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In film criticism, we use “epic” as a shorthand for a long form film with a large cast and sprawling story, but the classical...
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In film criticism, we use “epic” as a shorthand for a long form film with a large cast and sprawling story, but the classical...
The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the winner of the sixth annual...
A mere two years after Christian Tafdrup’s Speak No Evil made its debut, his unpleasant, eerie thriller has been remade by English filmmaker James...
The Sixth Sense was a cultural touchstone in 1999: endlessly referenced, parodied, and discussed by America at large. The film’s catchphrase, “I see...
M. Night Shyamalan has been a household name for decades thanks to the Pennsylvania-based filmmaker carving out a niche for himself in the world...
Even if you have never seen the original, you know to stop at two. Beetlejuice is so firmly locked into the cultural landscape that...
By Tim Lucas Published by BearManor Media A while back we reviewed a collection of film criticism by Tim Lucas and pronounced it...
Who are you? The new Number Two Who is Number One? You are Number Six. I AM NOT A NUMBER, I AM A FREE...
There are some fantasy, science fiction, and horror films that not every fan has caught. Not every film ever made has been seen by...
Set 300 years on from the conclusion of Caesar’s saga, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a soft reboot of sorts of...
Very few films portray male friendship with the energy of Doug Liman’s 1996 breakout hit Swingers. What is so rewarding about the film nearly...
Pixar, you heartstring tuggers, you… ugh, you’ve done it again. It’s funny. My children have aged out of Disney/Pixar movies so they aren’t...
Class is a fascinating relic of 1980s cinema, serving as both a typical teen comedy of the era and a precursor to the...
Disappointing but still worthwhile documentary on the extraordinary makeup artists – led by John Chambers and Tom Burman – who created the revolutionary...
Oy vey… I used to really like this movie. Now it’s a novelty remembrance to bygone times, cultural appropriation, casual homophobia, misogyny and unrequited...
On October 29th, bring home dark spirits with the release of Drag Me to Hell Collector’s Edition 4K UHD from Scream Factory. Directed by...
Warner Bros. Pictures’ new experience in the world of M. Night Shayamalan – Trap – featuring performances by rising music star Saleka Shayamalan, is...
Money Talks is a buddy action-comedy that pairs Charlie Sheen and Chris Tucker in a wild ride of high-octane chases, slapstick humor, and...
It’s always a blessing to review a new John Woo film, and to get two in less than a year makes this Year of...
Sequels, prequels, and reboots of both the hard and soft variety have long since become a cornerstone of Hollywood productions, as the money-making prospects...
There’s been a deluge of Hong Kong action from boutique Blu-ray labels in the past few years, but one area which has been...
The Mighty Quinn is probably most noteworthy to most film buffs as a strong, early performance in Denzel Washington’s career, but for this...
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the supernatural slasher film A Nightmare on Elm Street from New Line Cinema and renowned horror director Wes Craven,...
30,000 fans. 300 cops. 1 serial killer. No escape. Such states the tagline of M. Night Shyamalan’s latest effort, a playful thriller telling the...