Marvel Shill Will Johnson and I bounce our opinions back and forth about the Tom Holland vehicle Cherry from the Russo brothers. Will plays the “like” side and I play the opposite. How do you feel about this AppleTV+ offering? Who put forth the better debate? Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Welcome to our new podcast brought to you by 25YL and the Ruminations Radio Network!
Read MoreThis is going to get confusing, but critiquing Voyagers calls upon several illustrative conflicts. First off, science fiction is the realm of high-minded concepts of fantasy, and yet organic humanity creates and drives each and every great idea in the genre. In the same regard, you have homage versus originality in applying prototypical themes to the luster of new settings. Lasty, you have an audience’s subjective aim to project any number of thoughts out of a movie while the work was created with certain objectives in mind that may not be seen or readily interpreted. All three of those dichotomies clash in Neil Burger’s new film with mixed results.
Read MoreThis is the fifth husband-and-wife/director-and-star collaboration between Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy. Sure, the Frank Sonnnenberg saying of “If work isn’t fun, you’re not playing on the right team” applies to this ensemble. Everyone’s clearly having fun but the “because I’m fun” lines aren’t enough this time. Once again, we’ve seen these “think before you act” and “don’t get carried away” manchild pleadings too much outside of superhero costumes to be duped into enjoying them just because they’re now clad in muscular leather and special effects.
Read MoreThe genre of disaster movies loves to take the well-worn “Murphy’s Law” of “anything that can go wrong will go wrong" as pseudo-logical permission to get excessively creative with their hazards and menaces. There’s most certainly spectacle to be generated but also overindulgence. Just ask Roland Emmerich. The new Norwegian dramatic thriller The Tunnel from director Pål Øie is somewhere wisely in between.
Read Moreby Crystal M. Wilson
When you think of a stoner movie, what comes to your mind? Is it a bunch of potheads trying to look for a car, finding their perfect meal, or committing a crime? Stoner movies have all those elements and more. If you feel that stoner movies have nothing more to offer, you will miss the multiple experimental and noir options available to you. It does not matter how you like your weed. These top seven options will be your all-time favorite no matter what. So, here's starting the list without further delay.
Read Moreby Esther Moe
Popcorn know we as a hefty tray popped corn kernels in the dark untidy in the mouth is crammed. It was the first corn variant in Central America in culture was introduced. Andrew Smith, author of 'Popped culture; a social history of popcorn, " says the popcorn from Central America, both to the south and to the north moved, but which the culture only in the south position held. Eventually brought the trade the hard grain of corn to North America, more specifically merchants of New England, the early 19th century in Chile with the granules in contact came and they especially funny thought.
Read MoreWith the first episode jitters out of the way, Will Johnson and I kick it up a notch to volley some love and hate back and forth for Amazon Prime’s reunion sequel Coming 2 America. I come at the movie with appreciation for its infinitely likable characters, led by star Eddie Murphy, while my podcast partner couldn’t stand the movie. Who put forth the better debate? Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Welcome to our new podcast!
Read MoreAnyone who thought the third episode was sidebar or filler last week, they’re not saying it now. The stakes keep going up on Disney+’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Enjoy a group of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” heading straight to spoilers to hash out Episode #4. Led by Ian Simmons, host of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel, I sit vitually alongside David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Mark Krawczyk of The Spoiler Room Podcast. Enjoy our drinks and a lively episode!
Read MoreWhether it’s a short documentary, funny clip, or an advertisement, filmmaking requires attention to every minute detail. You have to be creative and punctilious with your work. Although most of your viewers won’t have a background in production, they can easily spot the difference between good and bad work. Experienced filmmakers understand the field and their audience and usually have no trouble, but it’s great pressure on beginners. This article has some fundamental but useful tips to help you create a professional short film.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
The thought of relaxing on a warm summer’s night in your backyard to enjoy a movie is enough to send almost anyone into a state of deep relaxation and happiness. Picture it: friends and family close by, great food and cold drinks, and one of your favorite flicks playing at home for all to see. While it may seem like a daydream, there’s never been a better time to make it a reality. After all, technology is more advanced and affordable than ever. Even if you don’t have luxurious acres of land at your disposal, there are still many ways to create a great backyard movie setup that will be the go-to destination for your friends all summer long!
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
A good movie can evoke a variety of emotions. Comedies produce tears of laughter, action movies promote suspense, and horror flicks can scare even the bravest of audiences. Sports films win the hearts of their viewers by generating feelings of affection, dedication, and camaraderie. While countless sports movies have graced the big screen over the years, a select few remain forever in the hearts of their viewers. Read on to learn more about the best sports films of all-time.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Sleepovers provide the ultimate time for you and your favorite people to gather around a television and fall back in love with all of your very favorite movies together. Sleepovers are also a great time to look up your favorite actors and actresses, your favorite directors or even your favorite books online and find new, exciting movies to bond over. It does not matter whether or not the films you watch are at all familiar to you and your friends. What does matter is that you all gather up with your coziest blankets and yummiest snacks and get lost in exciting worlds on screen.
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