Hollywood is the front-end player with top-notch productions and different dynamic showcases, backed up by huge investments. Other industries also produce classic sci-Fi pictures that have the potential to scavenge the attention of the entertainment geeks across the world but few in number. Let us have a look at some of the best sci-fi movies of all generations.
Read MoreLeading all films with nine formidable nominations is Netflix’s The Power of the Dog, directed by Best Director nominee Jane Campion. The dramatic western also received nominations for Best Studio Film, Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch, Best Supporting Actor for Kodi Smit-McPhee, Best Supporting Actress for Kirsten Dunst, Best Ensemble Cast, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Musical Score. Following next was the Warner Bros. epic Dune with eight nominations and CODA’s six nominations representing AppleTV+.
Read MoreMike Crowley of the You’ll Probably Agree website (and fellow 25YL film critic) was very eager to talk about The Matrix Resurrections. He and I rub our chins, scratch our heads, shake them too, and try to answer the hype of this blockbuster and how it came to be. Enjoy some excellent videogame play as the video while the two of us chat. We go deep enough to call it all regurgitation! Enjoy this energetic conversation and be sure to follow Mike’s work on 25YL.
Read MoreNevertheless, the day job work was harder, family life was harder, the balance between them both was harder. It was all wonderful, but harder. Compared to 94 published reviews on Every Movie Has a Lesson in 2020, I only published 67 this past year (with a good two dozen still in the draft folder), including my 1000th on this site in its 11th year of service. Even with a lower written output, the personal growth of it all hasn’t stopped.
Read MoreIn an annual series, Every Movie Has a Lesson is going to look back twenty years to revisit, relearn, and reexamine a year of cinema history to share favorites, lists, and experiences from the films of that year. When measuring back as far as twenty years or more, I feel like “favorites” that have stood the test of time have aged to become some level of “best.” I feel like a bunch of those populate my reflective look back at the best of the rest of 2000.
Read MoreIn an annual series, Every Movie Has a Lesson is going to look back twenty years to revisit, relearn, and reexamine a year of cinema history to share favorites, lists, and experiences from the films of that year. When measuring back as far as twenty years or more, I feel like “favorites” that have stood the test of time have aged to become some level of “best.” I feel like a bunch of those populate my reflective look back at the best of 2001.
Read Moreby Rebecca D. Walker
If you are passionate about weed and movies, then it should have occurred to you that these two incredible things would make such an amazing combo. Movies tend to engage your multiple senses while influencing your emotions - just like weed. And that is why you can bring these two elements together to relish an unbelievable experience. Complementing your movie nights with the right type of cannabis strains can help you open up and enjoy the audio-visual treat better.
Read Moreby Devin Caldwell
Of all the dramatic premises for a movie, the story behind the founding of the international fast-food giant McDonald's probably isn't one of the first ones to come to mind. However, that's exactly the focus of the 2016 film The Founder. The movie follows the story of salesman Ray Kroc, who helped grow the business from a local burger stand into a global empire.
Read MoreFor all intents and purposes in telling the memoir of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dana Canedy, Washington has a movie that encircles patriotism, duty, the War on Terror, gender politics, Black love, colourism, the plight of military spouses, substitute fatherhood, legacies, and more. Each is treated in an ultra-respectful fashion. Even with heavy emotions in play, none of those issues are shouted at with either favoritism or admonishment. In standing firm as it does, there’s a heap of bravery across many people and places to be found in A Journal for Jordan.
Read MoreBy Lewis Robinson
Disney Plus is constantly adding new movies to its streaming service. One hidden gem that is sure to spark nostalgia for some is the Disney original Snow Dogs, which first came out in 2002. Since it's been so long since the movie was released, let's take a look at some of what made it such a memorable classic in the first place.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
It’s very rare for a sports movie to be a commercial and critical success. These types of films are often looked down upon as lesser quality, formulaic pictures aimed to appeal only to sports fans. Even some of the best are financial failures at first, only to gain traction on home video or repeated showings on cable TV. One of the largest exceptions to this rule is the 2011 baseball film that became an instant classic, “Moneyball.” “Moneyball” contained the perfect combination of elements to appeal to a broad audience and gain raves from critics.
Read MoreAlso called animations, animated movies are one of the most popular film categories on the planet – they have been for the past few decades. From Frozen to Toy Story 3, Avatar, and others, some of these films are among the best selling in Hollywood, and for a good reason. The last few years have seen their successful use in the business scene, especially in marketing and brand promotion. Thanks to factors such as advancements in technology, animation has shown steady growth in popularity over the years, one could easily call them the movies of the future.
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