by Kevin Gardner
Crime movies, when made well, can be wildly entertaining. Although the subject matter may be disturbing or difficult to watch, these films are often worth the effort. If you're looking for a good option to stream, here are five of the best crime movies ever made.
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While becoming a con artist may not be advisable, watching these individuals in action can be highly entertaining. Because of this, there's a multitude of movies depicting various cons. These films generally leave the audience feeling awed and, oftentimes, tricked. If you're looking to get this experience, here are six fantastic con artist movies.
Read Moreby Jake S. Splatt
Movie nights are a great way to spend time with your girlfriend. Regardless of whether you watch a romantic comedy or a drama, it will be an experience that will bring you closer together. Watching a movie is the perfect excuse to relax, get cozy with your girlfriend, and get away from the real world. Although you could set the mood perfectly and prepare for the best movie night ever, the film you decide to watch will have a huge impact on your evening. The last thing you want is to watch a movie that will completely spoil the mood of a romantic night in. In case you’re planning a movie night with your significant other soon, here are some films that you should avoid at all costs.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
The Fast & Furious series is massive with 10 films to its name, including spin-offs like Tokyo Drift and Hobbs & Shaw, and 4 more films are currently in the works. That’s not to mention an animated TV series, Fast & Furious Spy Racers, as well as two short films. This begs the question: does this series suffer from franchise fatigue, something that’s all but inevitable if a series carries on for too long, or does it defy these expectations and trends? While you might not call these films art as such, it’s worth noting that art is necessarily subjective, so mileage may vary.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Escape rooms are like an adventure game brought to life. When you play them, you and a team of people are placed in a themed room and have to complete a mission to "escape." It has become a popular activity for team building, family outings and friendly competition among friends. The Escape Room movie took that concept and turned it into a horror film.
Read MoreRecenty, I joined Mike Crowley’s You’ll Probably Agree YouTube show to talk about our lingering impressions from Zack Snyder’s Justice League from HBO Max. He and I were both fans of the lengthened and improved movie the director was granted to complete. We haven’t been able to let it go. Moreso, we’ve been weighing its impact on the matter of creator say, director’s cuts, and where that battle lies between filmmaker and studios. Enjoy this spirited conversation!
Read MoreCruella tosses that “psycho” term and label around flippantly, even with its successful motivation to be interesting and darker than the usual live-action works from the Mouse House. It offers a villainess to believe in, but what does that say to audiences? Swinging for sympathy towards the amoral could have amounted to the same mistake as Maleficent seven years ago. Luckily, the conniptions and confrontations of “Emma vs. Emma” are damn fun. There’s a welcome place to relish in their wickedness.
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Many readers would admit that they have either not read or aren't fond of Little Women's novel. However, it is hard to believe that this is the opinion of most readers. It is even less believable given the number of women writers such as Patti Smith, JK Rowling, and Simone de Beauvoir, publicly claiming that this 19th century novel by Louisa May Alcott has inspired them. One character from the most inspiring story is Jo because of her strong will and how much of a heroine she is.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
The Proposal is a romantic comedy from 2009 starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. On the surface, it is cute in a formulaic way. Two people with no real attraction or fondness for each other are forced into a situation in which they have to get married to one another, and it is only after the engagement that they fall in love. It is a predictable plot based on a well-worn trope. The movie is a lot like cotton candy: Insubstantial, but sweet and enjoyable for the moment.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
The process of making movies is highly complex, to say the least. Decisions need to be made at every turn. Since these decisions are so important, studios tend to use data to make informed decisions. This data can come in many forms, from movie scores to box office ratings. If you'd like to know more, here are six aspects of movies that are affected by data.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Family movie nights can be the highlight of your child's week. Formal movie theaters are always fun, but sometimes the cost or inconvenience of finding the right time for your family can make it more challenging. Here are a few ways that you can make movie nights extra special for your kids.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
If you're having a party, you might be thinking about what movies to play. It's a hard decision! What genre should you choose? How long will the movie be? What film will everyone like? If you're at a loss about what to choose, here are seven entertaining movies to play at a party.
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