I, Tonya, which won a Golden Globe for supporting actress Allison Janney and since notched acting Oscar nominations for both Janney and Margot Robbie, has shown that there’s an appetite out there for nontraditional sports biopics, telling versions of stories that you thought you knew well, but telling them from a surprising or counter-intuitive angle.
Billy Wilder is a name that instantly comes up in conversation, especially if you're in film school or simply an enthusiast who lives and breathes cinema. His films, achievements, and wisdom have been the foundation of books and the inspiration behind films that have graced the silver screens throughout the years.
Although Spike Lee plays things a bit too much for laughs at times, 'Blackkklansman' delivers his most charismatic and engaging film in years.
'Bohemian Rhapsody' is a fun, albeit shallow, ride that takes us through some of Queen's biggest hits while largely avoiding the seedier parts of Mercury's tale. More of a celebration than a hard-hitting biopic.
'Underexposed!: The 50 Greatest Movies Never Made', by Joshua Hull, is a fun, engaging read that takes a look at a long list of movies that for whatever reason never saw the light of day. An intriguing collection of "what-ifs."
After decades of being kept in the dark, a revolutionary story of cultural representation and authenticity has emerged that has not only awoken Hollywood but the world. All thanks to Warner Bros. alongside Director Jon M. Chu and author Kevin Kwan for bringing to life 'Crazy Rich Asians', a story that finally exposes the rich culture of the East.
New documentary 'American Mileage' follows internet sensation Cam Cole as he takes his viral one-man band show across his first U.S. tour.
Fox News, with an assist from the president, appears to have succeeded in stopping the release of the Blumhouse produced film.
In a recent press conference we got a chance to chat with Channing Tatum & Reid Carolin about their recently released film, 'Dog', and their love of the furry companions and putting a spotlight on PTSD and veteran suicide.
From Hallmark to Netflix, let’s take a walk through the history of holiday flicks, its huge commercial appeal, and the psychology as to why we crave these stories time and again.
Sometimes an adaption can actually work if we don't get too serious. We don't need to over-think the series or the hundreds of episodes that came before it. By cutting out large chunks of the backstory and mythology, Death Note's not entirely beholden to the original work. This gives us a fresh representation of a first-encounter creature feature, and the film's strength lies in building on the source material without going overly in depth. Instead it relies on grounding the film on its core concepts and simplifying the plot just enough to engage.
Daniel J. Watts is a rising multidisciplinary performance artist (actor, dancer, writer, poet, and much more) by way of New York and he sat down to talk with us about how he got his start in acting, some of his most memorable experiences on Broadway, the differences between performing on stage versus a TV/film set, his role on Tracy Morgan's new show, The Last OG, and gives advice to aspiring actors.
In a world dominated by blockbuster films, hidden cinematic gems often go unnoticed, waiting to be discovered by discerning movie enthusiasts. Let's take a look at 4 underrated films that have something special to offer.
Black Panther may not be perfect in the technical department but incredible roles by its cast, the MCU's greatest villain yet, an impossibly cool setting, and a super hero with real emotional bite more than make up for any of it's shortcomings. I couldn't help but walk out of the theater beaming with pride and optimism for the future - and at the end of the day isn't that what super heroes are all about?
It's 2018 and our options for entertainment are nearly endless, yet we still find ourselves spending our time obsessing over the past; particularly sitting all day watching reruns of film and TV shows that have been long gone for decades. Why do we keep walking down memory lane time after time?
'The Press Gang,' the new collection published last month collecting film reviews from the film section of the late New York alt-weekly 'New York Press,' is a welcome tour through an era that's now sadly past.
Brad Pitt has reunited for a third time with Quentin Tarantino on what will be the iconic director's final movie, titled The Movie Critic.
The possible movie adaptation of Bruce Springsteen's pivotal album 'Nebraska' would be in collaboration with director-writer Scott Cooper.
Cameron Crowe will direct a new Joni Mitchell movie he’s been developing with the singer in secret over the past two years.
As a result of monumental movements and campaigns in the recent years, the voices of underrepresented groups are finally getting much needed recognition.
The Black Guelph dives into the corrupt chaos of a small-time drug dealer, Canto, who yearns to escape the clutches of his criminal life.
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.
We're finally back and we have some deep discussions regarding the 'Roseanne' situation and whether it was handled correctly, reactions to 'Venom' and other critically panned movies that we love, and whether or not diversity in film is in danger of becoming a gimmick - amongst other things.
'Yesterday' is one of the featured titles at this year's Tribeca Film Festival and is scheduled to premiere on May 4.