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Joker Folie à Deux: A musical without rhythm.

The long-awaited Joker sequel has caused quite a stir since its announcement, mainly because of its quirky title and the return of Joaquin Phoenix as the complex, head-turning anti-hero that is the Joker. However, as fans eagerly awaited its theatrical release, even with its new theme covered under a musical alongside Lady Gaga, many were met with a stark reality: the film's ambitious gamble missed the mark and fell many feet short of the mark. Although the initial expectation focused on its uni

F Azorin Rogel: epic!

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Joker Folie à Deux: A musical without rhythm.

Better Man, a good way to start the year

The audience already knows how musicians biopics go: a common but extremely talented man (or group) emerges from the bottom to climb to the highest peak of fame; eventually, fall but only to rise again as a new person. We've already seen it in films like Bohemian Rhapsody, Straight Outta Compton, Rocketman, Elvis, Walk the Line, Ray or The Runaways. If they weren’t based on somebody’s real life, these movies would be hyper-melodramatic and would struggle to be more inspirational than cheesy. Eve

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Better Man, a good way to start the year

A Complete Unknown Feels So Familiar

Let's first address the elephant in the room. Yes, Timothée Chalamet sings and plays the guitar and harmonica in A Complete Unknown – no overdubbing, no lip syncing. The trailer put a lot of doubt into people's minds, including my own, about his ability to achieve this without sounding corny. Director James Mangold and screenwriter Jay Cocks must have known we would wonder about Chalamet's musical chops, for they throw him into the deep end early. In one of the movie's first scenes, Chalamet's B

Ishika Banerjee: if i didn't hate musicals i would see this movie, great review!!!

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Before Wicked: Ariana Grande's Films, Music, and her Magic

On March 10th, Ariana Grande graced the 96th Annual Academy Awards as a presenter, joining Cynthia Erivo, the lead actress of the movie Wicked, to present the award for Best Original Song. Ariana Grande's 2024 is already filled with anticipation — her seventh solo music album, Eternal Sunshine, and her debut as the leading actress in the movie Wicked. The demands of the Western music industry for singers' musical aesthetics and personal growth are synchronized. The streaming era has completely r

M Ammann Davila: One of my favorite

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Before Wicked: Ariana Grande's Films, Music, and her Magic

OSCARS 2025 : The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

I. Introduction: Setting the Stage for the 2025 Oscars As we know, The Oscars are one of the most important events in cinema, the moment for us cinephiles live for the nominations, the speeches, and the heated debates that follow. This year, more than ever, it seems the Academy's selections haven't completely reflected the audience's preferences. We often recognize the genuine artistry, passion, and films that genuinely connect with viewers. The 2025 awards season has highlighted numerous instan

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OSCARS 2025 : The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Emilia Pérez is the Clear Example of Why not Everyone Should do Movies

Undefeated in the courtroom, Rita (Zoe Saldana), a Mexico City defence attorney, is enlisted to tend to the affairs of a notorious drug lord (Karla Sofía Gascón) who has grown contrite and is now completing gender affirmation surgery. As someone who grew up in Mexico City, I was highly anticipating this film; the idea of Saldana playing a character in my home city made me extremely curious. I must say, I was devastated when I could not get my hands on a ticket for the screening of this movie at

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Emilia Pérez is the Clear Example of Why not Everyone Should do Movies

Wonka was Disappointing but Not Terrible

Wonka is a 2023 Warner Bros. movie directed by Paul King and starring Timothée Chalamet. King wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby, who also plays Basil in the movie. The original songs were created by Neil Hannon, while Joby Talbot provided the score. The movie had a budget of $125-million and made $634-million at the box office. It tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, the flamboyant chocolatier created by Roald Dahl and made infamous by Gene Wilder in the classic 1971 movie, Willy Wonka &

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Wonka was Disappointing but Not Terrible

If You Could Only Watch One Pixar Movie in Your Entire Life, Let It Be 'Soul'

Looking for a must-watch movie? That's a broad topic. I honestly can't think of a single movie that's an absolute can't-miss for everyone. Even though I'm a big movie fan, I don't think it's a big deal if someone never set foot in a cinema or watched a movie in his or her entire life. Movies are just one way to understand the world, after all. But let's narrow things down a bit and talk about Pixar, which recently broke its own box office record. If you could only watch one Pixar movie in your l

SERGIORD FELIZ: Es una película muy buena

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If You Could Only Watch One Pixar Movie in Your Entire Life, Let It Be 'Soul'

Watching Kneecap on St. Patrick's Day

Monday was Saint Patrick's Day. Despite my tendency to embrace certain levels of hedonism, I do have a rule that I try to stick to: Don't go to work hungover. Since Saint Pat's was on a weeknight, I didn't plan to get drunk. Instead, I went to the movies. The Hollywood Theatre is an independent cinema on the west side of the city. It was screening Kneecap, an Irish movie that I'd been waiting to watch for over a year. It made waves at Sundance 2024, winning the NEXT Audience Award. Since I'd fir

Ishika Banerjee: Il think of this next st patrick's day

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The Prince Finally Reveals His True Colors - the Evolution of Feminism in Disney Princess Films

Movies, as a cultural and fashion barometer, inevitably bear the imprint of their time. From the first princess movie in 1937, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' to the 2013 blockbuster 'Frozen,' spanning nearly eight decades, these twelve princess films, while lacking narrative continuity, still exhibit a vivid and unmistakable thread: the evolution of feminism and the advancement of women's status. 1. Unaware Princesses of the Early Era: Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty In 1937, 'Sn

A. Luzado: nostalgic

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The Prince Finally Reveals His True Colors - the Evolution of Feminism in Disney Princess Films

Dancing Through Life With Mamma Mia!

I think I've always loved movies, but when I was a teenager, one film stood out for me more than the others, and helped me find my way in my adult life. This film helped me discover a passion for movies that was greater than I could have imagined at the time. The movie that made me fall in love with movies is Mamma Mia! Its vibrant energy and infectious music left a deep impression on me, embracing the complexity and unpredictability of life. Set on a beautiful Greek island, the film invited me

Bob Woolsey: I generally have a bad attitude when it comes to musicals, but it's impossible to be in a bad mood whenever ABBA is playing, and I love this cast, so I might just have to check this movie out.

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The Great Grinch Showdown!

‘Tis the season, Peliplaters. This week, whether we like it or not, is Christmas. It's the time of the year for Mariah Carey, eggnog and the Grinch. I love the Grinch. He's an antihero. The challenge is choosing which adaptation to watch. There are three options. How to choose? Do you go for the cartoon classic, the live-action comedy or the new-age illumination? In order to decide which Grinch is best, I sat down and watched all three, back to back to back. What I discovered were generational d

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Loving, laughing, and singing in the rain.

The 1952 musical, considered upon its release as one of the greatest films of all time, has made Kelly's "Dancing in the Rain" an icon of the genre. Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly himself, who stars alongside Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, and Jean Hagen, Singing in the Rain follows famed 1920s actor Don Lockwood as he transitions to his first sound film and the challenge it presents to him. Don meets a stage actress whom he soon falls i

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Loving, laughing, and singing in the rain.

Echoes of Nashville: The Chilling Relevance of Robert Altman's Satire in 2024

The evening I learned of Shelley Duvall's passing, the female lead in The Shining, I watched Nashville, a film she starred in during the 1970s. This was my first time seeing this renowned film directed by the legendary director Robert Altman. At first I was a bit turned off by the 160-minute runtime—a trauma brought on by the tedious experience of Dune: Part Two a few months ago—but I soon realized my concerns were unfounded. Unlike some recent long and dull films, Altman's masterful handling of

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Echoes of Nashville: The Chilling Relevance of Robert Altman's Satire in 2024

Time is Running Out - Tick, Tick… Boom!

I doubt I’m the first person to question their entire life at the age of 26, but let’s just say I am going THROUGH it. Am I in the right job? Should I focus more on my passions? Will my life mean anything? Will I regret my choices ten years from now? Ten years from now... I'll be 36... Am I running out of time to achieve my dreams? We all feel the pressure of that invisible clock that's counting down to our death. Weirdly enough, it even makes us kill ourselves long before our time - at least, t

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People’s Choice Oscars

As someone who loves both traveling and films, the announcement of the 2024 Academy Awards (Oscars) winners piqued my curiosity about how people across the globe think and discuss films. As we all know, although the influence of the Oscars has declined significantly in the era of multimedia entertainment dominated by smartphones, it remains the most significant ceremony in the film world. But the world does not revolve around just Hollywood. Different people often have their own favorites for th

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'I Am: Celine Dion': When a Singer Loses Control of Her Voice

Even if you're not that into pop music or the pop scene like me, you'd have definitely heard of her name and songs. Yes, I'm talking about Celine Dion. Back in 2021, Sony announced that her feature-length documentary was in the works. Finally, this June, Amazon acquired the distribution rights and released it on streaming platforms. Within three days, it topped the charts. The documentary is called "I Am: Celine Dion." Before watching it, I'd always thought she was quite old, but she's only 56 (

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'I Am: Celine Dion': When a Singer Loses Control of Her Voice

"Lovely Runner": The Secret Behind Its Soaring Popularity

Starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, the 16-episode tvN youth time-travel drama "Lovely Runner" (2024) has concluded, achieving its highest ratings in the finale. Without A-list actors, a massive production budget, overseas OTT platform backing, or a prime broadcasting slot, "Lovely Runner" has emerged as a breakout hit. Let's delve into why "Lovely Runner" outpaces its competition. Buzz-Worthy Content As "on demand" viewing becomes the norm, traditional ratings are no longer the sole indic

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"Lovely Runner": The Secret Behind Its Soaring Popularity

👎🤬🎥 Chazelle's success stories fail: Babylon Review

Damien Chazelle is a filmmaker obsessed with limits, or rather, limits are the only theme in his films. In Whiplash (2014), the musician breaks his head to pursue the limits of beat and speed because only by pushing this limit can he achieve lightness; La La Land (2016) restores the glamour of musical films in Hollywood's Golden Age, but the extreme life and dream still tear apart, even if the exaggerating sweetness manages to wrap the bitter story in fantasy; First Man (2018) tells a household

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👎🤬🎥 Chazelle's success stories fail: Babylon Review

John Rey Malto is a Filipino Social Media Personality and Talent Manager. He was born on October 22, 1991 in Manila.

John Rey Malto is a Filipino Social Media Personality and Talent Manager. He was born on October 22, 1991 in Manila Philippines. John Rey's pursuit of excellence began in academia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has also earned additional credits in Education from Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University in San Fernando City, La Union. His thirst for knowledge didn't stop there; he also took up a vocational course in Photography at Lorma Colleges and enrolled in a Maste

Amel Hurtado: single analysis.

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Joker Folie à Deux: A musical without rhythm.

Joker: Folie à Deux

Fresh Film Focus

Musical

Joker Folie à Deux

Hernan Escalante Carrión

Better Man, a good way to start the year

Better Man

Fresh Film Focus

Musical

Biopic

Lucas Friesen

A Complete Unknown Feels So Familiar

A Complete Unknown

Fresh Film Focus

Drama

Musical

Nexus Striker

Before Wicked: Ariana Grande's Films, Music, and her Magic

Wicked

Romance

Fantasy

Musical

Sofi Soso

OSCARS 2025 : The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The Oscars

Fresh Film Focus

Musical

DunePart2

Renata Calderón

Emilia Pérez is the Clear Example of Why not Everyone Should do Movies

We Are the Nobles

Fresh Film Focus

Emilia perez

Zoe Saldana

Lucas Friesen

Wonka was Disappointing but Not Terrible

Wonka

Comedy

Family

Fantasy

cinejanie

If You Could Only Watch One Pixar Movie in Your Entire Life, Let It Be 'Soul'

Soul

Must-Watch Films & Series

Drama

Animation

Lucas Friesen

Watching Kneecap on St. Patrick's Day

Kneecap

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historical

funny

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The Prince Finally Reveals His True Colors - the Evolution of Feminism in Disney Princess Films

Frozen

Western

Disney

Classical

Hendrika Allard

Dancing Through Life With Mamma Mia!

The movie that made you fall in love with movies

Musical

Lucas Friesen

The Great Grinch Showdown!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Comedy

Musical

Animation

Allen Velasquez

Loving, laughing, and singing in the rain.

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GeneKelly

SingingInTheRain

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Echoes of Nashville: The Chilling Relevance of Robert Altman's Satire in 2024

Nashville

Must-Watch Films & Series

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