It's not often that a movie trailer leaves me absolutely speechless, so major kudos to any preview that's capable of demanding silence; even if it's only temporary. Less than a week ago, A24 released the trailer for upcoming horror flick Hereditary and it did just that (it is possible that I muttered "What the f*ck" under my breath).
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?
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.
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.
Despite some forgivable over the top stunts and action scene clichés, Tomb Raider's character motives and subplots seamlessly coincide with the central story, which goes to show that every element was carefully pieced together to create a memorable story that will stand the test of time. Not to mention, the character-driven movie also gave us a taste of the actual obstacles included in the video game that enabled us to explore the extraordinary capabilities of Lara Croft.
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.
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.
I think it says a whole lot when a director has to explain what his film is trying to say; and Aronofsky certainly had something to say once the audience had enough to time to compose themselves after seeing Mother!...do we believe him?
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.
"Ready Player One" may be the latest most egregious manifestation of nerd-pandering to date, but entertainment directed at nerds and geeks, clearly, isn't going anywhere, nor should it. A lot of it, after all, is quite great. I just ask filmmakers, and the studios supporting them, to be more respectful of their audience, and the audience, in turn, to dial back the toxicity.
'Dramedies' and dark comedies that don’t make you forget your drama, but help you reevaluate it and capture some of its bitter-sweet beauty is the type of cinematic experience with real healing power.
Onscreen diversity is greatly needed, but when diverse casting decisions are announced without story reasons, is diversity in danger of becoming a gimmick?
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.
The Oscars are fast approaching, and as is customary, everyone is making their predictions. Most of the debate is centered around which film will take home Best Picture, but this year has a different feel about it. While The Academy has polarized critical opinion over time, it has also admirably adapted to be more inclusive to films that speak to the cultural issues of our times.
February had a ton of great new albums and music videos from the likes of Skyzoo, Drake, MGMT, and Janelle Monáe; and it also featured some interesting trailers for Wild Wild Country, Deadpool 2, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. We've highlighted some of the best drops over the month and now we're ready to crown the best album, movie trailer, and music video.
Check out some of this past weeks most talked about and interesting film trailers like Avengers: Infinity War, Tully, Mary Poppins Returns, Sorry to Bother You, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, The Grinch, and more.
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.
Check out some of this past weeks most talked about and interesting film trailers like Deadpool 2, Sicario 2, First Reformed, Action Point, TAG, Terminal, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, and more.
March had a ton of great new albums and music videos from the likes of SZA, Young Fathers, CZARFACE & MF DOOM, and The Weeknd; and it also featured some interesting trailers for First Reformed, Avengers: Infinity War, and Sorry To Bother You. We've highlighted some of the best drops over the month and now we're ready to crown the best album, movie trailer, and music video.
Check out some of this past weeks most talked about and interesting film trailers like Ocean's 8, Incredibles 2, Solo; A Star Wars Story, The Meg, The First Purge, Hot Summer Nights, How To Talk To Girls At Parties, and more.
Check out some of this past weeks most talked about and interesting film trailers like Hereditary, Blindspotting, Venom, Kin, The Equalizer 2, Deadpool 2, The Rain, Hotel Artemis, Uncle Drew, and more.
Metaphors, allegory, and satire are very ambitious storytelling approaches that certainly wouldn’t work for all films and ideas, but when done right, the results can be truly eye-opening; they are the sort of art that can change a culture’s course, and usually for the better. And few directors can do it as masterfully as Greek director and screenwriter Yorgos Lanthimos.
Daniel J. Watts talks about the impact that the iconic 'Shawshank Redemption' had on him and his work for our IMPACT series.
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.