the series ended with its ninth season and an impressive count of 134 episodes, it had introduced viewers to…
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‘Wicked’ Does One Thing Better Than the Musical
Wicked is a largely faithful adaption of the Broadway musical's Act 1, which explores the backstory of Oz's most famous witches, Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). But, telling just the first act in the time the musical takes…
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Every TV Series and Movie Coming to Apple TV+ in December 2024
Apple TV+ continues to surprise subscribers with the depth of its catalog each and every month. As such, the platform never fails to entertain audiences of all ages. With a relatively low price point compared to other streaming services, Apple…
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‘Y2K’ Film Review: Nostalgia Comedy and Goofy Horror Make for Uneven Fun
New Year’s Eve 1999 had many believing the world would collapse when the yearly clock turned 2000. Technology would break down, cities would fall, and society as we know it would face an era of darkness. As it came to…
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AFDA Graduation Film Festival – Spling’s Top 5 Picks (Cape Town)
Making a short film on a tight budget is nothing short of a miracle. This year’s AFDA student film selection featured some brilliant concepts, compelling narratives, first-rate cinematography, resourceful producing, razor sharp writing, fine performances with some very professional Q&A…
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Don’t Want to Be a Total Monster on Black Friday? Watch This Bonkers Creature Feature Starring Bruce Campbell First
Holiday-specific horror is becoming increasingly popular. Still, you might need something to bridge the gap between the more traditional spooky movies you watch in October and the Christmas-heavy horror of December. Last year, Eli Roth gave us an outright slasher…
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Our Little Secret Is Lindsay Lohan’s Third Netflix Holiday Movie & The Best
Has Lindsay Lohan found her niche in heartwarming holiday movies over the last few years? From a roaring debut in The Parent Trap at age 11 to her iconic status in 2004's Mean Girls, the actor was a major up-and-comer…
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‘Maria’ Film Review: Ethereal Biopic Finds Angelina Jolie At Her Best
Filmmaker Pablo Larraín has taken to crafting cinematic mood pieces that focus on life-changing events in the lives of iconic 20th century females. 2016’s Jackie covered Jackie Kennedy after her husband’s assassination. 2021’s Spencer examines Princess Diana as she decides…
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Here: A Heartwarming Tale of Love and Loss
Robert Zemeckis’s latest film Here is a visually-stunning and emotionally-resonant exploration of time, memory and the human condition. Based on Richard McGuire’s graphic novel, the film weaves together the stories of multiple generations who have inhabited a single suburban home…
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This Thriller on Netflix Masterfully Weaves an Intricate and Deeply Satisfying Murder Mystery
Nothing reels you in quite like a locked-room mystery. Throw in a web of lies, deceit, and a race against time, then you’ve got something that truly keeps viewers on the edges of their seats. In a nutshell, that’s what…
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Ryan Reynolds Thinks Eddie Murphy Deserves an Oscar (for Good Reason)
The incomparable Eddie Murphy has been a staple on both the big and small screen since skyrocketing to superstardom on Saturday Night Live in the early 1980s, with the talented comedian and actor going on to star in a slew…
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