'Temporaries' Review: A Gut-Wrenching Look at the Exploitation of Immigrant Workers

As a form of art, cinema can be used for many different purposes. Ariane’s former husband is in jail for fraud and she has inherited all his debts. As a translator, Ariane must remain neutral and just repeat in Spanish the words she hears in French. Image via Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Production must go up, and the human cost is not even a variable in the formula of success....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Kevin Howell DDS

'The Lost Children' Review: Childhood Trauma Turns Into a Monster in Spine-Chilling Debut

What happens with children when theres no adult around to take care of them? And what would children do to save themselves from a supernatural threat that hunts them in the dark? The Lost Childrenfollows four siblings who wake up in the vacation home of their family completely alone. Image via Karlovy Vary International Film Festival At first, it feels good for the siblings to have the house for themselves....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 181 words · Lucas Moreno

'You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder' Review: Fact and Fiction Overlap in Ewan McGregor and Clara McGregor Drama

The setting ofYou Sing Loud, I Sing Loudercouldnt be simpler. So, essentially, a road trip movie. That creative decision makes it even easier to mix fact and fiction when it comes to lead performances. Image via Karlovy Vary International Film Festival How much is fact or fiction, only the McGregors can know. Yet, the curious way the road trip movie was developed only makes the project more entrancing. That said,You Sing Loud, I Sing Louderis still a powerful family drama enhanced by phenomenal performances....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Lisa Watson

10 Underrated Romantic Dramas From the '90s, Ranked

Romantic movies are a favorite of Hollywood. Every decade has a generous amount, from silly and charming rom-coms to harrowing tear-jerkers. The ’90s produced countless iconic romantic dramas, from indie gems likeBefore Sunriseto supernatural Oscar darlings likeGhost. Image by Federico Napoli Subversive and clever,Love Jonesfeatures a refreshingly daring and realistic depiction of love. Borrowing heavily from other crime romances,Love and a .45is an anarchic look at love. Jane Eyredoes justice to the source material as best as a two-hour movie can....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 212 words · Nathan Morris

Christopher McQuarrie’s First Movie as Director Is Still One of His Best

These are not Hollywood’s typical heroes, and that’s the point. “Parker and Longbaugh were a response to what I viewed as an oppressive and hypocritical industry.” said McQuarrie in the same interview. Custom Image by Annamaria Ward Just another badass performance in a career full of them, that’s all. Unfortunately the same can’t quite be said of Phillippe, despite his best efforts. Thankfully, whatever Phillippe lacks, the supporting cast more than makes up for....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Dr. Matthew Brewer

The 10 Most Rewatchable Sci-Fi Comedies of All Time

When you mix the two, you get one of the most fun movie subgenres to rewatch. 8’Mars Attacks!' It’s an irresistible romp that mixes sci-fi, horror, and comedy perfectly. Warmhearted and full of laugh-out-loud funny slapstick, it’s the perfect film for fans of the subgenre. KEEP READING:10 Underrated and Hilarious 1980s Sci-Fi Movies Image via 20th Century Fox Image via Orion Pictures Image via Warner Bros. Pictures Image via Focus Features...

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Jimmy Grant

10 Most Underrated Psychological Thrillers of the '90s, Ranked

The thriller genre is among the most popular in cinema. However, few sub-genres are more popular or acclaimed than the psychological thriller. The 90s produced countless psychological thrillers, many of which became iconic. 10’Bad Influence' (1990) James SpaderandRob Lowestar inCurtis Hanson’s psychological thrillerBad Influence. Spader shines with his usual creepy intensity, while Lowe delivers one of the best performances of his career. Stylish but uneven,Bad Influenceis an early Hanson film that hinted at the greatness to come....

July 13, 2023 · 2 min · 303 words · Michelle Fernandez

The Best 'Sopranos' Moments Have Nothing On These Ranked Quotes

17"You ever feel like nothin' good is ever going to happen to you?" 15"Timeline got f**ked up." 14"Who’s speaking here? Image via HBO Is somebody speaking?" 13"Whattaya hear? 11"Go s**t in your hat!" Season 5, episode 3, “Where’s Johnny?” definitely surrounds a serious situation regarding Junior, who seems to be developingdementia in the TV series. 10"Genetic predispositions are only that: predispositions." 9"More is lost by indecision than wrong decision." (Steve Buscemi) and Phil Leotardo (Frank Vincent)....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 106 words · Christopher Lawrence

'We Have Never Been Modern' Review: Eliška Křenková Shatters in Subversive Period Film

Period movies are often restrained by factuality, with directors and scriptwriters bending under the weight of history. There’s also the case of movies that drastically revise history, imagining the worlds that could have been. The film is set in 1937, long before Czechoslovakia was split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Image via Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Still, things take an unexpected turn when an intersex baby is found dead on the factory site....

July 11, 2023 · 1 min · 190 words · Mackenzie Howard

10 Movies Like '2001: A Space Odyssey' for More Cosmic Greatness

The mission ends up being a high-stakes one, with the future of Earth hanging in the balance. 4’A.I. Artificial Intelligence' (2001) As luck would have it,A.I. Artificial Intelligencecame out in the year2001: A Space Odysseywas set. NEXT:Movies Like ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ For More Steamy Drama Image via Mosfilm Image via Paramount Pictures Image via MGM/UA Entertainment Co. Image via Paramount Pictures Image via 20th Century Studios Image via Warner Bros....

July 11, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Nicholas Turner

Netflix’s ‘Make Me Believe’ Is a Must-See Rom-Com For Summer

The film in question isMake Me Believe, withSenInandrbeing its original Turkish title. A relationship may be the furthest thing from their minds, but their respective grandmothers clearly think otherwise. Cut to theAndie-Anderson-styled final article, which has the power to destroy everything… Image via Netflix Image via Netflix Image via Netflix Image via Netflix

July 10, 2023 · 1 min · 53 words · Susan Alvarez

The 10 Best Crooked Cops in Movies, According to Reddit

“Josh Brolin’s character inAmerican Gangsterwas more criminal than cop,” saiduser oocakesoo. “Detective Trupo is up there. This man is running a racket on drug dealers and reselling their products,” saiduser Agent_Burrito. Image via Warner Bros. Pictures “Captain Mark McCluskey inThe Godfather. That guy got what he deserved,” saiduser Nick_The_Knight. “Haven’t seen him listed yet. Image via Universal Pictures But McCluskey fromGodfatheris pretty corrupt. The book provided more backstory about how close he was with the Mafia,” saidone user....

July 10, 2023 · 2 min · 268 words · Emily Rios

The Cormac McCarthy Scripted Thriller That Time Forgot

A private moment that should only be shared between two lovers in the safest of places. Reiner inquires if she likes the view so much because it reminds her of somewhere else. “I like it for myself. “, she replies. Tickled, he asks another question. “Do I remind you of someone else?”. Image via 20th Century Fox “Someone you miss? “, asks Reiner. She answers, “Someone who is dead. Image via 20th Century Fox...

July 10, 2023 · 1 min · 202 words · Mackenzie Yoder