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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

From Marvel to 'Sinners', should you stay for the post-credits scenes?

Post-credits scenes have become essential in modern films, enticing audiences to stay until the very end.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

21 Movies We Can't Wait to See This Summer

Summer offers a diverse slate of movie releases, including sequels, indie films, and counterprogramming to provide escapism from reality.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

We're in a golden age for movie trailers-and it's messing with our heads

Movie trailers now feel more like self-contained mini-movies, making choices about which films to see more complex.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 months ago

2025's Most Underrated Sci-Fi Blockbuster Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Mickey 17 represents a shift from Marvel franchises, showcasing unique storytelling and themes.
#oscar-nominees
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar

The overwhelming majority of Oscar nominees reflect a preference for past or fantasy settings, revealing a cultural retreat from contemporary issues.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar

The overwhelming majority of Oscar nominees reflect a preference for past or fantasy settings, revealing a cultural retreat from contemporary issues.
more#oscar-nominees
Independent films
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Marvel wants that 'A24-feeling' - but it'll take more than A24 talent

Marvel's cinematic future is uncertain with shaky releases and expectations.
Thunderbolts is positioned as a potential shift in tone and style for the MCU.
Captain America: Brave New World did not advance core MCU plot elements.
Film
fromVulture
4 years ago

The Best Movies That Lost Best Picture at the Oscars

The Academy Awards reflect the evolving history of film and its societal values.
Video games
fromPolygon
5 months ago

The Assassin's Creed movie was more faithful to the series than its recent games have been

Video game adaptations like Assassin's Creed prove Hollywood is improving in translating games to films and TV.
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Oscars 2025: There's Something Weird About the Best Picture Nominees

This year's Oscar nominees defy norms with bizarre narratives and unconventional characters.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Richard Brody Presents the 2025 Brody Awards

Brody dismisses "The Brutalist" - a film that merely uses the Holocaust "as metaphor" - and tells Remnick that "Wicked" might win Best Picture. "I think there's a huge desire for cinematic comfort food that makes a billion dollars."
Podcast
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Sandalheimer: can Christopher Nolan restore the grandeur of ancient-world epics?

The sword-and-sandals genre saw a decline in popularity by the 1970s, replaced by modern themes and antiheroes.
Miscellaneous
fromInverse
6 months ago

30 Years Ago, The Follow-Up To The Worst 'Highlander' Sequel Was Somehow Worse

Highlander 3's mediocrity is arguably worse than Highlander 2's chaos, despite being technically better.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

The Incredible 2024 Movie That Everyone's Top 10 Lists Are Overlooking

Individual critic's lists are often less distinctive due to overwhelming similarities between selections.
Video games
fromPolygon
9 months ago

Terrifier 3 turns the franchise from a cult favorite into a true box office hit

Terrifier 3 dominates the box office, showcasing indie horror's appeal and financial potential.
Damien Leone's decision to keep the rights of the franchise is now paying off significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Lonely Planet review - Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth heat up beach-read travel romance

In Lonely Planet, Laura Dern's Catherine Lowe embodies the complexities of a woman in mid-life crisis, exploring love and self-worth beyond societal norms.
Writing
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Salem's Lot review Stephen King's small-town vampire rework lacks bite

The recent adaptations of Stephen King's works often feel unnecessary, lacking distinctiveness and failing to bring fresh perspective to familiar themes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

Fall movies 2024: From Beetlejuice' to Wicked,' here's what's headed our way

The fall film forecast features a mix of award contenders, sequels, and diverse genres hinting at a promising cinematic season.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

AfrAId review throwaway AI-themed horror devoid of suspense

AfrAId fails to capitalize on horror themes around AI, resulting in a poorly executed and gimmicky film.
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