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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What should win vs. what will win here are our Oscars predictions

Anora is a frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars due to its critical acclaim and impactful themes.
Film
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Best and Meh-st of a Dud Year at Sundance

This year's Sundance Film Festival was considered underwhelming, with many high-profile films disappointing audiences.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Art of Film Criticism

Film criticism can recommend against enjoyment, emphasizing subjective analysis over outright discouragement from viewing.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What should win vs. what will win here are our Oscars predictions

Anora is a frontrunner for Best Picture at the Oscars due to its critical acclaim and impactful themes.
Film
fromtime.com
14 hours ago

The 12 Best Movies of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Cannes 2025 highlighted an exceptional lineup of films that are set to influence Oscar conversations and showcase the power of cinema.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Studio: Seth Rogen's triumph of a Hollywood satire is absolutely stuffed with career-best acting

The Studio cleverly critiques Hollywood through humor and a single continuous take in its second episode.
The show appeals to cinephiles concerned with originality over formulaic blockbusters.
#marvel-cinematic-universe
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The New "Snow White" Is Really a Movie About Us

The new Snow White reflects our cultural confusion more than it tells a coherent story.
Social justice
#cultural-commentary
fromIndieWire
4 months ago
Film

Jonathan Rosenbaum on the 6,000-Film DVD Collection He Sold to a Pediatrician, 'The Brutalist,' and His New Book

fromIndieWire
4 months ago
Film

Jonathan Rosenbaum on the 6,000-Film DVD Collection He Sold to a Pediatrician, 'The Brutalist,' and His New Book

Relationships
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Blake Lively dragged for 'ridiculous' incest scenes - with herself - in 'Another Simple Favor': 'Worse than a Lifetime movie'

Blake Lively's new movie features controversial incest scenes, sparking backlash from audiences.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Karen Durbin, 80, Dies; Fearless' Feminist Who Edited The Village Voice

Karen Durbin was a pioneering feminist journalist who transformed The Village Voice and the film criticism landscape, promoting sexual liberation and avant-garde culture.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

David Cronenberg, Transformed

In 1975, David Cronenberg's debut feature film, Shivers, faced severe backlash in Canada, igniting a debate over morality, funding, and artistic expression.
Independent films
#netflix
#box-office
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Washington Wizards

Rachel Zegler celebrates 'Snow White' being '#1 movie in the world' despite sleepy box office debut

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Washington Wizards

Rachel Zegler celebrates 'Snow White' being '#1 movie in the world' despite sleepy box office debut

#hollywood
fromInverse
2 months ago

40 Years Ago, An Iconic Horror Franchise Served Up Its Most Divisive Chapter

"Steinmann believed the finished version was too tame, arguing that enough nudity had been cut to make another skin flick."
Toronto Maple Leafs
Film
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Julia Stiles 'felt so slimy' after Harvey Weinstein forced her to do dance scene in 'Down to You'

Julia Stiles criticized Harvey Weinstein's influence on the film 'Down to You', deeming it poorly executed.
She expressed regret over a scene she felt was unnecessary and undermined the film's quality.
Film
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Lilo & Stitch Fans Are Mad They Took Pleakley Out Of Drag In The Live-Action Movie

Disney's live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch loses essential comedic elements from the original animated film.
The switch to holographic disguises sacrifices character depth and humor.
#emilia-perez
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Zoe Saldana apologizes to Oscars 2025 reporter over 'hurtful' 'Emilia Perez'

Zoe Saldaña expressed regret over "Emilia Perez" offending some Mexicans but defended the film's focus on universal themes of friendship and struggle.
#francis-ford-coppola
Film
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Francis Ford Coppola 'thrilled to accept' 6 Razzie noms for Megalopolis

Coppola embraces Razzie nominations for 'Megalopolis', highlighting the film's deviation from mainstream cinematic trends.
#artistic-integrity
fromwww.insidehook.com
3 months ago

"Emilia Perez" Is a Bad Movie

Emilia Perez, despite its record 13 Oscar nominations, has faced backlash from the LGBTQ+ community for its reductive portrayal of a trans character, raising serious questions about authenticity.
Miscellaneous
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

'Wolf Man' Review: Universal's Latest Monster Reboot Is a Dark and Toothless January Mess

"In that light, perhaps the most impressive thing about Leigh Whannell's new 'Wolf Man' is that - despite being unburdened by the budget and world-building of its predecessors - this deeply un-fun creature feature somehow manages to be every bit as dysfunctional as its studio's other recent attempts to make lycanthropy great again."
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Demi Moore's 10 best and 10 worst movies, according to critics

Demi Moore reflects on her journey in acting, stating that a pivotal role in 'The Substance' revived her belief in her career after years of self-doubt.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Megyn Kelly unloads on Golden Globe-nominated 'Conclave' as 'anti-Catholic'- then spoils film in vicious takedown

"Just made the huge mistake of watching the much-celebrated 'Conclave' & it is the most disgusting anti-Catholic film I have seen in a long time. Shame on Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci & John Lithgow for starring in it & shame on director Edward Berger (among others). 'Spoiler:' They make THE POPE INTERSEX!"
Miscellaneous
#cinema-2024
#sony-pictures
fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

Madame Web, Kraven were 'not terrible films' destroyed by vengeful critics, says Sony boss

fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

Madame Web, Kraven were 'not terrible films' destroyed by vengeful critics, says Sony boss

fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

If I Could Make Everyone See One Movie This Year, It'd Be This

The struggle to determine what one actually wants to see in theaters is often overshadowed by the sheer volume of films available. Critics can lose sight of their preferences amid workplace demands.
Film
Writing
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

The Master Filmmaker Who Just Returned With the Best Movie of the Year

Dana Stevens shares insights on her mixed feelings toward 'The Brutalist' and reflects on her connection with both the film and its creators.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

The Enigma of Bob Dylan

Dylan's onscreen presence has been explored in various films, reflecting his evolution as an artist. The documentary 'Don't Look Back' stands out in cinema history.
Digital life
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

The Incredible 2024 Movie That Everyone's Top 10 Lists Are Overlooking

The rise of online movie lists has diluted the uniqueness of individual critic's tastes, making it harder to distinguish between their top selections, as the flood of similar titles overshadows singular opinions.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

What The Rock's big box office bomb tells us about our needs and desires at Christmas

"Red One is just the latest in a long line of infamous attempts by Hollywood studios to make a spectacular Christmas action film."
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review redundant, flavourless animation

The animation in War of the Rohirrim fails to break Tolkien's verses open, presenting a story that feels constrained and all too familiar, rather than innovative.
Writing
fromInsideHook
5 months ago

PETA Is Not Looking Forward to Robert Eggers's "Nosferatu"

Nosferatu has received acclaim for its artistry, but the film is also under fire from PETA for its negative portrayal of rats, prompting protests.
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

Selena Gomez Addressed Criticism Of Her Spanish In "Emilia Perez"

One person said it "broke my heart seeing her comment," earning over 25,000 likes. This reflects the strong emotional connection fans have with characters in films.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Is Virginia Tracy the First Great American Film Critic?

Virginia Tracy's reviews and essays from 1918-19 reflect her profound understanding of cinema, showcasing her unique vision for its artistic potential and future direction.
Writing
fromVulture
7 months ago

Holt McCallany Answers Every Question We Have About Fight Club

"Fight Club was misinterpreted in bad faith since it came out 25 years ago... We worked hard on it and were proud of the film."
Writing
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

James Cameron taunts critics of his dialogue: Let me see your highest-grossing films'

James Cameron defends his dialogue and film effectiveness, emphasizing box office success and audience engagement over criticism.
He compares film runtimes to binge-watching, urging a shift in how viewers perceive movie lengths.
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