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Given arthouse movies tend to challenge audiences and sometimes even redefine what films are or can be, the idea of dipping into arthouse cinema can naturally be intimidating. Some are particularly confronting and mysterious, while others can bridge the gap to some extent between “high art” and more broadly appealing genres, like action flicks or thrillers. COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE …

William Friedkin, who passed away last year aged 87, was one of the visionary directors of the 1970s. He made two of the decade’s defining films, The French Connection and The Exorcist, creating crime and horror blueprints that have been endlessly imitated. In large part, his movies were so successful because they focused on emotion and rich characterization over genre …

The role of James Bond is one of the most high profile that any actor could be cast in. Bond has endured for over sixty years, introducing the character to new generations thanks to the revolving casting of the famous spy. While Sean Connery and Roger Moore’s interpretation of the character certainly have their fans, Daniel Craig is often regarded …

Superhero movies have been some of the most defining and biggest success stories when it comes to film in recent years. Massive franchises like the MCU have shown the limitless potential that superhero movies have held, being able to bring these iconic characters to the big screen in ways never thought possible in the past. However, for every groundbreaking and …

One of the most effective and tried-and-true themes and concepts in the world of film, no matter the genre, is the dynamic duo of friends who lead the film. It can make for an especially effective and dynamic viewing experience to see the events of the film unfolding not through the eyes of an individual protagonist but a duo of …

Editor’s Note: this list was originally published in June 2023. It has since been updated to include Pixar‘s latest output. When you ask someone about their favorite Pixar film, the answer usually says less about the movie than it does about the person. The legendary animation studio has remained at the top of its game for years because of how …

A few months ago, Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon from The Writers Lab approached me with a simple question: “What percentage of movies are written by women over the age of 40?” The Writers Lab is an organization set up specifically to nurture the talent of female screenwriters over the age of 40, via workshops, labs, and advocacy.  They describe their mission …

From his rise to fame as a prolific Disney star to becoming one of Hollywood’s most charismatic leading men, the marvelous Kurt Russell emerged as a true icon of the entertainment world. Starting with his film debut as a young boy who kicks Elvis Presley in the shin in It Happened at the Worlds Fair, Russell began an incredible acting …

Ryan Reynolds has solidified himself as one of the biggest stars of the 21st century. Charming, diversely talented, and one of the funniest people in Hollywood, this down-to-earth Canadian is a household name the world isn’t likely to forget anytime soon. He has been in the entertainment industry since 1991, appearing in some of the most notable features of the …

Nicole Kidman confirmed that rumors about about a sequel to her classic movie Practical Magic were indeed true! Reports about a sequel for the 1998 movie, which she starred in with Sandra Bullock, started circulating this week. During a recent interview, she addressed plans to revisit the movie and revealed that both she and Sandra would be reprising their roles. …