‘Warfare’ Film Review: The Hell of Combat, The Brotherhood of Soldiers
Cinema has long had a fascination with war. From the rah-rah flag waving of the 40s and 50s to a more serious turn in the 1970s, combat pictures have always been a hot commodity. After the one-two punch of Michael…
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Forget Gothic Gore — This Campy Horror Flick Is ‘The Princess Bride’ of Horror Movies
Hammer Film Production Company dominated the British horror scene from the mid-1950s through the early ‘70s. Their classic, gothic aesthetic leaned heavily into the black-and-white old-timey-ness, an overabundance of drippy, wax candles, iconic monsters, and fainting damsels. 1957’s The Curse…
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Jason Statham’s Panned Action Thriller ‘Parker’ Is a Hit on Free Streaming
Action movie icon Jason Statham continues to draw a crowd thanks to his gritty magnetism and unmatched ability to make punching people a cinematic sight to behold. That's even the case when the action movie he’s leading is panned by…
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‘The Amateur’ Film Review: A Smart and Adult Thriller
For the new CIA revenge thriller, The Amateur, director James Hawes is not interested in flashy filmmaking or kinetic editing. Adapted from author Robert Littell’s well-received 1981 novel of the same name, Hawes understands the drama comes from the characters…
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Don’t Sleep on This Underappreciated Indie Vampire Movie — David Lynch Funded It for a Reason
Abstract horror can often leave you feeling more haunted than a movie with more traditional ghosts and goblins. David Lynch was a master of the surreal and bizarre, so it’s not that surprising that he had a hand in making…
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Anya Taylor-Joy’s Breakout Thriller ‘Split’ Is Streaming for Free on Tubi
Split, M. Night Shyamalan's gripping thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy and James McAvoy, is now available to stream for free. The film will be added to Tubi's library starting April 1, which means that users will be able to stream for…
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According to a Real Gangster, ‘The Godfather’ Made Two Big Mafia Mistakes — but That’s Actually a Good Thing
Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather is hailed as one of the greatest gangster films of all time, known for its complex characters, gripping storytelling, and realistic portrayal of organized crime. Despite its authenticity in many areas, Mario Puzo's story takes…
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‘The Bondsman’ Finds Quick Success on Prime Video
The latest action series from Prime Video has quickly found success, landing the #1 spot on the streamer. Starring ‘80s icon and Hollywood superstar Kevin Bacon , the series combines action delights with fantastical and horror elements as the actor…
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‘Freaky Tales’ Film Review: Not Freaky Enough
That cool retro vibe. Every genre filmmaker born after 1990 wants their projects to have that cool retro vibe. A large number of today’s films aim to capture the magic from the fruitfully outrageous movies of the 70s and 80s,…
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The Real-time Chaos and Urgency of ‘Warfare’
Warfare, co-directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, captures intense realism and is driven by a deeply personal connection to the experiences of former U.S. Navy SEAL turned co-director, Ray Mendoza. Coming from a sci-fi background and off the back of…
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This Classic Hitchcock Thriller Is Sitting at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes — So Why Aren’t We Talking About It Right Now?
When one thinks of Alfred Hitchcock, they tend to focus on the splashy Technicolor thrillers he churned out during his 1950s Hollywood heyday. But before that, the Master of Suspense honed his talents in his native England, where he sharpened…
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Stephen King Believes the ‘Mr. Mercedes’ Miniseries Is His Most Underrated Adaptation
Stephen King famously stated that he prefers seeing his stories unfold in TV shows rather than movies. That’s because there’s more room to play on the small screen. The majority of Stephen King books are bulky, so plenty of trimming…
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