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Summer 2023 Romcom Anime Slate

The main genre of anime that has captivated me and kept my interest for several years now is romantic comedy. After finishing up the Spring slate including The Cafe Terrace and its Goddesses, Insomniacs After Midnight, and Loving Yamada at Lv999! amongst others, I’m happy…

Top Ten Anticipated Films of 2023

With 2023 just starting, it is time to look ahead to see the various things that we know are coming our way this year. One of the few things that we can look at is the films that are going to be…

Game-To-Film Adaptations, Do We Need Them?

The tipping point for me was last Friday, seeing the news of Gran Turismo getting a prospective movie. The 67th (I made that number up) adaptation of a game that unequivocally does not need one. Over the past year (maybe even two) we’ve seen the…

94th Academy Awards Predictions – Best Lead Actress

What was once the most chaotic race has quickly evolved into one of simple expectations. The final acting race for this site to cover is Best Lead Actress, where three past winners and two beloved modern movie stars are competing for the…

94th Academy Awards Predictions – Best Lead Actor

Everyone loves a good leading man, and this year’s crop of Best Actor nominees in particular are a star-studded bunch. Its especially impressive given that these actors are becoming characters, rather than creating them. TV icons, sports legends, and theater heroes are…

94th Academy Awards Predictions – Best Original Score

Warning: This article contains imagery that may not be suitable for children, reader discretion is advised. In yet another category foolishly excluded from the live ceremony, a film’s score is one of its most important elements. One of the easiest ways to…

94th Academy Awards – Best Documentary Feature

What was once a niche genre for film fans, documentaries have been gaining mainstream cultural pedigree in the last decade. That influence can be seen in the nominees for Best Documentary Feature, with celebrities like Riz Ahmed, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Questlove competing…

Breakthrough Performers of 2021

One of my favorite parts of any given year in film is watching undiscovered talent break into the mainstream of the industry. It could be actors in small roles who have spent years building their careers, fresh young faces making an impression…

Awards Season Check-Up – “Belfast” Takes Early Lead Before NYFF

As of Saturday evening, the first round of Fall festivals has concluded. With Telluride, Venice, and Toronto behind us, the first phase of awards season is approaching its end. While the New York Film Festival will see the premiere of other hopefuls,…

73rd Primetime Emmy Awards Announce Winners

On September 19th, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences held the ceremony for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring the best of this television cycle. Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and held at the Event Deck at L.A. Live, this season’s…