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Fran Casillas

Fran Casillas

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Oedipal Echoes and the Unfathered Son: The Weeknd and the Broken Mirror of Masculinity

Cinema — at its most deranged — lets us witness someone else’s dream without waking, lets us trace the contours of a psyche not our own. Hurry Up Tomorrow is one of those rare films that feels less authored than exorcised: the screen becomes a confession booth, the audience complicit voyeurs. What we watch is not mere fiction, nor simple biography, but something closer to psychic autopsy — pop stardom ritually vivisected, masculinity stripped and made grotesque. Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) is not

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I Interrogate My Friend About The Amateur

If this isn't your first time reading my articles, you're probably aware that I go to the cinema a lot. When I go, I try to pick movies that look interesting to me. However, sometimes I have to make concessions. Over the past couple months, a good friend of mine has frequently joined me on my celluloid adventures. Since he usually allows me to pick the movie, I thought it was a good idea to let him choose for a change. Without hesitating, he selected The Amateur. My knees weakened; I dropped my

Ishika Banerjee: You just recently learned that you cant trust meesh?

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The Greatest Story Ever Told?

Movies pull emotional responses out of us. They play with our conscious and subconscious. They make us feel empathy, fear, and joy. They activate the spiritual part of our being. Like movies, our emotional responses to a source are equally essential to religion. As such, movies and religion play in a similar field. I admit that there are a lot of bad religious movies. These are usually done by Christian production companies that explicitly plan to push the messaging of the church to their audien

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On Movie Theatre Etiquette

Chicken Jockey. These words strike fear in theatre-employees' hearts. Over the past two weeks, I've seen countless videos from screenings of A Minecraft Movie where fans in the theatre throw everything they have when Jack Black says these two absurd words. I don't know what causes adolescent people to go bananas when they hear "chicken jockey," but I worry about the sanity of my beloved theatre employees. What I do know is that Minecraft is the most viral movie of 2025, so far, earning over $550

Gwen Pemberton: Proud member of Glasses Wearers Against 3D™

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Ishika

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Mickey 17 and the Emptiness of "Eat the Rich" Cinema

This is how I imagine the Mickey 17 pitch meeting went down: Producer: It's a sci-fi movie about cloning—when the main character dies, he's regenerated with his memories intact. But then, he accidentally gets cloned while he's still alive, and now there are two of him. Studio: So, The Sixth Day? And also- Producer: No, no, it's different! It tackles all the themes Hollywood pretends to care about—climate change, colonization, corrupt corporations, the "orange man," and the working class being ex

Bob Woolsey: I was hungry for some biting criticism and this article delivered. Didn't even need any sauce!

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Mickey 17 Has No Sauce

How many forgettable things can you put in a movie? It felt like Bong Joon Ho was going for the record with Mickey 17. This movie is like a night club that Stefon from SNL would frequent, because it has everything: multiple Robert Pattinsons, adorably freaky creatures, Trump impressions, environmentalism, bad friends, space travel, sauce, social commentary; all that's missing is Dan Cortese. Despite its ambition and Oscar-winning director, Mickey 17 is as forgettable as its release date. March i

Jenn The Editor: I wish it was just an existential crisis movie about the Mickeys

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My Favourite Movies From 2025

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This is a continuing list of my favourite new movies from 2025.

Contains disturbing scenes

Not for the faint hearted

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· 12/24/2024

It's a Stacked Cinema Christmas Card -- Which Will You See First?

There are five major releases coming to North American cinemas for Christmas! 1. Babygirl (A24) 2. A Complete Unknown (Searchlight Pictures/Disney) 3. Nosferatu (Universal) 4. The Brutalist (A24/Universal) 5. The Fire Inside (Amazon/MGM) Which are you going to see first?

Ishika Banerjee: omg the brutalist, they better have ann intermission though cause I have to use the washroom a lot

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#CULTZONEWS: Another Award of Photography

#CULTZONEWS: Another Award of Photography Congrats from United States Arizona Best Picture youpic.com/cultzone_the_real/award/3 @youpic 😍😎 Otro premio de fotografía Felicitaciones de los estados unidos Arizona Mejor Foto #lonerider #voiceofland #cultzonechanneldomilhão #cultazonadelmillon #millionsofcultzone #cultzonegames #hollywood #wearehollywood #thecultzonepureland #cultzonechannel #animation

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Is screen recording in cinemas frowned upon in your area?

In recent years, in East Asia, some audiences have used their phones to record the screen during movie screenings, either as a keepsake or because they are fans of a particular star. This behavior has sparked much debate. In mainland China, as the cinephile community is growing, genuine film enthusiasts have become particularly averse to such “screen recording” practices. At film festivals, in particular, they tend to intervene or even harshly criticize those who record the screen. However, overly aggressive actions by these individuals have led to them being ridiculed as “film festival police.” That said, in mainland China, screen recording that is not for commercial purposes does not technically violate the law. In contrast, in Hong Kong and Taiwan, screen recording is explicitly prohibited by law. If it occurs and is caught, it can result in criminal penalties. I am not familiar with the situation in Japan and South Korea, but in Western countries, it seems that while screen recording is considered rude, it is not necessarily illegal. Most audience members might simply feel there’s no need to “capture a memory” when watching a movie. At various international film festivals I’ve attended, screen recording is not uncommon. It happens occasionally at Sundance, Venice, and Cannes. Venice is much better in this regard—most of its theaters block mobile signals, and staff members actively monitor and intervene in cases of screen recording. Cannes, however, is a different story. Given the sheer size of the event, it’s understandable that such behavior happens. In several of Cannes’ largest venues, mobile signals are not blocked, so it’s not unusual for phones to ring during world premieres—and some audience even have the audacity to answer them. Screen recording, snoring (understandable given the slow pace of art films), and even nail-clipping are all things I’ve seen or heard there. The most outrageous example occurred this year at Cannes during the premiere of the Iran

marvelousmars: I don't know about the legality, but if I saw somebody pull out a phone and start filming at a movie I paid to see, I would be fuming. I don't care about whether or not they're going to put the movie on some piracy site, but I don't want to be distracted by their blindingly bright phone screens!

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· 12/12/2024

What would you do if need toilet during a critical scene in the cinema?

Many moviegoers have likely faced this dilemma: you’ve had too much soda or beer and can’t hold it any longer, but it’s right at a crucial moment in the movie. In such situations, what do you do? Keep holding it in? Dash to the restroom and back at lightning speed? Or, well, use a soda bottle? In some countries, cinemas actually pause the movie midway through for a 10-15 minute break, giving audiences a chance to rest. Personally, I see this as infringing on the integrity of the work, but I assume they have their own legal reasoning for it. For example, in Germany, I once watched The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in Hanover, and there was indeed an intermission. Of course, considering it’s a two-and-a-half-hour film, and many people had been sipping soda for over an hour, it made sense biologically. Another example is Turkey. While watching Brad Pitt’s Fury in Ankara, for some reason, they showed a version that was only 90 minutes long and even included a 10-minute intermission.

Charlie'sMovieMoveIt: I will tell myself that just wait a little bit more, I want to know what's happening to [character name], or I may regret it. I kept doing that until I was again hooked on the suspense, then I forgot the fact that I needed to go pee.

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Bob Woolsey

Bob Woolsey

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· 01/15/2025

The Nostalgia of Seeing The Brutalist on 70mm Film

The artifacting streaking along the screen. The gate weave of the titles. The gentle tick, tick, tick of the projector filling the silences. The opportunity to see a movie on actual celluloid comes few and far between these days. When I saw they were showing The Brutalist on 70mm at the Park Theatre in Vancouver, I did not hesitate. The film itself is wonderful - masterfully constructed, superbly acted, and that ending… delicious. I was expecting to like the movie, but I was not expecting to have such a wave of nostalgia rush over me. I've seen 70mm prints at The Park before, but probably not since The Hateful Eight came out in 2015. I know it's a bit cliche to romanticise film as a format, but man-oh-man, being in that theatre over the weekend reminded me of all the excitement, escapism, and joyful memories movie theatres have given me over the years. I love going to the movies, and seeing The Brutalist - a period piece with an intermission - on film? Chef's kiss.

Epiha Inglis: I love seeing great movies in 70mm! They have such texture and personality. I was lucky enough to catch Dune Part 2 in 70mm, but I spotted and couldn't unsee the seam in the projector screen, which was super obvious against the bright deserts of Arakis and created an awkward line in the middle of the screen.

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#CULTZONEWS: The YouPic Street Hero Photography Award celebrates the art of street photography

#CULTZONEWS:🤩😍🥳🤠 The YouPic Street Hero Photography Award celebrates the art of street photography, recognizing talented photographers who capture the essence of urban life through their lenses. This prestigious award encourages artists to explore their creativity and share unique perspectives on the world around them. As part of CULTZONE's commitment to celebrating artistic expression, the YouPic Street Hero Photography Award stands as a testament to the importance of photography in documen

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The Penguin: The unexpected diamond in the rough of the year.

Last Sunday saw the end of the Penguin series, which with its final episode ranked as one of the best in IMDb's history with a brand new 9.7 rating. Now the question is: Is this series really that good that none of its 8 episodes went below an 8.5 rating? My short answer: yes, absolutely. My long answer is below. Cast and performances Of the many things that stand out about this Matt Reeves miniseries masterpiece, it's undoubtedly the cast and their performances. The fantastic foursome of this s

Serena Cuoghi: I didn't even know about this series. Thanks for introducing it to me Stephan, I'll sign it up! I am really liking the way in which your writing is maturing at great speed, you are a wonderful communicator. When I see the series I will be able to contribute to the debate of the arguments, but I know that your good judgment will not disappoint me. Keep growing and offering us more of your interesting proposals!

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