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A 'Knives Out' sequel is a go | News | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

A ‘Knives Out’ sequel is a go

It was a reasonably sized hit, and earned Johnson an Oscar nomination

Whatever form the film takes, the idea of Daniel Craig's private eye parachuting into another case, in another part of the country, with another eccentric wealthy family, has virtually unlimited potential for future films. Read More

'Ford v. Ferrari' Led the Charge on a Big Year for Car Movies | Opinions | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

‘Ford v. Ferrari’ Led the Charge on a Big Year for Car Movies

If you're a moviegoer who's very interested in obscure stories from the nooks and crannies of the history of the American car industry, 2019 has been your year. Read More

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: The Reign of the MPAA | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: The Reign of the MPAA

This series of three articles will cover censorship under administrations fighting to preserve the diminishing, collective public perception of supposed “universal truths” in the postmodern world. In Part 2, we'll explore how one man, William H. Hays, tossed a cigarette butt into a proverbial creative forest and started an uncontainable wildfire. Read More

Unwrapping the Spectacle Behind the 'Christmas Jars' | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Unwrapping the Spectacle Behind the ‘Christmas Jars’

Aside from the forgivable sappy dialogues expected of this genre, the film delivered in putting a spin on a run-of-the-mill holiday flick, and most importantly, they did justice to a young female protagonist by letting her grow from her struggles. Read More

Just in time for Halloween - UCR's list of horror films featuring notable rock stars

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

Just in time for Halloween – UCR’s list of horror films featuring notable rock stars

The list is actually quite long, and there are 67 movies to choose from

The list is actually quite long, and there are 67 movies to choose from. Ranging from Ringo Starr's 1974 'Son of Dracula' to Jim Jarmusch's 'The Dead Don't Die', released just this year. Read More

Martial Arts: The Purest Form of Art | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Martial Arts: The Purest Form of Art

Some dismiss martial arts as a mere celebration of violence, but the craft and the stories surrounding it vividly contain everything that makes art great. Read More

'Hustlers', and the History of "Scorsese Karaoke" | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

‘Hustlers’, and the History of “Scorsese Karaoke”

Audiences have praised 'Hustlers' for its spirit of sisterhood, its inspired filmmaking, and the go-for-broke, movie star performance by Jennifer Lopez; but one thing that’s been noticed by many critics and other viewers of 'Hustlers' is just how much it resembles Martin Scorsese’s crime films. Read More

The latest entry into the Wes Anderson cineverse has just been announced | News | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

The latest entry into the Wes Anderson cineverse has just been announced

Cast and first details announced

Wes Anderson spoke about his latest production dubbed, 'The French Dispatch', featuring a whole host of his usual suspects and a possible late 2019 release. Read More

Scared of Our Own Shadow: 'Groundhog Day' Is a Sneaky Discourse on Buddhism | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Scared of Our Own Shadow: ‘Groundhog Day’ Is a Sneaky Discourse on Buddhism

There's a lot more going on in 'Groundhog Day' than you might expect... Read More

"You Suck, Dick! Love, Deep Throat": 'Dick' at 20, and the Bygone Age of Strong Political Satire

Stephen Silver·

“You Suck, Dick! Love, Deep Throat”: ‘Dick’ at 20, and the Bygone Age of Strong Political Satire

It's not exactly a golden time for political satire, especially at the movies, but this month marks the 20th anniversary of 'Dick', a beautifully sharp satire of the Watergate scandal. Read More

'Forrest Gump' At 25: Reconsidering the Reconsiderations | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

‘Forrest Gump’ At 25: Reconsidering the Reconsiderations

'Forrest Gump' arrived 25 years ago and became a phenomenon almost immediately, but, as with most mainstream hits of the past, not everyone loved it, and there has been a very vocal anti-Gump contingent essentially all along. Read More

Nothing Can Stop Quentin Tarantino | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

Nothing Can Stop Quentin Tarantino

On 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood,' it's QT vs. the wokester thinkpiece crowd. And it's no contest.

'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' is not only the director's biggest opening ever, but it's his best-received movie since the 1990s. It's drawn a lot of diverse reactions, and started a lot of arguments. Which is, let's not forget, exactly what cinema is supposed to do, and rarely does these days. Read More

Cinema Is Alive and Well: The Top 10 Films of the 2010s | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Cinema Is Alive and Well: The Top 10 Films of the 2010s

The 2010s have brought to cinema an almost exponential rise in diversity, renowned directors have released acclaimed opuses, and while the Marvels and Star Wars of the industry have gobbled up studio budgets, independent creators have still been getting it done. Don't listen to the haters--cinema is alive and well. Read More

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: U.S. Politics, Film, & Government Institutions Behind Closed Doors | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: U.S. Politics, Film, & Government Institutions Behind Closed Doors

This series of three articles will cover censorship under administrations fighting to preserve the diminishing, collective public perception of supposed “universal truths” in the postmodern world. In Part 3, we'll explore the direct role the US Government has played in "protecting" its national interests in film throughout the years. Read More

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: The Rise of Government Censorship in Hollywood | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

The Facade of Freedom of Speech: The Rise of Government Censorship in Hollywood

This series of three articles will cover censorship under administrations fighting to preserve the diminishing, collective public perception of supposed “universal truths” in the postmodern world. In Part 1, we'll explore the rise of government mandated censorship in Hollywood dating back to the early 1900s. Read More

'Marriage Story', and Noah Baumbach's Cinema of Divorce | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

‘Marriage Story’, and Noah Baumbach’s Cinema of Divorce

Divorce isn’t a fun topic under any circumstance, but when it comes to it, Noah Baumbach knows of which he speaks, and he’s made one of his best films yet. Read More

"They Just Wanted To Watch The Money": 'Quiz Show' at 25 | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

“They Just Wanted To Watch The Money”: ‘Quiz Show’ at 25

'Quiz Show' is an all-around triumph of filmmaking, and by far the best film Robert Redford has ever directed, and would likely be remembered more fondly if it didn't run into the buzzsaw that was 'Forrest Gump'/'Pulp Fiction' of that same year. Read More

An aspiring musician has gathered some big names to create an anti-bullying documentary | News | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

An aspiring musician has gathered some big names to create an anti-bullying documentary

It all started with a song about bullying in our school systems

Singer/songwriter Andrew Cole is doing his part in raising awareness about the problem of bullying in our school systems with the help of Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Jeff Goldblum, Chad Smith, and many others. Read More

Re-assessing 'American Beauty' on its 20th Anniversary | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

Re-assessing ‘American Beauty’ On Its 20th Anniversary

1999 was a special time for movies and 'American Beauty' is one whose reputation has waxed and waned over time, as has my impression of it as I’ve re-watched it over the years. But there are several reasons 'American Beauty' isn’t a fun movie to think about these days. Read More

Here's a first look at 'The Reliant', the Kevin Sorbo-led Trump-era 'Red Dawn' | News | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

Here’s a first look at ‘The Reliant’, the Kevin Sorbo-led Trump-era ‘Red Dawn’

'The Reliant' will have a one-night-only Fathom Events release, on October 24

Described as a classic dystopian faith-based YA gun rights movie. 'The Reliant' will have a one-night-only Fathom Events release, on October 24. Read More

Watching 'Good Boys' As the Father of Young Sons | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

Watching ‘Good Boys’ As the Father of Young Sons

Going into the film I was nervous, for a simple reason: this is going to be my kids, in a couple of years. The kinds of conversations and incidents hinted at in this movie are in the not-too-distant future. Am I ready for that? Read More

The Best Kept Secret in Hollywood: Secret Movie Club | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

The Best Kept Secret in Hollywood: Secret Movie Club

This society for film lovers has sprouted in Downtown LA and is cultivating a totally engaged, thrillingly responsive audience with their screenings of rare films, classics, and movies that are just plain awesome. Read More

Cancel culture actually cancels the release of 'The Hunt' | News | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Stephen Silver·

Cancel culture actually cancels the release of ‘The Hunt’

Fox News, with an assist from the president, appears to have succeeded in stopping the release

Fox News, with an assist from the president, appears to have succeeded in stopping the release of the Blumhouse produced film. Read More

A Prescription for Better Living: The Stoic Philosophy of Bill & Ted | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

A Prescription for Better Living: The Stoic Philosophy of Bill & Ted

While it would be easy to dismiss the first two Bill & Ted movies as goofy '80s pulp, I would like to take a moment to argue that beneath all the silliness is a well-crafted extolment on the philosophy of Stoicism. Read More

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