A Gripping Adaptation of a Viral Sensation
Margaret Atwood said it best: “Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them.” This age-old discrepancy in the way the two genders experience the world is written both at the initial…
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Teagan Croft Sails Around the World in True Spirit
Titans star Teagan Croft hits the high seas portraying fellow Australian Jessica Watson in True Spirit. Sixteen-year-old Watson become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe as an unassisted solo sailor in October 2009. She left Sydney Harbor on an…
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Best Adapted Screenplay Oscars 2023 Predictions & Contenders
If you’re hoping for an Oscar nomination, perhaps you should consider adapting a novel or news story into a screenplay. Usually one of the more competitive categories, Adapted Screenplay is looking almost wide open at this stage of this particular…
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“From the Beginning I Knew This Film Was About Performance”: DP Frederic Van Zandycke on When It Melts
When It Melts, courtesy of Sundance Institute. The feature film debut from actress Veerle Baetens, When It Melts follows Eva (Charlotte De Bruyne) as she returns to her hometown for a childhood friend’s funeral with an ice block stashed in…
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Jason Momoa Narrates Doc on Green Revolution
You might not peg Jason Momoa as the person to narrate a nature documentary, but one of the surprises of Deep Rising was just how perfect Momoa was for the part. Director Matthieu Rytz wisely has Momoa narrating some of…
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James Gunn and Peter Safran Lay Out Their Vision for the Future of DCU
When James Gunn and Peter Safran became co-heads of DC Studios, their arrival set everything over at DC in flux. After struggling to lay the groundwork for a successful cinematic universe with the DCEU, Gunn and Safran's new position promised…
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A Unique Journey Into the World of Free Diving
When it comes to extreme sports, I, as a person who prefers the comfort of her bed, often just have to ask, "Why?" But documentaries like The Deepest Breath tell us exactly why people choose to free dive toward the…
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Henry Cavill Says he Quickly Realized Any Superman Return Was Out of His Control
Henry Cavill has finally made his long-awaited return as the Man of Steel. Warner Bros. Pictures Henry Cavill has officially returned to his iconic role as Superman, which the actor confirmed on an Instagram post last month. In his statement,…
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‘1923’s Julia Schlaepfer on What’s Next for Spencer & Alex
From creator and executive producer Taylor Sheridan, Paramount+ series 1923 is a prequel that builds out more of the Dutton dynasty first established on-screen in Yellowstone. The show (which was just renewed for a Season 2) takes place after the…
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Adam Pally Is an Unwanted Pandemic Guest in Who Invited Charlie?
True, the world seems to be on the other side of the most intense parts of the pandemic. So why not deliver a comedy about a group of people attempting to come to terms with life during Covid-19? That’s part…
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Pianoforte | Film Threat
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2023 REVIEW! With Pianoforte, Director Jakub Piątek has composed a genuine piece of art, not unlike a piece of music. It has style. It has sensitivity. It has risks. But at its heart, Pianoforte is a poignant…
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YouTube Stars Conjure a Damn Good Time
“From the YouTube sensations…” isn’t exactly the phrase you want to hear going into a film — horror or otherwise. This set-up brings a certain amount of baggage that the audience will be hard-pressed to shake, regardless of the filmmaker’s talent.…
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