Most stalkers in real life are men, but many movies flip the script by putting female stalkers front and center. The U.S. Department of Justice noted in 2023 that stalking is “a form of gender-based violence that permeates every community and every neighborhood” adding that “statistics show that one in three women and one in … Read more
“Kinds of Kindness,” the latest cinematic offering by acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos, stands out as a unique exploration of the human condition. Presented as a triptych fable, the film intertwines three distinct narratives, each delving into themes of power, control, free will, and human relationships. With a stellar cast led by Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, … Read more
Gene Tierney thinks she has troubles as a kleptomaniac in “Whirlpool.” Wait till she meets Jose Ferrer’s hypnotist! 20th Century Fox upper middle class luxury meets lurid film noir via a charlatan hypnotist, in 1950’s Whirlpool. The con man (Jose Ferrer) takes advantage of a well-to-do housewife (Gene Tierney) who is a kleptomaniac. Once … Read more
I like being alone at the movies. And not because I don’t have people to go to the movies with. I totally do, I swear. (They’re standing right over there behind you. No, don’t turn around. Just trust me, they’re there.) I understand that most people look at moviegoing as a group activity; something to do with … Read more
Think there’s a wide gap between sitcoms and the Academy Awards? Don’t tell that to these 13 Oscar winners who started in sitcoms. This list is proof that there are no small roles, and that the same skills that go into laugh-track driven half-hour comedies can also be applied to big-budget serious awards contenders. Sally … Read more
Milena Canonero, the legendary Italian costume designer known for her collaborations with the likes of Stanley Kubrick, Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola, Warren Beatty and others, will receive this year’s Vision Award at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival. She will receive the honor, presented by Ticinomoda, at Locarno78 on the night of … Read more
In the vast landscape of coming-of-age comedies, “Good Boys” (2019) manages to carve out its own distinct niche, propelled by its refreshingly candid portrayal of pre-teen misadventures and bold, unapologetic humor. Directed by Gene Stupnitsky in his feature debut and produced by comedy titans Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, this film takes the audience on … Read more
Rhonda Fleming & Arlene Dahl as sisters, one good & one bad, and both are“Slightly Scarlet!” Slightly Scarlet, a latter day film noir from ’56, teams starlets Rhonda Fleming and Arlene Dahl as sisters, with John Payne as the mister who makes their heartbeats flutter. I always got Fleming and Dahl mixed up, more for … Read more
In a time when everything seems to be a sequel or a prequel or a remake, we’ve gotten used to movie franchises dominating the box office for years, even decades, while their IP is mined until there’s nothing to be mined from it anymore. But not every successful movie turns into a franchise, and even … Read more
Drug overdoses have claimed the lives of countless people, including some of our favorite stars. Here are 12 movie stars killed by overdoses. If you or someone you know needs help, several resources are below. Judy Garland Judy Garland in the trailer for The Wizard of Oz – Credit: C/O One of the greatest of … Read more