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Cash Out Review: When Will John Travolta Try Again?

Cash Out aspires to weave an intricate tapestry of action, romance, and high-stakes heist drama. Directed by Ives and scripted by Dipo Oseni alongside Doug Richardson, the film pitches itself into the adrenaline-pumping arena of bank heists, double-crosses, and star-crossed lovers. With a cast led by the charismatic John Travolta, … [Read More]

Real Estate Sisters: A Witty Look at Love, Luxury, and Life

Calling all international movie buffs! Real Estate Sisters (2024) has landed, and it’s a Cape Town joyride packed with laughs, drama, and enough stunning South African scenery to make you book a flight. This movie centers on the fabulous Maseko sisters, Lerato (played by the incredible Galaletsang Koffman) and Malebo … [Read More]

Challengers Review: Game, Set, Match! Zendaya For The Win

Challengers stars Zendaya, Mike Faust, and Josh O’Connor in this steamy, tennis drama. Check out our spoiler-free review.

It’s All RAW In “RUSLAAN”: A Thrilling Story with Poor Casting

Ruslaan (Aayush Sharma) was orphaned at a young age. His terrorist father (Nawab Shah) was killed in a shootout by the police and during the same shootout, his mother was also killed. He was adopted by police inspector Sameer Singh (Jagapathi Babu) and his wife. Ruslaan had an interest in … [Read More]

Downtown Owl Review: A Respectable Effort From Rabe And Linklater

Downtown Owl, the debut film from the duo Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater, ventures into the delicate balancing act of comedy and drama against the stark backdrop of a small North Dakota town. Based on the 2008 novel by Chuck Klosterman, the movie attempts to weave together the disparate lives … [Read More]

Humane Review: An Undercooked Horror Outing

Humane, a film blending the harrowing depths of horror with the emotive stirrings of family drama, arrives with a weighty premise tucked beneath its belt. Directed by Caitlin Cronenberg in what marks her debut in the arena of feature filmmaking, and penned by Michael Sparaga, this cinematic venture ambitiously tackles … [Read More]

Boy Kills World: A Mind-Bending, Ultra-Violent Trip (Review)

Looking for a movie that will blow your mind with its action sequences, then confuse you with its story, and leave you with a “wait, what?” feeling by the end? Look no further than this Boy Kills World review. This action-packed flick starring Bill Skarsgård is equal parts Deadpool, Kill … [Read More]

DO AUR DO PYAAR (2024): Love Can Survive Marriage But Not This Film

Extramarital! The word may sound disgusting for some and welcoming for others who haven’t found love even after their marriage. Bollywood has taken the concept of extramarital affairs to its next level and has come up with a romantic comedy-drama by the name “Do Aur Do Pyaar”, translated as “Two … [Read More]

Monkey Man Review: An Action-Packed Debut From Dev Patel

Monkey Man marks the impressive directorial debut of Dev Patel, who not only helms the film with confidence but also co-writes and stars in this gripping action thriller. Set against the rich tapestry of a rapidly changing India, the film intertwines themes of revenge, social justice, and personal redemption into … [Read More]

Late Night with the Devil Review: A Deeply Disturbing and Unique Watch

The challenge for filmmakers is to forge a new path or rekindle the sparks of horror’s past in fresh, compelling ways. With Late Night with the Devil, directors and writers Colin and Cameron Cairnes tackle this challenge head-on, offering a tantalizing mix of horror, suspense, and a nostalgic throwback to … [Read More]

SILENCE 2: THE NIGHT OWL BAR SHOOTOUT Review: A ZEE 5 Global Mystery Thriller

Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout is a new mystery thriller that acts as a sequel to the 2021 Silence… Can You Hear It. However, the sequel has very little, if any connections to the original, so prior viewing is not required. The new thriller has a lot going … [Read More]

Problemista Review: A Zany and Wacky Surrealist Comedy

Problemista, written, directed, and produced by Julio Torres, stands as a distinctively quirky entry into the realm of surrealist comedy, unfolding a narrative as unpredictable as it is delightful. Starring an ensemble cast led by Torres himself, Tilda Swinton, RZA, and including Greta Lee, Catalina Saavedra, James Scully, and Isabella … [Read More]

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A Sporting Chance: Mental health and masculinity at the movies

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After finding unexpected catharsis in a documentary about snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan, Ryan Finnigan reflects on the intersection of mental health and masculinity in the world of sporting cinema.

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Three’s Company: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist on Challengers

By David Jenkins

The trio at the heart of Luca Guadagnino's racy tennis drama tell all about summer camp, short shorts, and their formative Guadagnino experiences.

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How music supervisor became the hottest job in Hollywood

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With some insights from the people curating the perfect soundtracks, we take a look at how a relatively new role in filmmaking has become essential to creating a memorable music moment in movies.

Rose Glass: ‘Like every director, there’s a god complex somewhere’

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The director of the storming after hours classic-in-the-making, Love Lies Bleeding, on the strange worlds of crime and bodybuilding.

Building community through creativity, Queer East Film Festival comes of age

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Guest curator Cici Peng reflects on the remarkably programming on offer at the fifth edition, offering a mixture of screenings and immersive events that shift ideas of what a festival can be.

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April 29, 2024 • A few years ago, Jon Bon Jovi stopped performing due to a vocal cord injury. The Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight offers a career retrospective, plus a view of his surgery and return to the stage.

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April 27, 2024 • Good sex scenes are like any other kind of good filmmaking: It comes down to execution with purpose and care, done relative to whatever the function of the scene might be.

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A dying father looks for the perfect family to adopt his son in 'Nowhere Special'

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Watch a tense romantic triangle play out on the tennis court in 'Challengers'

April 26, 2024 • Three superb actors — Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor — star in this sweaty, sexy, entertaining drama about tennis stars with a very complicated past.

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The Zendaya-led 'Challengers' is much more than a sexy tennis movie

April 26, 2024 • The terrific new film Challengers is about being intense about tennis, sex, and competition. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film stars Zendaya as Tashi, a tennis coach and object of desire to two men. She's married to Art (Mike Faist), who is facing his old friend Patrick (Josh O'Connor) at a Challengers event. This reopens all the trio's old wounds, and they excavate all of their relationships with each other.

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'Civil War' envisions a too-near future

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'Girls State' provides hope and disappointment for the state of our democracy

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A guide to Stephen King

April 9, 2024 • Stephen King is one of the most successful living writers. He's written more than 50 books that have sold hundreds of millions of copies. And his works have been adapted into a number of classic films, including The Shining , The Shawshank Redemption , and It . This month marks the 50th anniversary of his first novel, Carrie , so we are revisiting our guide to Stephen King.

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Here’s a compendium list of the movies that i’ve reviewed (in alphabetical order). more movies to added as i review them. read on and enjoy, 10 cloverfield lane, 13 hours: the secret soldiers of benghazi, the 15:17 to paris, 300: rise of an empire, 47 meters down, 47 meters down: uncaged, the 5th wave, 80 for brady, abominable  , the accountant, action point, the addams family, the addams family 2, the age of adaline, alice through the looking glass, alien: covenant, alita: battle angel, all the money in the world, almost christmas, the amazing spider-man 2, american assassin, american made, american sniper, american ultra, american underdog, angel has fallen, the angry birds movie, the angry birds movie 2, annabelle comes home, annihilation , ant-man and the wasp, ant-man and the wasp: quantumania, anyone but you, aquaman and the lost kingdom (new), arctic dogs, army of the dead, artemis fowl, the art of racing in the rain, assassin’s creed, atomic blonde, avatar: the way of water, avengers: age of ultron, avengers: endgame, avengers: infinity war, baby driver, bad boys for life, a bad moms christmas, the bad guys, bad santa 2, bad times at the el royale, the banshees of inisherin, batman v superman: dawn of justice, a beautiful day in the neighborhood, beauty and the beast, be here now, bill & ted face the music, billy lynn’s long halftime walk, blithe spirit, birds of prey, black panther, black panther: wakanda forever, black widow, blade runner 2049, blair witch, blue beetle, bohemian rhapsody, boo a madea halloween, boo 2 a madea halloween, book club: the next chapter, the book of life, the boss baby, the boys in the boat, breakthrough  , brian banks, bridget jones’s baby, bullet train, the call of the wild, captain america: the first avenger, captain america: the winter soldier, captain america: civil war, captain marvel, captain underpants: the first epic movie, central intelligence, chaos walking, chappaquiddick, charlie’s angels, christopher robin, cinderella (2021), the cloverfield paradox, cold pursuit, collateral beauty, the conjuring: the devil made me do it, the courier, crazy rich asians, the creator, crimson peak, the croods: a new age, the curse of la llorona, daddy’s home, daddy’s home 2, dark places, dark waters, darkest hour, the darkest minds, the dark tower, dawn of the planet of the apes, dc league of super-pets, deadwood: the movie, dear evan hansen, death on the nile, deepwater horizon, despicable me 3, digimon adventure tri. chapter 1: reunion, digimon adventure tri. chapter 2: determination, disenchanted, the divergent series: insurgent, the divergent series: allegiant, doctor sleep, doctor strange, doctor strange: multiverse of madness, dora and the lost city of gold, downton abbey, downton abbey: a new era, dracula untold, duck duck goose, dune: part two, dungeons & dragons: honor among thieves, earth to echo, eddie the eagle, the edge of seventeen, the emoji movie, enola holmes, everything everywhere all at once, exodus: gods & kings, eye in the sky, the fabelmans, fantastic beasts and where to find them, fantastic beasts: the crimes of grindelwald, fantastic beasts: the secrets of dumbledore, fantastic four, fantasy island, the farewell, fast & furious presents: hobbs & shaw, the fate of the furious, ferdinand  , fifty shades of grey, fifty shades darker, fifty shades freed, fighting with my family, finding dory, the finest hours, five feet apart, ford v ferrari, the founder, free state of jones, game of thrones: the imax experience, the gentlemen, ghostbusters, ghostbusters: afterlife, ghost in the shell, the girl in the spider’s web, the girl on the train, glass onion: a knives out mystery, godmothered, gods of egypt, godzilla: king of the monsters, godzilla minus one, godzilla vs. kong, going in style, the good liar, goodbye christopher robin, the good dinosaur, goosebumps 2: haunted halloween, gran turismo, the great wall, the greatest showman, the green knight, gretel & hansel, guardians of the galaxy, guardians of the galaxy vol. 2, guardians of the galaxy volume 3, guillermo del toro’s pinocchio, hacksaw ridge, hail, caesar, halloween ends, halloween kills, happy death day, happy death day 2u, the hateful eight, the hate u give, haunted mansion, a haunting in venice, heaven is for real, hidden figures, the high note, the hitman’s bodyguard, hitman’s wife’s bodyguard, the hobbit: battle of the five armies, the hobbit: the desolation of smaug, hocus pocus 2, holmes & watson, horrible bosses 2, hotel transylvania 2, hotel transylvania 3: summer vacation, hotel transylvania: transformania, hot pursuit, house of gucci, the house with a clock in its walls, how to be a latin lover, how to be single, how to train your dragon: the hidden world, the hunger games: the ballad of songbirds & snakes, the hunger games: catching fire, the hunger games: mockingjay part 1, the hunger games: mockingjay part 2, hunter killer, the huntsman: winter’s war, the hurricane heist, i can only imagine, the ice age adventures of buck wild, ice age: collision course, i feel pretty, i, frankenstein, impractical jokers: the movie, incredibles 2, independence day: resurgence, indiana jones and the dial of destiny, indivisible  , the infiltrator, interstellar, in the heart of the sea, into the woods, in the heights, invisible man, the invitation, isn’t it romantic, the irishman, i still believe, it: chapter two, it comes at night, jack reacher: never go back, jason bourne, jem and the holograms, jingle jangle: a christmas journey, john wick: chapter 2, john wick: chapter 3 – parabellum, judas and the black messiah, jumanji: the next level, jumanji: welcome to the jungle, the jungle book, jungle cruise, jupiter ascending, jurassic world, jurassic world: dominion, jurassic world: fallen kingdom, justice league, keeping up with the joneses, kevin hart: what now, the kid who would be king, killers of the flower moon, king arthur: legend of the sword, the king’s daughter, kingsglaive: final fantasy xv, the king’s man, kingsman: the golden circle, kingsman: the secret service, knock at the cabin, kong: skull island, kubo and the two strings, kung fu panda 3, last christmas, the last duel, the last full measure, the last summer, the last voyage of the demeter, legend of hercules, the legend of tarzan, the lego batman movie, the lego movie 2: the second part, the lego ninjago movie, life of the party, the light between oceans, like a boss, the lion king, the little mermaid, the little things, little women, live by night, logan lucky, lone survivor, the lost city, the lovebirds, love, simon, lyle, lyle crocodile, a madea family funeral, mad max: fury road, magic mike’s last dance, magic mike xxl, the magnificent seven, maleficent: mistress of evil, mamma mia here we go again, the man from u.n.c.l.e, the man who invented christmas, the many saints of newark, the marksman, the martian, the marvels, mary poppins returns, mary queen of scots, masterminds, the matrix resurrections, the mauritanian, maze runner, maze runner: the scorch trials, maze runner: the death cure, mcfarland, usa, me before you, mechanic resurrection, men in black: international, middle school: worst years of my life, midnight sun, mike and dave need wedding dates, minions: the rise of gru, miss peregrine’s home for peculiar children, missing link, mission impossible: dead reckoning – part one, mission impossible: fallout, mission impossible: rogue nation, the mitchells vs. the machines, money monster, a monster calls, monster hunter, monster trucks, monsters university, mortal engines, mortal kombat, mrs. harris goes to paris, muppets most wanted, murder on the orient express, my big fat greek wedding 2, my big fat greek wedding 3, my little pony: the movie, my salinger year, need for speed, neighbors 2: sorority rising, the new mutants, the nice guys, the night before, nightmare alley, night school, no man’s land, no time to die, now you see me 2, the nutcracker and the four realms, the nut job 2: nutty by nature , ocean’s 8, office christmas party, the old guard, once upon a time in hollywood, the one and only ivan, only the brave, operation christmas drop, oppenheimer, ordinary angels (new), outside the wire, pacific rim, pacific rim: uprising, paddington 2, paper towns, patriots day, paws of fury: the legend of hank, the peanuts movie, pete’s dragon, peter pan & wendy, pet sematary, phineas and ferb the movie: candance against the universe, the photograph, pirates of the caribbean: dead men tell no tale, pitch perfect 2, pitch perfect 3, playmobil: the movie, pokémon: detective pikachu, pokémon: mewtwo strikes back – evolution, pokémon the movie: i choose you, pokémon the movie: the power of us, the polar express, power rangers, prey for the devil, pride and prejudice and zombies, puss in boots: the last wish, a quiet place, a quiet place part ii, ralph breaks the internet, rambo: last blood, ratchet and clank, raya and the last dragon, ready player one, rebel moon: part one – a child of fire (new), the reckoning, red sparrow, the revenant, richard jewell, ricki and the flash, ride along 2, robert the bruce, rogue one: a star wars story, ron’s gone wrong, ruby gillman, teenage kraken, sailor moon eternal: the movie, scary stories to tell in the dark, the school for good and evil, the secret garden, the secret life of pets, the secret life of pets 2, self / less, senior moment, seventh son, shang-chi and the legend of the ten rings, shazam fury of the gods, sherlock gnomes, shotgun wedding, sicario: day of the soldado, a simple favor, smurfs: the lost village, the snowman, solo: a star wars story, sonic the hedgehog, sonic the hedgehog 2, son of the south, space jam: a new legacy, the space between us, spider-man: across the spider-verse, spider-man: far from home, spider-man: homecoming, spider-man: into the spider-verse, spider-man: no way home, spies in disguise, the spy who dumped me, a star is born, star trek beyond, star wars: the force awakens, star wars: the last jedi, star wars: the rise of skywalke r, strange magic, strange world, the suicide squad, suicide squad, the sun is also a star, the super mario bros. movie, super troopers 2, teenage mutant ninja turtles, teenage mutant ninja turtles: out of the shadows, teen titans go to the movies, terminator: dark fate, terminator: genisys, thank you for your service, thor: the dark world, thor: love and thunder, thor: ragnarok, ticket to paradise, tom & jerry, tomb raider, tomorrowland, the tomorrow war, top gun: maverick, toy story 4, transformers: age of extinction, transformers: rise of the beasts, transformers: the last knight, transporter: refueled, trolls band together, trolls world tour, the turning, turning red, unbroken: path to redemption, underworld: blood wars, valerian and the city of a thousand planets, venom: let there be carnage, violent night, war for the planet of the apes, the way back, we are your friends, weathering with you, west side story, where the crawdads sing, where’d you go, bernadette, whiskey tango foxtrot, whitney houston: i wanna dance with somebody, the wild life, the willoughbys, the wind rises, the witches, wolfwalkers, woman in gold, the woman king, wonder park, wonder woman, wonder woman 1984, wrath of man, a wrinkle in time, x-men: apocalypse, x-men: dark phoenix, x-men: days of future past, xxx: return of xander cage, zack snyder’s justice league, zombieland: double tap, the zookeeper’s wife, zoolander 2, share this:.

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For this tennis-pro triad, it’s love, set, match.

‘Challengers’

The highly-anticipated latest from the director Luca Guadagnino (“Call Me by Your Name”) follows three tennis pros as they shift between lovers, friends and foes. It stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist.

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All three leads in “Challengers” are very appealing, and each brings emotional and psychological nuance to the story, whatever the characters’ current configuration. They’re also just fun to look at, and part of the pleasure of this movie is watching pretty people in states of undress restlessly circling one another, muscles tensed and desiring gazes ricocheting. Guadagnino knows this; he’s in his wheelhouse here, and you can feel his delight in his actors.

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A series of powerful vignettes.

‘terrestrial verses’.

Tehranians interact with various cultural officials in their everyday life — finding the right uniform for a daughter’s school ceremony, applying for a job or a drivers license, registering a son’s name — and must navigate the restraints of authoritarian bureaucracy.

Because each vignette is no more than a few minutes long and consists of Kafkaesque conversations that border on the absurd, “Terrestrial Verses” operates with a cumulative effect. It’s death by a thousand pinpricks, a succession of small indignities. Each seemingly simple task is not just saddled with procedural irritations — forms to fill out, appointments to attend, banal questions to answer — but with fear. Suppose your answer to a routine query could incriminate you or there’s no way to prove to an official that you aren’t lying. How would you live your life?

B(oredom). D(etachment). S(tagnation). M(alaise).

‘the feeling that the time for doing something has passed’.

This deadpan sex comedy directed, written by and starring Joanna Arnow in her debut feature follows a woman as she’s dominated both at work and in various B.D.S.M. relationships, none of which seem to bring her fulfillment.

Arnow films her own nude body with the kind of frankness that is called brave because she wants to be more confrontational than arousing. She’s so visible that it takes a beat to remember that someone can be physically exposed and emotionally opaque.

A tear-jerker that’s unusually understated.

‘nowhere special’.

A terminally-ill single father (James Norton) searches for the right adoptive parents to care for his son (Daniel Lamont) after he dies.

After being admonished by a snotty rich client because of slow work, John, taking the adage “you only live once” to heart, eggs the fellow’s house. It’s one of the few moments when the movie deigns to deliver a conventional satisfaction. But the mostly low-key mode of “Nowhere Special” is the right one. Norton is spectacular, but little Lamont delivers one of those uncanny performances that doesn’t seem like acting, and makes you feel for the kid almost as much as his onscreen parent does.

Another Cronenberg progeny with unsettling in her DNA.

In Caitlin Cronenberg’s feature debut, ecological collapse leads Canada to reduce its population by calling on citizens to volunteer for euthanasia. One well-off family discovers that the choice might not be so voluntary.

“Humane” is a thought experiment sprung to bloody life, a cross between the trolley problem and dystopian extinction nightmares. Set in the very near future, it tries to tackle a cascade of ethical questions. Who counts as valuable? What does it mean to be good? If humans wreck the earth, what will we do to survive? Do we even deserve it?

Perfect for arachnophobia exposure therapy.

After a venomous spider escapes from its owner’s care and begins rapidly reproducing, the residents of a low-income housing block must face off against these eight-legged menaces.

There are no fresh ideas in the French creepy-crawler “Infested,” yet this first feature from Sébastien Vanicek scurries forward with such pep and purpose that its shortcomings are easily forgivable. Add a handful of eager young actors, a sociopolitical slam and a claustrophobic location swarming with venomous spiders and you’ll be hunting for the DEET long before the credits roll.

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Your standard musician biopic, but make it spiritual.

‘unsung hero’.

Based on a real family of musicians who have five Grammy Awards between them, this faith-based drama follows a tight-knit clan as they move from Australia to Nashville, and find success in recording Christian music.

Viewer beware: Between the uplift and the cringe, this movie may cause whiplash. Joel Smallbone plays his own father, David, who faces financial and reputational ruin after booking a big concert and failing to pack the house. He resettles the family in the United States, but no job materializes. His pep-talking spouse, Helen (Daisy Betts), and their beatific children pull up bootstraps and practically whistle while they work, but it’s not enough.

A boyish action flick starring a boy named Boy.

‘boy kills world’.

Blood begets more blood when a victim of an attack that left him deaf and mute seeks revenge on the perpetrators.

At least give it up for the stunt crew on “Boy Kills World,” a boneheaded action movie that gives some exceedingly fit performers — its hard-body star Bill Skarsgard very much included — a chance to flaunt their physical skills. To judge from all the grunting, the straining muscles and cascading sweat, Skarsgard, along with a few of his nimble co-stars and an army of stunt performers, puts in serious work to try to make the relentless bashing and smashing, flailing and dying look good. Too bad the filmmakers were incapable of doing the same.

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Most people have heard of IMBd . If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Who played Yoda?’ or ‘What movies has Sandra Bullock starred in?’, you’ve been to IMBd. The site offers profiles, cast lists, plot summaries, movie news, and reviews. Three million fans follow the site on Instagram for trailers like this one to “ Marry Me” and exclusive interviews like this one with Kristen Bell . 

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For all the updates on your favorite movies, MovieWeb is the place to go. Fans find information on casting and release dates along with trailers and clips of their favorite flicks. With its start dating back to 1995, it’s a trusted source for movie information. Its Instagram is full of updates, like news of a “ Christmas Story” sequel and first looks of cult favorite, “Hocus Pocus 2.”

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Across a strikingly monotone desert landscape a figure cloaked in black rides atop a horse. It’s a vision that instantly recalls the horsemen of the apocalypse. But when the rider dismounts the horse at the first sight of water and removes her breast from her robes, filling the oasis with breast milk, we are spellbound as we come to understand the concoction of historied fables and narrative reinvention that gives “Omen” structure. 

In his directorial debut, Congolese-Belgian rapper Baloji reckons with the spiritual and existential in a narrative rife with sorcery and familial face-offs. “Omen” is split into four chapters, each named after its respective protagonist (though each chapter intersects). Koffi ( Marc Zinga ), like Baloji, is a Congolese man living in Belgium. With nearly two decades separating him from his last return home, Koffi and his wife, Alice ( Lucie Debay ), pregnant with twins, are heading back to introduce her and their children-to-be to his family. Yet Koffi, riddled with anxieties over his parents’ traditionalism, is nervous not only to bring his white wife home, but apprehensive to re-engage with the strict, highly spiritual culture that previously cast him out. 

The film’s title rings as a warning through every action taken, every crossed path, every “accident” encountered. When Koffi lands in Congo, he is unable to reach his sister, who is supposed to pick him up from the airport. Left to their own devices, when they obtain a car, they travel to the mines to look for his father and deliver a dowry, and he is nowhere to be found. And after arriving at the family party, Koffi holds his sister’s infant son, and while doing so, gets a nosebleed that spatters the child’s cheek in blood. The boy is ripped from his arms as the women insist that he has cursed the baby, and he is dragged to a hut where a shaman performs rites to rid and redeem, dunking his head in water and nailing a wooden mask around his head. The question of omens is not only posed to Koffi, but to us as well. Are these hysterics wrong or warranted? 

While Koffi is the film’s core character, his sister Tshala ( Eliane Umuhire ), mother Mujila ( Yves-Marina Gnahoua ), and a young boy named Paco ( Marcel Otete Kabeya ), whose story runs alongside rather than intertwined with Koffi’s, are given their own chapters in the story. The formula of “Omen” sees its cast approaching their utterly human fates under the influences of omens, shamans, and a surrealist spirit realm. Tshala, casually rebuked by her family for moving to South Africa “to live with the white Africans” hides her polyamorous relationship for fears of greater rejection. Mujila battles motherly instinct against spiritual belief, struggling to find ground firm enough for confident dwelling. And Paco, living in a repurposed bus with his crew of tutu-clad wrestling gangsters, mourns the loss of his sister while also navigating the increasingly violent threats of a rival gang. 

Each of these protagonists finds themselves on the defensive end of a fight to pilot their own existences, and the world in which they search for support feels on constant brink of collapse. “Omen” excellently captures the feelings of both cultural and generational alienation. In script and performance, there is never a moment of certainty. When the hard-boiled problems of shunned family, complex relationships, and mortality are met with the elusive treatments of cultural spiritualism, it’s apparent in Koffi’s fear, Tshala’s dejection, Mujila’s mournful eyes, and Paco’s indignant anger that everyone is clawing for control in a world that permits none. 

The tenets of the culture’s belief system are never unpacked, only passively hinted, and are portrayed differently from a separately suggested otherworldly dimension that we see in a flashback with Paco and his sister. What these psychic portrayals don’t lack, however, is style. Creative camera angles, puffs of colored smoke, static shots marked by nighttime chiaroscuro or daytime technicolor, and eclectic wardrobe choices that just makes you think “god that’s cool,” are easy distractions. While Baloji’s intent could be to lean into ambiguity, context becomes desired even as the stunning visual tableaus and excellent costuming seek to be enough. The surreal is in living breathing form in “Omen,” and the magical realism is aptly bewitching. What remains consistent is the film’s base commitment to the motif of life substances: blood, milk, and water; corruption, subsistence, and redemption. 

“Omen” is a visually enthralling piece of magical realism proposing ideas on pariahs, culture, and individuality in a world with constantly changing rules. But in devoting so much work to the aesthetic, it falls behind in making sense of its phantasmagoric storylines. The intentions are clear, and some of the feelings snake their way through the high grasses of its flair, but the ideas that form the foundation of “Omen” are built on splintering wood, cheekily threatening to crush it all. 

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Peyton Robinson is a freelance film writer based in Chicago, IL. 

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I n cinema, film reviews hold a significant place, serving as a bridge between the film industry and viewers. They provide an analytical perspective that helps audiences decide what to watch and understand the nuances of a film. In this article, we will delve into the definition of a film review, its critical components, and shed light on some iconic film review writers who have significantly shaped the field.

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First, let’s define film review.

Film reviews hold a unique place in cinema acting as both promotional tools and critical analysis pieces. With the rise of platforms like Letterboxd and Rotten Tomatoes, they are becoming more relevant in the cinematic landscape.

FILM REVIEW DEFINITION

What is a film review.

A film review is a type of critique that provides an evaluation of a film, encompassing various aspects such as the plot, themes, direction, script, and performances. Originating in the early 20th century with the advent of cinema, film reviews have evolved from mere opinion pieces in newspapers to a significant form of journalistic writing. The primary purpose of a film review is to inform the reader about the film and offer an informed opinion about its various elements. It serves as a guide for viewers, helping them decide whether the film is worth their time and money.

Criteria for Movie Review:

Overview of the film, analysis of the plot and themes, evaluation of the script, direction, and acting, personal opinion and rating, movie review format, components of a good film review.

Film reviews are a blend of various vital components, each contributing to a comprehensive analysis. From evaluating performances and storytelling to dissecting technical aspects, a well-rounded review provides a holistic perspective. By examining these elements of a movie review format we can gain a deeper understanding of the film's impact and appreciate its artistic merit.

This includes a brief synopsis that sets the context without revealing any spoilers . The overview should pique the reader's interest and give them a sense of the film's storyline. Here is one of the greatest film critics, Roger Ebert, on what a film review should do. 

Roger Ebert What A Movie Review Should Do

This involves a deeper look into the narrative and the underlying themes of the film. It should explore the storyline's complexity, originality, and coherence.

This component assesses the technical aspects of the film, such as the screenplay , cinematography , direction, music, and performances. It also includes an assessment of how these elements contribute to the overall impact of the film. 

This is much more popular with the rise of film criticism on YouTube in which film critics can simultaneously play and dissect a scene for an audience. In this video by Nerdwriter1, Paul Thomas Anderson’s There Will Be Blood is dissected visually in a way that would be difficult or at least less effective without a video component.

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This is where the reviewer shares their personal view and overall impression of the film. It often includes a rating system, which can help readers quickly gauge the reviewer's opinion.

A good film review strikes a balance between objective analysis and personal perspective. It is also important that the review uses engaging language and style to hold the reader's attention.

What is Film Review Important For?

Influence of film reviews.

Film reviews have a significant impact on public opinion and can greatly influence the success of a film.  A positive review from a reputable critic can attract more viewers and increase the film's box office revenue. On the other hand, a negative review can dissuade audiences from watching the film.

Attracting Viewers

Positive reviews can generate buzz and attract a larger audience to the theaters. They serve as a powerful tool in building anticipation and interest among moviegoers. Take Rotten Tomatoes for example.

Many film goers opt to check the Rotten Tomatoes reviews of a film before they decide to watch or see it in cinema. 

While this can work well for some movies in attracting viewers, it can negatively impact other films. This is especially true with the way Rotten Tomatoes rating system works. For a great insight on to how the platform works and the possible problems with its ratings, check out the video below. 

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Box office success.

Positive reviews often contribute to a film's box office success. When critics praise a movie, it can lead to increased ticket sales and financial profitability for the filmmakers.

Influence on Perception

Reviews shape how people perceive a film. Positive reviews create a positive perception, making viewers more likely to give the movie a chance. On the other hand, negative reviews can deter potential viewers and impact the film's overall reception.

Critical Acclaim

When a film receives critical acclaim from respected reviewers and publications, it can achieve iconic status. This recognition elevates the film's reputation and can lead to long-lasting popularity and cultural significance.

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Film reviews hold considerable sway in the film industry. They not only impact the number of viewers but also shape how a film is perceived and remembered.

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Movie Review Example and Writers

Iconic film review writers.

The field of film criticism has been significantly influenced by several notable writers who have left a lasting impact on the industry. These writers, through their insightful analyses and thought-provoking perspectives, have shaped the way we perceive and appreciate films.

Their contributions have not only elevated the art of film criticism but have also enriched our understanding of cinema as a whole. 

Roger Ebert

Known for his acerbic wit and insightful commentaries, Ebert was one of the most influential film critics. His reviews, published in the Chicago Sun-Times for over four decades, were known for their accessible writing style and keen observations.

Pauline Kael

Writing for The New Yorker, Kael was known for her passionate and provocative reviews. She championed many underappreciated films and filmmakers, influencing public opinion and the course of American cinema.

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Andrew sarris.

A leading proponent of the auteur theory in America, Sarris's writings in The Village Voice and The New York Observer have had a profound impact on the way films are analyzed and appreciated.

Leonard Maltin

Renowned for his annual publication, "Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide," Maltin's reviews are known for their succinctness and precision. His work has guided generations of moviegoers.

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These critics, with their unique perspectives and styles, have made enduring contributions to film criticism, influencing not just audiences but filmmakers as well.

Film reviews, like the movies themselves, are a form of art. They capture the essence of a film, dissect it, and present it to the audience in a refined form. With their insightful analysis, they help us, the viewers, to better understand and appreciate cinema. 

Remember, a review is not meant to replace or reflect your own judgment of a film but to complement and deepen your viewing pleasure. So, read, watch, and form your own judgment — because nothing compares to your own cinematic experience.

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By following the best movie blogs on the web, movie enthusiasts can say up-to-date on new movie releases, critic reviews, ratings, and more. Whether you need inspiration to start a movie blog of your own or want to find the best resources to share with your movie-loving audience on Instagram , YouTube , or another social platform, this list of movie blogs will guide you toward numerous options to bookmark.

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Frequently asked questions, what do the best movie blogs offer.

Watching movies is one of America’s favorite pastimes, and reading movie blogs is an excellent way to keep up on industry news, entertainment , and your favorite industry influencers — and become a go-to expert on movies and filmmaking yourself. The best movie blogs give audiences something unique that sets them apart from others, like exclusive interviews with film stars and production or rankings of the latest movies in specific genres.

We’ve rounded up 50 of the best movie blogs that touch upon topics movie enthusiasts love, including:

• Movie industry news
• Upcoming releases
• Movie summaries and trailers
• Wrap-ups of movie premiers and events
• Rating guides
• Classic movies
• Actor interviews

The following movie blogs are listed in alphabetic order but otherwise aren’t ranked or rated in any way.

1. AwardsWatch

@awards_watch

This magazine-style blog is an excellent choice for movie buffs who also enjoy watching award shows. Not only does it include movie news and reviews, but it also has entire sections dedicated to award show predictions and winners. There’s also a podcast for those who want audio summaries of all the latest movie news.

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• Interview: 2023 Cannes Film Festival winning-director Asmae El Moudir on her new film ‘The Mother of All Lies’
• 40th Sundance Film Festival sets January 2024 dates
• American Black Film Festival (ABFF) selects Oscar-qualifying HBO Short Film Showcase finalists

2023 Emmy Predictions: Directing for a Comedy Series is a “Bear” Market by @tylermdoster #Emmys #Emmys2023 https://t.co/i3C9piNlPp — Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) June 20, 2023

Although CBR covers everything from TV to comics, it has a whole category of movie articles  that’s updated multiple times a day. Find news about your favorite actors and movies, behind-the-scenes looks, just-for-fun reads, and updates about upcoming releases.

• Margot Robbie Takes Fans on a Tour of Barbie’s Impossibly Pink Dreamhouse
• 10 MCU Connections That Never Went Anywhere
• Carrie Fisher’s Final Film Finally Has a Release Date

3. Chicago Reader

@Chicago_Reader

Chicago Reader’s Film section offers readers exclusive interviews and intriguing reviews of new movies. The section is updated multiple times per week.

• After 42 years, Halloween finally ends
• Celebrating a decade of critically acclaimed film
• Doug Adams wrote the book on the Lord of the Rings scores

4. Cinema Blend

@cinemablend

CinemaBlend is a go-to for TV and movie enthusiasts, but if you’re just visiting for the movie articles, you’ll have plenty to choose from with behind-the-scenes information, celebrity news, and box office updates.

• One Marvel Superhero Who Definitely Won’t Cameo In Secret Invasion, According To The Director
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• Adam Sandler Finally Landed His First Major Awards Nomination For Netflix’s Hustle, And I’m Hyped For Him

5. Cinephilia & Beyond

@CloseInitiative

This blog is for filmmakers, screenwriters, and others who enjoy reading about the artistry of film. Cinephilia & Beyond articles often touch on classic movies and pioneers in the film industry as its writers intertwine modern moviemaking with memories of the past. 

• Peter Weir’s ‘Dead Poets Society’: An Awe-Inspiring Celebration of the Human Spirit
• Universal Soldier? The Emersonian Combat Experience of Terrence Malick’s ‘The Thin Red Line’
• We Can Mis-Remember it 80s-Style: ‘Total Recall’ (1990) Was the Last Gasp 80s Ultraviolent Action Extravaganza for a New Decade

6. Collider

Collider is a mish-mosh of content for movie fans, including fun character roundups, deep dives into upcoming releases, and movie reviews and opinion pieces. We also enjoy its occasional lists of movies to watch on various streaming platforms.

• The Best Movies on Peacock Right Now
• ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’: Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know so Far
• Here’s How ‘The Flash’ Could Set Up the New DC Universe

7. Common Sense Media

@commonsense

Common Sense Media is an informative blog for parents of kids who love to watch movies and TV or play games. Parents or guardians can check the site for other parent movie reviews to learn whether a movie has appropriate content for their child’s age. The website also includes other blog posts with helpful tips and guides for child safety and wellness, like limiting screen time or suggesting child-friendly books.

• 50 Modern Movies All Kids Should Watch Before They’re 12
• How Can I Help My Kids Develop Good Screen Time Habits?
• Best Movies: Our Recommendations for Families

Current comes from the Criterion Collection and offers an intimate look at films spanning multiple generations. Daily posts include exclusive interviews, personal essays, and visual analyses, which explore characters and scenes with video and discussion.

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9. Deadline

Deadline has it all for movie enthusiasts, including international movie coverage, awards show news, movie festival updates, and movie reviews.  

• Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Film Plan Is To Direct “Funky Little Musicals” And Leave The ‘Wicked’-Scale Projects To Others
• ‘Waitress, The Musical – Live on Broadway!’ Review: A Heartfelt Reimagining Of Adrienne Shelly’s Indie Swan Song – Tribeca Festival
• ‘The Eternal Memory’ First Look: Poignant Love Story From MTV Documentary Films And Oscar-Nominated Director Maite Alberdi

10. Dread Central

@dreadcentral

If you enjoy watching horror movies, Dread Central is for you. This blog is entirely focused on the horror genre with new movie reviews, horror scene roundups, and editorials.

• Gruesome Gratification: 10 Horror Movie Characters Who Absolutely Deserved It
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• Michael Abels and His Spectacular Score for ‘Nope’ [Terror on the Turntable]

@empiremagazine

Dive into movie news, reviews, and feature articles on Empire, which also includes other entertainment categories, like TV and gaming. Each movie review has an easy-to-spot star rating system before clicking on a post, so you can quickly scan movie lists to find one you want to watch. Check out the Empire Podcast if you can’t get enough movie updates.

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12. Entertainment Weekly

Known best for its magazine, Entertainment Weekly also has a full-fledged entertainment blog with plenty of movie news to consume. Be prepared to find lots of exclusive interviews with your favorite stars and directors, plus sneak peeks at new releases, in-depth movie reviews, and film festival news. Its Movie Reunions section is a must for anyone feeling a bit nostalgic.

• Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret review: A charming adaptation of the Judy Blume classic
• Blast from the past: See reunited casts from All That, Clueless, Buffy, and more at ’90s Con
• Watch Harrison Ford moved to tears over Cannes award: ‘I just saw my life flash before my eyes’

May @chrishemsworth reign! The #Extraction2 star deep-dives into his blockbuster Netflix franchise, those "over-dramatized" retirement reports, and much more. https://t.co/HNmrdsGiqt Story by @devancoggan pic.twitter.com/l95iUXMpDe — Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 15, 2023

/Film posts numerous movie-focused stories a day, each with an entertainment focus for movie enthusiasts who enjoy the fun behind movies. Its articles go in-depth with favorite movies from the past and present and provide engaging round-ups for fans of any genre.

• The Yellow Birds Ending Explained: Can You Trust The Truth?
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14. FilmBook

@filmbookdotcom

Learn why various movies were casted the way they were and what movie watchers think of the choices in FilmBook, a blog with multiple new posts each day. It also has loads of trailers, reviews, and news.

• Frozen III (2025): Idina Menzel Will Be Back as Elsa in the Next Installment of Popular Franchise
• The Top 10 Sci-Fi Films Ranked by Box Office
• Offbeat Filmmaker Harmony Korine Slated to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Locarno

15. Film Comment Magazine

@filmcomment

Film Comment Magazine is a publication from Lincoln Center with interviews, festival news, and film criticism. It also has a podcast that’s updated multiple times a week.

• Sundance 2023: From a Distance
• Interview: Frederick Wiseman on A Couple
• No Business Like Snow Business

16. Film Quarterly

@filmquarterly

As the name suggests, Film Quarterly is a quarterly digital magazine all about movies with issues highlighting editorial features, interviews, and engaging takes on movies and culture. 

• The Transformers: How Chan Is Missing Led to Better Luck Tomorrow Led to Everything Everywhere All at Once
• Cinema’s Cosmic Shifts
• Shakespeare, Casablanca, and Screen Responsibility

17. Film Threat

@FilmThreat

Film Threat is a fun movie blog with topical movie lists, news, videos, and more. The site also presents unique and interesting editorials.

• Bryan Connolly on What It Takes to Make Popular Movies
• Exposing the High Cost of Fame in Michael Lioni’s “Famous”
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18. GeekTyrant

@geektyrant

GeekTyrant is a leading website for news of all things multimedia, including comics, art, technology, and movies. The site’s journalists take a creative approach to movie reviews, opinions, and news.

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19. Heroic Hollywood

@heroichollywood

Heroic Hollywood is a place for superhero movie fans to congregate, get behind-the-scenes looks at their favorite superheroes and supervillains, and learn what movies to get excited about next. Find reviews, news, trailers, and editorial pieces here.

• REVIEW: ‘Prey’ Is A Chilling Reinvention Of The ‘Predator’ Franchise
• Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ Sequel Eyeing 2023 Start Date (Exclusive)
• Letitia Wright Teases Her Ideas For ‘Black Panther 3’ Return

20. IndieWire Film Blog

IndieWire releases multiple new posts each day to give movie fans all the information they need to feel satiated. Although the website began with coverage for independent films and festivals, it’s since expanded to span today’s most popular genres.

• Bradley Cooper Sets Next Movie to Direct After ‘Maestro’ — a Team-Up with Buddy Will Arnett
• 10 LGBTQ Film and TV Creators on the Rise in 2023
• ‘Take Care of Maya’ Review: An Infuriating Documentary with No Easy Answers

Edgar Wright completed the impossible: Finding a crack in the continuity of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” https://t.co/EKdJFpcWwa — IndieWire (@IndieWire) June 21, 2023

21. In My Opinion Flicks

IMO Flicks is a different kind of movie blog than most in that it not only reviews movies, but it also teaches others how to review movies and start their own movie blogs. The site also offers helpful tips for movie watchers, like how to track watched movies and gifts to send to other movie lovers.

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22. Jay’s Classic Movie Blog

@theJayJacobson

Dig into your favorite old movies or discover ones you should watch on this blog, which writes about a new classic must-watch movie every couple of weeks. The writer numbers each post and suggests readers watch the films as presented. Each blog post includes information about the film’s actors, history, music, and other elements.

• 89. THE APARTMENT, 1960
• 38. THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, 1938
• 128. VERTIGO, 1958

JoBlo has existed on the web since 1998, releasing news and editorial pieces about movies and TV. Its movie posts cover box office news, reviews, free movie roundups, new releases, and more. 

• Brooklyn 45 Review
• Gladiator 2 set accident leaves six crew members injured
• Enter the Dragon celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new 4K Bluray release

24. Letterboxd

@letterboxd

Letterboxd coins itself as a “social network for film lovers,” allowing movie enthusiasts to track the movies they watch and find new movies to watch by following others. Although it doesn’t have a blog of its own, per se, the site also curates movie-related posts from other blogs, making it easy to stay on top of industry news.

• From Saw to Insidious: How James Wan Transformed Horror — Twice
• 6 Movies like Extraction Franchise You Must Watch
• “Making films is a roll of the dice” | Matt Dillon on seeking out unique voices

25. Little White Lies

This minimalistic website looks much different than other movie blogs, but its content is what truly sets it apart. The digital magazine digs deep into unique movie-focused topics, connecting film with culture, society, and human interests, in addition to releasing opinionated movie reviews.

• How do our childhood movie crushes shape our future love lives?
• A new film season is championing queer stories from the 1990s
• The Great Gatsby is good, actually

Looper is packed with entertaining features and reviews on movies across all genres. The blog also explores movie ratings for kids, streaming platform offerings, and teasers.

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27. Los Angeles Times Movie News

The Los Angeles Times’ digital publication has a comprehensive movie section with reviews, interviews, industry news, and hot takes. Readers can also find helpful information to feed their love for movies, like streaming platform recommendations and where to find movie festivals and events. Side note: This pub does require a subscription if you read more than a couple of articles per month, but it could be worth the low cost for true movie buffs.

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28. MovieMaker Magazine

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Movie Maker magazine provides a lot of content for aspiring filmmakers, but movie fans of all kinds can appreciate its frequently updated movie news, reviews, festival coverage, and more. The blog’s exclusive interviews with celebrities are truly must-reads for fans of all genres.

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• Joe Lo Truglio on His 5-Year Odyssey to Make Outpost, His Horror Directorial Debut
• Nostalgic Teen Drama Escaping Ohio to Have World Premiere at Dances With Films

29. MovieWeb

Expect to see thorough coverage of just about every new movie to hit theaters on MovieWeb. This blog updates multiple times a day with the latest news, features, and “What to Watch” guides across all genres.

• Zoe Saldaña Has Perfect Reaction to What Avatar Delays Mean in Terms of How Old She Will Be At The Franchise’s End
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30. NME Film

NME is an entertainment blog with guides, articles, and news on gaming, festivals, TV, and movies. Its Film section does a great job blending fun reads with celebrity and movie news and movie deep dives.

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Colin Farrell stars as the titular crime kingpin in 'The Batman' spinoff https://t.co/ptnGgECRcL — NME (@NME) June 21, 2023

31. No Film School

@nofilmschool

No Film School is as entertaining for those who like to watch movies as it is for people who like to make them. Find guides, news, and tips on filmmaking and production while you browse reviews, plot guides, and movie ending overviews scattered throughout.

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32. Out of the Past Blog

@raquelstecher

Founded in 2007, Out of the Past features book and movie reviews of classics. Check out the Film Reviews tag to find new classics to indulge yourself in.

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33. Plugged In

Plugged In comes from Focus on the Family, a company that emphasizes a family’s place in society. This blog breaks down its movie reviews into categories, like spiritual elements, drug and alcohol content, violence, and positive elements, to help families determine what movies are right for them.

• Seven Great Dads from the Movies
• Movie Monday: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Rises to Top
• Peter Pan: A Definitive Family-Friendly Ranking

34. Popflick

@watchpopflick

Popflick is a streaming movie platform with a spectacular movie-focused blog with unique takes about movies, many of which you won’t find on some of the more well-known streaming services. 

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• “Beloved”: A Mongolian Immigrant’s Experience Refracted Through a Marriage in Crisis
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35. Regal’s Movie Blog

@RegalMovies

Regal Cinema’s movie blog is just what you’d expect from a movie theater company: chock-full of exclusive interviews, character guides, and new movie release information. 

• The Little Mermaid: The Origins of Ariel’s Sisters Explained
• Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Cast & Character Guide
• Movies That Combat Harmful Stereotypes About Aging Women

36. Roger Ebert

@ebertchicago

Famous movie critic Roger Ebert has one of the best movie blogs on the web, with a full section dedicated to Ebert’s top movie picks . Also, check out written and video interviews with some of your favorite movie actors.

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37. Rolling Stone

@RollingStone

Rolling Stone’s TV and movies section releases daily news, event recaps, and editorial features for movie enthusiasts. We especially enjoy Rolling Stone’s movie roundups for different genres and occasions, like the best Cannes Festival picks or best summer movies.

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• The 100 Best Movies of the 1970s
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38. Rotten Tomatoes

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Rotten Tomatoes is one of the most popular places to go to find movie reviews before you spend money on watching a flick in the theater. In addition to in-depth reviews and fun ratings, Rotten Tomatoes also includes showtimes, movie news, and movie trivia. Each week, return for a new “What to Watch” roundup .

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39. ScreenCrush

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Although movie reviews and trailers are found here, ScreenCrush is more of a casual browsing site that movie fans can head to when they want entertaining reads about new releases, like behind-the-scenes looks and opinion pieces. 

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• Warner Bros. Will Sell ‘Superman’ (1978) as an NFT

40. Screen Rant

@screenrant

ScreenRant publishes exclusive movie stories every day, touching on everything from production secrets to things you never knew about your favorite classic movies.

• “Oh, This Is Not Going Well”: Edward Scissorhands’ Terrible Test Screenings Recounted By Tim Burton Regular
• The 15 Best Period Dramas Set In The 1970s
• Jumanji 4 Returning Cast & Character Guide

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41. Short of the Week

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Short of the Week focuses on short films. Filmmakers can submit their short films for review on the site, but Short of the Week also publishes frequent blogs letting readers know about upcoming shorts and opinions of current releases.

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42. Slate Movie Blog

As a publication, Slate centers itself on society and culture. Its Movies section falls right in line, presenting movie news in a way that makes connections to modern society. 

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43. Taste of Cinema

@davidcinema

Taste of Cinema is known for its movie roundups, allowing movie fans of practically any genre to discover something new to watch. You can also find roundups of movies by actors and directors and reviews of new and classic movies.

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44. The A.V. Club

The A.V. Club is a pop culture digital publication with movie rankings, reviews, and news. Check out the Watch section , too, for quick video blurbs about movie and actor updates.

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45. The Film Stage

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The Film Stage is a review and news site for independent and international films. You’ll find a lot of festival coverage here, as well as interviews, movie reviews, and interesting closer looks at films.

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46. The Guardian Film Blog

As a leading news site, you can expect The Guardian to have loads of movie news for you to consume each day, including opinion pieces on new films, news about upcoming releases, and everything you need to know about your favorite movie stars.

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• ‘It’s ethically dubious – but that’s love’: The young man with a brain tumour filming his family’s reaction
• Past Lives: the powerful yearning of what might be 2023’s best movie

47. The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter really digs its heels deep into Hollywood to bring movie-watching enthusiasts some of the best journalism in the business. This blog is a treasure trove of interviews, in-depth reviews, and intriguing editorials incorporating classics, new releases, and independent films alike.

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• ‘Milli Vanilli’ Review: Doc About Disgraced Duo Poses Intriguing Questions That It Never Satisfyingly Answers
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48. The Movie Blog

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Several contributors write for The Movie Blog, offering numerous takes on new movies, production companies, upcoming releases, and more. Stay tuned to the site’s Contests , which occasionally give away movie tickets and premier appearances to lucky readers.

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49. Variety

Variety offers a variety of information across multiple avenues of entertainment and technology, with film being one of its prime focuses. Find exclusive interviews with today’s hottest actors and first looks at upcoming films alongside movie reviews and news. 

• Disney Legend Andreas Deja on Coming Full Circle with His Directorial Debut, ‘Mushka’
• Disabled Actors Are Center Stage in Indie Film ‘Daruma’
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50. We Got This Covered

We Got This Covered does have just about everything covered in the movie world with its movie reviews, celebrity interviews, box office updates, and more. We enjoy its ‘Latest News’ pieces that update Marvel, Netflix, and other fans on their favorites.

• The 10 best Supergirl actresses, ranked
• Latest Horror News: A fresh-faced horror comedy makes an impact on Rotten Tomatoes as Mads Mikkelsen teases a potential ‘Hannibal’ return
• ‘This is not a movie where I set out to make it my own’: ‘Indiana Jones 5’ director didn’t want to escape the shadow of Spielberg

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These 50 top movie blogs only touch the surface of what’s available on the web, but they provide a solid mix of movie teasers, criticism, festival and event coverage, and movie news to keep you updated and entertained. 

If you’re interested in turning your passion for movies into a side gig or career, consider reaching out to movie blogs to become a contributor. Several of them welcome movie enthusiasts as writers. Look for a ‘Write for Us’ page in the menu or the footer of the website, or contact the website to see if it’s open to contributions.

After launching your movie blog, follow best practices such as posting content regularly, engaging with your audience, and installing social media share buttons so your readers can share your content across all their favorite social media networks and help you grow your audience.

Why should I follow movie blogs? Some of the best movie blogs release new blog posts each day or multiple times a week to update movie fans about upcoming or new releases, celebrity news, reviews, and what’s happening on sets. Consider bookmarking your favorite movie blogs for easy and quick access when you want to catch up.

What are some of the best movie blogs? There are easily hundreds of excellent movie blogs that exist on the internet, but some of the best are those with frequent updates, detailed and fair reviews, and exclusive interviews, including:

• Regal Cinema
• Entertainment Weekly
• Roger Ebert
• Rotten Tomatoes

Do any movie blogs rank movies? Yes, several movie blogs rank movies in different ways, such as listing the best movies of all time or the worst movies in a specific genre, like comedy or horror. Here are a few movie blogs that rank movies:

• The A.V. Club

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Gulshan Grover praises Manisha Koirala's performance in Heeramandi.

Manisha Koirala watched Heeramandi with friends Gulshan Grover and Vivek Mushran. The series is created by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Bollywood actor Gulshan Grover revealed he watched Heeramandi with one of the series’ leading stars, Manisha Koirala. The Netflix series, which marked Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series debut, released on Wednesday and Manisha played the role of a badass courtesan, Mallikajaan. Gulshan along with his family watched the series with Manisha and cheered her on. He shared a picture and a video in which the family was cheering for her.

“Watched #Heeramandi at my dear friend Manisha Koirala’s @mkoirala home with friends. Manisha you are FABULOUS & a BADGIRL ! Son Sanjay & me wishing super success to everyone,” Gulshan wrote. He was joined by Saudagar actor Vivek Mushran.

Watched #Heeramandi at my dear friend Manisha Koirala’s @mkoirala home with friends.Manisha you are FABULOUS & a BADGIRL ! Son Sanjay & me wishing super success to everyone #SanjayLeelaBhansali @NetflixIndia @bhansali_produc #SonakshiSinha @RichaChadha @sharminsegal @FardeenFKhan … pic.twitter.com/I4eZ9BC415 — Gulshan Grover (@GulshanGroverGG) May 1, 2024

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Sehgal and Sanjeeda Sheikh as tawaifs. The series also stars Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman in the roles of the Nawabs.

The series is set in a time when courtesans reigned as monarchs. Through the stories of courtesans and their clients, set against the turbulent backdrop of the Indian Independence struggle in the 1940s, the series investigates the cultural reality of the namesake area of Heera Mandi.

News18 Showsha gave the series 4.5 stars and praised Manisha in the review. “Manisha Koirala returns to the screen and essays the unyielding and authoritative Mallikajaan with a lot of finesse and heart. She’s easily the scene-stealer and to watch her revelling in a grey character after playing an array of vulnerable woman is a treat to the eyes.”

The review also praised Sonakshi Sinha. “She is stunning, shrewd and sardonic. And she fears no one. She single-handedly fights a battle to win justice for her late mother and has no qualms about walking on the path of vices for the same. At the end, the women are all so much more than just tawaifs. Ambition is their eternal companion and they use their beauty as a weapon to lure men into their beds and when the right time comes, render them powerless.”

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Thrillers come in all shapes and sizes. There’s the psychological or serial killer thriller, which was popularized in the ’90s by The Silence of the Lambs and Se7en . There’s the erotic thriller, which had its heyday in the late ’80s and early ’90s with such hits as Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct . And then there’s the action thriller, which is probably the most popular offshoot of the genre right now, with the Taken series and Salt as prime examples.

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A tense standoff, a killer cast, more than just an effective thriller.

Recently, there’s been a revival of a subgenre that’s been dormant since the 1970s: the journalism thriller. From Nightcrawler with Jake Gyllenhaal to the Oscar-winning Spotlight to 2022’s She Said, this type of thriller usually centers around journalists pursuing a controversial and sometimes dangerous story. One of the best journalism thrillers has just been released by Netflix : Scoop . In chronicling how the BBC managed to snag the scoop of the decade by interviewing Prince Andrew about his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the movie manages to be suspenseful, informative, and one of 2024’s most purely entertaining films.

If your memory is foggy, or if you don’t follow royal scandals or the news on a regular basis, here’s the real-life event that Scoop depicts. In late 2019, Prince Andrew was interviewed by British journalist Emily Maitlis about his decades-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a rich American financier who had been convicted of being a sex offender and, that August, had died under mysterious circumstances while in prison.

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The interview was aired on the BBC program Newsnight on November 19 and immediately received worldwide attention for Andrew’s odd explanations for his behavior and unwillingness to show any sympathy toward Epstein’s victims. For example, in response to an allegation that he sweated on an underage girl at a dance club, he asserted that he doesn’t sweat, ever , so that couldn’t possibly be true.

The consequences of the interview were devastating for Prince Andrew. After it aired, he was stripped of his royal titles and receded from public view. The royal establishment took yet another public beating, with some wondering why taxpayer money was funding a member who seemingly partook in illegal activities with Epstein and yet didn’t experience any legal ramifications. Almost everyone, both in the U.K. and across the world, asked the same question: why on Earth would someone as private and protected as Prince Andrew agree to such an interview in the first place?

Scoop is a two-hour-long answer to that question. It starts in 2010 in New York City, when an enterprising paparazzo photographs Andrew and Epstein together walking in Central Park, establishing a clear and public link between the two men. That picture is remembered by Sam McAlister (Billie Piper), a talent booker for the BBC, who smells a story developing with Epstein’s ongoing trial, subsequent conviction, and eventual death, which puts pressure on Andrew to address his controversial association with the sex offender.

Scoop presents two sides of the story: the BBC journalists, represented by McAlister, Maitlis (Gillian Anderson), and editor Esme Wren (Romola Garai); and the Royal Family, who, aside from Andrew (Rufus Sewell), is almost entirely run by Amanda Thirsk (Keeley Hawes), who is torn between duty and a gradual realization her boss is a sleazebag.

As we see the two sides circle each other warily, the movie’s director, Philip Martin, never lets up on the tension felt both within the opposing ranks as well as when they intermittently meet to decide on if, when, and how the interview will take place. It’s genuinely thrilling to see McAlister chase her story and for the other journalists to pick up the baton after her part is largely finished. As the interview is set up, Maitlis wryly observes that it feels like she’s going to a gunfight in an old Western movie. And that’s what the interview comes down to: two people facing each other, one armed with facts and the other with a ludicrous defense and a complete lack of awareness that he’s done anything wrong.

This kind of thriller doesn’t work if you don’t have a great cast, which is why Scoop is so effective. Anderson continues to add to her already impressive resume as Maitlis, who has to navigate the fine line between respecting the institution she’s investigating and getting answers to questions everyone in the nation has been asking for years. When Andrew casually wonders why everyone is so interested in his relationship with Epstein when he’s far better friends with Jimmy Savile (a DJ who was also a sex offender), Anderson gives an incredulous look to her producer that’s at once very funny and incredibly revealing. She can’t believe this guy is so delusional about the serious situation he’s in, and she uses that knowledge in her interview to let Andrew symbolically hang himself with his own rope.

It’s Piper, though, who impresses the most as McAlister. Armed with leopard print boots, bottle blonde curls, and a don’t-mess-with-me attitude, she sticks out among her conservative BBC peers, but it’s precisely her outsider status and her willingness to chase after a story when no one else dares to pursue it that makes her such a great character to follow. She’s the only one that Scoop allows us to see at home, where she confides to her mother about wanting to be seen as important and tries to guide her teenage son through the first pangs of romance.

Piper is probably best known in the U.S. for her work as the companion Rose Tyler on Doctor Who , but she’s quietly put together an impressive CV with standout performances in The Secret Diary of a Call Girl , Collateral , and I Hate Suzie . In Scoop , she leads an ensemble with an authority and brassiness that only a star could deliver. Scoop is revelatory in many ways, but perhaps its biggest shock to most audiences is just how good Piper is and how good she’s always been.

Like all good thrillers, Scoop is more than its subject matter. While it faithfully and expertly re-enacts the lead-up to, and quick production of, the interview with Prince Andrew, it also poses intriguing arguments about the state of journalism and the culpability of public figures to own up to their past sins. Everyone knows and respects the BBC, but that doesn’t make it profitable or competitive with other news outlets and social media, and it’s this conundrum — the need for relevance while still preserving a brand of integrity — that drives many of Scoop ‘s characters.

In addition, Scoop is in many ways a sister to Steven Spielberg ‘s The Post and She Said , to other movies about the need for journalism to hold public figures like Richard Nixon, Harvey Weinstein, and yes, the Royal Family, accountable for their actions. It’s not wrong to categorize Scoop as a thriller — its slick direction and propulsive score by Anne Nikitin and Hannah Peel more than supports that justification — but it’s also a great movie about the value and necessity of a free press in the 21st century. Who knew a dramatic retelling of a five-year-old interview could be so thrilling to watch and so rich to think about?

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That's why this week's picks for the three Hulu movies that you need to stream this weekend are off the beaten path from the films we've previously chosen for April. We've picked out a historical drama, a romantic dramedy, and a remix of a classic Charles Dickens story. But since these movies are only around until April 30, you should catch these flicks before they go off to some other streamer. The Last Duel (2021)

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What are you watching this weekend? All eyes will be on Zendaya as her new tennis film, Challengers, opens in theaters. The romantic thriller featuring a seductive love triangle will likely be the top film at the weekend box office. If you plan to stay home, Anyone but You, the hit rom-com starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, is now streaming on Netflix. Additionally, Monkey Man and Arthur the King are available for purchase on demand.

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