by Adrian Johansen
The horror movie genre has grown and matured since its inception. Since the beginning, trauma and mental illness have been cornerstone themes of the genre. Today, directors and producers are incorporating these themes into horror movies more prominently than ever before.
Read MoreFor their 83rd episode, two swanky film critics, simulated dads, and buttoned-up school teachersWill Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front. To avoid spoilers, Will moderated for Cati and Don to gush about the mystery and style of Don't Worry Darling and an intro to talk about all the odd gossip and bad press that follows Olivia Wilde's movie.
Read MoreHollywood movies really are an inspiration to a lot of people. This is especially the case when it comes to fashion. A lot of this comes down to the stylish characters that take center stage. If you want to find out more about who the most stylish characters are, then all you have to do is take a look below.
Read MoreStay the Night plays out smarter than the usual rom-coms or “one wild night” movies of thrust-together strangers. Like its lead woman, it is reserved and far more realistic with its urban sauntering. In different and disinterested hands, the floozy-plus-dreamboat formula would be in full effect. There would be some zany impossibility or preposterous monkey wrench thrown into the narrative for excitement’s sake. All the conflict you need is right here–between its ears, in its beating heart, and within the held hands–of this gratifying and understated film.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
Boxing movies have enchanted audiences for nearly 100 years. What makes them so appealing to so many people? The answer is a protagonist that people can identify with. Most protagonists are ordinary people with problems it's easy to sympathize with: overcoming an injury, healing wounded pride or trying to turn their lives around. The conflict isn't earth-shattering, but that's precisely the point — audiences get invested in the drama because it's intimate.
Read MoreLove is a puzzle, or is it not? Is it really blind, as many say? Is it simply an emotional roller coaster with no real logic or sense behind it? Are we just hopelessly devoted to someone without any real reason? It turns out that there may be some truth to the idea that love is blind. The famous Love is Blind show can teach us some things about love and relationships.
Read MoreReelgood published its Top 10 Titles in Streaming for this week (09/22/22 to 09/28/22). Andor is leading our streaming charts, a hit among critics and audiences, and arguably the best Star Wars series yet. Netflix secures three movies on this week’s ranking, with Lou at #2, Do Revenge at #6, and Father Stu at #10. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Prime Video) and House of the Dragon (HBO Max) continue their fight for viewership.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
The 1967 film Wait Until Dark is an action-filled movie that centers around a doll filled with bags of heroin and the things that people are willing to do to get a hold of that doll. However, if Wait Until Dark were to be released today with the same plot, it would never be believable without a few serious tweaks, if not a complete rewrite. Keep reading to see what would happen if Wait Until Dark were set in modern times.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
The 2009 Disney movie Up takes the audience on a journey that they will remember long after the credits have rolled. The movie follows Carl, a man who has been working toward a dream of exploring the mysterious and breathtaking Paradise Falls.
Read MoreMovie nights are a great way to get together with friends and family and have a fun time enjoying some much-loved favorites or discovering something entirely new. You might think that a night like this is a long time coming, so you will need to ensure that you make your movie night amazing for all those involved.
Read MoreFor their 82nd episode, two feisty film critics, non-abusive dads, and glamorous school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for a return to "awards season" with what is sure to be one of Netflix's biggest Oscar hopefuls. It's also likely the most polarizing movie of 2022. The three are talking about Andrew Dominik's Blonde starring Ana de Armas. Find out how the whole range of reactions in our trio from jaded and offended to inspired and impressed with this fictionalized biopic.
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