Going to the cinema nowadays actually means going to the mall. But the cinema experience doesn't begin when lights go down, but when the cinema doors open. Check out some of America's most spectacular and quaint luxury cinemas that still capture that magic.
Onscreen diversity is greatly needed, but when diverse casting decisions are announced without story reasons, is diversity in danger of becoming a gimmick?
We kick the new year off with a heated debate about Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, R. Kelly, and the pros and cons of this current outrage culture we live in. Oh, and the Golden Globes.
For this show we have Shannon Griffiths, frequent writer and collaborator, joining us as a co-host. We ask her what shows she's currently watching and her thoughts on Time's Up and this recent wave of change washing across Hollywood and how that may affect this year's Oscars. Then we give our annual predictions on the winners and react to the biggest snubs and surprises.
San Diego Comic-Con always has the biggest announcements and trailers when it comes to movies, TV shows, video games, and more. These are some of the biggest trailers from this year's convention and our reactions to them.
This article is about those teachers that have stood out, that have challenged the norm, and made us question the basics and what we deem as fundamental. Highlighting what I think to be the most insightful tips on the craft of Screenwriting, I will list just a few, and hope that it will enlighten those who have reached a wall in their script or feel they need to make the hero/ heroine’s goal a little more challenging/relatable.
Our perspectives on the movies and TV shows we adore tends to shift as we grow and change. These shifts can tell us something about our personal evolution.
Marvin Touré joins us again to go full on spoilercast about Marvel's Black Panther and go on a deeper analytical dive about its many themes. We finish things off by talking about the recent presidential portraits and possible deeper meanings.
John Carpenter and Tommy Lee Wallace took a massive chance when they made the Michael Myers-less 'Halloween III: Season Of The Witch' but when critics and fans made clear that they wanted more Michael Myers, that vision dropped dead, and along with it an anthology.
Tommy Wiseau may not have struck gold with The Room, and he certainly won't be remembered for his acting chops (the lack thereof, most likely), but The Disaster Artist affirms that his spirit and dedication have subconsciously produced a film far greater than anything he could have ever dreamed of.
With the increasing debate between film traditionalists and streaming services, and with the recent news that Netflix has pulled their films from Cannes, it's time to delve into what's at the heart of the issue.
This year’s usual Oscars reaction followed another, more old-school right-wing freakout over entertainment. When the Parkland high school massacre led to more of an anti-gun cultural groundswell than such tragedies typically have, those on the other side of the issue turned to a typical alternate scapegoat: Hollywood, and video games.
'Creed II' will bring the 'Rocky' series to eight movies strong. Let's take a look at how the franchise has managed to go the distance.
What a fantastic time to be alive and witness the revolutionary transformation of a multi-billion dollar industry that has an impressive track record of shaping generations through the art of storytelling. There couldn’t be a more perfect time to be in the industry, most especially for women aspiring to be filmmakers, writers, and actors.
Despite a summer of hand wringing over some big flops, the cinema isn't dead. Not even close.
We're back (Shannon, Dareece, and Dario) and we're ready to discuss our thoughts about the Oscars and most importantly see who won from our prior predictions. But first we open by getting Shannon and Dario's opinions about Black Panther and close with discussions about Lion King 2, Sandlot 2, and Disney's continued (lackluster) effort at making live-adaptations of their classic animated films - which spawned the meme worthy phrase, "You don't know about Kovu bro?!". As well, as Shannon's Top 5 Stephen King adaptations and new shows like Counterpart and Hap and Leonard that you should all check out.
Check out some of Comic-Con's most talked about and interesting new film and TV trailers like Ready Player One, Justice League, Bright, Seasons 2 of Preacher, Westworld, and Stranger Things, and much much more.
Alfonso Cuarón's latest awards show darling, 'ROMA', is his most personal yet as he delivers a heartfelt love letter to his nanny and all the other unseen people who deeply impact our lives.
Daniel J. Watts talks about the impact that the iconic 'Shawshank Redemption' had on him and his work for our IMPACT series.
Armstrong's story is a naturally cinematic one that had never before been the subject of a standalone movie, so it was somewhat strange that the main story told in the media, leading up to 'First Man's' release was… its supposed lack of American flags.
Not only has comic book content dramatically changed over the last 20 years but so has the average comic fan. This 3 part series aims to expose societies outdated image of comic culture while exploring modern comic genres as art forms which encompass hip hop, feminism, civil rights, LGBT, and politics.
The Justice League is here (and believe me, I am here for Wonder Woman) but Thor is the true ruler of the box office. If you're trying to decide between Justice League and Thor: Ragnarok this holiday weekend, and you want the most bang for your buck, the latter will leave you feeling just dandy about spending ten bucks of your hard-earned cash and chuckling all the way home.
There are so many things happening around us that could potentially be the next best story ever told, which you could tell, only if you keep a positive mindset and reach for that phone in your pocket. Skeptics would say you're delusional for making such a move, well I'd say, at least you're living the dream.
Through proper representation, cultural diversity, and equality, Hollywood could make wonders and unravel new ways to elevate the craft of storytelling that entices our imagination, speaks the truth, and brilliantly captures the beauty and struggles of humanity without compromising its structural integrity.