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Parachute (Trailer)

Parachute (Trailer)

“If you wanna know what you look like, just ask me, and I’ll tell you.” A young woman struggling with body dysmorphia and eating disorders meets a man who’s too nice for his own good. This straightforward yet refreshingly sincere drama tackles the blurry line between love and dependency. Premieres 4.5.2024.

If Holiday Movies Were Honest

If Holiday Movies Were Honest

Every year, movie studios and TV networks spoon-feed viewers what they hope will be the next Christmas classic. Roger from Honest Ads calls bulls*t on these movies, filled with unrealistic relationships, product placements, and stupid clichés.

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Society of the Snow (Trailer)

Society of the Snow (Trailer)

In 1972, a small plane crashed into the Andes mountains carrying 45 passengers and crew. The story of the life-and-death drama was told before in the film Alive, but Society of the Snow is said to be more accurate in its portrayal. Director J. A. Bayona insisted on realism, shooting the film in the actual locations and featuring an entirely Uruguayan-Argentinian cast.

Martin Scorsese Discusses His Greatest Films

Martin Scorsese Discusses His Greatest Films

With films like Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas to his credit, Martin Scorsese is arguably our greatest living director. While promoting his movie Killers of the Flower Moon, the master of the cinema sat down with GQ to explain his inspirations and the decisions he made for some of his most iconic movies.

Astronaut Reviews Aerospace Movies + TV Shows

Astronaut Reviews Aerospace Movies + TV Shows

Retired astronaut and author Chris Hadfield has lots of experience in space and in fighter jets. He even recorded a music video on the ISS. After offering his opinions on a few space movies, Chris is back to evaluate the realism of a few more, including Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, Return of the Jedi, Top Gun: Maverick, and the TV series For All Mankind.

The Bikeriders (Trailer)

The Bikeriders (Trailer)

Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, and Norm Reedus star in this fictional movie about the members of a 1960s motorcycle club and the drama that ensues as the club becomes increasingly violent. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols (Midnight Special, Mud), The Bikeriders rolls into theaters on 12.1.2023.

Barbenheimer: Making Barbie + Oppenheimer for Real

Barbenheimer: Making Barbie + Oppenheimer for Real

With Barbie and Oppenheimer hitting theaters on the same release day, the unlikely duo has become the meme power couple of summer 2023. Artist Steven Richter went one step further and imagined the two movies as one in his hilariously warped, very short film. The best part is watching how he made it.

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Movie Miniatures Are Making a Comeback

Movie Miniatures Are Making a Comeback

Before the 2000s, models, and miniatures were commonplace in moviemaking. But with the advent of CGI, it’s become something of a lost art. Vox sat down with expert prop and modelmaker Simon Weisse to learn about the renaissance brewing with filmmakers like Christopher Nolan, John Favreau, and master of miniatures Wes Anderson.

If Movie Theatres Were Honest

If Movie Theatres Were Honest

These days, you can stream movies at home on a big TV in 4K resolution with high-quality sound, all while being able to pause the movie to get up and go to the bathroom. But movie theaters still exist for some reason. Honest Ads offers a short promo video explaining all of the benefits, including sticky floors and ridiculously overpriced concessions.

The Beanie Bubble (Trailer)

The Beanie Bubble (Trailer)

The trend of brand biopics continues with this movie about the meteoric rise and fall of Beanie Babies. It follows the story of toy salesman Ty Warner, who worked with three women to create this pop culture juggernaut of the 1990s. Stars Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook, and Geraldine Viswanathan and premieres 7.28.23 on Apple TV+.

The Fatal Flaw with Time Travel Movies

The Fatal Flaw with Time Travel Movies

Time travel movies are unrealistic in many ways – not the least of which is time travel is impossible. In this video, comedian Alasdair Beckett-King points out another major problem that most science fiction movies neglect to address – one that would quickly spell disaster for their protagonists.

They Cloned Tyrone (Trailer)

They Cloned Tyrone (Trailer)

John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx star in this offbeat sci-fi caper film about a trio who stumble onto a crazy conspiracy in which they think the government is cloning and replacing everyday citizens. The rest of the plot is unclear, but wacky hijinks ensue. Coming soon to Netflix.

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Visiting Back to the Future’s Locations

Visiting Back to the Future’s Locations

As of today, it’s been 37 years since Back to the Future premiered. Movie fan and world traveler Matthias Schwarzer headed to Los Angeles, California, on a mission to find some of the movie’s original filming locations and see how they have changed over the years. We love how the McFly’s house looks pretty much the same.

Next Goal Wins (Trailer)

Next Goal Wins (Trailer)

Writer/director Taika Waititi takes a break from big-budget superhero movies with a return to indie form. Next Goal Wins is a lighthearted underdog comedy about a coach (Michael Fassbender) who reluctantly relocates to American Samoa to help fix the world’s worst international soccer team.

Closing Shots

Closing Shots

When a director does their job well, the final moments of a movie can leave a lasting impression. Editor Casper Langbak of CLS Videos created this montage of some of the best closing shots, set to the chill-inducing track Cloudbusting by Kate Bush. Don’t recognize every movie? He’s posted a list of all 120 on Letterboxd.

BlackBerry (Trailer)

BlackBerry (Trailer)

Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton star in this lighthearted dramatization of the rise and fall of Research in Motion, the company that created the Blackberry. What started as a pager on steroids became a worldwide phenomenon – then the business collapsed in a similarly spectacular fashion. In theaters 5.12.23.

Honest Trailers: The 2023 Oscar Nominees

Honest Trailers: The 2023 Oscar Nominees

The 95th Academy Award winners will be announced on Sunday, March 12, 2023. To celebrate the awards, Screen Junkies looks back at the movies nominated for Best Picture and offers their snarky take on some great films like the wildly inventive Everything Everywhere All at Once and the enigmatic Banshees of Inisherin.

Expert Rates Movie + TV Shipwrecks

Expert Rates Movie + TV Shipwrecks

From Titanic to The Perfect Storm to Finding Nemo, Hollywood has been depicting shipwrecks for decades. Insider asked maritime archeologist and historian James Delgado to evaluate the realism of on-screen disasters and the wreckage left behind. While they’re not always accurate, a few of the films are surprisingly spot-on.

The History of Robots in Film Told with AI-Generated Art

The History of Robots in Film Told with AI-Generated Art

Starting with the Maschinenmensch in Metropolis, robots have been a staple of science-fiction movies for a century. Using a series of AI-generated art, Stillskates explores the origins and evolution of on-screen robots and how they started as dangerous and powerful characters and gradually became comedic and helpful.

Movie Critic Notebook

Movie Critic Notebook
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This notebook is perfect for keeping track of the movies you’ve seen and taking notes. It’s got pre-lined prompts for details like the title, director, genre, and stars, along with your notes and ratings of each movie. The 6″ x 9″ journal has 100 pages and is available in paperback and hardcover versions.

Faking Moving Vehicles in Movies and TV

Faking Moving Vehicles in Movies and TV

Making a parked car look like it’s driving can be as simple as projecting a moving background. But making it shake, dive, and roll produces a more realistic illusion. Insider visited NAC Effects to learn how they use motion control rigs to simulate movement and combine those with old-school effects like towing and airbags.

How Movies + TV Shows Shoot Underwater Scenes

How Movies + TV Shows Shoot Underwater Scenes

While Avatar: The Way of Water shot its underwater scenes by training actors to hold their breath, there are lots of other tricks that moviemakers use to create the illusion of underwater action. Insider explores some of the visual effects techniques – both practical and digital which bring underwater scenes to life.

Eclectic Method: Everybody Wants to Dance

Eclectic Method: Everybody Wants to Dance

Eclectic Method is known for his creative music remixes and video edits. Now, he’s started to experiment with AI-generated imagery. In this animated music video, you’ll spot scenes from films like Saturday Night Fever, Dirty Dancing, Pulp Fiction, and Footloose, only with digitally-created characters performing the choreography.

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