Becker’s near-documentary approach lends newfound excitement to a tried-and-true genre, and influenced a generation of French filmmakers. The camera only moves when absolutely necessary, and when it does, it never calls attention to itself. There’s a drabness to the art direction,shot in naturalistic black-and-white. Including classics and modern favorites. Perhaps the most extraordinary thing about this approach is that it doesn’t diminish the film’s entertainment value. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved...

The Expendablesis a film franchise that should have lasted longer than it did. There is one actor who could have turned the tide for the Expendables franchise:Dwayne Johnson. It alsowould have given the franchise the shot in the arm it needed. Custom Image by Zanda Rice The question is, what role did Johnson want to play in the Expendables franchise? “I dont want to be on their team… There have been reports of the actor arriving several hours late and… peeing in water bottles....

Audiences cant get enough of Hollywoods biggest directors, and it definitely shows on the weeks rankings. Streaming charts show that the works ofChristopher Nolan,George Miller, andDenis Villeneuveare battling for dominance this week. However, itsKevin Costners western flick that surprisingly claimed the top spot in the rankings. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Check out the top 10 most streamed movies in the US. Each pick comes with a quick summary to keep up with trends....

you’ve got the option to’t make this stuff up. It is impossible to verify these claims, as the real Walsh died in 1998after retreating from public life. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast Image via The Weinstein Company

However, his musical,ME, might be his most mind-melting. However, there are also a lot of funny moments in this commentary on humanity’s flaws. The 1920s version of Mickey Mouse is very different from his modern counterpart. Image via Vimeo In the end,MEisnt just art for arts sake, or weird for the sake of being weird. It is a poignant and powerful message about our ignorance, and the importance of being present....

There’s no single reason why viewers are captivated byWheel of Fortune,celebrating its golden anniversarythis year. Recently, one contestant,Traci Demus-Gamble, took home $78,650 and two separate Caribbean cruises. But it wasn’t what she won,it washowshe won, that left host Ryan Seacrest stunned. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Impossible, especially with only 10 seconds to solve it. The reactions before and after were priceless. “How did you do that? I love solving puzzles, obviously....

1990sTotal Recallwas a game-changer in the film career ofArnold Schwarzenegger. The works of the acclaimed sci-fi author were always an uphill battle to bring to the screen. To add legitimacy to the project, Goldman approached Verhoeven about serving as an executive producer. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Surprisingly, however, Verhoeven saw potential inMinority Reportbeing repurposed as a Recall sequel instead. After the bankruptcy,Recall 2was sold off to Miramax but without theMinority Reportpremise....

Episode 4 ofSeveranceSeason 2 has finally confirmed a major fan theory, but at what cost? Ever since Mark S. (Adam Scott), Helly R. (Britt Lower), Irving B. Irving B. Image via Apple TV+ We’ll get to see the process firsthand in Season 2. He confronts her the next morning,What you said to me last night, it was cruel. Helly was never cruel. Image via Apple TV+ Whats most tragic is how at peace Irving seems to be as the episode progresses....

Most of the time, the CBS comedy,Ghosts, is a silly barrel of laughs. But now,in Season 4, the series has dropped another piece of sad ghost lore. ‘Ghosts’ has plenty of great characters, living and dead alike. Image by Zanda Rice

Oh, also, something mysterious might be happening in the house. What actually happened to the family? Why are they stuck in this tedious loop? Image via Wild Bunch Why is Lisa the only one to realize they’re dead? What’s up with the silhouette of a man caught on an old video of their moving-in day? A time loop is the most terrifying of traps, as these horror films reveal. They, of course, are all convinced she is the one acting strangely because of some teenage drama....

Where would we be without our Won Won? This is classic Grint territory, and he knocks it out of the park. Then there’s Kenny West (Johnson), who throws f-bombs like confetti. Image via Netflix Image via Sky One Image via Sky One

That tradition continued through the mid- to late-20th century with films likeSe7enandThe Sixth Sense. Well-placed breadcrumbs keep the audience engaged before the anvil comes crashing down on their heads. Suppose you look at 1981sHappy Birthday to Me. Image via Columbia Pictures In that case, directorJ. You could say the film is dying to make your skin crawl. “I’ll be right back!” Image via Columbia Pictures As she peels back the layers of her character, she exposes the dangerously flawed human being underneath....

However, no movie captures the simplicity and subtlety of it quite likeBoys. What is Boys About? Boysis simple in concept. Image by Zanda Rice Growing up, one episode at a time. With minimal dialogue, the movie instead spends timeindulging in the landscapesand how the characters interact with them. Ko Zandvliet shows a different interpretation of adolescence. There is this ability to capture the everyday, andBoysismundane, ignoring anything excessiveand flashy. Its stylistically beautiful but also feels deeply personal, creating its own circle of stillness....