In the history of Oscarcertain films have forced the Academy to change its rules in terms of who wins the prestigious award and also who qualifies to be nominated. The Oscars were first created in 1929, to recognize different achievements in the film industry; Since its first ceremony, many actors, directors and producers have received recognition from the Academy for their achievements in film. The 96th ceremony is scheduled for March 3, 2025and there is a lot of speculation about which acclaimed films could receive 2,025 Oscar nominations. Despite its reputation as the most prestigious award in the film industry,…
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Anthony Mackie’s next film Elevation it surpassed his next Marvel film as his first film to be released theatrically in five years. A science fiction thriller, Elevation depicts a single father, Will, hiding out with his son, Hunter, in a post-apocalyptic world where dangerous monsters lurk 2,500 meters below. When his son falls seriously ill, Will must venture into the mountains, accompanied by two women, in search of help. As seen in clips ElevationThe trio face a life and death battle as they venture below the elevation level and fight cruel creatures. The film was directed by George Nolfi, whose…
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains potential spoilers for Small Things Like These. NOTICE: This article contains references to historical violence and abuse. Little things like that paints a fascinating picture of life in Ireland throughout the 20th century. Adapted from the 2021 novel by Claire Keegan, the film looks at the life of Bill Furlong, a coal merchant who lives in Wexford, Ireland, and works hard to support his wife and children. On Christmas Eve 1985, he becomes suspicious of the town’s local convent and strives to uncover the secrets of the Madalena laundry, run by the convent’s nuns. The…
In the history of Oscar, there were only three times when the winners refused to accept their prizes. The Academy Awards are arguably the most prestigious awards in the film industry, with the first ceremony taking place in 1929. Dozens of artists, directors, producers and composers have been honored by the Academy for their work and many recognized films have received awards. history as some of the best films of all time. Although the Oscars are widely celebrated, The ceremony is not without its controversies. Some of the biggest Oscar controversies include films being snubbed for awards and the wrong…
New National Geographic documentary about Disney+, Resistance, shows the search for the famous explorer’s remains, Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship and offers information about his involvement in two previous Antarctic expeditions. The documentary follows archaeologist Mensun Bound’s expedition as he and his crew search for the remains of Shackleton’s ship. Resistancewhich sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915. Resistance follows the crew’s determination to locate the ship while also describing the trials that Shackleton and his Resistance the crew was forced to hold out in Antarctica to survive more than 100 years ago. The documentary shows as Resistance became trapped in…
THE Oscar has added many different award categories throughout its history, with one being added after the success of a 1980s drama, The Elephant Man. The Oscars are easily the most prestigious award in the film industry, with the first ceremony taking place in 1929. Throughout the history of the Oscars, many award categories have been added and removed over the years; most recently the award for Best Sound Editing, which was withdrawn in 2019. In 2024, the Oscars announced the creation of a new award category that will recognize a film’s casting decision. The first Academy Award for Best…
The new Disney+ documentary, Music by John Williams, offers an insight into the famous composer’s life and the legendary music that led him to achieve multiple Oscar records. John Williams is one of the most celebrated composers in history, with a career spanning over 70 years. He has the unique ability to convey a story and themes through powerful, emotional orchestration. John Williams is responsible for many acclaimed film soundtracks and is considered one of the most influential composers in the film industry. The documentary looks at Williams’ impressive career and his decades-long friendship with director Steven Spielberg; Since 1974,…
Disney’s new documentary Music by John Williams gives an intriguing insight into the different highs and lows of the legendary composer’s iconic career. Across the film industry, John Williams has composed celebrated musical scores for iconic films such as Jaws, Alone at homeand Star Wars and has been cited as an inspiration for other film composers, including Alan Silvestri and Itzshak Perlman. He holds the record for the person with the second most Oscar nominations, with 56 nominations and four wins. Throughout his career, John Williams worked closely with film director Steven Spielberg; Since their first collaboration in 1974, Williams…
Despite achieving mainstream success in the franchise’s first installment, Dwayne Johnson did not return for The Scorpion King 2. Johnson made his film debut as Mathayus of Akkad, also known as “The Scorpion King”, the main villain in 2001 The Return of the Mummy; the film’s box office success led to its Universal release The Scorpion King in 2002, with Johnson receiving his first leading role as the legendary warrior. With Johnson at the helm of The Scorpion King cast, the film explores Mathayus’ origins as a desert warrior seeking revenge for the murder of his father and the destruction…
The romantic comedy Just go ahead was not well received by critics upon its initial release in 2011. Directed by Dennis Dugan, the film portrays a plastic surgeon who pretends to be in an unhappy marriage to seduce women. When his lies threaten a possible new relationship, his office assistant and her children reluctantly agree to pose as his family; A weekend getaway in Hawaii ends up complicating things for everyone. The film was a modern remake of the 1969 comedy cactus flower, which in turn was adapted from the 1965 play by Abe Burrows. The cast of Just go…