FILM critic, historian and author of over 40 books, David Thomson is back with another three-hour free jazz solo on the subject of the films, though this is a performance delivered with the ecstatic enthusiasm of a big band leader from the 1940s. He is as brilliant, eccentric, thrilling and attention-grabbing as ever. Incidentally, by
More than a decade after its release, director Christopher Nolan’s 2008 blockbuster dark knight remains one of the greatest superhero films ever made. The film redefined comic book storytelling with its realistic, serious and intense psychological crime thriller approach. The story follows Batman/Bruce Wayne, played by Christian Bale, who fights organized crime in Gotham City.
1994 film Forrest Gump remains one of the most famous films in cinema history. The story follows Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, who unexpectedly becomes part of key moments in American history from the 1950s to the early 1980s. Despite his low IQ, the kind-hearted Alabama native navigated decades of change through military service
Few filmmakers have produced as acclaimed a filmography as Steven Spielberg. From jaws And Jurassic Park To Schindler’s List And saving Private RyanThe Oscar-winning director has given some of cinema’s most famous films. But according to Rotten Tomatoes, his highest rated movie is a 1982 science-fiction classic ET extra-terrestrial. darling movie claims Score of 99%
When? apollo 13 Hit theaters in 1995, audiences were captivated by the entertaining retelling of one of NASA’s most dramatic missions. But what made the film so compelling was that the man at the center of the real-life story helped make sure the details were right. Drama directed by Ron Howard, which is ranked on
When it comes to movie and TV review aggregation websites, very few outlets are as influential as Rotten Tomatoes. The site was first established in 1998, and has since solidified its position as a powerhouse in the online entertainment sector. General audiences and movie/TV lovers turn to Rotten Tomatoes to get reviews on the latest
There’s a lovely simplicity to it when they were making it, Film historian Patrick Rankin’s new podcast about the biggest stars of classic Hollywood. There is music, but just the right amount. There are no clips or gimmicks; The sole voice is Rankin’s, taking you through the lives of each iconic actor. From time to
Salvador Dali, El Mago, courtesy of Taschen, via another person In the early 1970s, producers Albert R. Broccoli employed artist Salvador Dali To create a tarot deck for the upcoming James Bond film live and Let Die. Based on Ian Fleming’s 1954 novel of the same name, live and Let Die was released in 1973
Eight years ago today, Mission: Impossible – Fallout Its world premiere was held in Paris. Thousands of fans gathered at the Palais de Chaillot, across from the Eiffel Tower, to see Tom Cruise. The star-studded cast joined the A-list actor on the red carpet on July 12, 2018. These included Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg, Rebecca
Steven Spielberg has become one of the greatest film directors of all time, with the 79-year-old’s 35th film, Disclosure Day, releasing on June 12. And while his latest film, starring Emily Blunt, struggled at the box office, one of his classic films was recently voted the “best film of all time.” Spielberg has created some