Clint Eastwood, which surprisingly did not need a Ouija board to finish the direction of this film, delivered a movie that, even at his age, knows it has to be entertaining; proving that directors as Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola aged much faster than the actor who has been making movies since more than a decade earlier. Justin (Nicholas Hoult) is a recovered alcoholic, now married with Allison (Zoey Deutch) and anxious about her being on the last trimester of a high risk pregnancy; t
The annual Sundance Film Festival is commencing on January 23 in Park City, Utah. This years program features a number of exciting titles including Atropia (produced by Luca Guadagnino), Hal & Harper (starring Mark Ruffalo), Rabbit Trap (starring Dev Patel), and hundreds more. The festival was started by Robert Redford's company in 1981, named aptly after his character in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The founders' goal was to provide a platform for new and original talent in filmmaking, i
Lucas Friesen: Who knows what wonders await us at Sundance 2025?!
“Always make the audience suffer as much as possible.” If there's something Alfred Hitchcock knew how to masterfully execute during his whole career, it was the twisted mind game he proposed to his audience. His words comprising the quote that introduces this article weren't in vain and his vision is probably one of the most inspiring ones in cinema history. Only a few have managed to follow in his footsteps and even though copying or reinventing what he did isn't necessary, being part of his le
On September 20th, Whiplash thundered back into theaters with a stunning 4K remastered version, celebrating its monumental 10th anniversary. As I sat in awe, realizing that a decade had passed since its original release, I eagerly immersed myself in this cinematic masterpiece once again. But to my surprise, watching Whiplash now hit me in a far deeper, more visceral way than I ever expected. Thinking back to the first time I saw it, I can't help but reflect on the impact it had on me then and th
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This film shows how being pushed to the edge (and arguably beyond the edge) to achieve your dreams can force you to sacrifice the things around you. The two lead characters foil each other nicely and have perfect chemistry. Andrew Neeman (Miles Teller) is a nineteen-year-old student drummer whose persistent work ethic drives him through the hardship under his conductor, Terrence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), who adopts an aggressive, bullying style of teaching to get the best out of his band and push
"Art is but a measure of sacrifice and tears." Who is Lorne Michaels and what did his name mean in the entertainment industry? You probably have never heard about him, but this Canadian producer and writer is one of the most influential ones in TV history. Saturday Night, the new comedy drama—which also serves as an origin story—directed by Jason Reitman premiered in the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina. This film is the living proof of the immense power big ideas hold, but
We're good at "defining," using common sense or universal values to define good or bad, right or wrong, fortune or misfortune, and even good and evil... Sometimes, we also define ourselves and others. The movie title "The Accountant" is very close to director Gavin O'Connor's intention: to refuse any "definition" and tell only one person's life story. Ben Affleck portrays Christian Wolf, an accountant specializing in accounting issues for major criminal organizations. He is quiet by nature, poss
Hollywood is like your department store were Halloween is in three days, the All Hollows Eve decorations are all broken and with discounts that defy capitalism itself, but there are already Santas and snowmen decorations. Terrifier 3 kind of makes sense, was a horror movie. But, why at beginning of november there will be a Christmas action comedy? Not even David Harbour's same character as always dressed as Santa was so cynical in Violent Night; a better movie to watch action in the Holidays (ju
The trilogy concluded satisfactorily in 2016 as the lovable, perpetually hungry Po finally embraced his unlikely role as the Dragon Warrior. He embodies both student and teacher roles, earning the respect of the Furious Five and his mentor, Master Shifu. Demonstrating his courage repeatedly, he defends the Valley of Peace against diverse animal adversaries. Po shares a nurturing bond with his two fathers: the restaurateur goose, Mr. Ping, and his biological panda father, Li. All is well. After e
Popcorn Kilerr: I appreciate how the KFP series balances humor and depth. Kung Fu Panda 4 continued this tradition, weaving themes of identity, growth, and legacy. And yes, Po’s bumbling antics still cracked me up!
“Red One” is one of the most anticipated films of the year, billed as an exciting journey filled with adventure, magic and a touch of humor. Directed by a respected filmmaker known for his ability to tell captivating stories, this film promises to offer us a new twist on Christmas storytelling, fusing traditional elements with modernity. The story centers on a young protagonist, played by a talented rising actor, who unexpectedly finds himself involved in a magical quest during the Christmas sea
When Red One was first announced, I was intrigued. Three big stars like Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans and J.K. Simmons, and with an arsenal of visual effects at their disposal? Count me in. Now that I’ve finally seen it, I have to say, it's definitely not what I expected. Out of the avalanche of Christmas content in 2024, Red One took the lead. Not only was it the first, it was surely the biggest and most ambitious of everything that was coming. In this case, Amazon provided more than enough resou
Diana Victoria Guerra Melo: It's a good choice analyzing this film as a non conventional chrismas film. Congratulations!
WHERE OSCAR LIVES NOW （1） Nicole Kidman BEST ACTRESS -The Hours（2003） “I gave it to my mother. I wanted her to have it on her mantel. And then she subsequently said, “I’m clearing everything out of my house; I want you to have it back.” So it’s now with my husband’s Grammys. It sits surrounded by a lot of Grammys. But it’s the princess in the middle of it.” Elton John BEST ORIGINAL SONG-The Lion King （1995） “They’re on the first floor of my house in Windsor. There are two shelves with all my Ivo
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Lucas Friesen: Who knows what wonders await us at Sundance 2025?!