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Who is ready to get excited by some movies? Expectations and hype can be strong forces in the cinematic experience. The trailers, the rumors,...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up with trying...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up with trying...
What season is it? Football! The NFL playoffs are one of the biggest periods of time in American culture with millions of people spending...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
What an interesting January this year is turning out to be? Generally, January is the movie dumping ground. A studio has a film that...
When did my love for The Coen Brothers begin? They are now my favorite directors, but I was never aware of them until I...
Are you ready for a story? Back in college, I was an accounting major, but I was in a film club (which was my...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up with trying...
Who doesn’t love a cranky old man story? These types of films (and characters specifically) have been around since the dawn of cinema. This...
Why is January such a special time of the year for the movie industry? Dumping ground! In the immortal words of Red-Letter Media… “Endless...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
Where did my love for science fiction begin? This love for the genre began in my life well before I fell in love with...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up with trying...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
Why is it so hard to adapt a book written by Roald Dahl? There is a specific tone and personality that Dahl injected into...
Welcome to Scribeing Cinema with Shane! What do cinephiles love to do most? Rank all things movies and that is what we will do...
Remakes are generally not a great idea, are they? So many of them arrive with scorn and hate because they are expected to be...
Welcome to Scribeing Cinema with Shane! What do cinephiles love to do most? Rank all things movies and that is what we will do...
Has it really been 10 years since the last Puss in Boots film was released? Time sure flies by, especially when a spin-off of...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there? We can get so caught up in trying...
Directed by: Gavin O’ConnorStarring: Kurt Russell, Noah Emmerich, Patricia Clarkson, Eddie Cahill There are so many films that come out every week let alone...
Directed by: Guy RitchieStarring: Brad Pitt, Jason Statham, Stephen Graham, Benicio del Toro There are so many films that come out every week let...
Directed by: Henry SelickStarring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens, Ken Page There are so many films that come out...
What project will finally bring Key & Peele back together? It would certainly be interesting to see Keegan-Michael Key take a serious dive into...
What does renowned writer-director, Martin McDonagh, has up his sleeve next? Without three feature films, McDonagh has still made a large impact on the...
What happened to romantic comedies? This subgenre of romance films and comedies used to be a huge draw for specific demographics of filmgoers. They...
Directed by Michael DoughertyStarring: Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, Dylan Baker There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year,...
Welcome to Scribeing Cinema with Shane! What do cinephiles love to do most? Rank all things movies and that is what we will do...
Directed by Fernando Meirelles, Katia LundStarring: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Douglas Silva There are so many films that come out every week let alone...
What is so compelling about watching someone fall from grace? Audiences have been fascinated by these tragic falls from the early days of cinema....
Welcome to The Cinematic Wasteland! This is where one person’s passion for films will take you through the history of cinema. Each article will...
Directed by Gillo PontecorvoStarring: Jean Martin, Brahim Hadjadi There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there?...
What is the future of machines? In today’s world, we already rely so heavily upon them. We can barely get through an hour or...
Who doesn’t love a classic story? The world of science fiction was on fire in the late 1800s and 1900s thanks to some really...
Where do horror films start for so many people? Universal horror films. Sure, there are cinephiles out there who dove into the German Expressionism...
Directed by: Ari AsterStarring: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, Will Poulter There are so many films that come out every week let...
The term “history” is always loosely utilized when it comes to film, isn’t it? The genre of historical epic does not always imply that...
What does it mean to be a hero? Are they good people that the audience can feel comfortable getting behind? Is it just the...
Directed by: Quentin TarantinoStarring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh There are so many films that come out every week let alone...
Directed by: Lindsay AndersonStarring: Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts There are so many films that come out every week let alone every year, aren’t there?...
Would you stop crimes before they happen if you could? That seems like a great idea, right? We would be able to save lives...
What happens when a director takes a sequel in a new direction compared to its original film? There have been countless sequels over the...
How do you possibly capture the incredible wonder of true heroism? We have seen plenty of films that tell stories of heroes especially today...
Don’t you love when a director can surprise you? Many filmmakers have comfort zones that they like to live in but every so often...
What would be the coolest job to have? For me, it would obviously be something involved in filmmaking. But plenty of people have all...
Why is cinema so magical? The silver screen brings to life things that audiences might never see. Back at the turn of the 20th...
Why do people give in so deeply to faith and a belief in a fate for themselves? Life can be quite scary with the...
What has happened to the Predator franchise? The original film was one of the best genre mixes of the 1980s. The action, the horror,...
What does David Leitch have in store for audiences with his latest directing effort? His career as a director started off collaborating on one...
Where is the go-to place for the best in animation today? The easy answer is Disney. They have Disney Animation which is having a...
What makes a dynamic and memorable documentary? It is so easy to fall into the basic expectations of interview set-ups, linear storytelling, and information-based...
Nostalgia is quite the funny thing, isn’t it? We all have those films from our childhood that we watched 100 times and became permanently...
When is the right time to go? This is an incredibly deep and imposing question full of existentialism. We frequently say that someone was...
Where did the great adventures go? When did we lose the need for films that took us to new lands and epic journeys? This...
Which sequels do you think are better than the original? It is a popular (and mostly warranted perspective) to hate the infinite flow of...
Jordan Peele has been on quite the journey, hasn’t he? He has come a long way since his early days doing comedy with his...
There are few topics as hot in the world of film as Disney’s penchant for remaking all their animated classics. In general, most people...
B.J. Novak has come a long way, hasn’t he? Ryan Howard from The Office. Most people probably know Novak specifically from the recurring character...
Who ever thought we would get a Mel Brooks remake…from Brooks…but made for kids? Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank has been on...
What an amazing career Christian Bale has had, hasn’t he? There are not many actors who start as child stars and become successful as...
Why is it so important to understand and connect with the subject of your art? Many artists pull upon their cultures and experiences to...
Who legitimately thought that this sequel to a Despicable Me prequel was going to be good? After Minions made over a billion dollars even...
Who doesn’t love a swashbuckling good time? Pirates of the Caribbean was such a massive hit for five films and modern audiences fell back...
What does Scott Derrickson have in store for his return to the horror genre? Derrickson took a trip into the Mystical Arts with his...
What a journey we have seen Thor experience over the course of the MCU? It all started with a Shakespearian-tinged romp from talented thespian-turned-director,...
Welcome to The Cinematic Wasteland! This is where one person’s passion for films will take you through the history of cinema. Each article will...
What has been one of the most popular subgenres of the 21st century? Everybody loves their music biopics. Whether it was Ray Charles getting...
Why is love so complicated? We can certainly try to blame Avril Lavigne (you are welcome for the dated 00s reference) but that is...
What makes a film a cherished part of your childhood? Is it the way the movie makes you feel? Does it bring back special...
It is June! Do you know what that means? It is time to show some Pride and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. How will I...
Do science fiction films need big action and thrills to be entertaining? In today’s cinematic landscape, so much of the science genre is filled...
What is the lasting impact that a great film can have on a society and its people? The right film can inform everyone of...
What types of protagonists do you connect with most? When it comes to films and television, if the protagonist of a story has similar...
What is so challenging about the writing process? The first thing you need is a story. But where do you draw it from? You...
Why does America love outlaws so much? There is quite the rebel spirit that is in the fabric of our society. From the dawn...
Who doesn’t love a good spoof movie? Honestly, most of them are bad so you must appreciate the good ones! Being 30, I grew...
What makes a horror movie rise above the rest? First and foremost, it’s better to scare people. It also pays to have characters we...
How impressive is the evolution of Alex Garland? This is a filmmaker show that has been involved with impressive films early on. His screenwriting...
With the recent release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, all eyes are back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How did this...
With Mothers’ Day, I see plenty of people on social media posting pictures of them with their mothers and composing emotional and sentimental captions...
Who knows how to make a bold and engrossing romance film? The French. You know you are watching a French romance film versus one...
What is the biggest complaint that people have with MCU films? Trust me, I am a huge fan of Marvel films and love them...
Who else is afraid of the dark side of the entertainment industry? We have heard plenty of horror stories from all kinds of films...
What is one of the best things about the world of animation? Where do you want to go? Anime certainly casts a giant net...
What are the films that launched the genre of action into the entity that cinephiles know it today? Duel Movie Review 1971You have directors...
How will the gangster genre evolve over time? When people discuss the genre, what are some of the films and characters will they think...
Where will the new master of folk horror, Robert Eggers, be taking audiences next? Eggers has the perfect ability to take his audience deep...
Who is ready for what might be the best video game adaptation movie of all time? That bar is certainly not high. There have...
The spring brings a lot of things from the green grass, rain, and slightly longer days but it also brings a significant day for...
Who out there loves Nicolas Cage? Some people cannot stand the insanity that it is the acting process and persona that is Cage. Me?...
Have you ever felt you could have been a Broadway kid in another life? Oddly enough…I do. I never was into going to see...
What are your experiences with the world of silent cinema? Many people shy away from this pioneering time in the film where there was...
What is your relationship with faith? For me, I think mine started so deeply due to my family dynamic growing up. I grew up...
When was the last time you sat in a theater and was completely transported and surprised by a film you saw on screen? There...
Do you remember when romantic adventures were a mainstay of Hollywood? Me neither…I think I might be too young. But the 1980s were a...
Why do people still go out to secluded farmhouses in the middle of nowhere? Haven’t they seen plenty of horror movies up to this...
Are you a fan of documentaries? I know people are not as they prefer getting lost in the world of the film instead of...
What comes to your mind when the name Kristen Stewart is brought up? For your sake, I hope it is not Twilight. Like breakout...
It is that time of year again! The world of cinema becomes transfixed with the biggest awards show of the year. Ladies and gentlemen…it...
What is that film that put Scorsese on the track that would make him one of the greatest American filmmakers of all time? Scorsese...
Back in 2019, who didn’t see Joker? Seeing as this R-rated made over $1 billion…there had to be PLENTY of people who checked it...
What a year for international cinema it has been? There are many great films that will get a big spotlight this year at the...
Who doesn’t enjoy getting lost in a thriller full of twists and turns? Humans always seem to find themselves in tricky situations and get...
How is Pixar keeping things fresh after all these years? For better or worse, Pixar continues to offer up its latest film on Disney+...
What is next up for the fruitful collaboration between Netflix and Shawn Levy? Levy and The Duffer Brothers created one of the most popular...
What is the horror genre’s fascination with the occult and Satan? Christianity is such a widespread religion and diverse one at that. So many...
What is one of the hardest approaches to writing a story? Trying to adapt someone else’s work. But why is that so challenging? There...
What makes for a hit musical? The key of course has to be some music that is so infectious that it crawls up into...
Who were the true trendsetters of the world of sitcoms? The Dick Van Dyke Show was one of the first big series back in...
How many different versions of Batman can we possibly get? One of the most famous comic book characters of all time, there are plenty...
What was the one film that won the big one? There has been a long history of actors and filmmakers who have gone unrecognized...
Who is Howard Hughes? He is one of the biggest icons of the 20th century who impacted some of the biggest industries in our...
What filmmakers have made a lasting impression on your own works? I have a few directors who have significantly influenced my creative process. I...
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, who is ready to watch some cinematic romances? We all have our ways of celebrating the holiday...
Release Date: 7 October 1959 (USA)Genre: Comedy, RomanceIMDb Rating: 7.4Director: Michael GordonCast: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall Who misses the days of a...
Who doesn’t love some Nic Cage in their life? That might be an unfair overgeneralization…but I certainly do. His brand of over-the-top and BIG...
What is the most flawed film in the long illustrious career of Martin Scorsese? This is honestly quite a difficult question. Scorsese’s career is...
Is this film really about The Worst Person in the World? That is quite a bold statement to say you are truly the worst...
What are your feelings about faith-based films? This type of film has gone through such a strange evolution over the years. This was a...
What a wonderful place the world of global cinema is? Every year, a whole collection of fantastic films come from overseas. The Academy Awards...
Who doesn’t love a film where the setting feels like one of the characters? When a film can capture the spirit of its setting...
Who said that Martin Scorsese doesn’t have range? One of my least favorite aspects of the whole Scorsese-Marvel discourse has been the attacks on...
What makes for a quality sequel? The world of film is inundated with endless properties; they keep pumping out more and more sequels, prequels,...
Who is Ready For Some Almodovar? Few directors can be so iconic that the mention of their last name alone captures a complete atmosphere...
Who are Those Directors That You Know Will Always Deliver an Impressive Outing When You See Their Name Attached to a Project? There is...
Have you ever just wanted to escape the mundane and stressful reality that is life? Honestly, that is why I love films so much....
What are your favorite animated films? Probably for most they are some of the countless hits from brands like Pixar and Disney Animation. There...
Who Would Have Thought That Remaking West Side Story Would be Such a Great Idea? Most didn’t…but we really should have trusted Steven Spielberg....
What is the challenge of a long-gestating sequel? Those years can mean a lot in terms of the connections and emotions that audiences attach...
Who wants some more Shakespeare on the big screen? It has been centuries now that the world has been graced by the works of...
Do you know what I never wanted to be growing up? A gangster…but being an Italian American most people imagine that when you talk...
Have You Ever Had One of Those Moments When You Pop in a New Movie, And it Just Blows You Away? 10 years ago,...
With another year of cinema wrapping up, what does that mean? It is time to reflect on all the great cinema of the year!...
This film is getting people talking, isn’t it? Any time a new film coming from Paul Thomas Anderson releases, there is bound to be...
With another year of cinema wrapping up, what does that mean? It is time to reflect on all the great cinema of the year!...
Are you ready for the next film by Sean Baker and the bright beautiful colours it sports? Baker has made such a splash with...
This is the season to be jolly and joyous! The holiday season is full of love and family…and plenty of other things. What are...
What to say about The Matrix Resurrections? Well…they sure made a sequel! After all these years, Lana Wachowski decides to create one of the...
Are you ready for this? The time has come, and the hype is real. Audiences have been clamoring for the release of Spider-Man: No...
Who loves the winter season? Many people love when the snow comes and Christmas time rolls around. This is the season of giving and...
Have you ever just had one of those nights? You had an entire plan of how that night was going to go but it...
What Types of Movies Have Been Inspiring Audiences for Decades Because of Their Display of Courage, Resilience, and Determination? Sports films have been emotional...
When you think of Martin Scorsese, what types of films do you associate with him? Gangster films of course! Even though most of his...
Can you believe it? I never would have expected this. Martin Scorsese…the king of gangster movies and one of the greatest filmmakers of all...
What do you think of when someone brings up famous Martin Scorsese leads? Most people will probably bring up one of two actors…Robert De...
When do you think of the greatest musical performances of all time, which ones come to mind? There are some mega-concerts or festivals that...
This is the season for spooky, scary, and all things that go bump in the night! What helps define your Halloween season? Is it...
What is a better way to enjoy the Halloween season than to enjoy the cinema of “The Master of Suspense”? Alfred Hitchcock is one...
Who does not enjoy some good mythology? The crazy worlds, colorful characters, and fantastical elements make for some timeless fun. You can look at...
What makes a film a timeless classic for kids? Is it a fun and imaginative world brought to life that a child (or adult)...
What makes a director great? Is it consistently high quality of films? Is it the impressive longevity of a career? Or is it daring...
Who says animated movies are just for kids? Unfortunately, too many people have this perspective. Those people assume just because something is a “cartoon”...
Nothing quite sets the stage for a horror flick than playing some good ole fashioned Sammy Davis Jr, right? What does Sammy have to...
What makes a great sequel? Cinema has a long history of taking great films or at least profitable films and attempting to capitalize with...
Who is the king of pulpy, genre cinema? This type of film has become increasingly popular over the last few years with studios like...
Have you ever jumped into the wondrous world of cult classics? We all have those big and successful films that we love whether it...
What was your go-to music growing up? I know for me I had a slowly growing CD collection over the course of years. I...
What are our fondest memories of watching movies? Are they usually a truly human drama to hit so personally because they are truly relatable?...
How many of you out there are fans of history? I always found it fascinating that human civilization has evolved and transformed over time....
Release Date: June 16, 1976 (United States)Genre: ComedyIMDb Rating: 6.7Director: Mel BrooksCast: Mel Brooks, Marty Feldman, Dom DeLuise, Sid Caesar, Harold Gould, Ron Carey,...
What are some of the most memorable movies you watched in school? I recall the timeless tradition of randomly showing movies on half days...
Who out there enjoys being scared? That rush of excitement and fear takes over. It can be a surprise appearance of a figure. Or...
Release Date: 22 May 1996 (USA)Genre: Action, Adventure, ThrillerIMDb Rating: 7.1Director: Brian De PalmaCast: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart What makes a great...
Release Date: 18 May 2001 (USA)Genre: Animation, Adventure, ComedyIMDb Rating: 7.9Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky JensonCast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz What is that...
Release Date: 10 April 1981 (USA)IMDb Rating: 7.4Genre: Adventure, Drama, FantasyDirector: John BoormanCast: Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, Nicol...
For over one hundred years, one thing has been ingrained in the fibers of our country. Baseball. Is it still the most popular sport...
What makes a childhood movie develop that nostalgia so that it sticks with us for all of our lives? Did it deliver a level...
Release Date: 26 May 1956 (USA)Genre: Adventure, Drama, WesternIMDb Rating: 7.9Director: John FordCast: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood, John...
I have to admit at the beginning of this review…this will be a special one. It might be safe to say that every cinephile...
Release Date: 17 December 2003 (USA)Genre: Action, Adventure, DramaIMDb Rating: 8.9Director: Peter JacksonCast: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Orlando...
Release Date: 14 February 1991 (USA)Genre: Crime, Drama, ThrillerIMDb Rating: 8.6Director: Jonathan DemmeCast: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence A. Bonney For the longest time,...