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Keep in mind while watchingMountainheadthat any similarities to living persons are coincidental, and probably inevitable. Premiering on HBO (Max), the black comedy by the creator and writer ofSuccession,Jesse Armstrong,is a timely commentary on the current state of the world, parodying the increasingly noxious influence exerted by tech billionaires in our lives.AI and social media may be perceived as a scourge or salvation — depending on your political bent or stock portfolio — but the particular personalities pushing them on society are so ubiquitous we don’t even need to bother explaining the trope....

An iconic era defined by decadence and pop culture dominance, the1980swere also filled with a lot of optimism. Hollywood directly reflected these moods and obsessions throughsome of the most influential movies of all time. And while every generation has their quintessential movies that capture the zeitgeist, the 1980s saw a surge in gangster and mob movies. They achieved mainstream popularity by displaying an excessively lavish lifestyle and the thrill of breaking the law, and soon, gangster movies became more than just entertainment....

Going back to the 1500s with the play,The Spanish Tragedy, there has been a subclass of nested plot structures (a story within a story)in which the nested story is performed or observed by the characters of the play. The most well-known versions of this are William Shakespeare’sHamletandA Midsummer Night’s Dream. Flashing forward to the era of film, this plot structure continues in movies that have movies within them – often making a dialogue about the people who make movies....

Gen-Z, the generation born between theyears 1997 and 2012, is a group that grew up with social media, the internet, and technology. While it is hard to put a label on a group of people and categorize them based on their birth year, it is quite clear that the young adults and the teenagers of today do have some common features which can be distinguished from other generations like Millennials. Even if the internet and social media have a lot to do with how this Gen-Z has been carved, those are not the only elements that affected them....

There’s a striking moment in1992, among many, where the lead crook played by Scott Eastwood turns to his younger brother once a robbery opportunity presents itself. “All it took was 12 racist f***s in Simi Valley,” he says, now that the city around him has rightfully erupted in protest. The year is 1992, hence the impactful title of the film, and the city is Los Angeles. More specifically, we’re in the Watts area of the City of Angels for this new Lionsgate offering from director Ariel Vromen, working off the script he wrote with Sascha Penn....

While looking atanimationas a medium for storytelling, the mainstream is very well acquainted with popular Hollywood studios like Disney and Pixar, as well as Japanese classics and Studio Ghibli films. These production houses often hog the spotlight and steer it away from new and exciting stories that are quietly being rolled out by Korean filmmakers. That’s right. Over the past few decades,Korea has been creating epic adventuresas well as heartwarming tales across many genres, only to have them fly under the radar....

TheGolden Globes 2020 nomineeshave been revealed and, once again, not a single female director received a nomination, despite a wealth of possible, worthy candidates in 2019. This year saw a number of hit movies directed by women, and a high number of critically-acclaimed movies directed by women that were nominated in other major categories. It’s a glaring omission, but one that, unfortunately for many, doesn’t come as much of a surprise....

A grouchy widower whose given up on life begrudgingly finds new purpose through an unexpected friendship.A Man Called Ottoremakes the brilliant Swedish film and bestselling novel with a distinctly American flavor.Tom Hanksshines in a sentimental story that treads sappy, but wins you over by the end. It’s impossible not to feel emotional in a climax that plays heartstrings like a fiddle.Mariana Treviñonearly steals the show as a pregnant wife with a saucy personality....

Noah Baumbach’s upcoming Netflix film will showcase the joint efforts ofGeorge ClooneyandAdam Sandler. This project, still untitled, marks a significant moment in both actors' careers as they come together for the first time, blending their distinct styles under Baumbach’s direction. Baumbach, known for his skill in crafting nuanced, character-driven stories, brings a fresh vision to this project, perDeadline. Having previously worked with Sandler inThe Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)and acclaimed for his directorial efforts inMarriage StoryandWhite Noise, Baumbach continues his successful partnership with Netflix....

“It’s the Catalina wine mixer” is perhaps one ofAdam Scott’s most iconic film quotes to date. TheStep Brothersco-star has appeared in countless other supporting roles over the years. Some worthy of note includeThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty,The Aviator, and evenKnocked Upas that nurse with the clipboard. But more recently, Scott became a Hollywood staple with the release ofSeverance, his best role to date. “If you’re an actor, your business is literally you and your body and your face and your emotions,” Scott recently toldNPR, regarding the satirization of work-life balance inSeverance....

The long-gestatingAkiralive-action movie has finally locked down a release date. This movie adaptation of the popular and heralded manga of the same name has been kicking around Hollywood for a number of years. Now, the pieces of the puzzle are finally coming together, with director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), it would seem, firmly in place at the helm. Now, we have word that Warner Bros. has officially locked down a prime summer 2021 release date for the project....

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s visionary Vietnam War epic when the newly restoredApocalypse NowFinal Cut arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (4K disc, plus three Blu-ray discs and Digital copy) and on Digital 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever August 27 from Lionsgate. A special NAGRA myCinema theatrical release ofApocalypse NowFinal Cut can be experienced on the giant screen in select theaters nationwide on August 15....

What’s better thanBaby YodafromThe Mandalorian? How about three Baby Yodas as they feast on the carcass of Jabba the Hutt? While that seems a bit unbelievable, one crazyStar Warsfan dared to dream it up and make it a reality and it’s pretty awesome, to say the least. Baby Yoda has taken over the world in a very short amount of time, even upstaging his human co-star, Pedro Pascal. When asked about playing second fiddle to the little adorable creature, Pascal said he didn’t mind in the slightest....