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1. “Monkey Man”
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1. “Monkey Man”
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There have been many times recently when society has seemed to be burnt out by the influx of superhero-related movies and television shows that come out each year. According to the Statista Research Department, “around 23% of respondents said they liked superhero movies but were getting tired of so many films of that genre.”
For those looking for new movies to check out, “Drive-Away Dolls” is an impressive solo project by Ethan Coen and “All of Us Strangers" tugs on the heartstrings. Keep reading to learn more about a few 2024 standout films:
For those looking for independent films by ground-breaking filmmakers, "American Fiction" and "They Cloned Tyrone" hit the mark.
1. “Maestro”
In the last few months, several new films have sparked a buzz in the film industry. Below, read more about four new movies that have captivated audiences everywhere.
Have you ever seen a movie that left you thinking 15 to 20 minutes were missing? That was my exact reaction after seeing Sofia Coppola’s latest film “Priscilla” (2023).
One of the most frustrating actors of our time is without question Michael Fassbender. However, he is frustrating for reasons you may not expect. Fassbender is frustrating because he is one of the greatest actors currently working, and yet, he is consistently involved in films that are either mediocre or flat-out terrible.
Watching a new film by Martin Scorsese brings me immense joy. The same can be said for other lovers of cinema and devoted fans of old Marty. Watching a new Scorsese film is always an exciting event. When his last picture, “The Irishman,“ came out on Netflix in 2019, I was more eager to watch that in the comfort of my own home rather than go and see “Avengers: Endgame” in a crowded and noisy movie theater.
Recently, the world celebrated one of the most iconic characters in all of pop culture: Batman. Batman is a superhero who has been around for 108 years and continues to be beloved by many. The love for the Caped Crusader is expressed in various ways, such as Batman-related merchandise, Batman comic books, and movies and television shows about Batman. My personal favorite is the latter.
Up until very recently, I hadn’t even heard of the “Sound of Freedom” movie. How I discovered its existence wasn’t by watching a trailer or seeing a poster for it at my nearby theater but rather by watching a conversation/interview between Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Jim Caviezel (who stars in the film) and Tim Ballard on Dr. Peterson’s YouTube channel.
To this day, one of the most consistent franchises in Hollywood is the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. Each of the seven movies, although similar to one another in terms of plot structure, has something unique about them. Whether it be the choice of filmmaker or the creativity of the action set-pieces and stunts, the “Mission: Impossible” franchise isn’t afraid to experiment with its world and characters.
“Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to man. For this he was chained to a rock and tortured for eternity.” An opening quote that haunting deserves an Oscar nomination in its own right. What follows after is quite possibly the number one candidate for the best film of 2023.
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) opens with an extended-action flashback sequence where the audience is given the pleasure of seeing a beautifully done digitally de-aged Harrison Ford and his partner Basil Shaw (played by Toby Jones) fleeing from the Nazis on a moving train in the French Alps.
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018) directed by Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman and Bob Persichetti came out at a time where it seemed like audiences had had enough of Spider-Man. Just in the last twenty years, we’ve had three different male actors portray the character in fourteen combined films. Fourteen! We’ve also had three animated television shows in which the oldest one dates back to the year 2003. That’s a lot of Spider-Man.
Wes Anderson is the gift that keeps on giving. So far in his career, Anderson has produced 11 full-length feature films and seven short films. All of these films have received critical acclaim, whether it be small or large, and have done financially well at the box office. He is one of the best filmmakers working today.
James Gunn has done it again. His newest film, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (2023), is a testament of how willing a director is to complete a film even when put in such awkward circumstances. When Gunn was fired by Marvel back in 2018 due to the resurfacing of old twitter posts posts he had made well over a decade ago that contained both rape and pedophilia jokes, it looked like Gunn was never going to complete his trilogy.
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018) directed by Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman and Bob Persichetti came out at a time where it seemed like audiences had had enough of Spider-Man. Just in the last twenty years, we’ve had three different male actors portray the character in fourteen combined films. Fourteen! We’ve also had three animated television shows in which the oldest one dates back to the year 2003. That’s a lot of Spider-Man.
Many children under the age of twelve are not allowed to watch animated shows like “Family Guy,” “American Dad!” and “The Cleveland Show.” These were the types of shows that young boys and girls would have to carefully watch by themselves so that their parents wouldn’t catch them. The creator of all three television programs is a man named Seth Woodbury MacFarlane. MacFarlane is a man of many talents.