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Steve Buscemi, Quentin Tarantino, Michael Madsen, Edward Bunker, and Lawrence Tierney Exchange Dialogue in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs

What Should Quentin Tarantino’s Final Movie Before Retirement Be?

July 25, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

Should Quentin Tarantino make a Kill Bill prequel or Star Trek before he retires? As Tarantino eyes retirement, here’s what his final movie should be.

Steve Buscemi, Quentin Tarantino, Michael Madsen, Edward Bunker, and Lawrence Tierney Exchange Dialogue in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs

5 Favorite Dialogue Exchanges In Quentin Tarantino Movies

July 19, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

Many directors know how to write a screenplay well, but Quentin Tarantino dialogue always stands out. Here are 5 Quentin Tarantino movies where his signature dialogue style is unforgettable.

‘Maiden’ Is An Underdog Story For The Ages

July 3, 2019 By James Jay Edwards

Maiden Review ‘Maiden’ tells the exhilarating story of the first all-female crew to sail in the Whitbread Around the World Yacht Race. The Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race is a grueling, nine-month long race to sail around the world. It’s a perilous trek for bearded manly-men through rough waters and stormy weather. It’s no […]

Godzilla King of the Monsters Poster

Meet The Monsters From ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’

May 24, 2019 By James Jay Edwards

Want to know what monsters Godzilla fights in Godzilla: King of the Monsters? Read on for all the details on what to expect when the Godzilla monsters hit the big screen.

A scene from Good Sam, Netflix 2019.

This Is What Happens When You Watch ‘Good Sam’ On Netflix

May 17, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Watching Good Sam on Netflix may sound like a great idea, but because of what comes afterward, you may regret your decision.

Keanu Reeves and Daisy in John Wick

5 All-Time Favorite Movie Dogs

May 15, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

As far as the best movie dogs in film history go, these five top the list of favorite dog sidekicks or all-around friends.

Kirsten Dunst and Sofia Coppola in The Beguiled (2017)

The Unique Style Of Sofia Coppola Mirrored In ‘The Virgin Suicides’ And ‘The Beguiled’

May 13, 2019 By Austin Blaylock

From Her First Film to Her Most Recent, the Filmmaking Style of Sofia Coppola Shines Through If you want to see how unique and versatile a storyteller Sofia Coppola is without losing her signature style, watch The Virgin Suicides and The Beguiled. How much style does a director retain throughout their career? Often we see […]

A scene from HAIL SATAN?, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

‘Hail Satan?’ Takes A Look At The Satanic Temple, But Not The Church Of Satan

May 8, 2019 By James Jay Edwards

Documentary filmmaker Penny Lane dives into the Satanic Temple with ‘Hail Satan?’ to clear up misconceptions about this religious activist group led by Lucien Greaves.

Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph in Netflix Wine Country (2019)

New Netflix Originals, TV Shows, Movies Streaming In May 2019

May 1, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

What’s new on Netflix in May 2019? Find every movie, TV show, and Netflix Original releasing on the streaming platform in May right here.

Avengers Endgame Avenge the Fallen Poster

Looking Back At The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 3

April 30, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe had its ups and down, and it all led up to Avengers: Endgame. Let’s look back at Phase Three and how Endgame concludes this Era of the MCU.

Chris Evans in Avengers: Endgame, courtesy Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Here Are The Best ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Bathroom Break Spots

April 24, 2019 By James Jay Edwards

Avengers: Endgame is three hours long and your bladder only so big. Here are the best Endgame bathroom break times so you don’t miss anything “important.”

Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader, Paul Bettany, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, and Chris Hemsworth in Avengers- Age of Ultron (2015)

Looking Back At The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 2

April 19, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

Phase two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to follow the Avengers but goes further to introduce characters that will influence Avengers: Endgame exponentially.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Remake The Hustle

Can ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ Remake ‘The Hustle’ Survive Today’s PC Culture?

April 18, 2019 By Austin Blaylock

Comedy in the eighties was very different from today and the “snowflakes.” So how can The Hustle, a remake of non-PC Dirty Rotten Scoundrels not be offensive?

Avengers Endgame Trailer

The Biggest ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Spoilers

April 15, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Looking for Avengers: Endgame spoilers? Look no further. The biggest Avengers: Endgame plot spoilers are right here.

Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, and Chris Hemsworth in The Avengers (2012)

Looking Back At The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 1

April 10, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

The Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it will end with Avengers: Endgame. Let’s look back at how phase one of the MCU influenced the cinematic landscape.

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Avengers Endgame (2019)

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Theories That Will Make You Question Everything

April 7, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

What Avengers: Endgame theory is correct? We’ve compiled the best Avengers: Endgame theories that will make you question everything (in a great way).

Detective Pikachu

Why The Detective Pikachu Movie Will Outshine All Previous Video Game Adaptations

April 4, 2019 By Austin Blaylock

The Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie isn’t like other video game adaptations, and that’s why it will rise above them all (or fail miserably?).

Avengers Endgame Trailer

Box Office Battle: April 2019 Movie Releases

April 1, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Every April 2019 movie release in theaters plus who will win the box office each weekend – can any movie beat Avengers: Endgame? Maybe.

Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson in Unicorn Store (Netflix)

New Movies, TV Shows, Originals On Netflix In April 2019

April 1, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Every movie, TV show, and Original on Netflix in April 2019 is right here, plus what you need to watch now before it leaves Netflix, and how to celebrate 420 Day on Netflix.

Robert Downey Jr., Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, and Tom Holland in Avengers- Infinity War (2018)

Top 10 Biggest Opening Weekends At The Box Office Globally

March 13, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Here is the list of movies with the biggest opening weekends at the box office of all time (updated April 28, 2019, to include Avengers: Endgame).

Rosa Salazar (Alita) stars as Alita in Twentieth Century Fox’s ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL. Photo Credit: Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox.

The Importance Of ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ For Anime Adaptations And Its Sequel Chances

March 12, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

The Alita: Battle Angel anime adaptation has changed how anime and manga will be adapted into movies going forward. Read on to learn why and get details on the Alita: Battle Angel sequel.

Lupita Nyong'o, Evan Alex, and Shahadi Wright Joseph in Us (2019)

Best ‘Us’ Movie Theories To Contemplate Before SXSW Premiere (And Spoilers)

March 5, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Jordan Peele’s Us has everyone buzzing with theories, and here are the five Us movie theories you have to know before you purchase a ticket and dive into the Get Out sequel (maybe).

Titus and Coach Joe at Barclays Center Finals in Cradle of Champions

‘Cradle Of Champions’ Offers A Decent, Yet Formulaic, Look At Amateur Boxing

February 26, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

Cradle of Champions, an amateur boxing documentary, follows James Wilkins, Nisa Rodriguez & Titus Williams through the coveted, legacy-making, New York Golden Gloves.

Nico Parker and Finley Hobbins in Dumbo (2019)

Live-Action ‘Dumbo’ Goes Dark For Disney, But Light For Tim Burton

February 23, 2019 By Austin Blaylock

The live-action Dumbo can put Tim Burton back on top, but will he have to sacrifice his signature style and love for dark tones in order to get there?

Sam J. Jones in Life After Flash, courtesy Spare Change Films.

‘Life After Flash’ Explores The Lives Of Both Sam J. Jones And Flash Gordon

February 21, 2019 By James Jay Edwards

Life After Flash takes a look at the man behind the mythical Flash Gordon and the characters fandom.

Djimon Hounsou, Brie Larson, Rune Temte, Gemma Chan, and Algenis Perez Soto in Captain Marvel (2019)

First Marvel Female Superhero Movie, ‘Captain Marvel’, Has A Lot To Prove At Box Office

February 19, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

As the first Marvel female superhero movie, Captain Marvel has a great deal to prove. Its success or failure could decide the future of female superhero movies. Read on to find out why.

A scene from Roma, image courtesy of Netflix.

‘Roma’ Is Award-Worthy For Its Honest, Raw Emotion And Unapologetic Symbolism

February 17, 2019 By Austin Blaylock

Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma is a frontrunner to sweep the Academy Awards, and become the first Netflix film to do so. Here’s why Roma deserves every award out there.

Jenny Slate and Jake Lacy in Obvious Child (2014)

6 Best Romantic Films To Watch On Valentine’s Day For Realists

February 10, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Whether you’re in a relationship or cursing love on Valentine’s Day, these romantic movies must be seen for their realistic portrayal of love and so much more.

Jay Baruchel in How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

10 Unique Things About The ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Series

February 1, 2019 By Tatianna Salisbury

The How to Train Your Dragon series is full of surprises behind the scenes. Read on to find out the secrets to creating DreamWorks best-animated movie franchise.

Director Bradley Cooper and P. Scott Sakamoto on set of A Star Is Born (2018)

Directors The Oscars Snubbed But Gave A Best Picture Nomination

January 23, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

A Best Picture nomination doesn’t equal a Best Director Oscar nom. Just ask the directors on this list who are part of the Best Director Oscar snub list.

Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, and Ross Malinger in Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Netflix Needs A Spotify-Like Artist Block Option For Filmmakers, Actors, Etc.

January 22, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Blocking movies on Netflix is possible, albeit annoying and not full proof. Netflix needs to add a blocking feature for genres, actors, filmmakers, TV, and movies.

Linda Blair, Max von Sydow, and Jason Miller in The Exorcist (1973)

Movies Banned In The United States To Watch, Ignore, Or Celebrate

January 22, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

The United States is not immune to banning movies from cinemas, and some were big hits for the people who did see them, others now cult classics.

Charles Chaplin in The Great Dictator (1940)

7 Best Movie Speeches That Can Inspire Anyone To Make Change

January 20, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

A movie speech can affect you in many different ways, and these are the best movie speeches for when you need motivation to change the world (or just your own life).

Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Scott Weinger, and Frank Welker in Aladdin (1992)

Forget Life Lessons, ‘Aladdin’ Taught My Kids Four Terrible Things

January 19, 2019 By Kristi Roe-Owen

If you think watching Disney’s Aladdin will teach your kids great life lessons, think again. Read on to discover the absolute worst life lessons Aladdin holds for kids.

Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, Tom Kenny, Bud Luckey, Travis Oates, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and Wyatt Dean Hall in Winnie the Pooh (2011) ©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Best Winnie The Pooh Quotes For All Facets Of Life

January 18, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Pooh bear quotes traverse all facets of life. Here are the best Winnie the Pooh quotes of all.

Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson in Ghost Busters (1984)

‘Ghostbusters 3’ Means Nothing Without Bill Murray, Rest Of Original Cast

January 17, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

A Ghostbusters sequel, or third film in the Ghostbusters franchise, is great if it has the original cast on board. Otherwise, we may as well ignore it.

Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker

Why The Superhero Genre Should Experiment With More Films Like ‘Joker’

January 16, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

The MCU and DC Universe are great, but more standalone superhero movies like Joker would be a welcome shakeup to the superhero genre.

Jodi Benson, Jason Marin, and Samuel E. Wright in The Little Mermaid (1989)

Classic Disney Animated Movies Will Make You Feel Old, Not Wrinkles

January 13, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

You may look great on the outside but once you see how old your favorite classic Disney animated movie is, you may need a support group. I’m here for you.

Wes Anderson Movies, Bottle Rocket to Isle of Dogs

From Bottle Rockets To A Dog Island, Communication Is Key For Wes Anderson

January 11, 2019 By Austin Blaylock

From Bottle Rocket to Isle of Dogs, Auteur director Wes Anderson’s style is consistent, and the lingering theme of communication (or lack thereof) is in every film he makes.

Spike Lee, Topher Grace, and Adam Driver in BlacKkKlansman (2018). Copyright Focus Features.

28 Auteur-Level Filmmakers Without A Best Director Oscar Nomination

January 9, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

A Best Director Oscar nomination isn’t easy to nab, especially for these 28 great, auteur-like directors who deserved it at least once. For one, 2019 may be his year.

Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie in Leave No Trace (2018)

The Best Reviewed Movies Of 2018 That The Oscars Will Ignore

January 9, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

The movies nominated for the major categories at the Oscars aren’t necessarily the best-reviewed movies of 2018. Here are the 2018 films Oscar will likely overlook.

Mike Myers in Shrek (2001)

All The Movies, TV Shows Hitting Hulu In January 2019

January 8, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Here’s the list of every movie and TV show releasing on Hulu in January 2019, Plus, suggestions on what to watch.

Lon Chaney and the clowns in He Who Gets Slapped

Top 5 Scariest Clowns In Movies That Can Cause Coulrophobia

January 7, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

Coulrophobia is a fear of clowns and for many, scary clown movies are the cause. Here are five movies with scary clowns that can give you coulrophobia or just scare you to death.

Team America World Police Characters

Why Satire ‘Team America: World Police’ Holds Up 15 Years Later

January 6, 2019 By Brandon Schmitz

Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s satire and parody Team America: World Police has aged but you won’t notice. It remains great, songs and all.

MBK Center Thailand Escape Room

9 Times The Escape Room Horror Was Too Real

January 5, 2019 By Kristi Roe-Owen

Escape rooms can be great or a total nightmare. Here are nine circumstances in which real people went to an escape room and had a horrifying experience.

Eastrail 177 Trilogy

Finding Connections, Unexpected Twists In The Eastrail 177 Trilogy

January 4, 2019 By Austin Blaylock

M. Night Shyamalan surprised everyone with Split as a semi-sequel to Unbreakable. Here’s a look at the films’ connections, twists and what to expect with Glass.

Sam Rockwell as George W. Bush in Adam McKay’s VICE, an Annapurna Pictures release. Credit : Matt Kennedy / Annapurna Pictures 2018 © Annapurna Pictures, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Prior Performances Of Golden Globe Nominees You Need To See

January 2, 2019 By Kathryn Schroeder

All of the nominees for 2019 Golden Globes in acting are in great movies, but what they’ve done before is worth a watch, too. Here’s a list to get you started.

Jack Nicholson in The Shining (1980)

7 Surprising Life Lessons Found In Horror Movies

December 30, 2018 By Kristi Roe-Owen

Horror movies are packed full of helpful advice, but they also have valuable life lessons you can apply to your daily reality. Here’s seven of the best.

Toni Collette In Hereditary

Cinema Fearité Presents The Top Ten Horror Movies Of 2018

December 29, 2018 By James Jay Edwards

FilmFracture’s resident horror geek James Jay Edwards picks the best, most fearsome and frightful horror movies of 2018.

Dustin Hoffman and Jack Black in Kung Fu Panda (2008)

The Top 3 DreamWorks Animation Movies

December 28, 2018 By Tatianna Salisbury

With 34 films and multiple franchises, DreamWorks Animation has plenty of movies to choose favorites from. These are the best DreamWorks movies to date.

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