This year marks the 35th anniversary of The Goonies, the classic coming-of-age treasure hunting adventure. And now Josh Gad has managed to reunite the cast, director Richard Donner, screenwriter Christopher Columbus, soundtrack singer Cyndi Lauper and even Steven Spielberg himself for a special reunion for charity over a Zoom call. The actor presented what is […]… Continue reading The Goonies 2: Steven Spielberg speaks out on SEQUEL ideas at 35th anniversary reunion — Newslanes
Month: April 2020
Thriller/Suspense Festival Testimonial – April 27 2020
Lucas Longacre I can’t say enough good words about Thriller/Suspense Fest. The original cut of my film was on the longer side. They had the decency to write how much they liked the movie but asked if there was a shorter version available. So I cut the film down and they accepted it. That shorter… Continue reading Thriller/Suspense Festival Testimonial – April 27 2020
Jungle Cruise: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt are on a mythical adventure in new trailer — Critical Hit
https://youtube.com/watch?v=f_HvoipFcA8%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent The latest trailer for Disney’s upcoming theme-park ride feature film adaptation (because that is a thing) delves more into the mythical tree at the heart of the quest for Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt’s explorers. via Jungle Cruise: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt are on a mythical adventure in new trailer — Critical Hit
Writing a Legendary Story Climax: — RaidyWriting
Have you ever wondered why you get super-excited at the ending moments of a movie or did you even bother asking why you are so engaged with that thriller book when it comes to its last pages ? That moment, which is probably the moment when you have reached the 4th act of a story, […]… Continue reading Writing a Legendary Story Climax: — RaidyWriting
Magic | William Goldman’s 1978 psychological horror heads to Blu-ray — Kultguy’s Keep
Adapted for the big screen by William Goldman from his best-selling 1976 book, Magic is out now on Blu-ray from Second Sight Films. Corky (Anthony Hopkins) is a shy, aspiring magician who just can’t get a break, but after he introduces foul-mouthed ventriloquist dummy Fats to his act, his star begins to rise. When his […]… Continue reading Magic | William Goldman’s 1978 psychological horror heads to Blu-ray — Kultguy’s Keep
100 Best Movies of All Time — 24/7 Wall St.
As people continue to do their part in the fight against COVID-19 and spend more time at home, many find themselves inevitably searching for new material to watch. While playing “streaming roulette” — in which one takes a chance on some unknown movie or show on a streaming service — may sometimes pay off, it’s […]… Continue reading 100 Best Movies of All Time — 24/7 Wall St.
Interview with Screenwriter WH Clark (HELSTAF) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
https://youtube.com/watch?v=IrpzM_a-aO4%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? WH Clark: A scientist in Antarctica trying to save the penguin population from extinction ends up having to save the whole planet from Noah’s Flood 2.0 when a giant solar superstorm hits and melts the polar ice cap. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Thriller,… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter WH Clark (HELSTAF) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary
Some Reflections on the Single-Location Drama — le remords
One of the more profound sicknesses of the human creature is the compulsion to consume art which mirrors in some way what they perceive to be the “character” of their the reality they find themselves in at the moment. The soldier plays Call of Duty, the suicidal depressive listens to The Smiths, and the “self-isolating” […]… Continue reading Some Reflections on the Single-Location Drama — le remords
Primary Colors & The Ides of March — Holmes Movies
I think any film loving cinephile looking for a perfect combo for a movie night look no further then looking at Mike Nichols Primary Colors and George Clooney’s the Ides of March. Not just because they are both about presidential elections but because of how similar they are in plot in some ways and how […]… Continue reading Primary Colors & The Ides of March — Holmes Movies
Aaron Sorkin – Ranked — Not A Real Person Yet
Aaron Sorkin has been one of the biggest names in TV and film writing since the early 1990’s. Throughout his career he has captivated audiences with his distinct, innovative, and dialogue-heavy writing style. Both his television work, which includes shows like The West Wing, Sports Night, and The Newsroom, and his films, including The Social… Continue reading Aaron Sorkin – Ranked — Not A Real Person Yet
