What makes iconic antihero characters such as Travis Bickle, Severus Snape, Walter White, and Wanda Maximoff more appealing than traditional heroes?
25 years ago, 'Fargo' was released in theaters; it's the best Coen brothers movie, the best Minnesota movie and, in my opinion, the best American film of the 1990s.
The film, based on the Watergate scandal, does the impossible — it builds a compelling narrative out of mostly scenes of men in suits talking in rooms, and 45 years later it still stands as one of the best movies ever made about real journalism.
Farah Nabulsi, gave us an eye-opening and heartrending look into the lives of everyday citizens who are suffering the consequences of political isolation and unrest through her Bafta-nominated and Oscar-nominated short-film, 'The Present.'
From blockbuster films such as 'Lord of the Rings' to TV series such as 'Game of Thrones', let’s break down the various factors as to why adaptations have become a vital part of the industry.
Much as Allen's work is undergoing a reappraisal, 'Midnight in Paris' is delightful enough, and far enough way from the controversy that it will likely stand the test of time.
Just over 25 years after 'Fargo', Delaware County, Pennsylvania, now has its own piece of popular entertainment to call its own, and its more than worth a viewing.
Released 20 years ago last month and originally a longtime project of Stanley Kubrick, there isn't a film quite like 'A.I.: Artificial Intelligence' in all of Spielberg's extensive filmography.
15 years ago this week, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay released 'Talladega Nights', a uniquely genius film about NASCAR that could appeal equally to people who are devoted fans of auto racing and those who hate and look down on it.
Wim Wenders is considered one of the generation's greatest filmmakers for his ability to communicate the depth of the human condition through the canvas of the American west; as evidenced in such masterpieces like 'Paris, Texas.'
Cool, stylish action doesn't get more cool or stylish than Drive, Nicolas Winding Refn's English language debut that arrived in September of 2011, ten years ago last week.
The year 1996 was a huge one for unheralded indie movies, and one of the best of all was 'Big Night'; a story about the American immigrant experience, brotherly bonds, and some of the most mouth-watering food ever seen on screen.
'The Birdcage' wouldn’t be all that shocking if it came out now, but 25 years ago, it was a truly watershed thing to be the subject of a highly popular studio comedy.
How did commentaries, opinions, and reviews turn from a social pastime to a profession that has the power to make or break film?
The film managed to perfectly straddle the line between the realistic and the cinematic while capturing the true essence of a life on the road, and in turn, the American spirit.
The early 2000s were a very different time. That's one of the only explanations for the existence of 'Freddy Got Fingered' ― the unreconstructed comedic id of Tom Green.
'What About Bob?' was a much more subversive movie than what studios were typically churning out at the time. And while it's 1993's 'Groundhog Day' that's been endlessly analyzed, this Bill Murray film from two years earlier holds up nearly as well.
In the quarter-century since the original's release, the 'Mission: Impossible' series has continued, still with Cruise in the lead role, and still doing amazing stunt, only getting crazier with each entry. But that first film is still a winner that holds up today.
Originally released 20 years ago now, Alfonso Cuaron's 'Y Tu Mama También' is among the more one-of-a-kind films to have been released this century; a sex-filled coming-of-age road film that's so much more.
Let’s break down how the elements used in TV effectively work together to create the timeless scripted shows that we've all come to know and love.
Not to be confused with 2014's '24: Live Another Day', or 2017's '24: Legacy', nor the much-rumored prequel series about a young Jack Bauer, Fox have been trying to revive the show for years. I have a better idea. I think it's time to just let '24' be over.
Award-winning Asian filmmaker Jacky Song captivatingly transports us back to the '50s in his latest provocative, mind-bending short film 'Incognito.'
The movie adaptation of Michael Lewis' bestselling book 'Moneyball,' reached screens in September of 2011, cementing its legacy and representing a landmark in films about baseball. But it didn't quite tell the whole story...
Hollywood may have proclaimed itself as the entertainment capital of the world, but Europe prides itself as the birthplace of cinema. While these two worlds oftentimes converge, there are significant differences.
