The following article contains a description of violence, death and self-harm. The following article contains spoilers for Smile 2, currently playing in theatersSmile 2Its ending is heartbreaking on a personal level, but sets up an even more terrifying sequel. Parker Finn’s sequel follows Skye Riley, a pop star on the verge of a major comeback. However, her entire life is derailed when a mysterious and malevolent entity invades her mind. Directly tying the expansion to smiles ending allows the same vicious curse to infect an inherently larger-scale setting. Skye spends much of the film trying to find an escape from…
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The following contains spoilers for Rumors, currently playing in theatersRumors’ Ending is a surprisingly silly but deeply satirical conclusion that underscores the film’s message. Directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson, the film focuses on the G7 summit – which brings together the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Italy, Germany and Japan. rumors The characters quickly dispel any idea that this collection will be productive, however, with the movie embracing an almost dreamlike visual style and goofy approach. The fact that the world leaders are soon running through an abandoned forest in search…
The following contains spoilers for Smile 2, currently playing in theatersSmile 2’s soundtrack features multiple original tracks, including some that take on very dark secondary meanings thanks to the film’s plot. Parker Finn’s follow-up to his horror film in 2022 smileThe sequel directed by Naomi Scott escalates the scope of the story by shifting the entity – a monstrous creature that travels through trauma and infects the minds of its victims before possessing and killing them – in the brain of pop star Skye Riley. This gives the film plenty of natural reason to have bombastic pop music, highlighting Scott’s…
It goes on to mention police brutality. The following contains spoilers for Piece by Piece, in theaters now.In partsincludes a clear reference to the death of George Floyd and the social consequences of this event. For the most part, In parts is a good-natured, rhythmic exploration of Pharrell’s career as a musician and record producer. Combined with the decision to animate the story entirely out of LEGO blocks, it’s an enjoyable and inspiring story in many ways. It’s transformative In partstranslated into new animation forms, creating a more universal film that can easily combine flights of fancy with sweeping visual…
The following contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Season 1 of the franchise, “Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eyes,” now streaming on Max.FranchiseThe first episode already demonstrated the harsh reality of blockbuster filmmaking. The series centers on the cast and crew of a fictional superhero film as they try to balance their egos, ambitions and anxieties with their jobs. Complicating matters considerably is the presence of studio interference in the form of Pat, a rep who accidentally upends a major aspect of the production. Despite the hopes of people like A.D. Daniel, the situation quickly degenerates into more and more chaos…
The following contains spoilers for We Live in Time, in theaters now.We live in time builds to a powerful final moment that teases Almut’s fate. At the center of the central arc We live in timeCharacter drama – Almut’s illness. Signaled early in the film as a grave danger, this early reveal of a deliberately disjointed story adds a bittersweet layer of inevitability to the ebb and flow of Almut’s relationship with Tobias. The non-linear film explores the romance between Florence Pugh’s Almut and Andrew Garfield’s Tobias, exploring the duration of their affair. Their romance blossoms into a sweet home,…
The following contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Season 1 of the franchise, “Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eyes,” now streaming on Max.FranchiseThe use of two Marvel Cinematic Universe veterans highlights the entertainment industry satire at the heart of the show. Franchise satirizes the current state of Hollywood by focusing on a silly version of making a big-budget movie. The show is primarily about Daniel, the first assistant director of a superhero movie. Tecto: Eye of the Stormand all the chaos that arises from the talent, his colleagues and the studio representatives. FranchiseThe cast of characters is filled with archetypes of…
We live in timeIts lead characters bring to life the romantic and bittersweet story of the film. Directed by John Crowley, We live in time Focuses on the relationship of Almut and Tobias in modern London. Told out of sequential order, the tearjerker We live in time Showcase how the couple met, the struggles they experienced, and set the stage for a beautifully melancholic story about life and love. The film has an impressive cast across the board, with several talented actors with a range of experience bringing a lively quality to the movie. We live in time Is really…
The following contains spoilers for Piece by Piece, currently playing in theatersPiece by pieceThe ending gives the music documentary about Pharell an additional meaning. Animated in the same style as The LEGO Movie and its subsequent follow-up, Piece by piece Takes a novel approach in adapting a series of interviews and stories from Pharell Williams. The singer/producer is one of the most successful musicians of the 21st century, contributing to dozens of huge songs over the course of his career. Piece by pieceHis cast includes many of the people in his personal orbit, as well as several collaborators and music…
The following contains spoilers for We Live in Time, now playing in theatersWe live in time Builds up to a final powerful moment that shakes everything’s fate. In the heart of the central arc to We live in timeHis character drama is Elmoth’s illness. Established early in the film as a grave danger, this early revelation in the purposefully disjointed story adds a bittersweet layer of fate to the ebbs and flows of Almut’s relationship with Tobias. This non-linear film explores the romance between Florence Pooh’s Almut and Andrew Garfield’s Tobias, exploring the length of their romance. Their romance develops…