Tim Burton’s ‘Batman Returns’ Is a Horror Film of a Different Sort
Criticized for its grotesque imagery, Tim Burton’s 1992 film Batman Returns is a commentary on the horror of social and political ills that still haunt us today.
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Venice Film Festival in Focus: ‘Queer’, ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’, ‘2073’
In the vein of socially relevant topics at Venice Film Festival 2024, Queer, Joker: Folie a Deux, and 2073 got the island of Lido talking for different reasons.
The 35 Best Films of 2010
The best films of 2010 include a fake documentary, a comedy about Jihad, a vampire story NOT dealing with tacky tween romance, a haunting hillbilly noir, and an elegant tale about clones. Not necessarily the usual cinematic suspects.
The 20 Top Movie Tearjerkers
Sad movies for sad times. Think you're impervious to crying during a movie? These 20 films are guaranteed to get you weeping.
New Additions to Netflix Worth Watching in September
Netflix has got plenty of acclaimed additions streaming this month, whether to fuel procrastination or prep for the impending Oscar season.
Extra Large Popcorn, Please: The Film Forum’s “Return of the Double Feature”
Originating as a practical means to ensure financial solvency, the “double feature” may now serve a more profound aesthetic purpose.
‘Life Moves Pretty Fast’ Hits Some Slowdowns
Freeman frequently complains about Hollywood's stereotypes about what male and female audiences are willing to watch, yet her own tastes are pretty stereotypical.
‘Cinderella’ Is All Eye Candy and Empty Entertainment Calories
The audience already primed for more "happily ever after" will be more than satisfied with the results. Everyone else will wonder what the studio was thinking with this strategy.
‘Big Eyes’ Celebrates the Right to Self-Expression
Tim Burton’s sweet little film about art and identity doesn’t demand enjoyment of Margaret Keane's big-eyed waifs, but instead an appreciation of her sincerity and expression.
The Horror: Parents Clash Over Kid’s Scary Movies in 2012
Kids scary movies Hotel Transylvania, ParaNorman, and Frankenweenie vie for box office bucks, but only one appeals to scaredy pants parents