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Best international films of the past year
For many, Parasite was a gateway to the marvelous world of international cinema. In recent years, more and more international films have made their way into the American zeitgeist (Rome by Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón was, of course, a prime example), and these jaw-dropping stories are just waiting to be watched. So, to help you …
Prabhas’ Adipurush Pulls Out of Pongal/Sankranti Box Office Clash Starring Chiranjeevi, Thalapathy Vijay and More! Netizens say “Ram Setu Ke Baad Dar Ka Mahol Hai Ab”
Adipurush is postponed to avoid a box office clash with Varisu by Vijay (Photo credit – Movie poster) There have been rumors that Om Raut’s pan-Indian directorial film Adipurush may be postponed to avoid a box office clash with other Southern blockbusters – one of them is Varisu by Thalapathy Vijay. After hearing this news, …
A comedy by Pasolini with Orson Welles
‘Ricotta’ – Pier Paolo Pasolini Pier Paolo Pasolini will be remembered as one of the great intellectuals of 20th century cinema. Although Pasolini is known for his incisive critiques of consumerist culture and contemporary sociopolitical phenomena, he also made a comedy short starring none other than Orson Welles. For this edition of Short of the …
What Horror Movies Scare Every Enneatype
The internet is full of personality type systems. Everyone loves to know which Disney princess, Marvel hero, or other fictional characters are based on their Meyers-Briggs type, D&D alignment, zodiac sign, blood type, or more. Horror movie villains have certainly been ranked in all of these areas, and readers can easily take a quiz to …
Locally produced documentary House of David wins ‘Best American Film’ award at Cannes World Film Festival
By Ryan Yuengerryany@wsjm.com A piece of local history is now recognized and awarded around the world. House of David: eternal life, a film exploring the origins and history of the House of David in Benton Harbor, was named Best American Film at the Cannes World Film Festival this week. Chris Siriano, executive producer and founder …
Chiranjeevi or Balakrishna – Who will step down from a box office clash with Prabhas, Ajith Kumar and Thalapathy Vijay on Sankranti 2023?
Chiranjeevi’s Waltair Veerayya or Balakrishna’s Veera Simha Reddy – Which to back off to avoid box office shock? (Photo Credit – Facebook; Wikipedia; IMDb) The Tamil and Telugu film industries are set to face huge box office clashes as Chiranjeevi’s Waltair Veerayya and Balakrishna’s Veera Simha Reddy as well as Prabhas’ Adipurush, Ajith Kumar aka …
Suburban Comedy Club auctions memorabilia to pay off loans – NBC Chicago
A comedy institution faces serious financial challenges, and as a result, the owner is auctioning off thousands of memorabilia that tell the story of comedy. The Sanctuary of Comedylocated in Aurora’s Fox Valley Mall, seating nearly 600 people, and an adjacent museum houses thousands of comic memorabilia and collectibles that pay homage to the history …
Shudder transforms the horror movie
Craig Engler says these are boom times for horror. And then he would say that. Engler is the managing director of Shudder, a streaming service which focuses on the genre and has helped shape the future of horror movies in the process. The form of horror has always been something slippery, something that Engler notes …
Jerry Bruckheimer on Top Gun: Maverick a Billion Dollar Hit and Top Gun 3
But the success of the film is always due to the characters in the story, to the emotion. That’s it. Because we took you on a real emotional journey through these characters. And that’s what the audience wants – they want to come into this dark theater, give up and say, Let me be a …
Joe Dante Has A Theory Why Innerspace Ended Up Being A Box Office Flop
There’s a painful truth that needs to be addressed: Hollywood never knew what to do with Martin Short. The Canadian comedian first gained acclaim in the Great White North with his standout performances on “SCTV,” Canada’s answer to “Saturday Night Live.” In a stroke of luck, he found himself opposite Steve Martin and Chevy Chase …
Kathleen Madigan promises ‘good times’ at Schuster comedy show
ExploreDayton resident to travel Miami Valley on Comic-Con History Book Tour Madigan’s stories come directly from his life. She talks about her family, being Catholic and other observations about life. His current tour is called “Do You Have Any Ranch?” The reference is to his nieces who were obsessed with the ranch one afternoon. “They …
Five recent Halloween horror movies to stream this week!
The countdown to Halloween continues; This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to contemporary horror films set on or around Halloween. These post-2000 treats embrace the spirit of fall or Halloween iconography, making them great seasonal viewing this time of year. As always, here’s where you can stream them this week. For more selections from Stay …
One Piece Shares English Dub Clip Promoting Red Movie
One Piece Movie: Red will soon premiere in the United States and Canada, and to thrill fans, Crunchyroll has released an English-dubbed clip. The video, which is available on YouTube, shows the scene in which most of the Straw Hat Pirates are excitedly preparing for Uta’s concert, while in contrast, Luffy is focused on eating …
Akshay Kumar Starrer will open in the 12-14 Crores range
Box Office – Ram Setu will open in the 12-14 crore range (Photo Credit – Ram Setu Poster) Akshay Kumar has yet another big release coming in 2022 before the end of the year. He has already appeared in Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj, and Raksha Bandhan as far as theatrical releases are concerned while Cuttputtli …
Kiersey Clemons & More will direct a drag comedy film
According Deadline, the flash stars Kiersey Clemons and Michael Shannon have signed on for lead roles in the upcoming drag comedy movie titled The young king. They will also be joined by Euphoria Barbie Ferreira escape. Production is expected to begin early next year in Las Vegas. “We are delighted to introduce Larin [Sullivan]revisits a …
Desis List Indian Horror Movies They Actually Found Scary As Hell
nobody does masala movies, romantic comedies and action dramas better than Indian cinema. Although we have some great and awesome films to brag about, horror is a genre that is not the strongest in the Indian film industry. We all end up scouring Hollywood movies to quench our thirst for ghosts and fears. © ASA …
Emmett Till’s family attends the screening of ‘Till’ at the Twin Cities Film Fest
MINNEAPOLIS – The Twin Cities Film Festival kicked off Thursday night with a powerful and moving film. “Till” is based on the true story of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old black boy who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955. The film centers on Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, her relationship with her son, and her quest for …
PS1 Box Office Collection Day 20: Eyeing Rocketry Lifetime in Hindi
Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus has been creating and breaking records since its theatrical release. The multi-star performs very well in domestic and overseas markets. It recently passed the 250 Cr net mark in the domestic market and continues to rake in crores daily. It was reported that he earned over 21 crores in the UAE …
SUPERSIZED COMEDY arrives at the Carriage House Theater
The Carriage Theater and the Hartford Fringe Festival will present SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY this Friday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. The show is currently touring theaters nationwide over the past seven weeks, beginning with several shows in Rochester, New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut and Boston. Three award-winning comedians, two from New York and …
US film producers prepare to close Kingsferry Bridge and Chatham Dockyard prepare for ‘big budget’ film
Stunned visitors saw a giant light fixture being set up at a tourist attraction in Kent over the weekend. It is understood to be part of a major film being shot at the historic Chatham Dockyard. Huge lighting rig set up for filming at Chatham Dockyard. Photo: Jenni Horn “It’s definitely not for Call The …
Halloween Ends Weekend Box Office, New Mephisto Rumor
Halloween Ends Weekend Box Office And New Mephisto In Rumored MCU | D-COG The guys discuss the end of Halloween and the weekend box office numbers. Also, there is a rumor that Mephisto is in the Ironheart series! Welcome to the Daily Cup of Genre! (00:00) – Weekend Intro and Ticketing Numbers(05:16)- Halloween ends Disappointed …
Bumble brings Bantr from the TV comedy “Ted Lasso” to life
“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is often heard, but preconceptions are often made based on photos when scanning on dating apps. Now you can prioritize your personality with Bantr by Bumble. Bumble, the dating and social networking app for women, partners with Apple’s Emmy-winning comedy Ted Lasso to bring the Bantr Experience, the …
10 Villagers Who Could Easily Be Horror Movie Villains In Animal Crossing
Aside from Animal Crossing’s fan-made horror-themed islands, it’s not often that the series crosses paths with the horror genre, as it’s known for being wholesome rather than scary. However, when it comes to some villagers, there’s definitely more to it than meets the eye. Related: Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Best Monkey Villagers When you …
Thanos Gauntlet unveiled at the Italian American Museum in Los Angeles
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) has unveiled the newest addition to its permanent Hollywood exhibition earlier this month: an Infinity Gauntlet from the movie Avengers: Infinity War. The glove was modeled for actor Josh Brolin who played supervillain Thanos in the film. It is part of an exhibition highlighting the achievements of …
Maintains steady momentum, to beat Kamal Haasan’s Vikram this weekend
Ponniyin Selvan 1 Global Collection Update (Photo credit: poster) Ponniyin Selvan 1 turned out to be a huge box office success. Not only in India but also in international markets, the film is winning hearts. Sure, it slowed down after finishing two weeks in theaters, but the trend is steady with a negligible drop. Keep …
Lower Decks May Be A Comedy, But They’re Not Afraid To Get Real
Although they only exist in two dimensions, the crew of the USS Cerritos is surprisingly made up of three-dimensional characters. The Lower Stories have been some of the best new “Star Trek” characters in years, in part because they’re flawed individuals who are allowed to grow and change. Season 3 followed ensigns Boimler, Mariner, Tendi …
First Look at ‘The Apology’ – Shudder’s Christmas Horror Film Will Premiere This December
RLJE Films, Shudder and AMC+ have teamed up and fully financed the highly anticipated thriller The excuse, we learned today. The film will be distributed by RLJE Films on December 16 in theaters and streaming on Shudder and AMC+ the same day. Directed and written by Alison Star Lockein his debut in writing/directing feature films, …
“(re)Framing Conversations: Photographs by Richard Avedon, 1946–1965” opens December 8 at the National Museum of American History
Avedon. Only one name was always needed. On December 8, “(re)Framing Conversations: Photographs by Richard Avedon, 1946–1965” will debut at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Twenty images by Richard Avedon spanning two decades, from the Smithsonian’s extensive photographic history collection, will be on display in the exhibit through fall 2023. Avedon (1923-2004) is …
Godfather Box Office Collection Day 8 (Early Trends): To end his run with 80 Cr for life
Godfather has now entered week two, it was released on October 5 to positive reviews from critics. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Lucifer and stars actor Boss Chiranjeevi in the lead role. The theatrical rights to the film were sold for 91 crores, according to Telugu reports. And it fetched more …
Lots of belly laughs at the launch of the first Yellow Belly Comedy Festival in Gorey
People across the county shared plenty of belly laughs last week as the first night of the inaugural Yellowbelly Comedy Festival kicked off in Gorey. The first event, which took place in The 64, was headlined by Kevin McGahern and backed by Shane Clifford with Fiona Frawley. The evening drew a large crown and there …
The 10 Most Common Zombie Horror Tropes (And The Movies That Subvert Them)
we are all dead hit Netflix in 2022. The new zombie series overturned many zombie tropes, creating something new in a genre that often feels worn and tired. Not only did the series take on the form more of a coming-of-age story than a zombie apocalypse, but it also showed that zombies weren’t always the …
Box Office GodFather Collection: Chiranjeevi Star Crosses Rs 100 Crore Mark
‘Megastar’ Chiranjeevi-featured Godfather crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the global box office. The Konidela Production Company Twitter account posted, “Megastar @KChiruTweets dominance at the Box Office 🔥. HUMONGOUS BLOCKBUSTER #GodFather crosses 100 CR gross and going strong❤️🔥. Read also |Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan welcome twins Megastar @KChiruTweetsBox Office Domination 🔥 HUGE BLOCKBUSTER #Godfather …
🌱Smithtown Light the Tree Pink Ceremony + American Legion Comedy Night
Hi there. It’s me, Debora Whitehead, your Daily host. Let’s start this Sunday off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what’s happening in town. Today, we’ll cover these stories and more: Smithtown lights the Rose Tree Ceremony. license plate readers are being installed on Long Island. The American Legion …
Best Latin American Movies of the 2000s, Ranked
Latin American cinema has grown and evolved considerably throughout history, along with the social, economic and political factors that have profoundly influenced it. In the 1970s and 1980s, the military dictatorships that invaded certain countries forced artists into silence, even into exile. But once these dictatorships were over, Latin American cinema re-emerged stronger than ever …
The Ghost Box Office Collection Day 2: Needs 18 Crs to break even
Nagarjuna’s latest action thriller “The Ghost” got off to an average start at the box office and earned mixed to negative reviews from critics. Praveen Sattaru wrote and directed the film and it is produced by Suniel Narang, Puskur Ram Mohan Rao and Sharrath Marar under the Sri Venkateswara Cinemas and North Star Entertainment banner. …
Horror Movie Trash CHUD Is Saturday Night Gold
Whether you’re an 80s kid or a horror fan, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the trashy 1984 movie CHUD. While many remember it fondly as a relic from a bygone era of low-budget, low-production scream festivals that were scattered throughout the decade, others came out and called it for what that it is: an awful …
Meghan Markle attacks Hollywood caricatures of Asian women in cinema | Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Meghan Markle has taken on Hollywood caricatures of women from Asian cultures as she resumed her podcast series after her hiatus following the Queen’s death. The Duchess of Sussex discussed their portrayal in films like Austin Powers and Kill Bill, as well as her own experience of Korean culture in the United States, with her …
Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan-Star Fail ‘Monday Test’
First published October 4, 2022 at 10:53 a.m. IST The Hindi remake of the 2017 Tamil film, Vikram Vedha has yet to cross the Rs 50 crore mark. Starring actors Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles, the film failed its “Monday test”. On the other hand, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’, which opened …
Things to do: Theatre, Beer History and Comedy Night
Scene from the touring production of ‘Chicago’. Photo by Jeremy Daniel ‘Chicago’8 p.m. on Friday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $53 to $95. porttix.comBroadway blows through Portland for a trio of “Chicago” performances. The musical has won six Tony Awards and is packed with jaw-dropping numbers like …
Bloody Horror Hiding Dark Secrets Gives Streamers Chills
via Liongate Even though the genre has been defined by blood and guts for its entire existence, there’s no rule that says audiences can be left cowering in their boots by a PG-13 horror movie, with Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark one of the most striking examples. Sure, mountains of gore and innards …