In a world without Covid-19, Daniel Craig would have retired as James Bond 18 months ago, Robbie Collin said in The Daily Telegraph. Instead, he was “on leave” as wave after wave of the virus swept the world. But 007 finally made it back to the big screen, and it was worth the wait. No […]
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Hopes for the big screen turn to upcoming action films
Frightened by the pandemic and streaming platforms, the struggling movie industry called for new “Ghostbusters” and “Spider-Man” movies as it vowed to strike back at a major business summit in Las Vegas Monday. CinemaCon – which typically sees Hollywood studios bringing glitzy stars and never-before-seen footage to a Las Vegas casino to woo theater bosses […]
Streaming: The Father and other films on dementia | Drama films
Ffirst shown at Sundance in January last year, and repeatedly delayed by the pandemic, The father waited a very long time for its moment in theaters, and when it finally arrived – backed by rave reviews and two big Oscar wins – few went to see it. After a year spent largely away from theaters, […]
10 animated TV shows that would make great live-action movies
While Disney has turned several of its popular animated films into live performances, many of its animated TV shows have great potential to receive a similar treatment. Over the years, the company has created vast fantasy lands, intriguing spy adventures, and fascinating school getaways (among other things). RELATED: Which Retro Disney and Nickelodeon Channel Had […]
12 real-life action movies adapted from manga
Live-action movies, adapted from manga, brought the best of both worlds to their fans. These critically acclaimed and commercially successful films crossed the borders of Japan. Additionally, the popularity of the manga has led many Hollywood producers to faithfully display the pages of the comics on the big screen, which has garnered increased interest and […]
12 exceptional live-action movies adapted from manga
Live-action movies, adapted from manga, brought the best of both worlds to their fans. These critically acclaimed and commercially successful films crossed the borders of Japan. Additionally, the popularity of the manga has led many Hollywood producers to faithfully display the pages of the comics on the big screen, which has garnered increased interest and […]
Randeep Hooda Wants To Do More Action Movies Now
Randeep Hooda has fallen in love with action movies and says he would like to do more. Last year Randeep made his Hollywood debut with the movie Extraction where he was seen with Chris Hemsworth. Looks like the movie’s action sequences have now convinced him that he should be doing more. Speaking to The Times, […]
Palm Springs ShortFest 2021 opens with comedy films and documentaries
The Palm Springs International ShortFest celebrated the return of in-person film festivals Tuesday night with a list of six ‘life-affirming’ comedy and documentary shorts, appearances by filmmakers and, potentially, a future red-haired spy. The 27th annual ShortFest, held at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, is the first film festival in California to be held in […]
10 funniest comedy movies of the 1980s
The 1980s were a great decade for comedy films. Starring an abundance of comedy legends during a golden age for the genre, comedy was at the forefront of a decade of highly competitive blockbuster cinema. Box office successes were dominated by American humor, with stand-up veterans like Steve Martin and Richard Pryor moving on to […]
Hear Me: Why Coneheads Isn’t A Bad Movie | Comedy movies
In the summer of 1993, the movie Coneheads arrived with great expectations. His producers had good reason to believe he could follow in the footsteps of one of the previous year’s highest-grossing films, Wayne’s World, which grossed over $ 180 million worldwide. After all, both films translated beloved characters from the classic Saturday Night Live […]
Are Nigerians only interested in Nollywood comedy movies?
Vanessa Obioha A common comment made by cinema operators in Nigeria during conferences and webinars is that Nigerian audiences prefer comedy films over any other genre. Box office numbers don’t suggest otherwise. The top-grossing Nigerian debut film of the past decade was the 2016 comedy “The Wedding Party”. It was recently replaced by Funke Akindele […]
Rohit Roy: I won’t make stupid action movies
By Yashika Mathur Mumbai: Actor Rohit Roy returns to the big screen in the action drama ‘Mumbai Saga’, which hits theaters on Friday. He loves doing high-octane action roles, but says he won’t stick to that genre. “There’s a thing for action in me because male actors always want to do action movies. But I […]
Rohit Roy: I Won’t Make Silly Action Movies
By Yashika Mathur Mumbai, March 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rohit Roy returns to the big screen in action drama “Mumbai Saga”, which hits theaters on Friday. He loves playing high octane action roles, but says he won’t stick to just that genre. âThere’s a weakness for action in me because male actors always want to make […]
10 romantic LGBTQ + movies to watch if you love blue is the hottest color
Based on the graphic novel, the 2013 love film directed by Adbellatif Kechiche colors the relationship between two young women, Adèle and Emma, ââplayed by Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos. Blue is the warmest color received an overwhelmingly positive critical and public reception, ranking it as one of the biggest and best-known LGBTQ + romance […]
John Abraham says: “Making action movies is like a song for me”
John Abraham has established himself as an “action hero” quite effectively over the years. The actor has worked in many action movies in the past and has other upcoming action projects as well. Among these upcoming films is Bombay Saga, which should hit the big screen soon. The actor recently had an interactive session with […]
10 comedy movies for After Dark on Amazon Prime
We Watch A Bunch Of “Adult” Comedy Movies That Are Worth Seeing Amazon Prime Video including At loggerheads, Inglourious Basterds, and Parasite. Knives out look now (leaving Amazon Prime on January 20, 2021) Writer-director Rian Johnson evokes memories of the absurd brilliantly The Bloom Brothers in his return to quirky, idiosyncratic comedy. Knives out follows […]
Before thank goodness, how did Ajay Devgn’s comedy films fare at the box office?
Thank goodness it’s 2021. Like most of us, Ajay Devgn is also grateful for a brand new year, which has brought new hope to the hard-hit film industry. And in the spirit of 2021, the actor today announced his brand new project, titled Thank God. This comedic slice of life will also star Sidharth Malhotra […]
A look at horror movies with a new-age twist
Besides other industries and the country’s economy that have been hit hard, this year has also not been a great one for the Hindi film industry. With cinemas shutting down due to the coronavirus-induced pandemic for more than six months and now after cinemas unlocked and reopened few theaters showed up, the year has just […]
10 saddest moments from love movies, ranked
Romantic dramas are a fan favorite across the globe, and some of the most iconic films in movie history have a timeless romance at their center. No matter what corner of the world you find yourself in, a good romance will always tighten your heart. RELATED: 5 Saddest Romantic Movies (& 5 Of The Funniest) […]
Love Guaranteed Reviews – frothy comedy on the Netflix dating app | Comedy movies
A A quick glance at Netflix’s Daily Top 10 tells us a lot of telling things, the main one being that quality, or lack thereof, has no bearing on viewership, but also, further down the list, a stressed reminder that nostalgia still reigns. It’s not just any nostalgia but a specific genre that brings millennials […]
10 love movies for those who hate romance (and romantic comedies)
With Valentine’s Day finally upon us, it’s customary to indulge in romance on the big screen, but not always preferable. The romantic genre and its loved ones have their own share of tropes and formulas, often motivated by a sweet tone. Yet even those who subvert expectations are still not for everyone. Even when they […]
Last Christmas Review – Emma Thompson’s romantic comedy is a stuffed turkey | comedy movies
SSomewhere in the last decade audiences, and in turn financiers, fell in love with the London romantic comedy, a subgenre that had almost single-handedly kept the British film industry alive, or at least somewhat lucrative. They were repetitive, predictable, and filled with characters that were exclusively, uncomfortably, classy and white, but they were also undeniably […]
7 delightfully unconventional love movies
When most people hear “romance” and “movie” together, the immediate thought is that of romantic comedies. Yet romantic comedies aren’t the only films that can deal with the trials and tribulations of love. In fact, some of the relationships that touch us the most come from unexpected movies. 500 summer days, for example, actively questions […]
Review of Always Be My Maybe – another mediocre romantic comedy from Netflix | comedy movies
OOur collective thirst for the release of a truly great rom-com has had us looking back and forth, re-watching the classics until we are sick, eagerly awaiting a worthy new addition. These savvy folks at Netflix have taken notice, and as a result, they’ve algorithmically constructed a series of lab-cooked, box-ticking imposters that sit spookily […]
From Twilight to the laptop, here are 10 teen love movies you shouldn’t miss
Teen love movies have remained a bigger part of the romantic film genre. It was in the late ’70s and early’ 80s that teen romance films began to appear on the big screen and grabbed the attention of viewers. And over the past three decades, many films have been made about blossoming love and broken […]
Juanita Review – Alfre Woodard anchors Netflix’s average drama | Drama films
AA diversion from the usual, even if it’s an 8-hour greyhound ride, holds promise for Juanita, the lead character in a new Netflix drama tasked with the laudable goal of putting a spotlight on a character often sidelined. The film centers on a nurse, played by reliable character actor Alfre Woodard – fresh out of […]
The Success of Atypical Love Movies and the Changing Demographics of Cinephiles in China |
In an unexpected turn of events, the Chinese romantic comedy The ex-file 3: The return of the ex outmoded Star Wars: The Last Jedi in China, making $ 45 million the first weekend it opened, despite having a much smaller screen count. Not only was Ex-file 3 Selling well, clips of moviegoers mourning the film […]
Women prefer action movies over romantic comedies, Fandango poll finds
A majority of women in a new Fandango survey said they preferred action movies, while less than one in 10 said they preferred romances or romantic comedies. The survey of more than 3,000 women aged 18 to 52 coincides with International Women’s Day and a shift in Hollywood to show more female-directed stories on television […]
Melodrama, love movies are no longer popular in Korea
Suzy (left) and Lee Je-hoon in ‘Architecture 101’ (Korean Film Council) Korean Cinema Council In the 1990s and 2000s, melodrama films such as “The Contact”, “The Letter”, “Christmas in August” and “A Moment to Remember” were popular among Korean moviegoers. They were followed by âArchitecture 101â and âA Werewolf Boyâ in 2012. But in recent […]
10 best action movies of 2017
20th Century Fox / Warner Bros. / TriStar Pictures / Focus Features The action genre is no longer made up of films strictly intended to dominate the summer box office. Now they are released all year round, and they always dominate the box office, but they’re also getting smarter, more sophisticated, and attracting Oscar-caliber actors […]
25 great action movies of 90 minutes or less
Of Fast and furious producer Neal Moritz, this bike-themed film about underground racers was dismissed by many as a two-wheeled version of the Vin Diesel franchise. But it is really much more than that. Look beyond the surface similarities, and Couple is one of the best moments you can have while watching an action movie. […]
Two romantic love films for a breathtaking Valentine’s Day
Ben Walker and Teresa Palmer star in the sappy new romantic drama The Choice.Dana Hawley The choice 1 star Directed by Ross KatzWritten by Bryan SipeWith Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Tom WilkinsonPG rating; 111 minutes A date with Miss Fortune 1.5 stars Directed by John L’EcuyerWritten by Ryan K. Scott, Jeannette SousaStarring Jeannette Sousa, Ryan […]
Barbie to star in live action movie | Comedy movies
Barbie is set to hit the big screen for the first time in her own film, with the first installment of a new live-action series slated to go into production by the end of the year. The Hollywood Reporter says the new film will pair the doll, first released in 1959, with an overworked bureaucrat […]