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The Reel Godfather’s Top Films of 2023

The silver screen roared back to life in 2023, with a dazzling kaleidoscope of films bursting onto the scene. From time-bending odysseys to gritty historical dramas, this year offered a treasure trove of cinematic gems for every viewer’s palate. Dive into the mind-bending depths of alternate realities, where laughter and existential dread mingle like smoke …

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MICHIGAN MOVIE CRITICS GUILD announces its Best of 2023 winners

DETROIT – The Michigan Movie Critics Guild has announced its winners for the best films and performances of 2023. Barbie – also the highest-grossing film of 2023 – was the year’s big winner, taking home prizes for best picture, best director and best supporting actor. Other winners included Emma Stone for her performance in Poor …

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE STUNTS Featurette

The Mission: Impossible franchise is known for its death-defying stunts, and Tom Cruise is the daredevil who performs many of them himself. Cruise has said that he wants to make sure that the stunts are as real as possible, and he has put his body on the line to make that happen. Some of the …

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The Reel Godfather’s Top Films of 2022

Hello all. We’ve reached another flip of the calendar and that inevitably means we start looking towards the new year and what surprises or disappoints it might bring with it. Before ringing in 2023, I’d like to look back at 2022, and in particular, which films tickled my fancy as an avid moviegoer whose tastes …

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SMILE – Are You Having Fun Yet?

According to Merriam-Webster, smile is defined as a facial expression in which the eyes brighten and the corners of the mouth curve slightly upward and which expresses especially amusement, pleasure, approval, or sometimes scorn. Maybe that’s why this particular expression can be seen as heartwarming or even unsettling, at times, since it’s true nature is …

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THE LOST CITY Feature – 25 Male/Female Comedy Duos

Who doesn’t appreciate a good laugh, right? Comedies do very well in the box office because, in part, people love to laugh. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, improves mental and physical health, and even helps burn calories. What’s not to love? The great thing with this genre is that it’s very flexible and insertable …

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The Reel Godfather’s Top Films of 2021

In another challenging year (I was really hoping to not lead with this again), film studios are still trying to navigate the constantly changing waters due to the persistent pandemic threat. Even with the numbers trending in a disturbingly high direction right now, some films have flourished at a record-breaking level (I see you, Spider-Man: …

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DETROIT FILM CRITICS SOCIETY announces its Best of 2021 winners

Detroit Film Critics Society is pleased to announce the Best of 2021 winners in thirteen categories. The Detroit Film Critics Society was founded in Spring 2007 and consists of a group of 12 film critics from Michigan, who write or broadcast in the metro-Detroit area; including other cities such as Clinton, Grand Rapids and Ypsilanti. …

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DETROIT FILM CRITICS SOCIETY announces its Best of 2020* winners

Detroit Film Critics Society is pleased to announce the Best of 2020* winners in thirteen categories. The Detroit Film Critics Society was founded in Spring 2007 and consists of a group of 18 film critics from Michigan who write or broadcast in the metro-Detroit area as well as other major cities including Ann Arbor, Grand …

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ASU Film Spark presents: Live Stream with Executive-Producer, Matt Tolmach

Calling all film students & film lovers! First, check out the mind-blowing  80 second cut-down of last week’s class with THE THIRD FLOOR, the best-kept open secret in Hollywood!  And make sure you don’t miss this Monday’s class with the single best guest I have ever had EVER in the history of Film Spark! It’s FREE! And everyone is welcome! ASU …