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Hello! I attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time this year and it was such a nutjob that I felt compelled to write up my experiences. If you’re a normal person who doesn’t work in media, and you want to attend Cannes — read on. Before coming to…

Halle Bailey gives it her all, but there isn’t a single good artistic reason for this karaoke cover of a remake to exist. — First, credit where it is due: Halle Bailey nails Ariel in The Little Mermaid. She sings brilliantly and is a winning presence both in the sea and on land. Frankly, all those nitwits blithering on social media about Black mermaids not existing (a rather baffling argument) and the Ariel-must-be-a-redhead brigade…

The world is abuzz with excitement as the Oldenburg Film Festival, in collaboration with the MILC Platform and The Film Verdict, ventures into uncharted territory — the Metaverse. This groundbreaking partnership has captured the attention of industry professionals and garnered widespread media coverage, making headlines in prestigious publications and media…

As Disney rapidly approaches its 100-year anniversary, “The Little Mermaid” follows suit as a live-action remake of one of the studio’s classic animated entries. This recent pattern of duplicating beloved masterworks, bolstered by technological advancements in cinematic storytelling has divided audiences. Despite some efforts being met with praise, these films…

From Pulp Fiction to Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino’s movies are a wild ride of blood, banter, and general badassery. — “I’m gonna get medieval on your ass.” — Marsellus Wallace, Pulp Fiction Quentin Tarantino is a twisted, fantastic genius. His films are a mixed tape of hypnogogic hallucinations, blending razor-sharp dialogue and explosive action with obscure pop-culture references. In short, they’re incredible. On your next movie night, skip the “chill”…

It’s difficult to take seriously a definition of science fiction that excludes all the most famous science fiction stories like Dune, Star Trek and Star Wars. — You likely had one of two responses to the title of this post “Wait, there are people who think Star Wars is not scifi?” OR “Goddam FANTASY pretending to be science fiction!!!” For the first group, yes, there is a substantial section of science fiction ‘fandom’ who are DETERMINED that…

Showing them that recovery and healing are possible — In Western society, death and loss are taboo topics. The unwillingness to talk about mortality often leaves people to mourn a loved one alone. Additionally, widespread misconceptions about grief may cause mourners to feel pressured to “move on,” hide their pain, and put on a brave face. Shows that tell…

We seem to be now in an era of the offspring of legendary directors somewhat taking over the reigns from their parents. Sofia Coppola is making way more films than her very famous Dad. Ghostbuster’s helmer Ivan Reitman’s son Jason has become an Indie darling. Then there is Brandon Cronenberg…