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10 Of The Best Movie Plot Twist Endings

Posted By: Donnie Smithon: April 14, 2022In: Features, MoviesTags: Film, movies

Some of the most memorable moments in all of cinema are plot twists. Nothing quite compares to sitting through a film, only for a surprise plot development to take audiences off guard. From familial revaluations to killer reveals, these are the moments that make audiences demand a second viewing. There are more than a few […] Read more

Legendary Film Director Peter Bogdanovich Has Died at the Age of 82

Posted By: Javier Navarreteon: January 06, 2022In: Movies, News, TVTags: Film, Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich, one of the most influential film directors of his time, has passed away at the age of 82. According to IndieWire, the legendary film director passed in his LA home, due to natural causes. Peter Bogdanovich’s Life The son of Herma and Borislav Bogdanovich, Peter Bogdanovich was born in Kingston, New York on […] Read more

Film Festivals Coping During Pandemic and Movie History Being Made

Posted By: Corinne Hattonon: December 25, 2021In: Movies, NewsTags: Film, sundance

2021 film festivals like Cannes and Toronto have been adjusting to the ever-changing climate. Director Spike Lee accidentally revealed the Cannes Palme d’Or winner early; just one of the biggest awards of the festival…no big deal. In Lee’s defense, he is not a French speaker, so it’s an easy mistake to make. Despite the slip-ups, […] Read more

The Finnish Film Scene: Rooting Realism in Character

Posted By: Harry Thompsonon: September 07, 2021In: Features, MoviesTags: Cinema, Film

Oftentimes when a film is criticized for not being realistic or lacking realism, the rejoinder is something along the lines of “it is not supposed to be realistic; it is a movie.” This is an overly simplified argument and also simply not true. There are several different types or aspects of realism that are extremely […] Read more

The Greatest Gladiator Films of All Time

Posted By: Harry Thompsonon: July 27, 2021In: Features, MoviesTags: Film, moviesNo Comments

When it comes to epic films, nothing quite beats one that involves gladiators. They continually offer up some quite incredible scenes and storylines. But what are the greatest gladiator movies of all time? We decided to don our armor, grab our swords, and have a good, old-fashioned debate to find out. And here’s our shortlist… […] Read more

Three Of The Most Inspiring Movie Franchises Of All Time

Posted By: Harry Thompsonon: August 04, 2020In: Features, Movies, Netflix, News, Opinion, StreamingTags: Film, moviesNo Comments

They always say that the sequel is never as good as the original, yet some films have built entire franchises off the back of an original. There are some hugely successful franchises in the world today, with new movies every year and all manner of merchandise and other forms of entertainment to boot. It’s big […] Read more

Quentin Tarantino: The Legacy of a Living Legend

Posted By: Harry Thompsonon: August 13, 2019In: Features, Movies, OpinionTags: Film, TarantinoNo Comments

It is with disappointment and yet not much surprise that we approach writing this article. Before we delve deeper, let us begin with a Winston Churchill quote on the matter, “You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” It is not merely once that acclaimed movie director Quentin […] Read more

Why the Western is an Essential Part of Film History (Part 1)

Posted By: Jacob Deaconon: August 05, 2019In: Features, Movies, News, OpinionTags: Film, WesternNo Comments

The western is one of the most important genres in the history of film. It reflects a nation’s ideological views. It provides some of the best escapism that the medium has to offer. And it has a deep-rooted role in the development of cinema itself. Consider The Great Train Robbery (1903). It was produced at […] Read more

Robert De Niro in Talks to Work With Martin Scorsese on New Film

Posted By: Jacob Deaconon: July 31, 2019In: Movies, NewsTags: Film, Martin ScorceseNo Comments

Robert De Niro is in talks to join Martin Scorsese on his next film Killers of the Flower Moon. This news comes from Deadline, who also claim that Leonardo DiCaprio will also be joining the project. This comes in hot as the director gears up for the release of his newest film The Irishman, this […] Read more

Criterion Launches New Streaming Service

Posted By: Billy Whitehouseon: April 11, 2019In: Android, iOS, Movies, Streaming, TVTags: CriterionCollection, FilmNo Comments

Congratulations, film lovers! You have something else you need to subscribe to! The Criterion streaming service, appropriately named “The Criterion Channel” launched on Monday. And it will give you all the Criterion Collection movies for the low low price of $10.99/month (or $99.99/year). The Criterion Channel may sound familiar. Just last year, Warner Media shuttered […] Read more