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Europe, like any continent, is no stranger to war. Multiple conflicts have erupted in and around the land mass for thousands of years, including many of the most important in world history. With so many stories to tell, not all of them are going to have the priviledge of making it to the silver screen. Fortunately, many European filmmakers took …

Even within sitcoms that aren’t well known for their romantic plot lines, TV comedies frequently showcase the ups and downs of being in a relationship. After all, many sitcoms live or die based on character interactions and humor mined from believable/everyday situations, and most viewers can likely relate, in one way or another, to stories surrounding falling in (or out) …

Michael Shannon has established himself as one of the greatest character actors of his generation. Often drawn to playing offbeat characters with odd backstories, Shannon has given acclaimed performances in roles that most actors would be too scared to take on. Few performers can be described as “unrecognizable” in their various roles, but Shannon is one. Between dark comedies, powerful …

If there’s one factor Sarah Jessica Parker is aware of how you can do higher than simply about anybody else, it’s to promote a glance … even a kooky one. For the previous couple of weeks, the streets of New York have turn out to be her veritable runway as she has been filming scenes for the upcoming third season …

Although she began a career as a model for the Walter Thornton Model Agency, Lauren Bacall rapidly made a name for herself in the film industry, becoming a huge movie star after a year of acting classes at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Soon enough, she starred opposite HumphreyBogart, 25 years her senior, in her breakout performance in the …

In the world of television and film, it’s common for other countries to adapt or remake popular media. The U.S. has had plenty of successful adaptations, ranging from horror flicks like The Grudge (Ju-On) and The Ring (Ringu) to dramas like Jane the Virgin (Juana la Virgen) and The Good Doctor (The Good Doctor). However, plenty of American original shows …

When it comes to British television, there are always a few shows that will come to mind. For most people, they include Monty Python, Downton Abbey, and Doctor Who. The adventures of an alien traveling across space and time in a police box that’s bigger on the inside have become a British institution, going strong since 1963. While many viewers …

Brandon Lee has developed something of a cult following over the decades, as fans keep wondering, “What could have been?” As the son of the most famous martial artist of all time, there are impossible expectations to live up to. Alas, Brandon Lee had no intention of being the next Bruce Lee, understanding that, to get his foot in the …

Abstract John Wayne’s Western trilogy consists of Rio Bravo, El Dorado, and Rio Lobo, every with their very own distinctive appeal and themes. Regardless of their various reputations, every film showcases Wayne’s legendary profession and iconic roles within the Western style. The chemistry between Wayne and his co-stars, in addition to the affect of those motion pictures on future filmmakers, …

At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the adventure genre is entirely removed from arthouse as a genre or type of film. The former is all about depicting grand, often epic, and life-changing journeys into unfamiliar territories, while the latter – at least typically – tends to focus more on smaller stories while feeling introspective/psychological, and being made …