Posts in 2023
7 Movie Franchises You NEED to Start Watching Right Now

There are so many great movie franchises available in theatres, streaming services and on DVD, with limitless genres and plots. From timeless classics like The Lord of the Rings to modern hits like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Harry Potter series, there are endless options out there. Did you know at online casinos you can bet on non-athletic event like movies etc. Click here to see what you can bet on or play

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The Worst Horror Movies by Stephen King

Stephen King has written numerous novels, short stories, and several screenplays that have been adapted into some top-rated movies loved by millions of people who also like . His works often explore supernatural elements, psychological drama, and horror. With so many remarkable stories created by him, it comes as no surprise that there are also some horror flicks that don’t quite hit the mark.

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PODCAST: Episode 96 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 96th episode, two feckin' film critics, two feckin' dads, and two feckin' school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, please welcome to Seattle-based movie afficionado Caless Davis! He joins us during awards seasons to count the remaining fingers on our hands for Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin. This actor's showcase has been impressing critics and awards voters, but it did in impress these three gentlemen. Tune in to find out!

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MOVIE REVIEW: Maybe I Do

Familiar premises need a little wrinkle or twist to not be another retread. Thanks to Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Guess Who, the Meet the Parents franchise, and even the new You People, audiences have attended more than enough awkward meetings and dinners between contradictory parents trying to prevent a future marriage between their cherished children. Longtime Boy Meets World TV writer Michael Jacobs, making his feature directorial debut with a laudable cast, conjured an enticing sprinkle of spice towards this familiar setup with Maybe I Do.

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MOVIE REVIEW: You People

From Spencer Tracy and Sidney Poiter, forward to Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, and even to the likes of Ashton Kutcher and Bernie Mac, you’ve seen the interesting proposition of You People and its kind of entertaining clash before. Though it was made in 2021 and bears the label of 2023, You People is about a decade late to its own civics rally. The topicality has come and gone. Kenya Barris’s film arrives almost immediately wrapped in a time capsule, one that few will meaningfully open in years to come without more significance to recognize and remember.

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Casino Movies Have a Lot to Teach Us: Lessons from Martin Scorsese's “Casino”

Beyond its entertainment value, this movie also has a lot to teach us about the world of gambling and the dangers and allure of the high-stakes world of casinos. In Martin Scorsese's "Casino", we are introduced to the character Sam "Ace" Rothstein, a former sports handicapper who is sent to Las Vegas to run the Tangiers Casino for the Chicago Outfit.

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The 6 Popular Hollywood Movies Showcasing AK-47

Have you ever had the experience of watching an action-packed movie filled with gunfire, espionage, and a display of tactical skills? If you have, then you are undoubtedly certain of the thrill associated with such movies. One of the most exhilarating aspects of the movies involves the equipment the protagonists and antagonists use, ranging from elaborate spy craft, as in the Bond films, to the simple assault rifles in many war-themed movies.

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What’s Exciting About the Movie “The Menu”?

Amongst them, The Menu, released on November 27, 2022, is on top of the list and is loved by the audience. On September 10, 2022, The Menu had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, and that same month, it also had its US debut at Fantastic Fest. The broadest release in Searchlight's history opened in 3,211 cinemas on November 18, 2022, in the United States.

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AWARDS: 2022 Windie Award Winners From Chicago Indie Critics

After ballots were finalized in 25 categories, the Chicago Indie Critics announced the winners of their seventh annual and newly-named “Windie” film awards on January 21, 2023. Members, guests, and local nominees gathered for a festive winter evening party at the stylish Music Box Lounge in Chicago. The awards presentation was recorded for the CIC’s YouTube channel.

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MOVIE REVIEW: When You Finish Saving the World

When You Finish Saving the World stops right when an interesting alignment of merits could possibly begin. That ambiguous final moment of discovered courage and acceptance ends the journey at the point it should have begun. What you’re left with is that same decision mentioned earlier of deciding between bearable and unbearable feelings about incensed and outspoken people. Too often, the latter impression wins out.

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PODCAST: Episode 95 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 95th episode, two feckin' film critics, two feckin' dads, and two feckin' school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, please welcome to Seattle-based movie afficionado Caless Davis! He joins us during awards seasons to count the remaining fingers on our hands for Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin. This actor's showcase has been impressing critics and awards voters, but it did in impress these three gentlemen. Tune in to find out!

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