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via Sony Everyone knows that Ridley Scott’s Gladiator single-handedly revived the historical epic after the blockbuster swords-and-sandals tale went on to score rave reviews and land $460 million at the box office, before ultimately winning five Academy Awards from 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor. Roland Emmerich’s The Patriot faced the misfortune of releasing just eight weeks later, and as a result it ended up being caught in the wake of Russell Crowe’s vengeful Maximus. It was nowhere…

Image: Sony / Marvel Studios / Legendary Movie marketing has never been more complex, with huge portions of Hollywood budgets dedicated to trailers, promotional photos, and toys. Thanks to this, there has also been a rise of trailers, with them being more important than ever for sparking up hype than ever. But, it’s not an easy thing to get right. Often when marketing and moviemaking mix too much, you end up with a misleading trailer that throws you completely the wrong way. Movie fans are now discussing the…

Image via CJ Entertainment Typically, living through a historic event isn’t something you want to do (see: the coronavirus pandemic, most of the Trump presidency, the inevitable collapse of society under the weight of late-stage capitalism, among others). But, some refreshing outliers to this matter just might be found playing in your local cinema. Indeed, we may never know it going in, but some of the best movies of the last decade are almost certainly destined to stand the test of time, or perhaps become…

Image via Disney Pixar Film buffs on Reddit never rest, taking it upon themselves to start the most exciting discussions on the movies subreddit. This time, user Runj0n sparked a new debate: What’s the best 1990s movie? Adding the importance of the ’90s when it comes to cinema, as it was the year when many high-profile directors started making movies professionally, the user went ahead and left enough room for blockbusters and indie movie lovers to share their opinions. One of the most popular replies…

Image: Marvel Studios / Lucasfilm Marketing for movies is one of the most expensive aspects of movie-making, so it’s not a surprise that a lot of material used in trailers are cut out and are often used solely to promote. The general belief to calculate how much a movie cost to make, you need to double its production budget to account for marketing. For something like a Marvel Cinematic Universe flick, that can mean a budget over $500 million when you put trailers into the mix. It can be infuriating for…

Image: Netflix / Legendary / MGM Cinema is a harsh mistress, and trying to make a movie that appeals to everyone, or is at least universally approved, is tough. Thanks to the beauty of art, though, critically bashed films can be given a new lease on life thanks to moviegoers. Today, movie aficionados are breaking their silence on critically panned flicks that they hold in the highest esteem, and there are some truly red hot opinions that will fire up your better sensibilities. Everyone has a guilty pleasure…

Image via Paramount Pictures We might know actors for that one iconic role. Sometimes, however, those talented people branch out into other projects that are the complete opposite of what they’re usually known for. Over on Reddit, fans decided to appreciate iconic serious and dramatic roles done by actors primarily known for their comedy. Reddit user u/EzraMusic98 shared on r/Reddit that they appreciated Bill Murray in Lost In Translation. They described his role in the film as “perfect” and added that his…

Image via 21st Century Fox A celebrity cameo is a tricky thing to do well in a movie. The best are Stan Lee’s many cameos in countless Marvel movies, which provide both lighthearted moments and an acknowledgment of the man who helped create the characters. Other great examples of this done right are David Bowie in Zoolander, Brad Pitt in Deadpool 2, and Bill Murray in Zombieland. But what about when it just doesn’t work? Over on r/movies, users are comparing notes on which celebrity cameos aren’t funny, take the…

Credit: Warner Bros. Productions No movie is sacred in the hallowed halls of internet discussion, and one simple tweet has led to an outpouring of hot takes about acclaimed movies that are actually rubbish. Everyone has a few films that just utterly rub them the wrong way, especially when you get around to awards season or summer blockbuster time. Since Citizen Kane, often cited as the benchmark for cinema, was released the medium has only gotten more and more advanced, the discussions have only become more…

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