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2023-09-23 13:15:37 I've got news from Amazon Prime for you . Remember those glorious days when one of the big perks of streaming was not having to deal with ads? Oh, those were the days! Well, it seems Prime Video will introduce limited ads to their content starting in 2024.

But, don't panic, not all is doom and gloom: they say it'll be much less intrusive than on regular TV and other streaming services. And for the purists out there, they'll offer an ad-free option.

Boost the channel! Open / Comment

2023-09-21 23:24:49 Hey @moviebuffs! John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back in ‘SAW X’! Dive into an untold chapter between ‘SAW I & II’. John's on a quest for a miracle cure in Mexico, but... plot twist! Things don't go as planned.

Directed by the genius behind ‘Saw VI’, Kevin Greutert, and featuring Synnøve Macody Lund alongside our iconic duo Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith, get ready for chills, Jigsaw style.

Catch the behind-the-scenes sneak peek and mark your calendar: 09/29/2023. See ya at the movies! #BTS Open / Comment

2023-09-20 23:06:34 Hold onto your popcorn, folks! Lionsgate just dropped the second trailer for 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'. We're time-traveling back to the early days of Panem, diving into Suzanne Collins' prequel novel, and getting up close with young Coriolanus Snow, portrayed by Tom Blyth. As he endeavors to keep the family legacy burning bright, he takes under his wing Lucy Gray Baird, brought to life by the rising star, Rachel Zegler. Watch as Coriolanus grapples with the moral tug-of-war in these deadly games.

For those still missing the flamboyant Caesar Flickerman, brilliantly played by Stanley Tucci, meet Jason Schwartzman as Lucretious Flickerman, a kin to our beloved Caesar. And here's a juicy tidbit: Peter Dinklage, the unforgettable Tyrion Lannister from 'Game of Thrones', joins the cast as one of the original game-makers. With Francis Lawrence, the mastermind behind 'The Hunger Games' series, at the helm, this is gearing up to be epic!

Mark your calendars: November 17th. Open / Comment

2023-09-19 23:36:06 New #MovieDuel! The Hateful Eight VS. Django Unchained , two masterpieces from one of my favorite directors, Quentin Tarantino.

The Hateful Eight, an intense thriller set in a snowed-in cabin that plays with tension and suspense. Django Unchained, a bold and bloody western that reimagines history with its signature style.

Both have left their mark in the past decade of cinema. So, a dilemma for movie lovers: Open / Comment

2023-09-16 09:36:03 Can you imagine Peter Dinklage and Anne Hathaway as a couple in a movie? Neither can I, but there's more in store for us in 'She Came to Me'. In an unexpected twist, Dinklage falls into the arms of Marisa Tomei while Hathaway watches from the other side of the horn... I mean, room. This tale centers on an opera composer (played by Dinklage) grappling with a creative slump, with Hathaway enduring her own crisis and Tomei... well, she's the muse coming to the rescue.

The film, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, is a deliciously entertaining romantic comedy written and directed by Rebecca Miller. It's set to release on September 29th , at least if you're in the U.S. We're still unsure when it'll make its way across the pond. Open / Comment

2023-09-15 12:59:01 Another novelty from Netflix's shark with actor Benedict Cumberbatch (known as Dr. Strange, Sherlock...), under the direction of Wes Anderson (known for The Grand Budapest Hotel), diving into the world of Roald Dahl (novelist of works like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

Have your popcorn ready ? Well, let me introduce you to 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar', where Cumberbatch becomes a wealthy bachelor in London who, inspired by the magician Kuda Bux, learns meditation in hopes of seeing through cards. Plus, the cast is top-notch with stars like Ben Kingsley, Dev Patel, and Ralph Fiennes. And for the nostalgic, remember that Anderson already delighted us with Dahl's 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'.

This new movie, already a hit at the Venice Film Festival, lands on Netflix on September 27th. Open / Comment

2023-09-14 20:20:51 ! Guess what? Our favorite aquatic hero is making a splash once more!

The waves bring news of 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom', with Jason Momoa riding back to theaters on Dec. 20, 2023 . This time, the stakes are high as our hero, now King of Atlantis, teams up with his bro Orm to battle an even badder Black Manta, wielding the oh-so-mythic Black Trident. Spooky, huh?

What’s more? Amber Heard's back, albeit briefly, amidst some off-screen tidal waves , and James Wan is steering the ship once more, promising us an action-packed bromantic journey!

So, fellow film aficionados, buckle up and get ready for a deep dive into Atlantean intrigues. Don’t forget to catch the trailer; it’s gonna be a whale of a time! Open / Comment

2023-09-13 13:10:53 Dive into this juicy gossip with me. You know Rotten Tomatoes? The mega review aggregator that we occasionally love to hate? Get this: There's a storm brewing behind that tomato patch! In an attempt to be more inclusive, Rotten Tomatoes expanded its critic base which, unintentionally, saw blockbuster ratings soar. Not such good news for our indie favorites though.

Enter Bunker 15, a PR company with some shady vibes, allegedly paying critics for positive reviews. Titles linked to them? Think "Wildflower", "Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview", and "Gasoline Alley".

Rotten Tomatoes snapped back, axing some films linked to Bunker 15. But, are those scores still trustworthy? While we all love a cheeky score sneak-peek, maybe it's time we dig deeper than the surface. Open / Comment

2023-09-13 00:04:38 Hey, @moviebuffs! Get ready to mark your calendars, because the day we've all been waiting for is almost here. 'Attack on Titan' (or as some of us like to call it, 'Shingeki no Kyojin') is about to drop its grand finale! And guess what? November 4th, 2023, is THE day.

This legendary series, with over 100 million manga copies flying off the shelves, has kept us on our toes since 2013. And this anime adaptation? Absolutely record-shattering. Remember those towering walls and the creepy Titans wanting a bite of our heroes? Well, the epic conclusion is launching with a dazzling trailer.

For all the night owls, you can catch the premiere on Crunchyroll around 00:25. Trust me, my film aficionado pals, this "Final Chapter (Part 2)" will be worth every sleepless night. Cheers to the end of an era! Open / Comment

2023-09-12 01:04:53 Got a fresh bite of movie magic for us today. So, Emma Corrin is about to go into the world of mysteries and, spoiler alert, it's not in another regal setting. 'A Murder At The End Of The World' just dropped its intriguing trailer!

Corrin plays Darby Hart, a Gen Z tech-whiz, invited to a retreat by a cryptic billionaire (played by the dashing Clive Owen). Sounds luxurious, right? Until (dun dun dun!) someone ends up dead. And our girl has to flex those sleuthing muscles against the clock. And for the cherry on top, it’s created by Marling & Batmanglij, the power duo we adore.

A star-studded cast? Check! Mind-bending plot? Double check! Mark your calendars, film aficionados, for November 14th. Can't wait! Open / Comment