13 different Special FX studios helped deliver Thor to New Asgard
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‘Coming 2 America’: 2021’s Best Costume Design
The most important thing for a belated comedy sequel to get right is the vibe. The recent Bill and Ted 3, also got this right. These films understand if your movie feels like it belongs, less of a burden will be on the the laughter. Eddie Murphy is long past having to prove himself and…
‘Joker’ Review: Clown Car Cabbie
Director/ Co-writer: Todd Phillips/ Writer: Scott Silver/ Starring: Robert De Niro, Joaquin Phoenix / Producer: Bradley Cooper/ Cinematography: Lawrence Sher Joker is Taxi Driver meets The King of Comedy set in the Batman universe. It is less violent, more expensive, modern and thus perhaps phoney, and equally intermittently dull. This is not a fun film….
What is the BEST Version of Aladdin’s “A Whole New World?”
“A Whole New World” may very well be the greatest song of all-time. Featured in Aladdin (my favourite Disney movie) it won the Oscar and Grammy for Song of the Year. It is actually older than I am (as many good songs are). I have heard it hundreds of times and never tire of it,…
12 of 2017’s Most Memorable Movies
Twelve movies that dominated the social conversation throughout 2017. The list also notes the financial impact of these movies, with their budget and worldwide gross. These films shaped the water cooler discussions and reflected the entertainment values of America. Split Budget: $9 Million/ Gross: $278 Million The Comeback Story: after finding his footing again…
Review: “Hell or High Water” comes easy as one of the Best Films of 2016
Directed: David Mackenzie/ Written by: Taylor Sheridan/ Starring: Chris Pine, Jeff Bridges, Ben Foster, Gil Birmingham, Katy Mixon/ Cinematographer: Giles Nuttgens/ Composers: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis/ Production Budget: $12 million/ Running Time: 102 Minutes/ Distributor: CBS Films, Lions Gate Films (CAN) It has been so long since I’ve seen a movie in theatres that was about…