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For the Sake of Saving the Oscars, One of These Must Win Best Picture

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EJ Moreno looks at a selection of films the Academy Awards needs to nominate… Last year, the Academy Awards brought in some of its lowest ratings, though improving over the year prior. While the state of the prestige Oscars isn’t dependent on viewership, it’s a sign that interest in the once hotly anticipated event is […]

Mia Goth in Pearl and why it needs to break the Oscars Horror curse

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EJ Moreno dives into Pearl’s unlikely journey to the Academy Awards… “It has to be me.” While sitting in on her big audition, Pearl repeats, “It has to be me.” We are seeing a young woman’s drive and hunger for fame push her to do anything to achieve it. While our sweet Pearl doesn’t land […]

How Netflix exclusivity killed Glass Onion

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Anghus Houvouras on Netflix and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery… The entertainment industry is smack dab in the middle of a massive paradigm shift. Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed changes in how people consume their entertainment. From the diminishing returns of physical media as a revenue stream for studios to a global […]

Sarah Michelle Gellar: The Horror Icon’s Journey from Buffy to Wolf Pack

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EJ Moreno on Sarah Michelle Gellar’s horror career and impending return in Wolf Pack…. If you were a pop culture lover from the 90s or the 00s, you knew the power of Sarah Michelle Gellar. She was your first crush, hero, fashion icon, or all mixed together. One group of fans got to appreciate Gellar […]

The Best Superhero Movie Opening Scenes

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Red Stewart presents superb opening scenes in superhero films… Newswriters spend a lot of time learning how to create great hooks, and the same can be said for filmmakers. An opening, whether before or during a title sequence, is integral to capturing audience attention. It sets the standard and tone for the rest of your […]

Did Colin Farrell Win 2022?

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We look back at a stellar year for Colin Farrell. Is Oscar Glory around the corner? It’s fair to say that Colin Farrell’s career has taken enigmatic turns. He’s danced between occasional attempts to be a major blockbuster star in the likes of Total Recall and he’s had plenty of success in the indie film […]

Every Major Horror Movie Coming Out In 2023

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EJ Moreno looks ahead at the 2023 horror slate… Looking back at 2022, it’s fair to say it was one of the best years for horror. Recently, the genre has been rising in mainstream popularity, and the arthouse crowd is getting fed. It’s abundant wealth, leading to 2022 alone having three or four genre-defining moments. […]

Tom Cruise vs. Keanu Reeves: Who will be 2023’s King of Action?

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Tom Jolliffe previews what promises to be a stellar year for action cinema as two titans bring franchise heavy-hitters to the table… As far as films have gone, 2022 was pretty damn stellar. It’s the first year in a long time where I can honestly say I’ll struggle to put a top ten together. It’s […]

The Best Horror Movies of 2022

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EJ Moreno lists his favourite horror movies of the year… 2022 was a year filled to the brim with amazing horror films. If anyone ever doubted the state of the genre, we’ve collected ten films to prove why horror was in a better shape than any other year in recent memory.  You will find ten […]