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In August of 2012, a little production company by the name of A24 was formed in New York.  Since then, the company has gone on to produce some major award winners as well as some …

A slow week has led to literally the same top five at the box office this week, leading me with little to talk about.  Thor: Ragnarok is still crushing it, Justice League is still disappointing, and Coco remains …

As the calender switches to December, more Oscar-hopeful films are expanding out into more theaters, hoping to attract large audiences.  Another one of those films is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, an incredibly dark comedy from …

November came and went and left behind some wonderful movies that people will continue to love for years.  This list is not for those movies.  Instead, this article is for those films that deflated patrons …

November is usually the first very serious month for Oscar contenders, meaning that it’s full of great movies to see.  November 2017 was no different, sporting some great films that will contend for spots on …

OHH MY GOD YOU GUYS, THE AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR TRAILER IS OUT!  MY LIFE HAS MEANING AGAIN!  I’VE LOST THE ABILITY TO TYPE IN LOWERCASE LETTERS!  QIWGJQERVOEMBWOTNMWROQPQWOREIOXMCOMAEOV!!!! Okay, let’s get serious for a second.  We …

After premiering early this year at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, My Friend Dahmer has since experienced critical success, including an overwhelmingly positive review from yours truly.  Director Marc Meyers has a lot to do with …

Denzel Washington is already considered one of the best actors of his generation, so any project in which he gets is merely icing on the cake at this point.  Nevertheless, in another attempt to make …

Thanksgiving weekend is normally a pretty hectic time for movie theaters, and this year was no exception.  Some movies such as Coco benefitted from the long weekend as many people were off from work.  But, other …

December has become a hodge podge for the film industry.  It’s where indie darlings begin there ascent into the mind of the academy, and where mega blockbusters make a ton of money.  There’s a lot to navigate …

With Thanksgiving over and done, the focus of many individuals turns to the Christmas season…and the frontrunners for Best Picture in the 2018 Oscar race!  A24 is no stranger to this time of year after …

Method acting is a fascinating part of the film industry.  Actors and actresses are lauded for losing themselves in characters, becoming those people.  But, sometimes the pursuit of a spot-on performance can stir up many …

Disney and Pixar have owned Thanksgiving weekend the past few years, and this year is no different with the release of a new, original film, Coco!  The film begins Pixar’s plan to inject more original …

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, meaning that people will gather from all areas to enjoy food…and try to avoid the grandparents that bring up politics before the turkey is even cut.  Better yet, here’s …

There are certainly fans of Justice League, but it appears that the general consensus is that the film was pretty underwhelming.  Earning less than stellar reviews and box office returns, many point to Justice League as another nail …

Many have been waiting years for a live-action Justice League film.  But, although the superhero flick made some cash, it was certainly a letdown from a monetary perspective, allowing other films to thrive and receive …

In another classic example of counterprogramming, Wonder is looking to take advantage of the moviegoing audience that doesn’t care about superheroes saving the world.  Based on the best-selling novel on the same name, Wonder is bound to make some …

In an attempt to make some noise at the Oscars in a few months, Netflix purchased a film that seems primed to be a powerful, resonant piece of art, especially in today’s cultural climate.  Dee …

A few days ago, Lucasfilm announced they have hired Rian Johnson, director of The Last Jedi, to work on a brand new Star Wars trilogy.  This news is what I’ve been wishing Lucasfilm would do for …

Let’s be honest, both fans and haters of the DC universe are intrigued by the outcome of Justice League.  The film has long been under scrutiny (and reshoots) that have only made the storylines even juicier.  …

The mind of a serial killer is a never-ending web of insanity and curiousity that makes for a fascinating, and incredibly uncomfortable, feature film.  My Friend Dahmer is no exception as the film looks into the mind …

Dream projects is back for another round of fun movie ideas.  Let’s be honest, you’re tired of the same slop that Hollywood keeps feeding you, and I don’t blame you!  Wouldn’t you rather see stars …

The unfortunate of reality of Hollywood is becoming more apparent as more sexual offenders are accused every single day.  Men like Louis C.K and Kevin Spacey are just a few of the big names that …

A great example of a spot-on piece of truly aesthetic cinematic art is The Wizard of Oz (1939).  It was directed by Victor Fleming, the same director who brought Margaret Mitchell’s novel Gone with the …

Although Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok still led the way this week, other films like Daddy’s Home 2 and Murder on the Orient Express have much to be excited about after learning of the box office results …

As November gets into full swing, more Hollywood studios are beginning to forget about Thanksgiving and head right into the Christmas season.  This time, Paramount is the culprit as they’ve released Daddy’s Home 2, the …

Although people’s tastes have changed over time, the love for some stories have not.  The second weekend in Novemeber of 2017 resurrects another timeless story, Murder on the Orient Express!  Kenneth Branagh helms this period …

The Hollywood Reporter released a report indicating that the much maligned Dark Universe may be dead after only one installment.  After The Mummy underperformed and received horrible reviews, Universal has slowly backed away from the universe that …

With the rise of streaming and other developments in recent years, the film industry has gotten even murkier.  Studios and other business entities are scrambling to stay ahead the curve, all the while new, botique …

Early this week, news broked that Disney and Fox were in initial discussions for Disney to purchase a majority stake of Fox.  However, other reports have since broke claiming that talks are “dead.”  This purchase …