Movie and TV show reviews

It seems that the challenge of meeting high expectations might be the reason why the biopic announced in 2017 featuring Jeremy Renner, which aimed to bring Mary Doria Russell’s novels Doc and Epitaph to life, hasn’t come to fruition yet. This project was set to follow Holliday’s transformation from a dentist in Georgia to the iconic gunslinger who teamed up with Wyatt Earp at the O.K. Corral. Despite initial enthusiasm and promises about revitalizing the character for modern viewers, the project has been delayed indefinitely. In truth, this prolonged delay might not be such a negative thing after all.

At a Paley Center gathering supporting the early phase of Matlock’s bid for the 2025 Emmys, Jason Ritter confessed that the character he played on CBS’ popular legal drama shares a strong likeness with his real-life father. In a TikTok video excerpted from this panel discussion, Ritter revealed this amusing fact using this story.

Films in the competition category will feature “The Return” directed by Uberto Pasolini, starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche; “Hot Milk,” a debut film by Rebecca Lenkiewicz; “For the Love of a Woman” (Per amore di una donna) by Italian director Guido Chiesa; “Harvest” from Athina Rachel Tsangari; and “The Theft of the Caravaggio,” directed by Maltese filmmaker Joshua Cassar Gaspar.

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In the competition section, you’ll find “The Return,” a movie by Uberto Pasolini starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche; Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s first directorial effort, “Hot Milk”; Guido Chiesa’s Italian film “For the Love of a Woman” (Per amore di una donna); Athina Rachel Tsangari’s movie “Harvest”; and “The Theft of the Caravaggio,” directed by Joshua Cassar Gaspar from Malta.

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In the competition films lineup, we have Uberto Pasolini’s “The Return” starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche; Rebecca Lenkiewicz making her directorial debut with “Hot Milk”; Guido Chiesa’s Italian film “For the Love of a Woman” (Per amore di una donna); Athina Rachel Tsangari’s “Harvest”; and Maltese director Joshua Cassar Gaspar’s “The Theft of the Caravaggio.

Absolutely, it’s always possible to concern oneself with future events. This is why director Dean DeBlois’ announcement that he’s drafting a potential sequel for the reimagined belief series has one person in particular on his wish list – someone who I strongly feel should be back for the new adaptation.

Movie enthusiasts certainly won’t be left wanting. They can choose from various genres such as heartwarming black romance movies like “Waiting to Exhale” and “Love and Basketball”, or delve into art-house thrillers like “Clouds of Sils Maria” and “Little Fish”. However, if you’re an action junkie, you’ll be in for a treat! Some highly praised action films are coming up from some of the most renowned action stars. Instead of struggling over which movie to pick, enjoy people battle it out in these top-notch selections.

While not every director can achieve the same level of success as Christopher Nolan, Alfred Hitchcock, or Park Chan-wook, it’s worth noting that some directors have had notable failures in their careers. One such example is George Armitage, whose film “Miami Blues,” released in 1990, failed to reach its full potential due to the director’s involvement. Despite becoming a cult classic with an avid fanbase led by Alec Baldwin, critics like Roger Ebert have consistently pointed out that a change of directors could have significantly improved the film.

The letter states that no individual, whether an artist, producer, filmmaker, or leader, regardless of their status or reputation, should have the power to use their influence negatively against others by insulting, threatening, or diminishing them without facing repercussions.

The “Village of the Damned” is skillfully crafted in direction and editing, boasting a compelling narrative. The standout element is the distinctive aesthetic of its “monsters,” chilling blonde children with remarkable intellects. These unyielding kids command every scene and are frightening enough to challenge Reagan MacNeil from “The Exorcist.” It’s been three decades since the release of “Village of the Damned,” but the film remains one of John Carpenter’s least recognized and valued works.

Among Hitchcock’s impressive collection of films, it is Vertigo (1958) that stands out as a particular favorite among critics. This film will be available on Netflix starting June 1st. In 2012, it was ranked as the best film ever made by the esteemed film journal Sight & Sound, and even though it dropped to second place in their 2022 list, it remains highly regarded. The movie features Jimmy Stewart as John “Scottie” Ferguson, a former police officer who is afraid of heights and suffering from trauma, hired by an old college friend (Tom Helmore) to trail his wife, Madeleine (Kim Novak), who has been exhibiting strange, trance-like behavior and disappearing.

Contrary to its poor Rotten Tomatoes rating of 29%, the movie “Waiting…” might not be as awful as one would assume. The director/writer, Rob McKittrick, seems to have a keen understanding of working in the service industry, with ShenaniganZ representing a typical chain restaurant serving uninspiring food and employing young staff. While it may not delve as deeply into mocking the service industry as films like “Clerks” or “Office Space,” nor does it develop its characters as fully, there’s still an authentic emotion running through the film. So, if you haven’t seen “Waiting…” yet, give it a chance – it might surprise you with its depth.