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fromCreative Bloq
6 days ago

How the world fell for a fake Irish movie trailer

A trailer for 'Dear Erin' deliberately showcases clichéd portrayals of Irish culture to criticize Hollywood's stereotypes.
#netflix
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Film

Why Yosemite National Park experts are infuriated by new Netflix show 'Untamed'

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Film

Why Yosemite National Park experts are infuriated by new Netflix show 'Untamed'

fromVulture
1 week ago

It Wasn't Morbin' Time for Ari Aster

Ari Aster confirmed he was approached to direct a Morbius project, questioning if it was Mobius or Morbius, indicating a humorous skepticism about the material.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Killer space meatballs to cursed shrubbery: Stephen King's TV adaptations rated bad to best

Stephen King's small-screen adaptations often feature small towns confronting evil, showcasing themes of childhood, horror, and sometimes poor dialogue.
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

Book Excerpt: It Can't Rain All the Time by Alisha Mughal | Features | Roger Ebert

The Crow's significance lies in its exploration of grief, emotional masculinity, and its lasting cultural impact.
#scarlett-johansson
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago
Film

Scarlett Johansson's Jurassic World Rebirth hero mode is smarter and sneakier than it looks

fromPolygon
3 weeks ago
Film

Scarlett Johansson's Jurassic World Rebirth hero mode is smarter and sneakier than it looks

fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: ICE Kidnappings, Dinosaurs Deserve Better, and Your Big, Queer Summer!

Asylum seekers in Oregon are being arrested during mandatory ICE check-ins, raising significant legal and safety concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

James Cameron calls Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer a moral cop-out'

James Cameron criticized Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' as a moral cop-out for its portrayal of the atomic bomb's effects.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Jurassic World: Rebirth': When product placement devours the film and nostalgia turns toxic

In "Jurassic World: Rebirth," the overuse of product placement transforms the experience into a mere commercial venture, overshadowing the narrative and entertainment value.
Film
fromDefector
4 weeks ago

Just Give Me Some Normal Damn Dinosaurs | Defector

It should be impossible to make a bad movie about scary dinosaurs. According to reviews for Jurassic World Rebirth, they have done just that for the fourth time in a row.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It Used to Be Witches by Ryan Gilbey review an idiosyncratic guide to queer cinema

Ryan Gilbey's book explores the intricate connection between cinema and sexuality through a blend of personal memoir and critical analysis.
#roger-ebert
Film
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Lita Ford: "Kristen Stewart is not one of my favorite people, and neither is Joan Jett"

Lita Ford criticized the biopic The Runaways for its inaccurate portrayal of her band and expressed disapproval towards Joan Jett and Kristen Stewart.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Cannes 2025 Video #9: Wrap Up | Chaz at Cannes | Roger Ebert

"As I screened dozens of movies this year in Cannes, I've been reminded of what my late husband, Roger Ebert, said is the most noble thing movies can do: make us feel empathy for others."
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fromConsequence
1 month ago

Martin Scorsese No Longer Watches Movies in Theaters Due to Audiences Behaving Badly

Martin Scorsese has stopped watching movies in theaters due to disruptive audience behavior.
NYC music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Sixties Come Back to Life in "Everything Is Now."

J. Hoberman's 'Everything Is Now' deeply explores the 1960s New York avant-garde scene through a passionate archival lens.
Roam Research
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Renowned Film and Television Critic Richard Roeper Joins RogerEbert.com | Features | Roger Ebert

Richard Roeper joins RogerEbert.com as a contributor, marking a significant return to a legacy connection with the late Roger Ebert.
Film
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The 12 Best Movies of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Cannes 2025 highlighted an exceptional lineup of films that are set to influence Oscar conversations and showcase the power of cinema.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The New "Snow White" Is Really a Movie About Us

The new Snow White showcases societal confusion rather than delivering a coherent narrative.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Rediscovering a Great Film Critic of Hollywood's Golden Age

Josef von Sternberg's "The Devil Is a Woman" was critically recognized by Andre Sennwald, a profound and short-lived film critic who offered insightful evaluations of cinema.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Blake Lively dragged for 'ridiculous' incest scenes - with herself - in 'Another Simple Favor': 'Worse than a Lifetime movie'

Blake Lively's new movie features controversial incest scenes, sparking backlash from audiences.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Karen Durbin, 80, Dies; Fearless' Feminist Who Edited The Village Voice

Karen Durbin was a pioneering feminist journalist who transformed The Village Voice and the film criticism landscape, promoting sexual liberation and avant-garde culture.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

David Cronenberg, Transformed

David Cronenberg's Shivers faced harsh criticism yet sparked crucial discussions about art, morality, and censorship in Canadian cinema.
#disney
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Independent films

All 18 Disney live-action remakes ranked from tolerable to downright unwatchable

Disney's live-action remakes are commercially successful but often lack the artistic value of the original animated films.
fromKotaku
4 months ago
Film

Lilo & Stitch Fans Are Mad They Took Pleakley Out Of Drag In The Live-Action Movie

Disney's live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch loses essential comedic elements from the original animated film.
The switch to holographic disguises sacrifices character depth and humor.
Film
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Lilo & Stitch Fans Are Mad They Took Pleakley Out Of Drag In The Live-Action Movie

Disney's live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch loses essential comedic elements from the original animated film.
The switch to holographic disguises sacrifices character depth and humor.
Washington Wizards
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Rachel Zegler celebrates 'Snow White' being '#1 movie in the world' despite sleepy box office debut

'Snow White' topped box office but underperformed against expectations, raising concerns over its high budget.
#oscars
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

What should win vs. what will win here are our Oscars predictions

Anora is a frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars due to its critical acclaim and impactful themes.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

We Have a New Oscar Front-Runner-and a New Reason to Hope for America

Anora's fall from grace exemplifies the unpredictability of Oscar nominations and the competition among flawed films.
fromwww.insidehook.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

"Emilia Perez" Is a Bad Movie

Emilia Perez received 13 Oscar nominations but has been criticized for harmful portrayals of trans identity and authenticity issues in its depiction of Mexican culture.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

What should win vs. what will win here are our Oscars predictions

Anora is a frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars due to its critical acclaim and impactful themes.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Richard Brody on Pauline Kael's "Notes on Heart and Mind"

Pauline Kael's critique highlighted a troubling regression in Hollywood towards sentimentality and a constraint on creativity during the early 1970s.
fromInverse
4 months ago

40 Years Ago, An Iconic Horror Franchise Served Up Its Most Divisive Chapter

"Steinmann believed the finished version was too tame, arguing that enough nudity had been cut to make another skin flick."
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Studio: Seth Rogen's triumph of a Hollywood satire is absolutely stuffed with career-best acting

The Studio cleverly critiques Hollywood through humor and a single continuous take in its second episode.
The show appeals to cinephiles concerned with originality over formulaic blockbusters.
Graphic design
fromPolygon
4 months ago

The Electric State movie might be a flop but the book still rules

The Electric State movie received overwhelmingly negative reviews in stark contrast to the acclaim of Simon Stålenhag's art book.
Film
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Julia Stiles 'felt so slimy' after Harvey Weinstein forced her to do dance scene in 'Down to You'

Julia Stiles criticized Harvey Weinstein's influence on the film 'Down to You', deeming it poorly executed.
She expressed regret over a scene she felt was unnecessary and undermined the film's quality.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Zoe Saldana apologizes to Oscars 2025 reporter over 'hurtful' 'Emilia Perez'

Zoe Saldaña expressed regret over "Emilia Perez" offending some Mexicans but defended the film's focus on universal themes of friendship and struggle.
Film
fromPolygon
5 months ago

Francis Ford Coppola 'thrilled to accept' 6 Razzie noms for Megalopolis

Coppola embraces Razzie nominations for 'Megalopolis', highlighting the film's deviation from mainstream cinematic trends.
fromtime.com
5 months ago

What Captain America: Brave New World Means for Marvel's Future

Captain America: Brave New World is filled with subplots that set up new dynamics within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing new villains and societal implications.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

The Art of Film Criticism

Somebody asked me, 'When you write a pan of a movie, are you recommending that I not see it?' The film critic Richard Brody recalled. I said, 'No, I'm recommending that you not enjoy it.'
Film
fromVulture
5 months ago

The Best and Meh-st of a Dud Year at Sundance

This year's Sundance Film Festival was considered underwhelming, with many high-profile films disappointing audiences.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Lady Gaga breaks her silence on 'Joker 2 box office flop

Lady Gaga acknowledges that not all art is well-received, reflecting on the backlash against "Joker 2."
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fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

"Emilia Perez" Just Earned A Bunch Of Oscar Nominations - Here's Why I'm Worried

Emilia Pérez has made history with 13 Oscar nominations, despite mixed reactions regarding its portrayal of Mexicans and the LGBTQ+ community.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Oscars groupthink pushes Emilia Perez, the weakest nominee, to a record-breaking lead

Emilia Perez, while leading with 13 nominations, is deemed by some as the weakest contender among best picture nominees.
fromCreative Bloq
6 months ago

The Brutalist's AI controversy should be a lesson in transparency

The Brutalist raises ethical questions regarding the use of AI in film production, especially concerning authenticity and creative integrity.
fromIndieWire
6 months ago

Jonathan Rosenbaum on the 6,000-Film DVD Collection He Sold to a Pediatrician, 'The Brutalist,' and His New Book

Jonathan Rosenbaum, a seminal figure in film criticism, has authored "In Dreams Begin Responsibilities," compiling nearly sixty years of insightful writings that span film, jazz, and literature.
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fromIndieWire
6 months ago

'Wolf Man' Review: Universal's Latest Monster Reboot Is a Dark and Toothless January Mess

Leigh Whannell's 'Wolf Man' fails as a creature feature, mirroring the dysfunction of previous adaptations despite a lower budget.
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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Demi Moore's 10 best and 10 worst movies, according to critics

Demi Moore's role in 'The Substance' revitalized her career, leading to her first Golden Globe win after years of self-doubt.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Megyn Kelly unloads on Golden Globe-nominated 'Conclave' as 'anti-Catholic'- then spoils film in vicious takedown

Megyn Kelly criticized the film 'Conclave' as an anti-Catholic portrayal, attacking its cast and themes.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

Please Don't Let This Silly Movie With a Preposterous Ending Win Best Picture

Movie endings in 2024 cinema varied greatly, offering both emotional resolution and puzzling twists, leaving depth in narrative even after the credits roll.
#sony-pictures
fromPolygon
7 months ago
Video games

Madame Web, Kraven were 'not terrible films' destroyed by vengeful critics, says Sony boss

fromPolygon
7 months ago
Video games

Madame Web, Kraven were 'not terrible films' destroyed by vengeful critics, says Sony boss

Film
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

If I Could Make Everyone See One Movie This Year, It'd Be This

The desire for diverse cinema is challenged by geographical limitations and the overwhelming number of films available.
The film critics reflect on their access to films and the changing dynamics of moviegoing.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

There's a Good Reason So Many Movies Are So Long Now

Sean Baker's unexpected Oscar-nomination reflects the complexity and authenticity in his storytelling, despite mixed critical reception.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

The Master Filmmaker Who Just Returned With the Best Movie of the Year

Dana Stevens shares insights on her mixed feelings toward 'The Brutalist' and reflects on her connection with both the film and its creators.
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.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

What The Rock's big box office bomb tells us about our needs and desires at Christmas

Hollywood's 'Red One' is a significant failure, joining a history of unsuccessful Christmas-themed action films.
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Hollywood is no country for Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood's 'Juror No. 2' confronts themes of individual responsibility and justice, challenging Hollywood's modern priorities and marketing strategies.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review redundant, flavourless animation

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim suffers from lack of originality and adds to Tolkien fatigue despite its anime artistry.
fromInsideHook
7 months ago

PETA Is Not Looking Forward to Robert Eggers's "Nosferatu"

Nosferatu has received acclaim for its artistry, but the film is also under fire from PETA for its negative portrayal of rats, prompting protests.
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fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

Selena Gomez Addressed Criticism Of Her Spanish In "Emilia Perez"

Fans have varying opinions on the portrayal of accents in films, reflecting deeper emotional ties and expectations regarding character authenticity.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago

Is Virginia Tracy the First Great American Film Critic?

Virginia Tracy was a pioneering American film critic with a visionary understanding of cinema's art and future.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Will Ferrell's 10 best and 10 worst movies, according to critics

Critics have deemed several Will Ferrell films as some of the worst in his career, highlighting issues with execution and depth.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Tom Hanks describes film critics using an expletive

Tom Hanks humorously criticized critics for their inconsistent reviews of films like his directorial debut, highlighting the unpredictable nature of film reception.
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