OK, What the Hell is Going on in 'Mickey 17'?

So, what the hell is going on inMickey 17? Expendables are assigned to the most dangerous missions possible because they can always be re-created. This predicament is inherently interesting for character study, and seems well-suited for cinema. Image via Warner Bros. The visionary director tells a haunting story of extreme motherhood. Already, Mickey’s tone isdarkly funny. In addition to the humor, this opener establishes the world-building elements of the novel....

September 23, 2024 · 2 min · 225 words · Ronald Taylor

The 10 Best 1990s Comedies Almost No One Remembers

Looking over all the comedies released during this decade and finding some lesser-known ones is interesting. Still, those are probably more well-known than Brooks third-last and overall most obscure film, 1991sLife Stinks. Watch on Tubi 9’Getting Any?' Image via Gramercy Pictures The premise here involves a film student getting involved with a mobster, and shenanigans ensuing. Its not exactly an underrated movie, but neither is it abysmal. It just sort of exists, and was thereby not particularly worth remembering for most....

September 23, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Christy Martin

The 10 Best Performances in Movies About Alcoholism and Addiction

Many movies have portrayed alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder, over the years. Some performances, likeNicolas CageinLeaving Las Vegas, are ultimately tragic ones with heartbreaking outcomes. The story is based on reporter Herve Chabalier’s autobiography, including his description of his recovery. Image by Federico Napoli The story follows Herve as he reflects on his life and why he wants to begin his recovery journey. Cluzet offers an authentic portrayal of the recovery process....

September 23, 2024 · 2 min · 411 words · Victoria Brown

The 10 Best Performances in Psychological Thrillers, Ranked

One of the most exciting and intriguing thriller subgenres in cinema is the psychological thriller. These are 10 fantastic performances in psychological thrillers that elevated the films surrounding them. As she attempts to reintegrate into society, she finds herself haunted by her traumatic past. Image via Universal Pictures Jodie Foster received universal acclaim forher performance as Clarice, winning Best Actress at the Oscars for the role. The film is anexcellent crime thrillerand Koji Yakusho’s performance is one of its strongest elements....

September 23, 2024 · 1 min · 198 words · Roger Rodriguez

The Luckiest Man in America's Director & Shamier Anderson Discuss Making a Film About ‘Press Your Luck's Most Infamous Episode

Summary In the 1980s, one man turned the game showPress Your Luckon its head. you might watch the full conversation in the video above, or read the transcript below. What do you want to tell people about the movie? Image by Photagonist at TIFF Do you think he cheated, or do you think he just figured something out? SHAMIER ANDERSON: Definitely a controversial question, but I think he just found a loophole....

September 23, 2024 · 7 min · 1358 words · Ricky Cohen

'Brilliant Minds' Review: NBC's Medical Drama Needs To Recognize Its Own Greatness

The upcoming series is already a standout. Brilliant Mindsabsolutely deserves more time to tell its story. Image via NBC The show follows Dr. Oliver Wolf, a brilliant but eccentric neurologist inspired by the real-life work of Dr. Oliver Sacks. As Dr. Wolf and his team tackle mysterious and complex neurological cases, they also struggle with their own personal challenges and mental health. The show follows Dr. Oliver Wolf, a brilliant but eccentric neurologist inspired by the real-life work of Dr....

September 22, 2024 · 1 min · 105 words · Thomas Morales

'Daniela Forever' Is a Dreamscape Love Story With "Cinema Farts" – And That's a Good Thing!

Patients are encouraged to re-construct their lives in their dreamscapes, and Nick complies. During TIFF, Collider’sPerri Nemiroffsat down with Golding, Granno, and Vigalondo. Golding also teases howA Simple Favor 2will build on all the elements we loved from the original film. Image via Filmax What Is ‘Daniela Forever’ About? Nacho, I’ll give you these duties. Would you mind giving a brief synopsis of your film? Image via TIFF NACHO VIGALONDO: It’s never a good sign when the synopsis itself is a challenge....

September 22, 2024 · 5 min · 1044 words · Lucas Evans

'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight' Review: A Gritty Adaptation With a Knockout Child Performance

What Is ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ About? This meant immense changes for Fullers family, though she didnt understand the stakes at such a young age. Bobo is naive yet insightful, inquisitive though foolish. Dont Lets Go to the Dogs Tonightis a lovely film to lay eyes upon. Davidtzs directing is bounds more impressive than her performance, which is serviceable though excessive. This drama captures the family’s internal conflicts and relationships against a backdrop of significant historical change....

September 22, 2024 · 1 min · 98 words · Cindy Owen

'Law & Order: SVU's 10 Best Season 25 Episodes, Ranked

This piece of information helps crack the case for SVU. Eventually, the conclusion of the case does bring Agent Sykes some much-needed closure. Sydney runs after her, but the next day she is missing. Image via NBC These boys have done this before though, and their fate is sealed when former survivors agree to testify. When Javi stands up to them, he is attacked and Teo flees the scene. Despite a woman in a nearby apartment building yelling at the men to stop, they beat Javi brutally....

September 22, 2024 · 1 min · 199 words · Anne Murray

6 Things You Need To Know About Cillian Murphy's First Post-'Oppenheimer' Role

6Does ‘Small Things Like These’ Have a Release Date? 5Is There a Trailer for ‘Small Things Like These’? And a sinister-lookingEmily Watsondoesn’t hurt in setting the tone either. Image via Lionsgate 4What Is ‘Small Things Like These’ About? The wrongdoings of the Catholic Church have been explored from many different angles in cinema previously. 3Who Stars in ‘Small Things Like These’? Image via Lionsgate Entertainment As previously stated,Small Things Like Thesestars the one and only Cillian Murphy as Bill Furlong....

September 22, 2024 · 1 min · 183 words · Michael Andrews

Aisha Hinds Teases '9-1-1' Season 8: "Our Family Has Been Threatened"

When9-1-1Season 8 returns, every character will jump back into the chaos of their personal and professional lives. And given that this is9-1-1, these issues are usually catastrophic for the soul or body. They opened up about their characters' journeys in the upcoming season, leading to some revelations by Hinds. Image via ABC Meanwhile, Hen and Karen continue theirfight for Mara. It’s happening in the firehouse now with Gerrard coming in....

September 22, 2024 · 1 min · 197 words · Jaime Wells

Gene Roddenberry Attempted To Sabotage 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'

Roddenberryactively tried to sabotageThe Wrath of Khanprior to its release,including leaking major plot points. But why did Roddenberry go to such lengths? And more importantly, how did Paramount and writer/directorNicholas Meyerget ahead of them? Custom Image by Nimesh Niyomal The 4K editions are now available to pre-order on Amazon. They were afraid then, Well if we lose the Star Trek audience, then we have a problem. You know, a lot of people were saying, If Spock dies, you die....

September 22, 2024 · 2 min · 238 words · Elizabeth Robinson

Maria Bakalova’s ‘Triumph’ Is Championing Her Country Through Film

How did they know this artifact was there? you’re able to watch the full conversation in the video above or read the transcript below. Can you give a brief synopsis of your film? Image by Photagonist at TIFF PETAR VALCHANOV: The film is part of a trilogy. The first film was 10 years ago, here,The Lesson, after isGloryandTriumph. The stories are inspired by very emblematic, real events in Bulgaria after the communist period was fallen....

September 22, 2024 · 5 min · 989 words · Caitlin Mullen