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Before Wicked: Ariana Grande's Films, Music, and her Magic

On March 10th, Ariana Grande graced the 96th Annual Academy Awards as a presenter, joining Cynthia Erivo, the lead actress of the movie Wicked, to present the award for Best Original Song. Ariana Grande's 2024 is already filled with anticipation — her seventh solo music album, Eternal Sunshine, and her debut as the leading actress in the movie Wicked. The demands of the Western music industry for singers' musical aesthetics and personal growth are synchronized. The streaming era has completely r

M Ammann Davila: One of my favorite

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Before Wicked: Ariana Grande's Films, Music, and her Magic
Lucas Friesen

Lucas Friesen

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Lisa Frankenstein: Long Live the Gothic Badass

Lisa Frankenstein is a 2024 Universal movie directed by Zelda Williams. The movie was written by Diablo Cody. It stars Kathryn Newton with support from Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano and Carla Gugino. On a budget of $13-million, it made $9.9-million at the box office. The daughter of the late, great Robin Williams, Lisa Frankenstein is Zelda's first feature as a director. She does an amicable job, even if there is nothing unique about her directing style. However, she made a great movie and that’s

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JoanJoan

JoanJoan

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The Matrix: Surpassing Dune, Still Reigns as the Ultimate Sci-Fi Masterpiece

As superhero movies are often considered as science fiction, The Matrix by the Wachowski siblings presents a narrative challenge with its gritty, unyielding depth and is a tough nut to crack. However, its greatness transcends the need for facile comparisons. In the absence of The Matrix, the box office standout of 1999 would still be Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. But this wild horse galloped onto the scene, making audiences feel like Lucas' space opera had already drifted away from

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Mei Xuefeng

Mei Xuefeng

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‘Afire’: The Price of Art

Watching Afire (2023) always reminds me of In the House (2012) by François Ozon. Certainly, both films boast entirely different themes and styles. However, both films examine literature and art from different perspectives, touching on the darker aspects of these creative realms. (Left: Afire; Right: In the House) In the House talks about the bloodthirsty nature of art, showcasing a teacher, a typical middle-aged educated man, who is caustic and selfish by nature. Despite his seemingly mundane li

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JoanJoan

JoanJoan

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Why Ape Protagonists Outcharm Human Leads

It's a challenge to assert that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes qualifies as a masterpiece, especially with its ultimately cliché and outdated return to human-centered themes. Nevertheless, the magnetic appeal of the animal characters within it cannot be denied. Whether it be the protagonist chimpanzee Noa (Owen Teague), the antagonistic gorilla Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), or the briefly glimpsed orangutan Raka (Peter Macon), these characters are rendered with such vividness that one can a

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Why Ape Protagonists Outcharm Human Leads
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Minliuz

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Interview with Agathe Riedinger, Director of "Wild Diamond"

At the end of May, the 77th Cannes Film Festival concluded with four female-directed films in the main competition. Although fewer than last year, the depth and number of discussions on female subjects hit a record. Among the traditional themes, there were notable thoughts on the exploitation of women's bodies and appearance in a patriarchal society, including Agathe Riedinger's "Wild Diamond," the only debut feature among the 22 main competition films this year. The movie follows 19-year-old Li

Gil Galeano: I liked your article!

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Interview with Agathe Riedinger, Director of "Wild Diamond"
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Sai Marie

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Where the Heart Is - Natalie Portman's Walmart Baby

Having been a movie lover all of my life, there are several films that I regularly enjoy watching, and one unexpected one came in the year 2000 - which mid-way through that year happened to be when I turned sixteen, Where the Heart Is, starring Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, Joan Cusack, and Stockard Channing. I was so excited to see the Walmart baby movie, but when I finally got my hands on the VHS edition from The Video Shoppe (RIP) in Columbia, TN I had no idea I'd be renting a movie that woul

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Lucas Friesen

Lucas Friesen

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Challengers is Slutty, Intense, Magnificent

Why is tennis so damn sexy? Is it the outfits? Is it the heat from the overbearing sun beating down on sweaty, outstretched bodies? Is it the phallic nature of bouncing balls and swinging racquets? Maybe it comes from the innate tension created from the space between opponents. Or, to quote Zendaya's Tashi Duncan in Challengers, is it because tennis is not a game at all, “it's a relationship"? I was hesitant to watch Challengers in the same way that I'm hesitant to watch Babygirl. Sex sells and

Ishika Banerjee: I wish it was sluttier :/

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Challengers is Slutty, Intense, Magnificent
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RayZ

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What Disney Means to Me, or People Like Me

Hollywood loves a rags-to-riches story. Little do we know – they may not be fully aware of it either – that their biggest success fits into this conventional narrative mold. The Walt Disney Company, which was founded on October 16, 1923 and is now celebrating its centenarian glory, was for a long time an underdog in the business. A cute one maybe, but never a juggernaut and a media conglomerate that would go on to rank number 53 on the 2022 Fortune 500 US companies by revenue. You may find it ha

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I hated reality TV until in watched this - Love is Blind

Everyone has heard of reality TV, and I am pretty sure most of us have seen a show at least once. Personally, I considered reality television to be complete trash and content directed to people with no taste or knowledge of the art of film, as well as having nothing to do with their lives. According to Britannica, reality TV is “a television genre encompassing a wide variety of purportedly unscripted programming”. This genre has existed since the 1940’s, but it has become extremely popular since

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THE DISSIDENTS

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Poor Things and its formal hypocrisy

Poor Things and its formal hypocrisy on Yorgos Lanthimos's Poor Things Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe, has garnered impressive box office success and four Oscar awards, including Best Leading Actress for Emma Stone and three other awards for its technology on costume, makeup and production design. Notably, in Brazil, it debuted at the third spot, amassing an estimated $0.5 million -- a remarkable opening that surpassed expectatio

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CineJane

CineJane

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The Idea of You: Even Anne Hathaway Can't Save It

Even before the release of the movie “The Idea of You,” I have been tuning in to updates about it to a fault. Behind-the-scenes photos, posters, and trailers... social media kept pushing more and more relevant content my way as I eagerly scrolled through all of them and was completely lit up. Can you imagine a 40-odd-year-old single mom going out with a 25-year-old boy (yes, boy), who happens to be a band idol? And although her real age matches her character’s, the heroine, Anne Hathaway, still

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The Idea of You: Even Anne Hathaway Can't Save It
FromsHerEyes

FromsHerEyes

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Barbie|Why do we like Barbie again when we're no longer kids?

So, Barbie has been totally killing it at the box office lately. In fact, it's currently doubled the box office numbers of "Oppenheimer" during the same release period. This remarkable box office achievement is particularly notable given the film's female-centered perspective. However, the film has sparked a lot of debate about feminism due to its ridicule of men under patriarchy and the feminist dilemma in free capitalism. While some view "Barbie" as an excellent film with a feminist perspectiv

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seamouse

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'Anora': Polaroid-like 'Pretty Woman'

Do you remember the classic romantic film "Pretty Woman" from 1990? It's about a billionaire businessman, played by Richard Gere falling in love with and marrying a prostitute from the red-light district (played by Julia Roberts). It's an affectionate but entirely improbable fairy tale. Poster of "Pretty Woman" Over 30 years have passed, and the story plot of what was once considered a classic is now omnipresent in clichéd "tycoon romance" genre web dramas and even short videos. Seasoned viewers

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'Anora': Polaroid-like 'Pretty Woman'
Ken's Movie Malaise

Ken's Movie Malaise

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The Fall Guy: What a Shame!

I’m a film critic, fervent admirer of Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, and sci-fi and psychological movie fanatic. Come strike up some conversations with me! I can't believe "The Fall Guy," which was just released on May 4th, is already available on streaming platforms. Only the box office flops would be available on streaming platforms this quickly. But a box office flop ≠ a bad movie. After watching the film, I realized it actually has many creative ideas. Unfortunately, when they all come

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Film and the Body——The Disintegration of the Soulmate Imagination

Film and the Body——The Disintegration of the Soulmate Imagination What do we think of when we think of true love? Many people will immediately think of Jack saying "You jump, I jump" to Rose (Titanic, 1997), think of Bonnie and Clyde's faces before they were shot, think of Joe Bradley's eyes staring at Princess Ann(Roman Holiday, 1953)...it was the cinema screen that froze these scenes, the appearance of these lovers, and their undying love. Love in the sense of these classical tragedies is so i

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Film and the Body——The Disintegration of the Soulmate Imagination
JoanJoan

JoanJoan

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In a love triangle, you find the best kind of romance

In 99% of places around the world, infidelity is considered immoral. However, in films, this topic is filled with room for discussion. A truly compelling love story delves deep into the boundaries of marriage and desire, rarely equating infidelity with mere moral failing. Take Jules and Jim, one of the most renowned films about a love triangle in cinematic history, teeming with indulgence in alcohol and unrestrained passions. Or Love in the Afternoon, where a married man fantasizes about various

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Ken's Movie Malaise

Ken's Movie Malaise

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Rating A+ |The Remains of the Day: It Didn't Fail Even losing Oscar

1. Why didn’t such a good movie win oscar When the film ended, I felt like I was glued to the sofa and couldn't move for a long time. Fantastic, this is an Oscar-worthy film! On peliplat's website page, I found that it has been nominated for 8 Oscars including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. 8 nominations, but gain nothing in the end. Such a result is undoubtedly bad. Why didn't it receive the award in the end? After looking through the Oscar list for that year, I figured

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Rating A+ |The Remains of the Day: It Didn't Fail Even losing Oscar
CineJane

CineJane

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Challengers: Tennis Is A Relationship

I know that "Challengers" hasn't received very high praise, at least not from the critics I follow, who are not very pleased with it. But I don't want to lie; "Challengers" is indeed the movie I've been most looking forward to and enjoyed the most in recent times. As a film that presents a complex love triangle through the lens of sports competition, it made my adrenaline and hormones surge simultaneously. Isn't that the most wonderful thing? Viewing "Challengers" as a sports movie is quite sati

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FromsHerEyes

FromsHerEyes

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Moana, A Princess Free From Romance

Caught the trailer for Moana 2 yet? I'm all set to hit the cinema with my pals. Can't believe we've been waiting for 8 years! The sequel to Moana's story is finally here. I'm thrilled that my favorite Disney Princess, Moana, is setting off on a new journey. For me, Moana stands out from the crowd of Disney princesses. She's the only one without a romantic plotline in the series, and that's really something. To put this in context, let's take a quick trip down memory lane and see how Disney princ

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