Iconic conductor John Williams performing in 2014.Photo: Paul Morigi (Getty Images) For the last 50 years, when you think of music and movies, one name stands above the rest: John Williams. Williams is one of the most celebrated and successful composers of all time thanks to his music for Jaws, Superman, Jurassic Park, Home Alone, Harry … Read more
Adaptations can be tricky, particularly when the source material is animated. More often than not, they’re reviled upon reveal, because they often feel like they’re going through the motions or twisting the original thing into something it’s not. It can be a dismal prospect to see something you grew up with lose its identity, and … Read more
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Who is Gary Oldman’s harshest film critic? Gary Oldman, it seems. The Oscar winner appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast and admitted that his portrayal of the wizard and Harry Potter’s godfather Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise is “mediocre.” The 65-year-old actor said when fans ask him for an autograph that role’s what … Read more
Zack Snyder knows what he’s doing. Whether it’s using his considerable popularity to his artistic benefit, or focusing on every single piece of minutia in a movie, the filmmaker is completely aware. So, of course, when it comes to his latest film, Rebel Moon, he more than anyone knows when he’s referencing the sci-fi that … Read more
When The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King released into theaters December 15, 2003, it had the feel of a significant moment in Hollywood’s trajectory, not only from a cultural standpoint (it became the second-highest grossing blockbuster ever, at the time) but from the standpoint of accelerating Hollywood’s movement toward capitalizing on … Read more
Optical illusions and puzzles share overlapping vibes. Mental trickery, ‘aha’ moments, cross-eyed frustration. Did you know that the Neural Correlate Society holds an annual contest for the Best Illusion of the Year? This year’s winner created a LEGO model of Harry Potter’s Platform 9 ¾, complete with a seemingly permeable brick wall: What Inspired Dominic … Read more
Horror movies usually hit big no matter when you release them, but October can help them do especially well. Almost every year, there’s a particular movie that outpaces all the rest, and for 2023, that distinction goes to the newly released Five Nights at Freddy’s. Making the Freddy Fazbear Pizza Band Come to Life for … Read more
Though the original Harry Potter films managed to make it all the way to the finish line without a hitch, its theatrical follow-up wasn’t so lucky. The Fantastic Beasts movies have had a rough go of it—mostly of series author JK Rowling’s own repeated volition over the last several years. It’s why we here at … Read more
Franchises have been the secret in Hollywood for years, and Warner Bros. has been franchise-heavy greater than most. Between varied DC films, the totally different Conjuring movies, and no matter else, the studio has had an enormous franchise push over the past decade. However for present CEO David Zaslav, the corporate hasn’t been using them … Read more