15 Years Later, I’m Still Not Over How the Oscars Denied David Fincher the Best Director Award for His 2010 Masterpiece
Unfortunately, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is somewhat notorious for its unique ability to make confounding and often times anger-inducing selections when choosing the Oscar winners each year. Film fans angrily expressing their dismay at the Academy's…
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The Origin of ‘Always Sunny’s Pepe Silvia Meme, Explained
There are plenty of movie and TV moments that fans have quoted so many times that even people who haven't seen them know the reference. However, few have been iconic enough in popular culture to transcend their original context and…
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One Actor Appeared in 23 Movies With John Wayne and This Classic 1948 Western Is Unquestionably the Best of Them
The partnership between John Wayne and Ward Bond was more than just a professional collaboration, it was a friendship. Appearing in a whopping 23 movies together throughout their careers, with many under the direction of John Ford, Wayne's image as…
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CBS Is Breaking a 26-Year-Old Streak With a Brand New Soap Opera
Quick Links The Rise and Fall of Soap Operas Hope for the Future of Soap Operas? Soap operas are some of the oldest and most reliable institutions of television dramas. We all know the hallmarks. There's extreme melodrama, romance, overacting,…
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‘Paddington in Peru’ Film Review: Heart, Laughs, and Marmalade
Any children’s film that includes a clever reference to Werner Herzog’s Fitzcarraldo earns a pat on the back. If the same film can work in successful homage to Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, and…
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You Probably Missed This Small, Ingenious Detail in ‘Conclave’ With a Big, Big Meaning
Conclave is one of those rare thrillers that keep you hooked from start to finish while also teaching you something about our world. Set during the election for a new pope, the movie uses many of the real-life rules and…
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‘Love Hurts’ Fans Are in for a Treat With Woody Harrelson’s ‘Kate’
Quick Links 'Kate' Is an Underrated Pedal-to-the-Metal Action Thriller 'Love Hurts' Will Entertain Audiences Just Like 'Kate' Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Woody Harrelson are undeniably two of the silver screen's most dynamic and compelling performers, and in 2021, the talented…
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Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) Movie Details to Know
Release Date May 16, 2025 Director Trey Edward Shults Writer Trey Edward Shults, Abel Tesfaye, Reza Fahim Cast Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan Running Time Not available A musician plagued by insomnia is pulled into an odyssey with a…
Read moreLilo & Stitch (2025) Movie Details to Know
Release Date May 23, 2025 Director Dean Fleischer Camp Cast Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis Running Time Not available A live-ac on reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated…
Read moreNicole Kidman Is Absolutely Devastating in This Oscar-Nominated Family Drama That’s Streaming for Free
It goes without saying that Nicole Kidman is one of the greatest actors working today. It is hard to think of another performer who has consistently been at the center of film culture for over three decades and who has…
Read moreNicole Kidman Is Absolutely Devastating in This Oscar-Nominated Family Drama That’s Streaming for Free
It goes without saying that Nicole Kidman is one of the greatest actors working today. It is hard to think of another performer who has consistently been at the center of film culture for over three decades and who has…
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Each Big Twist in ‘Companion,’ Explained
January is typically a dumping ground for studios to release their weakest films to theaters. Most studios will release movies they think have blockbuster potential in the summer while releasing potential award-season contenders around the holidays. The beginning of the…
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