The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences manages the Academy Awards, which means they make the rules as far as who gets to compete for an Oscar. They were recently asked to address the issue of whether original Netflix movies could qualify for Oscar awards, but, as those productions are considered television, the Academy’s […]
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With Us, Jordan Peele has created another fresh horror vision. Of course, Peele also references classic horror movies throughout the film. Here are three of them (minor spoilers): Dawn of the Dead George Romero’s 1978 masterpiece uses a mall setting to comment on commercialism, blurring the line between zombies mindlessly consuming flesh and humans mindlessly consuming […]
Recently, Steven Spielberg has been under quite a bit of fire for his controversial view that the rules for the Oscars should be changed to make it so that movies that can be found on streaming sites like Netflix should not be eligible for an Academy Award. Spielberg is set to meet with the Academy […]
Handsome, strong, quiet and ultimately cool are a few words that describe TV icon, Luke Perry. The popular star, 52, passed away on Monday, March 4, following a massive stroke. His family, fiance and two children were by his bedside when he died five days after being rushed to the hospital. Perry had a son […]
Movie buffs look excited to the annual Tribeca Film Festival, and 2019’s offerings will delight many a viewer with a heavy-hitting slate. The 18th edition includes major stars like Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Annette Bening, Alec Baldwin and Vanessa Redgrave in independent films of various genres. The fest will run from April 24 to May […]
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an incredible franchise for the lucky stars who don the superhero costumes. These huge cinematic hits have featured actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Samuel L. Jackson. In fact, the latest flick, “Captain Marvel,” opens in theaters on March 8 with Jackson and Brie Larson in the leads. What […]
It’s been a while since any forms of art have entered the public domain. The general rule, at least until 1998, was that media and entertainment became free for educational use after 75 years from the original release. United States Congress changed the law, however, placing a 20-year hold on copyrighted material. This prolonged the […]
The identity of the “Best Bond” is a hot point of contention among fans of the James Bond franchise, so it’s no wonder that who will be the next Bond is an even more severe point of contention. Each man to take up the role so far has brought it in a unique direction – […]
In terms of indie films, there’s possibly no event as big as the Sundance Film Festival. But it’s a crowded event with its own unique culture, and that means it’s beneficial to come prepared. Whether you’re an actor or writer trying to build your network or just an enthusiastic film aficionado, these tips can help you […]
The Oscars are a magical time for film makers and actors alike. As one of the most prestigious awards of modern art, the Oscars are known to boast the finest efforts in cinema, however, sometimes the best movies are completely overlooked. These are the 4 biggest Oscar snubs of all time. 4 Months, 3 Weeks and […]