Why The Brutalist's Runtime Is So Long & Has An Intermission

Some audiences have also questioned whyThe Brutalistis one of the longest theatrical films of the past few years. However, the architect soon finds himself back on site. The Brutalistfeatures a montage of construction shots, showing the massive Van Buren center slowly coming together. The Van Buren center was not created overnight, but rather over several trying years. During this intermission, piano music plays, which Corbet commissioned from John Tilbury for the Daniel Blumberg-helmed score....

February 7, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Diana Burton

“Humans Aren’t Done Yet:” Planet Of The Apes’ Next Movie Confirms We’re Still Far Away From That Statue Of Liberty Twist

However, audiences are expecting the two film series to connect eventually. The only question is when this will actually happen. They hold a grudge against the apes, and they’re willing to rise up once again. However,Mae proves that wiping out humans will not be as simple as a time jump. After successfully defeating Proximus, Noa and Mae part ways as hesitant allies. Noa returns to his village to rebuild, yet Mae’s plans seem much more nefarious....

February 7, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Elizabeth Williams

10 Great Comedy Movies That Save The Best Joke Until Last

The final scene often represents the idea that filmmakers want to leave their audience with. Leaving the audience with a joke can therefore make the whole movie seem even lighter and funnier in retrospect. However, unlikeFargoandThe Big Lebowski, Burn After Readingrefuses to get poignant in its final moments. The final scene ofBurn After Readingacts as a wry meta-commentary on the entire movie. The final scene inSome Like It Hotsums up the movie’s laughable comedy of errors in a single moment....

February 6, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Nicole Torres

10 Star Wars Characters Who Deserve Their Own Spinoff Movie Or TV Show

Several ofStar Wars’best TV showshave begun steering in that directionaway from the Skywalkers and the Jedivery successfully. Shows likeThe MandalorianandAndorhave shown that this can be met with plenty of enthusiasm fromStar Warsaudiences. However,Star Wars: The Clone Warsrevealed that Maul had miraculously survived after all. This is still a story that could be explored, even given thatRebelsconfirmed when and how he died. 9Mace Windu Mace Windu is a truly underrated Jedi inStar Wars....

February 6, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Diamond Reed

8 Directors Who Almost Made The Godfather Before Francis Ford Coppola

This is what madeThe Godfatherso special, andwhyThe Godfatherstill holds up today. But Coppola almost didnt direct the film he was far from Paramounts first choice. It was much better to get that double whammy than a half-hearted version ofThe Godfatherfor a paycheck. Coppolas grounded, realistic approach to the violence was much more unnerving and impactful. After emigrating to the U.S. in the mid-1930s, Preminger first earned widespread acclaim for his iconic 1944 noirLaura....

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Richard Brown

8 Reasons Heart Eyes' Reviews Are So Positive

It follows up on that concept in earnest, leaning into its inspiration from similar concepts like theScreamfranchise. According to critics, it does this with aplomb right from its brutal opening sequence. That realism doesn’t do anything to detract from the legitimate romancethat builds throughout the course of the movie. They don’t always blend perfectly, but then again, that’s sort of the point. That doesn’t seem to be the case at all withHeart Eyes....

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · David Murphy

A Devastating Gilmore Girls Season 1 Scene Makes Emily's A Year In The Life Story Even More Tragic

However, she starts rambling about pillows and sheets, refusing to engage with his statements. When he presses the conversation, she gives this emotional statement: No. No, I did not sign on to your dying, and it is not going to happen. Not for a very long time. In fact, I demand to go first. Do I make myself clear? Custom Image by Yeider Chacon The salt in the wound is the fact that he dies of a heart attack....

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Raymond Holland

After 34 Years, It's Amazing That Leonardo DiCaprio Still Hasn't Made A Proper War Movie

Similarly, sprawling historical dramas likeThe AviatorandJ. Edgarfeature wars as incidental details in their broader stories. However, DiCaprio should not be put off war movies permanently. DiCaprios ability to humanize even figures like Burkhart and Belfort makes him ideally suited a war movie. Thus,Leonardo DiCapriocould make a rare movie that doesnt unintentionally glamorize the spectacle of war. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast Custom Image by Milica Djordjevic

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Cole Williams

All 7 Moana 2 Deleted Scenes Explained

However, he reaches it a bit too late, as the young Tautai has already left. Director Lana Ledoux Miller explains the lighthearted moment belongs to an early version of the movie. It was likely cut after the creators decided Maui was going to be held hostage by Matangi. The deleted scene shows a glimpse into how the sequence would play out. Finally, the Kakamora fire up the door above them....

February 6, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · James Martinez

Companion Gives Lukas Gage The Role He Deserved After $138 Million Horror Movie Wasted Him

Despiteall ofCompanions brutal deaths, the satirical sci-fi thriller is surprisingly moving at times. AfterCompanionreveals Iris is a robot, the character’s humanity ironically starts to shine through even more than before. However,Companions ending arguably changes thisas a supporting star ends up stealing the show. The next time viewers see him, Lewis is already succumbing to the curse.

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Edward Lowery

Final Destination Bloodlines' Story Is The One Thing That The $657 Million Horror Franchise Hadn’t Done Yet

Soon, a series of elaborate coincidences wreaks havoc in the tattoo parlor. However, the tattoo artist could be part of a new generation of victims. If someone cheated death, they were not supposed to survive. If they werent meant to survive, they certainly werent meant to have a child. As such,Final Destination Bloodlinestaking a new approach to the franchise is a welcome surprise. Custom image by Milica Djordjevic

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Eric Donaldson

Flow Will Make Oscars History After 24 Years If It Wins Best Animated Movie

Now this unlikely project has a great chance of making Oscars history. Firstly, it was made for less than $4 million using the open-source animation software Blender. Secondly, its the passion project of independent Latvian filmmakers backed exclusively by European studios. A select number of non-English language productions have managed to overcome bias and receive nominations for Best Picture. It could bring up the floodgates for internationally-produced animated features to be recognized consistently at the Academy Awards....

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Mary Hall

Heart Eyes Ending Explained: Who The Killer Really Is

Along the way,Heart Eyes' main charactersalso end up steadily falling in love. The film follows them as they form a deep bond amid the gore and guts. Heart Eyes spends much of the film hunting down Ally and Jay, seemingly covering impossible distances with ease. This is because there are actually three Heart Eyes killers. [Detective Shaw and her husband David] are the primary people behind Heart Eyes. Her husband is David, who Ally briefly met earlier in the film....

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Timothy Smith