The death of the Romantic Comedy has been a really disappointing development in Hollywood. These are the kinds of films that helped to create many of the stars of the 1990s and early 2000s. The vehicle gave women an open place in the industry, and many of them used that clout to develop into stronger… Read More "Red Box Review: …
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2019 Golden Globe Nominations and Quick Reactions
It's Golden Globe Nomination day! Let's go through the categories and check out the nominees. Vice led the way with 6 nominations, with A Star Is Born, Green Book, and The Favourite all with 5 nominations as well. BlacKkKlansman even scored 4 nominations for it's big guns, including John David Washington and Spike Lee. Let's jump into the nominations below! 76th Golden Globe Nominations Film… Read More "2019 Golden Globe …
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Review: Mahershala Ali is Too Good for the Mediocre ‘Green Book’
We've come a long way in the past decade when it comes to telling interesting narratives in film. Back in the 1990s, stories that took the "Kum ba yah" approach to race, struggle, and storytelling. It's nice to imagine a world where simple friendship can solve our biggest problems. However, the past twenty years have… Read More "Review: Mahershala Ali …
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Thanksgiving Trailer Talk: ‘The Lion King’ Roars Into the Spotlight
Welcome back to Trailer Talk, where we try to breakdown the big trailers and teasers coming from Hollywood California. Well, we got a big one today, with Disney officially unveiling a look at the insane special effects in the upcoming "live-action" The Lion King. With an all-star cast on board, and The Jungle Book (2016) and Iron Man (2008) director Jon Favreau on board, the first… Read More "Thanksgiving Trailer Talk: …
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Getting Married? A Recap of Wedding Films
In less than a week I’m getting married! As most people are, my fiancé and I are excited but almost overwhelmingly nervous. This psychological response to the unknown is typical and the only sure way to combat these nerves is to be as prepared as possible. For most, that would mean making checklists and confirming… Read More "Getting Married? A …
Review: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Fails to Live Up to Its Predecessor, But Still a Good Time
Very few people were ready for what Wreck-It Ralph was serving when the 2012 film hit theaters. The popular story of a villain becoming the hero felt rather fresh and original back then, making the love letter to video games a surprise hit for the House of Mouse. However, few would have expected Wreck-It Ralph to become just… Read More "Review: ‘Ralph Breaks …
Review: ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Sings an Homage to the Tall Tales of the West
The Coen Brothers are among the greatest storytellers in American cinema. Since the 1980s, they seemed to understand how to bring the dark side of the American dream into visual storytelling. Murder, crime, and morbid humor have informed their style for decades. While there have been some films that missed the mark from time-to-time, you would… Read More "Review: ‘The Ballad …
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