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'A Man Called Otto' Review, Tom Hanks Plays Furious Florid

In “A Man Called Otto,” Tom Hanks plays one of those loners who never misses an opportunity to vent his spleen. Giving everyone a hard time is what gets him through the day; You might call it his hobby. Reporting from Variety, Friday (30/12/2022), from Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” to Alan Arkin in “Little Miss Sunshine”, we have seen people like this many times before. But with the right actors and the right script, it's a formula for yocks (and for gently rediscovered humanity) that never leaves the audience bored – and Hanks, make no mistake, is the perfect actor for this role. Over the years, when he was America's top film star, Hanks was routinely portrayed as our very own James Stewart, the gentleman-next-door soul, but going back to his earliest appearances in films like “Bachelor Party” Hanks always had an edge to him. That's why his kindness never cloying. (James Stewart has an edge too. All the big stars do too.) The opening scene of "A Man Called Otto"

M3GAN Movie Review: Release date, cast, plot, and more

 M3GAN (spelled as MΞGAN) is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed by Gerard Johnstone. While the screenplay was written by Akela Cooper and the story was written by Cooper and James Wan. The film stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, and Brian Jordan Alvarez and Amie Donald in the main roles. The film was produced by Jason Blum and James Wan under the Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster Productions companies, along with Divide/Conquer. If we’re ranking killer doll movies, the original Child’s Play will probably always remain on top – though, there have been some contenders, like Dead Silence, Magic, and Puppet Master. Ask your modern everyday moviegoer to name a creepy horror doll, and most of them will say the same name: Annabelle, the haunted Raggedy Ann doll at the core of the Conjuring franchise, created by James Wan. We’re about to get a new entry into the genre’s echelon: M3GAN, so whether you’re after its release date, trailer, cast, or p

'R.M.N. Movie' Cristian Mungiu is back with a powerful drama

 Cristian Mungiu has been a leading light in the so-called Romanian New Wave, a breakthrough in national cinema over the past ten years or so. The director’s work, including Graduation, 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days, and Tales From The Golden Age, has earned him countless awards, including a Palme D’Or, Best Screenplay, and Best Director awards from Cannes. Mungiu’s thoughtful, low-key, mildly satiric films do not aim at international appeal. Instead, they find universal themes in stories focused on his home country and its problems, and his latest feature is no exception. R.M.N. is the acronym used for Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI in the Romanian language, and the film is intended as a diagnostic scan of certain problems that lurk beneath the surface of Romanian society.  The story takes place in a small town in the province of Transylvania, present-day but placed a few months before the Covid-19 pandemic to avoid complicating the plot with quarantine restrictions. It opens with

Pinocchio 2022 Film Review Released on Netflix

 Pinocchio, a classic tale of the wooden doll made by the old carpenter Geppetto, loves to lie until his nose grows longer, what child (or was once a child) did not know him? In the cold hands of director Guillermo Del Toro, who is known for making dark mystery or horror films, the figure of Pinocchio is very different from what we know so far in Disney story books or animated films. The story is set in Benito Mussolini's Italy, where life was not easy. Boys are sent to fight, including Pino who is a wooden puppet Geppetto fashioned to replace his dead son, Carlo. Here, the different aura is really felt from those made by Disney and the sweet fairy tale books that we enjoyed when we were little. Pinocchio is not shown wearing colorful clothes or funny hats, but rather frail and without a doll's clothes. There is no funny Jiminy Cricket, the name of the cricket who is the narrator throughout this story is Sebastian, who seems serious even though sometimes he is humorous plus mak

4 Facts about Prey For The Devil, a Film Inspired by the Exorcism of the Devil

 Approaching Halloween, many horror genre films are released, there are many themes from horror films that can be watched. For horror lovers, films with the theme of exorcism or demons are certainly no stranger. In addition to the films The Conjuring and The Exorcist, Prey For The Devil also has the theme of exorcism. However, the plot that is presented is different from previous horror films. Check out the series of facts about the film Prey For The Devil: 1. Directed by Daniel Stamm Daniel Stamm is a director from Germany. He is known as a director who focuses on making his film productions on the tense genre. There have been several horror films that have been successfully produced such as The Devil's Night, The Last Exorcism, 13 Sins and most recently Prey For The Devil. In this film project, director Daniel Stamm collaborates with several well-known actors. Virginia Madsen, Jacqueline Byers, Collin Salmon, Nicholas Ralph and others join the cast for Prey For The Devil. The fil

'Puss In Boots' The Last Struggle of a Cat of Nine Lives

Puss In Boots, an animated film that tells the story of an orange cat named Puss (voice actor, Antonio Banderas) who is known to be brave and not afraid of death. Movie Title: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish Genre : Animation, Adventure, Comedy Director: Joel Crawford Screenplay: Paul Fisher Voiced by : Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillen, Florence Pugh, John Mulaney, Wagner Moura, Ray Winstone Duration: 102 minutes The character Puss in Boots first appeared in 2004's Oscar-nominated Shrek 2 and immediately became a global sensation that stole the show. After 11 years from Puss in Boots (2011), DreamWorks Animation is back to present Puss in a new adventure. Puss In Boots character, has nine lives. However, Puss's eight lives have been exhausted by the various adventures he did in the past. Realizing that he only has one name, Puss decided to bury his boots and clothes. Since then, he became a quiet cat and finally decided to just be a pet cat. While at the pet house, he

5 Facts about The Great Flood, a Korean blockbuster film produced by Netflix

 The Great Flood is a Netflix original film from South Korea which just announced its main cast. Collaborating with Kim Da Mi and Park Hae Soo, The Great Flood is a blockbuster film in the science fiction genre. By hooking up two top actors, The Great Flood certainly immediately received a warm welcome from fans. The reason is, Kim Da Mi and Park Hae Soo are both on the rise. Scheduled to be broadcast in 2023, here are some facts about The Great Flood, which is called a Korean blockbuster film. You already know, huh? 1. A blockbuster film about a great flood that hit the earth before the apocalypse The Great Flood is set to become a Netflix sci-fi blockbuster. Set in the last days of the earth, this film tells the story of a great flood that was hitting. The story focuses on the struggles of people trapped in apartments. They fight to stake the last hope that humanity can survive towards the end of the world. 2. Starring Kim Da Mi and Park Hae Soo On Tuesday (2/8/2022), Netflix officia

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Releases December 28th

 Studio Dream Work Animation brings back Shrek's favorite cat character in their new universe entitled Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Taking the animation genre, this spin-off from the film Puss in Boots (2011) can of course accompany the Christmas and New Year holidays for film lovers. Directed by Joel Crawford, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is scheduled to be shown in theaters in the country starting December 28, 2022. This film also involves top Hollywood artists as voice actors for the unique characters in it. Some of them include veteran actors, Antonio Banderas (voice of Puss in Boots), Salma Hayek (voice of Kitty Softpaws), Florence Pugh (voice of Goldilocks), Harvey Guillen (voice of Perro), and many more. Synopsis of the film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Puss in Boots: The Last Wish tells the story of an orange cat who has an adventurous spirit until he finally realizes that his adventures have claimed eight of the nine lives he has. Puss in Boots is described as a feline sw

Anime Spy X Family Gets Season 2 to Movie Adaptation

 Anime Spy X Family will get Season 2 to a movie adaptation, when will it be aired? Even though the Spy X Family part 2 anime is still ongoing, the announcement of Season 2 and the film adaptation have been officially announced. Recently, the Jump Festa '23 event revealed a variety of interesting information about anime developments. Especially the anime which is planned to be aired in 2023. The good news is that the Spy X Family anime is also reported to be getting Season 2 which is adapted from the manga series. More than that, Spy X Family is also getting a film adaptation whose original story will be handled by the writer and illustrator, Tatsuya Endo. Anime Spy X Family for Season 2 and its film adaptation still collaborates with the old cast, such as Takuya Eguchi (Twilight), Saori Hayami (Yor), Atsumi Tanezaki (Anya), Saori Hayami (Yor) and Kenichiro Matsuda (Bond and narrator). Reporting from Anime Corner, Tatsuya Endo also conveyed a message to his fans saying that he was

Clown girl Margot Robbie films "Babylon"

 Damien Chazelle's new film "Babylon: Star Chaser Hollywood" is scheduled to be released in the United States on Christmas. The new film garnered a slew of superstars, including Margot Robbie's "Harlequin" and the original Tobey's Spider-Man starring Maguire, Li Lijun and Stylish Brad Pitt, another line-up quite interesting. The film is currently being promoted in the United States, and lead character Margot Robbie recently received an E! When the News interviewed, he revealed some interesting stories. Nellie, played by Margot, is passionate and, most of all, fun, she is a singing and dancing female star with epilepsy, and she does her best to help actor Jack, played by Brad Pitt. It is said that two of the main characters in the script were originally in the play who were not agitated, Margot Robbie revealed that she asked to add a play on set, and lobbied the director to change the play on grounds to fit the personality of the character, played by Bra

Many Underwater Biota Film "Avatar 2" Inspired by the Twilight Zone

 Director James Cameron revealed his greatest inspiration when creating underwater life for the film Avatar 2: The Way of Water. James said most of the marine animals that were there were inspired by his experience when he entered the Twilight Zone or a zone that is 700-3,280 feet deep in the water. This zone, which has another name Mesopelagic Zone, is very dark because it never gets access to direct sunlight. My biggest inspiration comes from nature itself, from the thousands of hours I spent in the water, observing the oceans, their ecosystems, from the coral reefs to the colors," said James when talking to Dailyrelaxshows.com recently. James Cameron then explained that many interesting marine life actually live in the Twilight Zone. Due to the depth of the water that cannot be reached without advanced technology, the animals in the Twilight Zone are rarely exposed to the world. "You have to know that there are many extraordinary creatures that live in there, especially i

8 Marvel Characters Perfect for Henry Cavill!

 There are several interesting characters from Marvel Comics that Henry Cavill could play if he later joins the Marvel cinematic universe. Most of these characters are debutants or have never appeared before in a live action version. And even the fans, especially the MCU fans, might really look forward to Cavill's appearance when playing his character. Last Thursday (Indonesian time), Henry Cavill was officially no longer part of the DC Universe and also no longer playing Superman. This happened after his meeting with Peter Safran and James Gunn. For now, it is still unknown whether Cavill will join Marvel Studios. However, there are several Marvel characters that Cavill could play if he later joins the MCU. Anything? Captain Britain Perhaps, this is the character that is the most obvious and quite widely speculated by the fans. As geeks know, Henry Cavill is an actor from England. And there is a Marvel character that fits this perfectly, namely Captain Britain. What's interest

Avatar 2 Called as Perfect Blend of Technology and Cinema

  it is too difficult to describe Avatar: The Way of Water or Avatar 2 in a few words. Director James Cameron has proven his love of cinema in his latest film — with a feat of jaw-dropping visuals, painstaking direction and an epic cinematic experience. Set a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water tells the story of the Sully family — consisting of Jake (played by Sam Worthington), Neytiri (played by Zoe Saldana), and their children Neteyam (played by Jamie Flatters). ), Lo'ak (played by Britain Dalton), Kiri (played by Sigourney Weaver), and Tuk (played by Trinity Bliss). Departing from these familiar characters, the audience is invited to see the problems that follow them, how far they try to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they experience. They must fight against the People of the Sky — corrupt military criminals who are now fighting to colonize Pandora so that Earthlings can have a future. This gang is s

Avatar 2 The Way of Water Airs in HFR Format

 Avatar: The Way of Water has been shown in all cinemas in Indonesia. Avatar 2 is shown in HFR format, what is that? HFR stands for High Frame Rate. The frame rate itself is how many frames are displayed in one second from a movies , TV show , or video game . Reported by Mashable, for about the past century, cinema films have been projected at 24 frames per second. However, in recent years, several films have decided to experiment a bit with the enhanced format. Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy and Ang Lee's Gemini Man both offered HFR playback (much higher than 24fps) during their theatrical runs. As you can see in the Gemini Bathing clip below, the image features a more "realistic" visual texture. Everything is so seamless, it's as if the actors are in the room with you. It's just that a lot of people don't like HFR, for various reasons. First, most people are not used to it. Second, and perhaps more importantly, watching something at 120fps (in the

Week Two, Black Panther 2 Still Stands Firmly at the Top of the Box Office

 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever still dominates the North American box office by occupying the top ranking in its second week. Ticket sales for Black Panther 2 in North America in its second weekend reached US$67.3 million or equivalent to Rp1.05 trillion (US$1=Rp15,696). This achievement fell by 63 percent and was considered lower than predictions. A source from the Hollywood industry told Variety that Black Panther 2 was originally expected to earn over US$70 million in ticket sales. In total in North America, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has grossed US$288 million or around Rp.4.5 trillion. Meanwhile in the international market, Black Panther 2 has collected US $ 258.3 million. That way, the global income of the film directed by Ryan Coogler has so far been impressive with US$ 546.3 million or the equivalent of Rp. 8.5 trillion. Black Panther 2's position in the North American box office ladder is far superior to the two films released recently, namely The Menu and She Said. T

Movies, Animation to Video Games DC Studio Overhaul New Boss

 James Gunn was appointed as one of the bosses of DC Studio, at the end of October 2022. This is in line with major changes following the merger of Warner Bros. With Discovery, DC's booth has also changed. James Gunn had shocked the public, considering that he was previously known as the director of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy films. In The DC Extended Universe (DCEU), James Gunn is directing The Suicide Squad (2021). It is estimated that the DCEU, which was started by Zack Snyder, will end with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which will be broadcast in December 2023. DC has a DC Extended Universe program whose original plan was to rival Marvel with Man of Steel in 2013 and follow Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016. However, DCEU products seem to invite a lot of criticism and unsatisfactory results, while Marvel is growing with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. James Gunn and producer Peter Safran as well as DC Studios will be in charge of DC films, television series a

Latest 2022 Christmas Movie Recommendations

 December is the month many people have been waiting for and vacation time is coming soon. Preparations for the holidays have of course also been planned, including preparations for the Christmas event. Are you one of them? Not only traveling or healing, you can also fill your holiday time by watching Christmas movies with family or friends. Here are some recommendations for the newest Christmas-themed films in 2022 that must be on your watchlist! 1. The Noel Diary The film entitled 'The Noel Diary' is the latest 2022 Christmas film which was just released on November 24, 2022. This film stars famous Hollywood actors such as Justin Hartley, Barret Doss, James Remar, and others. The film 'The Noel Diary' is a Romance-Comedy themed film produced by Charles Shyer which tells about the journey of a young man named Jacob churcher who has to return to his hometown to take care of his mother's inheritance. 2. Movie 'Falling For Christmas' The film entitled 'Fal

First responses to Avatar: The Way of Water emerge

 The first responses to Avatar: The Way of Water have emerged online after the film’s world premiere in London on Tuesday. Full reviews of James Cameron’s long-in-the-making sequel to his own record-box-office fantasy epic won’t be published until next Tuesday, as per the distributor’s embargo, but critics are posting short responses on social media. In the US, reactions have been largely positive. David Ehrlich, chief critic of Indiewire, said it was “light years better than the first & easily one of the best theatrical experiences in ages. streaming found dead in a ditch”. He added: “I was, uh, not exactly champing at the bit for an Avatar 2 … now I can’t *wait* to see Avatar 3. that’s basically all I wanted out of this and it delivered in a big way.” The Atlantic’s David Sims said: “Avatar: The Way of Water absolutely owns bones,” adding: “It’s an Avatar movie: slow start, big build, incredibly involving second act with a ton of world building and cool creatures that blisses you

‘The Whale’ Review: The return of Brendan Fraser

  Brendan Fraser plays an obese writing instructor reckoning with grief and regret in Darren Aronofsky’s latest film. Charlie is a college writing instructor who never leaves his apartment. He conducts his classes online, disabling his laptop camera so the students can’t see him. The movie camera, guided by Darren Aronofsky and his go-to cinematographer, Matthew Libatique, also stays indoors most of the time. Occasionally you get an exterior view of the drab low-rise building where Charlie lives, or a breath of fresh air on the landing outside his front door. But these respites only emphasize a pervasive sense of confinement. Based on a play by Samuel D. Hunter (who wrote the script), “The Whale” is an exercise in claustrophobia. Rather than open up a stage-bound text, as a less confident film director might, Aronofsky intensifies the stasis, the calamitous sense of stuckness that defines Charlie’s existence. Charlie is trapped — in his rooms, in a life that has run off the rails, and

'Symbol: The Method of Water' Early Responses: James Cameron Has Done it Once more

 Barely any continuations accompany more question marks — or higher stakes — than "Symbol: The Method of Water." James Cameron's spin-off comes 13 years after the first "Symbol" turned into the most noteworthy film ever (a record that has since been broken), and many have contemplated whether anybody actually thinks often about what occurs in the world Pandora. To make his spin-off, which is essentially set in the expanses of Pandora, Cameron needed to go through years growing new innovation that would permit him to film movement catch successions submerged. The significant expenses of doing that expanded the film's spending plan to where Cameron expects it should be one of the main five most elevated earning motion pictures ever to equal the initial investment. However, Cameron isn't worried about the film's capacity to track down a group of people. In a new meeting, he refered to the outcome of "Outsiders" and "Eliminator 2: Day of a

"Violent Night" a Christmas Movie That Is Not for Children

 Christmas Day will soon arrive. Of course, the entertainment industry has prepared a variety of the latest films, especially shows with Christmas and New Year nuances to accompany and entertain people who are enjoying their holidays. One of the most famous Christmas movies is "Home Alone", which tells of a clever little boy who is able to set a trap for robbers who try to break into his house. This year, another new Christmas-themed film is coming to Indonesia, namely "Violent Night". Judging from the title, "Violent Night" or "Night of Violence" might not sound at all suitable for the feel of a joyful Christmas. However, this film is no less interesting than "Home Alone". "Violent Night" is an action comedy film starring David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Cam Gigandet and Alex Hassell. Almost the same as "Home Alone", this film also tells about a group of robbers who want to steal in a house belonging to a very wealthy