Looking at the top movies that have ruled theaters domestically, a common theme has emerged. All that have cracked the top 20 have been part of an existing franchise, with the lone exception of Us and MAYBE Rocketman, if you want to get technical. Regardless of how you slice it up, original ideas have gone …
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DETROIT FILM CRITICS SOCIETY announces its Best of 2018 winners
Detroit Film Critics Society is pleased to announce the Best of 2018 winners in twelve categories. The Detroit Film Critics Society was founded in Spring 2007 and consists of a group of 21 film critics with a Michigan connection who write or broadcast in the Detroit area as well as other major cities including Ann …
BLACKkKLANSMAN: An interview with John David Washington
John David Washington, star of the upcoming biographical crime comedy BlacKkKlansman, directed by Spike Lee and based on the book written by the “odds-defying” police officer that was at the center of it all, Ron Stallworth. It’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the …
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – IMF Antagonists Revealed
The Mission: Impossible film franchise should get ready to celebrate. With Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the sixth installment has eclipsed the legal age of alcohol consumption in the U.S. This is no small feat considering that fanbases are quick to jump ship these days with so many other options now available. What is it that …
An Essential Watchlist for AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
Avengers: Infinity War assembles in theaters April 27, a week earlier than originally planned. Are you ready? Maybe you’ve just awakened from a ten-year coma. Maybe Black Panther (2017) was your first foray into the world of superheroes. Or possibly, you’re slightly rusty on the big picture timeline of events and want to brush up …
A QUIET PLACE Sounds of Silence Featurette
One of the most effective ways to evoke fear into the masses is to use their own imaginations against them. What is more terrifying, sound or the complete absence of it? Once your mind buys into whatever you’re watching or listening to, it’s going be a bumpy ride from then on. Paramount Pictures has a …
Fear what’s inside this ANNIHILATION exploration list of ten movies
The unknown is something that most of us naturally fear. On the other hand, curiosity often gets the best of us to a certain degree. Exploring these compelling principles are what should make Paramount Pictures’ new sci-fi drama Annihilation just so intriguing. Lena (Natalie Portman), a biologist and former soldier, joins a mission to figure …
DETROIT FILM CRITICS SOCIETY announces its Best of 2017 winners
A full year of hard work, dedication and research comes to another satisfying end with Detroit Film Critics Society weighing in on the year’s best works. 2017 proved to be a well-balanced year with a few pleasant surprises that came out of nowhere. Now comes our favorite part of our process, recognizing the very Best …
DETROIT FILM CRITICS SOCIETY announces its Best of 2017 nominees
Detroit Film Critics Society is pleased to announce the Best of 2017 nominees in twelve categories. The winners will be announced on December 7, 2017. The Detroit Film Critics Society was founded in Spring 2007 and consists of a group of 19 film critics with a Michigan connection who write or broadcast in the Detroit …
Ten screenwriting gems from the COEN BROTHERS
As you may or may not know, Paramount Pictures’ Suburbicon moves into theaters Friday, October 27. The dark crime drama stars Matt Damon, Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac. A small quiet town is shocked to learn that there has been a home invasion in their perfect little utopia. Peace and quiet turns into murder and …