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Of all the antiheroes in modern cinema, very few are as conflicted as Michael Douglas’ buttoned-down time bomb Bill Foster, an American everyman pushed to the brink by a society gone rotten. In an ever-changing world Foster has become obsolete. He’s lost his job, his family, his way in life. His ideals, his beliefs, his… Continue reading Star Spangled Rage: Race, Riots and Social Inequality in Joel Schumacher’s Falling Down — VHS Revival

For children of the ‘80s, Gremlins holds a special place in the heart. Director Joe Dante’s allegedly wholesome family entertainment, produced by Steven Spielberg at the height of his Amblin powers no less, was actually a deceptively sinister little film. It was for all ages, to be sure, but in its heart, it was subverting […]… Continue reading Gremlins 3 Was Almost a Legacy Sequel — Den of Geek

The most striking, urgent, up-to-the-minute film I’ve seen this week was directed by Spike Lee. It speaks to the moment, pulses with turbulent emotional and political currents, overflows with vibrant characters and bluntly confronts society’s painful unfinished business. No, I’m not talking about Da 5 Bloods but, rather, Do the Right Thing. Yes, that’s right, […]… Continue reading Todd McCarthy: Re-Appreciating Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’, And Re-Evaluating Peter Sellers — Deadline

We spoke with actor John Hawkes about his recent film End of Sentence, how he approaches new opportunities, and even what he’s been reading lately. via “I Just Love A Good Story.” Interview With John Hawkes, Star Of END OF SENTENCE — Film Inquiry

[ad_1] The good news: this year you have time for some movies. Under normal circumstances, June busts out all over with Pride Month parties and parades. The gay neighborhood thumps with house music. Your bank, cable company and sandwich shop rush to remind you of their support for the LGBTQ+ community. And if you can […]… Continue reading 50 Best Gay Movies of All Time — PNN – Paper News Network

We’re stoked to present to you the exclusive first trailer for Superman: Man of Tomorrow, the next animated DC Universe Movie from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. You can watch the trailer in the player above or via the embed below. Superman: Man of Tomorrow is due out this summer on digital, 4K Ultra combo pack,… Continue reading Superman: Man of Tomorrow – Exclusive Official Trailer Debut | IGN — Flag of Ulysses

A Commentary on Ray Carney’s “The Religion of Doing” (1994) Ray Carney’s The Films of John Cassavetes: Pragmatism, Modernism, and the Movies (Cambridge University Press, 1994), has recently helped me to crystallise some thoughts I have been pondering on film style, and my own positive or negative reactions to the aesthetic approaches of particular directors.… Continue reading A Commentary on Ray Carney’s “The Religion of Doing” (1994) — James Edward Newton

What do Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible and Spider-Man all have in common? They were all written or co-written by David Koepp, a prolific screenwriter and filmmaker who’s penned some of the biggest blockbusters in history, when he wasn’t directing lower budgeted horror-thrillers like Stir of Echoes and the new release You Should Have Left. Speaking […]… Continue reading ‘You Should Have Left’: David Koepp Explains the Big Change from the Novel [Interview] — Bloody Disgusting!

With production for his upcoming film Jurassic World: Dominion set to recommence soon, Colin Trevorrow will be busier than ever. As first reported by THR, Universal Pictures has tapped the filmmaker to direct its upcoming film Atlantis. The film will see the famous city as a technologically advanced lost continent in the Indian Ocean. The […]… Continue reading ‘Jurassic World’ Director Colin Trevorrow To Helm ‘Atlantis’ For Universal Pictures — Full Circle Cinema

Legendary director Joel Schumacher died today at the age of eighty after a one year battle with cancer. A highly respected auteur who directed such acting heavyweights as Joaquin Phoenix, Colin Farrell and Julia Roberts, Schumacher began his career in Hollywood inauspiciously as a well-regarded costume designer, working with the likes of Woody Allen before […]… Continue reading “The Lost Boys,” “Flatliners” Director Joel Schumacher Has Passed Away — Vents Magazine