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The war genre is a difficult one to tackle appropriately, at least as far as movies are concerned. Such films often have to walk a line between being entertaining (or at least engaging) while also showing the horrors inherent to war, be it the tedium, death, or destruction they cause… or all of the above. Movies tend to have to …

Aaron Taylor Johnson‘s new movie trailer, 28 Years Later, debuted as he paid visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night (December 9) in Los Angeles. The film also stars Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes, and is “a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later.” 28 Days Later was released in 2002 and stars Cillian …

Robert Downey Jr. will always be associated with Iron Man. However, he faced some stiff competition to book the role. After all, him being cast as the iconic hero was one of the first strokes of genius that laid the groundwork for the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that we have come to know and love. However, he was …

Some movies are just too long, but it’s truly special when a movie feels like it will never end. There are plenty of great three-hour movies that don’t feel like their runtime (Lawrence of Arabia and the first two Godfather films are perhaps the easiest to mention), so it’s not like making a three-hour movie automatically means that it’s going …

Some motion pictures are simply too lengthy, but it surely’s really particular when a film seems like it can by no means finish. There are many nice three-hour motion pictures that do not really feel like their runtime (Lawrence of Arabia and the primary two Godfather movies are maybe the best to say), so it isn’t like making a three-hour …

Although the 1980s and ‘90s are often thought of as the peak of the genre, the 21st century has provided more than a few modern action classics. Advancing technologies, a growing appreciation for stunt performers, and more interest in reviving classical franchises have led to an era in which action can be considered “prestige.” Although not all of the blockbusters …

Since Dr. No introduced the suave British spy to moviegoers in 1962, the James Bond movie series has featured many talented Oscar-winning actors who contributed immensely to the franchise’s resounding success. As one franchise that has stood the test of time, James Bond films have garnered numerous award nominations and wins, including two Oscars won by Norman Wanstall and John …

Hallmark Hallmark delivers an array of new holiday films each and every year — but some of their best festive flicks are actually from the past. Delivering seasonal content since 2001, the network is known for keeping its viewers laughing all the way to Christmas Day, or finding a story that would pull at even Scrooge’s heartstrings. But beyond the …

Dogme 95 was a film movement founded by Danish directorsLars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg in the late 1990s. Its goal was to “purify” filmmaking, stripping it down to its bare essentials. These filmmakers rejected what they saw as cinematic artifice: special effects, elaborate sets, and extravagant post-production techniques. Instead, they placed a premium on authenticity and raw emotion, filming …

One of the most influential movie critics of all time, Roger Ebert was never one to prioritize niceties when it came to writing poor performance reviews. His opinion held the weight of an audience member in every punctuation mark, swaying them to see or not to see a film, including curating a list of the movies he considered to be …