WITH PrometheusRidley Scott set out to write a new chapter in history Stranger a mythology he helped create, but in doing so the legendary director continued a trend that would become the defining aspect of his career. Ridley Scott is the creative force behind some of the most influential and iconic films of all time. Besides Strangerhis work on projects such as Blade Runner, GladiatorAnd Black Hawk Down won wide recognition. However, while his visionary style has made him one of the biggest names in the business, there is another, more disappointing aspect of his career, embodied by Prometheus. Released…
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Now that the dust has settled after the 2024 ceremony, it’s time to turn attention to these 2025 Oscars And the movies competing to secure a Best Picture nomination and campaign for a win. As surprising nominees and winners at the 2024 Oscars proved, predicting the 2025 results so far ahead of time is no easy task. However, some serious contenders for awards season have already emerged as Oscars 2025 predictions for all categories begin to take shape. This includes a strong group of films competing for one of the ten Best Picture nominations. Even in the 2025 Oscars season,…
Bone Tomahawk was praised by audiences and critics for its successful combination of horror and western elements, a trick perhaps first used in the cult genre film released in 1999. At first glance, it might seem that the broad romance of traditional Western stories is not very compatible with the oppressive, often nihilistic tone of many horror projects. However, how Bone Tomahawk and his 25-year-old predecessor prove it could be a match made in heaven. Although many horror films are based on supernatural sensations, Bone TomahawkThe film’s success stems from its unflinching and undeniably disturbing brutality. The plot centers on…
Saving Private Ryan is remembered as one of the most harrowing and memorable World War II films ever made, culminating in an ending that was as visually impressive as it was emotionally resonant. Steven Spielberg’s 1998 war film received much praise for its unfiltered depiction of combat – especially in the iconic opening sequence of D-Day. However, although the Omaha beach scene is rightly remembered as one of Saving Private RyanThe ending of the film proves that the rest of the film has a lot to offer. After spending most of the story searching for the titular private, Saving Private…
White BirdThe follow-up to the wildly successful 2017 Julia Roberts movie Wonderhas been relatively well received by critics since its release in October 2024. However, for all the positives associated with the movie, White Bird failed to match the original in two key ways. Granted Wonders almost universal popularity, it is likely that any follow-up would struggle to match its impact. Even so, the contrast between the releases of the two movies seems particularly stark. as of writing, Wonder is available to stream on Apple TV+. Whereas Wonder Centered on the coming-of-age story of Auggie Pullman (played by Jacob Tremblay)…
Alien: Romulus was a welcome return to form for the Alien series, performing well critically and commercially. Despite all its success, the movie was unable to break a significant franchise record – currently held by Ridley Scott’s 2012 prequel Prometheus. Prometheus’ Place in the Alien Franchise is often called into question, because of its many controversial changes and retons. However, despite its mixed reputation, it stands tall among Alien films in at least one regard. Much like Alien: RomulusContemporary critical reactions to Prometheus are generally positive. Where the 2024 sequel scored 80% positive reviews, according to the review aggregator Rotten…
Lashana Lynch’s new spy thriller series inadvertently proves who would be the perfect next James Bond in the as-yet-unnamed Bond 26 – but it’s not necessarily what fans would expect. Like new franchise arrival Nomi, Lynch stole the show in Daniel Craig’s latest outing as the iconic British agent, the 2021 release No time to die. Given that she’s playing a replacement 007 in the movie, she made a strong case for stepping in for Craig on a permanent basis. However, her latest project proves that the picture is more complicated. The issue of who will replace Daniel Craig is…
Saving Private Ryan is full of powerful, emotionally complex moments, and one of the most multifaceted comes when private”Fish”Melish breaks down in tears after being handed a Hitler Youth knife. Coming just after the heroic assault on Omaha Beach, this scene is probably the first time the audience can draw breath after a relentless opening. However, with its portrayal of raw emotion, Scene Also proves that Saving Private Ryan is pretty uncompromising from start to finish. While Saving Private Ryan Remembered for its brutal and intense battle sequences – especially its depiction of the D-Day landings – the movie also…
Tom Cruise is one of the defining stars of modern Hollywood, but for all his extended success, he has failed to dominate one archetypal genre of American cinema. Despite featuring in some of the most successful action, sci-fi and drama movies of all time, Cruise has had limited success when it comes to Westerns. Except for a brief cameo appearance in the 1988 hit Young gunsCruz has only actually appeared in one other Western movie. However, while the limited track record suggests that the genre is not his strong suit, there is more than enough in Cruise’s career to suggest…
Saving Private Ryan And band of brothers are two of the most evocative, accurate and harrowing depictions of the D-Day landings ever committed to screen, but decide who depicted the incident”BetterThe two Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg projects are widely regarded as some of the most effective World War II dramas ever made. sets them apart from many more sensationalist versions of the story. Released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan Arguably set the standard for WWII movies. While the central story of a small detachment sent on a mission to rescue the last surviving brother of a family serving in…