The romance genre is easily one of the most watched in the film industry, with many resorting to their emotional narratives for comfort and solace or even as an attempt to heal from heartbreak. In the genre, non-linear narratives can be particularly effective for several reasons, with their enhanced emotional impact — often because they reveal key moments in a relationship without chronological order — making them rank high at the top of the list....
Throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s existence, plenty of deaths have rocked the franchise to its core. In fact, a few characters' deaths would be fitting to undo in the main timeline, and thanks to the current saga’s focus on the multiverse, they can make a comeback without undoing their main timeline sacrifices. Case in point: Wolverine, who returned inDeadpool & Wolverineas a variant without erasing his sacrifice at the end ofLogan....
Since the 1930s, audiences have been fascinated and enthralled by gangster movies and the characters who choose a life in the underbelly of the criminal world. With classic films likeThe Public Enemy,Angels With Dirty Faces, andLittle Caesar, the gangster genre rose to become one of the most popular throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood. By the New Hollywood Movement,Francis Ford Coppola’sThe Godfatherredefined and revitalized the genre, paving the way for a new generation of gangster films and fans....
A good number of television series are extremely well-regarded for the technical elements that make them stand out; whether they feature astounding acting performances or engaging storylines, Emmy Awards — and critics among the audience — usually recognize excellence in the television industry. From sketch comedies such asSaturday Night Live(the most Emmy-winning series of all time) to period drama fantasies likeGame of Thrones, many TV shows have been rewarded for their undeniable quality....
No matter how many shows come and go,Marvel’sDaredevilis just one of a kind. It is a stacked show that must be watched at least once. The wild, off-the-rails storyline of a blind man who is a lawyer by day and a vigilante at night will stick with you long after you’re done with the story. RELATED :‘She-Hulk’ Teases Daredevil’s Return & Yellow Suit in New Images Every character has a rich story to tell, and those stories won’t let you take your eyes off the screen....
The fourth and final season ofKilling Evepremieres February 27thonBBC America, and fans are biting their nails over whether the psychotic assassin, Villanelle (Jodie Comer), and MI6 operative, Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh) will finally become a couple. The show focuses on their back-and-forth as Eve tracks Villanelle across Europe, first trying to locate the famous assassin to bring her down, and later working alongside her. While their relationship doesn’t feature in the series of novellas on which the show is based, show creatorPhoebe Waller-Bridgereworked their relationship into something far more enticing and elusive, which has become the heart of the series....
The inception of theIndiana Jonesfranchise actually began with the desire to make a film in another, already established film series.Steven SpielbergandGeorge Lucaswere on vacation together in 1977 during the opening weekend ofStar Warswhen Lucas asked Spielberg — who was in post-production onClose Encounters of the Third Kindat the time — what kind of film he wanted to make next. Spielberg said he’d always wanted to direct a James Bond film, to which Lucas replied, “Well, I’ve got that beat....
Amazon Studios has set its next series, an adaptation of the sci-fi indie dramaFast Color.Directed byJulia Hartand starringGugu Mbatha-Raw,Fast Colordebuted in 2018 to warm reviews praising its grounded exploration of three generations of women living their lives as they deal with the fact that they have superpowers. Deadlinefirst reported on Amazon Studios' intention to adapt this promising film into a new TV series for its streaming service. Their report also notes that JuVee Productions, run byViola Davisand her husband,Julius Tennon, will take over as producer on the series....
Annie Murphyis going intoWitness Protection, as according toDeadline, theSchitt’s Creekstar is set to star in and executive produce the brand-new comedy for MRC Film’s female-driven comedy division. The new show will reunite her withCreekwritersRupinder GillandDavid West Read, who are also set to executive produce. Murphy will star inWitness Protectionas a woman forced to redefine the meaning of her life and what she holds most dear after being put into the witness protection program....
[Editor’s Note: The following containes spoilers for The Equalizer 3.] For the third and final entry of the franchise, Collider partnered with Sony and IMAX to offer readers a chance to catchAntoine Fuqua’sThe Equalizer 3on the big screen ahead of its official release. Following the screening, Editor-in-chiefSteve Weintraubhosted an exclusive Q&A with the filmmaker to celebrate his past works, look to future projects, and dig into the final journey ofDenzel Washington’saction icon, Robert McCall....
[This is a re-post of myBarryreview from the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. The film is available to stream on Netflix starting Friday, December 16th.] 2016 has already given us our first feature film about America’s sitting president, theBarackObamaandMichelle Obamalove storySouthside with You, and now arrives our second,Barry. UnlikeSouthside with You, which was based very much in fact and attempted to chronicle the future First Couple’s first date,Barryis the kind of film in which you quickly accept the protagonist as a character, not a full-on impression of a famous person....
Every year, Criterion does a remarkable job of putting out tremendous physical copies of important classic and contemporary films, but 2021 has featured some especially fantastic releases from the company. 2021 saw Criterion putting out their first collection of 4K films, releasing films from studios like Netflix, Hulu, and A24, and out their stamp a wide and diverse lineup of films, from the Senegalese dramaMandabitoAmyHeckerling’s 80s teen classicFast Times at Ridgemont High....
When a Top 10 Films of the Year list kicks off with something like “[X] wassucha great year for movies”, it’s hard to quantify that with anything other than the fact that a lot of good movies were released that year. And it’s true, atonof good movies came out in 2018, but to me what sets this year apart was just how gosh dangjoyousit all felt. The world is a bleak place so much of the time, but the movie theater was a safe haven, a place to go laugh, or scream, or gasp, or crack a retainer overMichael B....
