Casinos are a place where fortunes can be won and lost in the blink of an eye. It's no wonder then that filmmakers have been drawn to the allure of gambling as a backdrop for their movies. In these films, the stakes are even higher than in regular life—the characters are risking not just their money but also their lives. Whether it's a thriller, drama, or action movie, if gambling is involved, you can be sure that viewers will be on the edge of their seats
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Whether you're in the midst of an engagement or simply in the mood for romance, watching a wedding movie can be very enticing. If you're wondering what to watch, here are four must-watch wedding movies.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
You may equate movie stars with mansions, money, glamor, the red carpet, and fancy cars, but the truth is that this job isn’t all fun and games. As in many other workplaces, working on a film set has risks, including equipment failure, set problems, and dangerous stunts. Some actors commit themselves so much to the role that when they begin to act out a scene, they are willing to do things that endanger their physical integrity.
Read MoreEven now at 76 years old, long past his own peaks and valleys, Sly remains a proven talent and beloved favorite. Nothing will probably break that or ever take that away. Nonetheless, this writer feels like “You still got it!” respect towards Stallone, as a complete performer, is still worth acknowledgment. Thanks to the Rocky and Rambo series, most go straight to the muscles. The special thing is Samaritan shows how much Sylvester Stallone still offers as an actor that has nothing to do with the ripped physicality that made him famous.
Read MoreReelgood published its Top 10 Titles in Streaming for this week (08/18/22 to 08/24/22). House of the Dragon and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law take the top two spots in the ranking, moving Prey to #3. Another prequel performing well among audiences is the horror movie Orphan: First Kill, taking #4 in its premiere week.
Read Moreby Kevin Faber
Pearl Harbor was one of the most anticipated films of all time, and for a good reason: it had everything – action, romance, history. The movie came out in 2001 and was a huge success, grossing over $200 million at the box office. But what about Pearl Harbor has made it stand the test of time? Here are five reasons why the movie is still great more than 20 years later.
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Before The Office and Severance were hits, Office Space was the comedic emblem of the average person’s experience of modern corporate culture. This much-loved 90s comedy classic resonated so strongly with people because they could identify with the protagonist’s discontent, and the movie’s depiction of corporate bureaucracy hit all the right notes. If you feel like you’ve got a chronic “case of the Mondays”, you don’t need to go the same lengths as Peter, Michael Bolton, or Milton
Read MoreFor their 78th episode, our two softy film critics, emotional dads, and sobbing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a special in-person collaboration episode coming from Will's recent visit to Chicago. He and Don assembled a group of Chicago film critic friends to put some content together. Mike Crowley of 25YL and "You'll Probably Agree" set up recordings at The Laugh Factory with us, himself, Cati Glidewell of "The Blonde in Front" and Collider freelancer Hayden Mears. This group talk covers movies that make us cry, Pass the tissues and let's get emotional!
Read MorePART 5- Recently, Will Johnson and I, representing our Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast were invited to participate on the Marvel Movie Minute podcast hosted by Pete Wright and Andy Nelson and sponsored by TruStory FM. Their format is very arduous and unique. They break down a Marvel film one minute at a time. You would think only talking about a single minute would be easy or not generate much talk, but, I assure you it’s the opposite. Will and I recorded a week’s worth of five shows covering the 16th-20th minutes of Captain America: The First Avenger. Enjoy these wonderful conversations all week!
Read MorePART 4- Recently, Will Johnson and I, representing our Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast were invited to participate on the Marvel Movie Minute podcast hosted by Pete Wright and Andy Nelson and sponsored by TruStory FM. Their format is very arduous and unique. They break down a Marvel film one minute at a time. You would think only talking about a single minute would be easy or not generate much talk, but, I assure you it’s the opposite. Will and I recorded a week’s worth of five shows covering the 16th-20th minutes of Captain America: The First Avenger. Enjoy these wonderful conversations all week!
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The subject of law and legal matters affects many people throughout their lives. For example, some may have to go to small-claims courts to recoup a limited financial loss. In contrast, others may find themselves in litigation when disagreements occur in business matters or personal situations such as divorce proceedings. Because many have had contact with the courts, the subject of law often finds its way into popular feature films because many audience-goers can relate to the topic in various ways.
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Some of the most thought-provoking films are those that make people think about choices such as right or wrong. These films challenge a person's assumptions and beliefs and force them to question the very nature of their thoughts and perceptions. It's easy to assume you would act or behave in a certain situation until you get a glimpse of possible choices and environments that can affect how a person behaves. One such film is Boiler Room.
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