Movies
Rejoice movie-goers, because as of today, the 63rd New York Film Festival has returned to the Lincoln Center. This Film Festival will be ongoing for the next two weeks, concluding on October 13th. The New York Film Festival is an annual event that celebrates the most popular and significant films...
As someone that doesn’t like surprises, I am occasionally thrilled when one coveted reveal does catch me off guard. Such as the return of Guillermo Del Toro, whose last project was “Pinocchio”(2022). However, this year will host the next release of the acclaimed director. A film that is an adaptation...
Movie audiences are no longer just watching a film; they’re enduring a visual assault. Across the multiplex from superhero showdowns to espionage thrillers, a disorienting trend has taken hold: the shaky camera, paired with editing so rapid it borders on a strobe light effect. While intended to create a sense...
The first rule of a “John Wick” film is that there are no rules, only consequences. This simple philosophy embodied by Keanu Reeves’ titular assassin, is at the heart of how the franchise has revitalized the modern action genre. By de-emphasizing bloated Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) spectacles and focusing instead on...
Adaptations are always a good way to bring attention back to well-known classics or to breathe new life into long dormant series. However, it’s important that an adaptation stays true to what made the original so well liked while staying original enough to have its own identity and feel distinct...
Animal-based horror films consistently capture public imagination. From deep oceans to vast skies, the animal kingdom offers a potent source of fear. This subgenre where creatures turn against humanity, proves its lasting appeal in cinema. This fascination stems from a primal fear. Before societies and technology, human survival depended on...
“Shin Godzilla,” released on Oct 11, 2016, directed by “Evangelion,” creator Hideaki Anno was instantly cemented as a timeless classic for the franchise. Fast forward nine more years and “Shin Godzilla,” just released a 4k re-release in theaters and it still holds up today as one of the best Godzilla...
When blockbuster movies are saturated with traditional heroes and villains, a fascinating shift inevitably occurs in cinematic storytelling: audiences are increasingly drawn to characters who blur the line between antihero and outright antagonist. From the gritty nihilism of Joker to the flamboyant ambition of Cruella, the monstrous charm of Venom...
This summer has seen a never-ending barrage of great movies so far, from engaging originals to highly acclaimed sequels. Nobody 2 is set to join this list tomorrow when it is released, and according to Rotten Tomatoes, this film is going to be a blast! For those who haven’t seen...
For decades, the horror genre has sought new ways to scare audiences out of the Theatre, often relying on elaborate monsters or jump scares. Yet, a unique and often polarizing subgenre — found footage — has quietly proven itself to be one of the most effective and unsettling forms of...
Everyone has been talking about the new Spider-Man film, set to release next year. With the reveal of the new suit and after the last movie’s bittersweet ending, people are dying to know more about the latest installment. How will this movie go about continuing the story of Peter Parker? ...
