In the wake of the successful original animation, a lot is happening Moana 2a sequel that builds very well on what came before. Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) gains a sweet little sister, Simea (Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda), and that personal element really raises the stakes in terms of what the title character is fighting for and who she's trying to get back to. The animation is still strong and the main character's beats are moving, but there are certain aspects of the story – namely the villain and his motivations – that hold the film back from true greatness. Moana 2 is the…
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Musicals nominated for Best Picture are few and far between, but this year we have two of them to root for - Evil and Emilia Perez . While the former is a traditional Broadway musical adaptation, the latter combines the detective and thriller genres with a musical twist. Both are distinct, but if both are nominated for Best Picture - and it's likely they both will - either will take home the coveted award or both will go home without it. Of the two films, Emilia Pérez currently has the lowest score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 79% fresh rating…
We expect so much from animated films - heart, humor, and character growth that blossom into a moving, memorable story. Not every film rises to the occasion, but some are less forgettable than others simply because they set out to do something a little different. Fascinated the Netflix film produced by Skydance Animation, tackles the themes of family and the changing dynamics that can potentially make or break it. This is his greatest strength, but for some reason he takes too long to defend his point of view and becomes discouraged in other areas of the process. Spellbound, directed by…
Rachel Morrison has been a cinematographer for years and even earned a nomination for her stunning work on Mud. with The fire insideMorrison is in the director's chair for the first time, and it's safe to say that she has a solid future ahead of her in the role. Written by Barry Jenkins, The fire inside is based on the true story of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a professional boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist. The sports biopic also emphasizes how being from Flint, an often-forgotten place, is a strength, and its existence cannot be erased. Director Rachel Morrison Release date…
After a long awaited wait, Evil is finally making its big screen debut and its Oscar chances are already being discussed. The musical is such a huge spectacle that it is being divided into two parts and has Universal on its side. Last year, the studio won big at this year's Oscars when Oppenheimer it took home Best Picture and six other awards, including Best Director for Christopher Nolan. It has the opportunity to do so again in 2025, although it's safe to say that Evil and Oppenheimer They are two very different films. Historically, there have been many musicals…
Directed by Fede Álvarez, Alien: Romulus'ending leaves the door open for more things to enter the Foreigner film franchise. The film takes place in the intervening years between Foreigner and James Cameron Aliens. Alien: Romulus features a new cast of characters who venture into a derelict spaceship in an attempt to recover cryogenic fuel to travel through the Yvaga system. What awaits them is the Xenomorph that Ripley kicked off the ship in the original film, which laid eggs that attacked Rain, Andy and their friends. Rain puts Kay in a position to protect her and her unborn child. But…
Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Missing.Nia Long stars as Grace Allen in 2023 Absent, a thriller with many twists and turns and an explosive ending that makes up for its exciting plot. Directed and written by Nicholas D. Johnson and Will Merrick, Absent is an independent sequel from 2018 Looking for starring John Cho. Just like its predecessor, Missing The plot is not as simple as it initially seems. The film has a stellar cast, seen Euphoriaof Storm Reid star alongside Nia Long (Image: BBC)Boiler room) and Ken Leung (Rush hour). The film received positive reviews from critics,…
The original Cruel intentionsan adaptation of the 1782 novel Les Liaisons Dangereuseswas one of my most memorable movies growing up. It was sadistic, had sexual tension, masterful manipulation, villainous half-brothers and a small dash of romance. Top Videos Cruel intentions The series, developed by Phoebe Fisher and Sara Goodman, attempts to replicate what made the 1999 film so memorable (and quotable), but smartly goes its own less merciless path and adds new elements. The protagonists and their objectives are more or less the same, but there is less excitement and danger in the execution. Two ambitious half-brothers from a prestigious…
Absent is a standalone sequel to the hit 2018 thriller Looking forand there is a small but highly capable Absent cast to bring your story to life. The film, directed by Nicholas D. Johnson and Will Merrick, follows a teenager who uses available technology to find her missing mother, with whom she has a tense relationship. Absent marks the directorial debut of Johnson and Merrick, who also co-wrote the screenplay for a Looking for scribes Sev Ohanian and Aneesh Chaganty. The film received mostly positive reviews, with a 88% Certified Fresh approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Thanks to the twists,…
Twisted'The ending confirms that Kate's formula for diffusing a tornado is a success. Almost 30 years after the original Twisted released in theaters, the new sequel, directed by Lee Isaac Chung from a script by Mark L. Smith, brings audiences back to Oklahoma, this time during a twister outbreak that has become more deadly and devastating. Twisted reviews were mostly positive, and the Twisted The sequel's cast is star-studded. The film's ending shows an Oklahoma town nearly devastated by a powerful tornado. While Javi, who has quit his job at Storm Par, and Tyler help people find safety and shelter,…