Jim Carrey’s Grinch Movie Used to Be Hated: What Happened?
Perhaps one of the classic examples of the power of peace and love can be seen within The Grinch’s character arc. He goes from a foul one to a lovable cheer meister. His heart grew three sizes in one night,…
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‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The White Lotus’
Will there be any surprises when the 2022 Emmy season comes to a close Monday night? Can “Abbott Elementary” or “Hacks” topple “Ted Lasso” for Comedy Series? Could “Squid Game,” “Severance,” or “Stranger Things” take out “Succession” for Drama Series?…
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Top Ten of 2022: A Unity in Cinema
Top Ten films of 2022 . . . that’s a tough chore. Once again, I’m coming in right under the wire. As I write this, my list of Top Films of 2022, we’re seven hours, 30 minutes from ringing in…
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Why Pam Grier’s Jackie Brown Is Quentin Tarantino’s Most Important Character
Throughout his storied career, Quentin Tarantino has crafted characters that transcend the bounds of the films in which they exist, embodying a bold and distinctly cinematic vision of ensemble storytelling. From immortalized fan favorites like Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson)…
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Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything Else We Know
Although the genre seldom goes out of fashion, fans of horror comedies have been particularly spoiled for choice of late, with Henry Selick's animated film Wendell & Wild, indie found footage film Deadstream, and Netflix's Addams Family spinoff series Wednesday…
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Hugh Jackman Ably Anchors A Devastating, But Ultimately Dull Domestic Drama [Venice]
Writer/director Florian Zeller cannot manage to reproduce the magic of “The Father” with his latest film, “The Son.” This latest screen adaptation of Zeller’s trilogy of stage plays about families falling apart, co-written with Englishman Christopher Hampton, expands its setting…
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Ava Gardner’s The Night of the Iguana Performance Mirrored Her Life
Ava Gardner’s exceptional career is due as much to her straightforward southern disposition and bold personality as her acting acumen. In a time when women were often encouraged to play the demure and docile second fiddle, Gardner was a formidable…
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Why Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Remains the Ultimate Drug Movie
They were somewhere outside around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold. By the end of this psychedelic adventure starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro, we do feel a bit light-headed, as…
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16 Must-See Films To See At The Toronto Film Festival
This week marks the beginning of the 47th Toronto International Film Festival. Films premiering in Toronto as well as those that have already premiered at festivals such as Cannes and Venice, are generating a lot of interest online, which makes…
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Here Are the Most Romantic Christmas Movies Ever Made
‘Tis the season to… watch movies? As we are well and truly in the throws of the Holiday season, it's high time to engage in all our favorite festive activities to help us celebrate the most wonderful time of the…
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The Golden Globes’ History of Controversy, Explained
Once upon a time, the Golden Globes were a highly influential component of awards season. The winners of this show would be placed as front-runners for the Oscars in the coming weeks. Voters for these awards are made up of…
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Tilda Swinton Carries Dual Roles With Ease In Joanna Hogg’s Atmospheric Drama [Venice]
There’s always been a haunted mood in Joanna Hogg’s films, felt both in the deceptively mundane domestic rhythms of the likes of “Exhibition” and “Archipelago,” and in the exquisite memory pieces, “The Souvenir” and “The Souvenir Part II.” Like the…
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