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Apocalypse Now for the movie industry | Opinion
When the enormously impactful and celebrated movie Apocalypse Now was produced in 1979, its budget was about $31.5 million. In today's money, that's about $140 million. While certainly not cheap, production budgets for major theatrical releases…
Here's when you can watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at home
After spending just over a month in theatres, The Super Mario Galaxy movie will soon be available to watch from the comfort of your own home. As reported by When To Stream, Nintendo and Illumination Studio's latest video game flick will be…
Movie review: 'Devil Wears Prada 2' undermines Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep (L) and Anne Hathaway return in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' in theaters Friday. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios From left, Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci return in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' in theaters Friday.
Vue Calls on Taika Waititi to Lure Audiences Back to Movie Theaters
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Animal Farm filmmakers push back on 'anti-capitalist' movie criticism
Animal Farm is an adaptation of George Orwell's 1945 novella by the same name, whose allegorical retelling of the 1917 Russian Revolution and its aftereffects has remained poignantly relevant over the years. In Serkis's own words: “We aimed…
5 best survival thriller movies on Paramount+ to stream this week
I honestly love a good survival thriller. Not only are they intense and uniquely gripping, but they also lean into strong character drama to raise the stakes. It's the one genre that strips away the comforts of modern life and forces you to…
Weekender: Mint juleps and movie nights in Pittsburgh
Grab a drink at a May Day party and community fundraiser at Trace Echo. 📍 1738 Forbes Ave., Uptown 💰 Donations encouraged Watch the Kentucky Derby, sip Mint Juleps and wear your most creative Derby hat to the 21+ Iron City Derby…
80s Movie Gadgets That Actually Exist Today
The '80s were a great time for movies, especially of the sci-fi genre. These flicks had many futuristic gadgets that gave people a taste of what the future might be like — you likely remember how those technologies felt magical and made the…
15 Disney Movies That Continue Fox Film Franchises
Walt Disney Studios has spent years mining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, Pixar, live-action remakes of beloved animated classics, and new animation hits to create major franchises. The studio's desire to remain at the top of Hollywood's…
3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week (April 30-May 4)
Netflix has confirmed its slate for May 2026, and as per usual, the streaming service is dropping a wave of library titles on the first of the month. To save you the trouble of having to comb through the list and find the thrillers in the mix, I've…
How Realistic Are TV and Movie Portrayals of Teachers? (Opinion)
There have been a lot of unrealistic portrayals of educators in the movies and on TV, along with a few that have been spot on. Today's post kicks off a series where classroom teachers give their personal reviews of how Hollywood has depicted their…
Michael Jackson movie biopic Part 2 latest shared by studio boss
The Michael Jackson movie has defied the critics with the biggest opening weekend of all time for a biopic, raking in over $217 million. Michael concluded in 1988, teasing “His Story Continues”, with fans awaiting confirmation of a…
This Action-Packed Netflix Series Is A Remake Of A Classic Denzel Washington Movie
One of the century's most beloved action heroes is getting a reprisal. This time in a star-studded Netflix series sure to delight loyal fans and newcomers alike. Debuting on April 30, 2026, 'Man on Fire' follows U.S. special forces agent John…
6 Movies That Turned Out To Be Rage Bait
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines rage bait as 'content that attempts to provoke anger or outrage in order to gain attention or make money.' Although we can never say that a movie was purposefully made to be rage bait, because the cast and…
The Caller' is the best '80s thriller movie you've never seen - now streaming free on Tubi
I'm a sucker for a spooky movie, especially those from an era before everyone had a cell phone. That's why I'm drawn to '80s flicks; the creep factor can't be easily resolved by a character simply pulling out a phone to call for help. When someone…
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