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WEBPixar Reportedly Worried ‘Lightyear’ Failed Due To Same-Sex Kiss & Wanted To Cut Anything Seen As Gay From ‘Inside Out 2’. You probably will remember the drama that surrounded “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” after its release last year. The film was universally beloved by fans and critics, but that didn’t stop folks who work...
The Long, Problematic History Of Rape Scenes In Film
WEBOct 26, 2017 · This scene contributes to the loaded history of films predominantly written and directed by men which depict rape as a spectacle. These sensational scenes reduce one of our society’s most horrifying realities to shock fodder. In “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” Fincher prioritizes Bjurman’s abhorrent ecstasy over Lisbeth’s survival.
‘Last Summer’ Trailer: Catherine Breillat Tackles Sexual Taboos In ...
WEBJul 18, 2023 · Here’s the synopsis from Cannes: ‘Last Summer’ follows Anne, a brilliant lawyer who lives with her husband Pierre and their daughters. Anne gradually engages in a passionate relationship with Theo, Pierre’s son from a previous marriage, putting her career and family life in danger. Our review from Cannes reads, “The bourgeois family ...
The Films Of Taika Waititi: An Essentials Retrospective
WEBOct 17, 2019 · “Boy” If “Eagle Vs. Shark” was a test run for what would eventually become the patented Taika Waititi style, then “Boy” is the moment where all of the director’s pet themes and idiosyncratic flourishes crystallized into something identifiable.While Waititi’s first feature was derided by some critics as a Wes Anderson knockoff that was a bit too precious for its own good (these ...
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The 50 Best Movie Musicals Of All Time - The Playlist
WEBJan 10, 2017 · 49. “Pennies From Heaven” (1981) A famous flop at the time, in part because it saw Steve Martin, at the peak of his fame, play a non-comic role for the first time, “Pennies From Heaven” holds up surprisingly well 35 years down the line.A remake of Dennis Potter’s BBC series from three years earlier, it stars Martin as a sheet-music salesman in 1934 with a failing job and marriage who ...
Lea Thompson Looks Back At 35 Years Of ‘Back To The ... - The …
WEBOct 21, 2020 · Since its initial release, the “Back to the Future” trilogy has had an undeniable influence on generations of filmmakers and audiences.It’s been 35 years since the original film first hit theaters and to celebrate this year’s “Back to the Future Day,” the feature is getting a new release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time with “Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy.”
‘Slow Horses’ Review: Fourth Season Of Apple TV+ Thriller …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The growing connection between River and Jackson is tested in the fourth season of “Slow Horses” in ways that are unpredictable, but incredibly narratively rewarding too. It helps that the writers of “Slow Horses” are deft at staying one step ahead of their viewers in a manner that makes this show one of the quickest watches on television.
‘Stutz’ Review: Jonah Hill Deconstructs His Healing Process In A ...
WEBNov 16, 2022 · You might ask, how’s Jonah Hill doing these days?Because truthfully, if you lean in and think about it, we haven’t seen the actor on screen all that much since he seemingly pivoted to directing with his promising debut, “mid90s,” in 2018.In the four years since, we’ve seen him all of twice, smaller supporting roles in “The Beach Bum” and “Don’t Look Up,” a quick appearance ...
'Breaking the Ice' Review: Clara Stern's Ice Hockey ... - The Playlist
WEBJun 12, 2022 · A minor but affecting character study about buried family trauma, Clara Stern’s feature-length narrative debut “Breaking the Ice” works well as both a sports drama — focusing on an Austrian minor-league women’s hockey team — and a romantic drama.While perhaps too contained within its protagonist’s point of view, Stern’s film is nevertheless an impressive debut.
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