The Sundance Film Festival 2024 brought two fascinating projects surrounding the concept of artificial intelligence. The first is an ambitious love story set at the end of the world involving two unlikely machines. The second is a documentary called Eternal You, which examines the merits of bringing dead people back to life using AI. Both
Thelma is a charming little film. One that might make moviegoers want to call or hug their grandmothers. The dilemma of aging is inescapable. But Thelma’s another film that shows the resilience and humor of getting to the golden years. In a sense, it has commonalities with the Grumpy Old Men films. Only here, it’s
Sundance 2024 will launch its virtual option this week for badgeholders and individuals who want to buy individual tickets. It’s a wonderful option for those unable to make the long trip to Utah. Last year’s Sundance had many great offerings virtually. Films such as Sometimes I Think About Dying, and Kim’s Video were highlights from
AnnaLynne McCord is best known for roles in 90210 and Nip/Tuck, but her latest role as Eve Sullivan in Condition of Return differs from anything we’ve seen her in before. Eve is gritty, wounded, and, after a series of traumas, seriously mentally unstable. The Condition of Return character was also deeply religious, drawing on her
As a franchise, Trolls is borderline critic-proof. It has no objective to change the landscape of cinema. The movies are primarily aimed at a small segment of children. The primary purpose of the films is to tell a moderately good story while giving the little ones something to sing and dance along to. They serve
Mindhunter creator David Fincher is known for crafting tense and stylized sequences that enthrall audiences. One such scene from his new Netflix thriller, The Killer, sees a contract killer confronting his prey in a restaurant called The Waterfront. The expertly directed scene shows two amazing actors— Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swindon— sharing a tense conversation
Nyad is a surprisingly riveting Netflix film about the greatness of being stubborn in the face of every tidal wave, storm, and venomous jellyfish. It also possesses one of the most endearing characters, John Bartlett. In the film, competitive swimmer Diana Nyad seeks a sea navigator to help her confront the unpredictable waters between Cuba
The Sly documentary on Netflix covers many areas of the iconic actor Sylvester Stallone’s life, including his filmography, family, and legacy. And it does so at a brisk 90-minute runtime with a brief tribute flash of the memory of his son, Sage Stallone. The 77-year-old actor has crafted a legacy that spans several decades in
Old Dads, a new movie on Netflix, has caused a stir this weekend due to Bill Burr’s aggressive comedy style. The film features a star-studded cast, including a recognizable face who plays an Uber driver. The story follows three middle-aged men who feel disconnected from the constantly evolving world. Burr portrays an angry father who
The Devil on Trial has possessed Netflix viewers everywhere with its honest retelling of Arne Johnson’s murder trial. The story might initially seem familiar as it tackles similar notes as The Conjuring 3. And this is confirmed once Ed and Lorraine Warren (true-life personas from The Conjuring movies) enter the Netflix documentary. Since the film