There is incomplete depth all over the place in Summering. Examining the relationships between these girls and their loyal mothers, the many absentee male examples, and the legitimate anxieties accompanying the apprehensive change between elementary and secondary school are heavy obstacles not easily healed by pouring on literal or figurative warmth. So much is glazed over for sunny rays, amateur detective aimlessness, and scary sideshows.
Read MoreWhen my Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast partner Will Johnson was in town, Mike Crowley of the You’ll Probably Agree website (and fellow 25YL film critic) was kind enough to be the video host for some collaborative crossover content among a gathering of mutual friends. Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front and freelancer Hayden Mears of Collider joined us with the plan of recording two sessions of shared video and audio content. Shot inside Chicago’s The Laugh Factory, this first episode is a discussion on movies that make us cry. Enjoy this energetic and emotional conversation and be sure to follow Mike’s work on 25YL.
Read MoreReelgood published its Top 10 Titles in Streaming for this week (08/04/22 to 08/10/22). The new Predator franchise entry Prey is now streaming on Hulu and is captivating audiences on the week of its release, becoming the service’s most successful streaming premiere.
Read MoreFor their 76th episode, our two web-slinging film critics, emo dads, and eye-rolling school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a collaboration episode with Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast. Bost of our hosts have been frequent guests on Ian's YouTube livestreams. Recently, he welcomed Will and Don for a retrospective talk on Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3. Ian asked us to watch the movie with new eyes. Listen to hear if any of the three needed to change the prescription of their rose-colored glasses or have their eyeballs washed out with inky black symbiote goo.
Read MoreIf there’s one hobby South Africans enjoy taking part in, it’s watching movies. And while gamblers love checking out the best online casinos, an interesting casino-themed flick could equally tickle their fancies. There is an abundance of films that cover several aspects of the casino culture and life. It’s safe to say these movies will blow your mind and show you what goes on both in front and behind the scenes of the gambling world.
Read MoreSometimes, the simplest premises are all you need, and Scott Mann’s thriller Fall has that going for it in spades. Long has the subgenre of survival thrillers flourished in this area. By ascending a 2,000 foot antenna in the desert (masterfully so in its own perfect teaser trailer), Mann and his co-writer Jonathan Frank have picked a unique and uncomplicated setting. The film’s characters and camera explore its peculiarity and scale. True to its name, Fall’s plot exploits mortal fears and gets creative with the desperate measures people reach to keep kicking and screaming with life.
Read Moreby Daniel Howard
Are you looking to make award-winning films that get millions of views every year? Being filmmakers, having a bit of knowledge of technical aspects on your resume will ensure your potential thriving future. I've compiled the 10 most important capabilities you must acquire to get work in the filmmaking field. Find everything out in detail.
Read MoreSports can be incredibly inspirational and are home to some of the greatest stories ever told. That’s why the movie business has tried to recreate the magic on screen for decades. But the results have tended to be mixed, to say the very least.
Read MoreSports movies are as old as the movie industry itself – or at least nearly as old. The beauty of sports movies is that they are not just movies; they represent the dream of an athlete. There have been myriads of movies on different genres of sports, including tennis, basketball, football, soccer, and even boxing. There is almost no sport that exists in our world today that doesn’t have a movie dedicated to it.
Read MoreSoccer is the biggest sport on the planet, at least when it comes to the number of fans and viewers, especially for big events like the World Cup. Since we are a couple of months before the greatest sporting event in the world, it is time to get your head into the game and inspire yourself by watching some of the greatest soccer movies ever made.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
Falling in love can be messy and confusing and wonderful and inspiring all at the same time. Of course, it would be a treat if every relationship played out as they do on the big screen. Yes, there are ups and downs, but even if the characters don't know it, you are certain it will all work out in the end. There is a reason why these stories make us feel good. Though each one has a different twist, they follow a reliable pattern. If you want to love as they do in the best rom coms, then take a look at these five ideas.
Read Moreby Andrew Adams
It costs an average of $65 million to produce a major Hollywood movie. The cost can be lower for independent films, but the average is still around $30 million. These are just the production costs and do not include marketing expenses, which can easily add another $35 million to the total. So, it is not surprising that most movies are financed through a combination of private investment, pre-sales, and loans.
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