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'Cheat' was a Netflix game show released in 2023. It had everything in common with other game shows except for one major difference: encouragement of cheating. Game shows have long been a staple of reality television. They have an extremely broad appeal, reaching all different age demographics with all different interests. This genre of reality television also has a long history, dating back to…
The Rom-Com is perhaps the most well-tread genre in Hollywood. Released in 2023, the rom-com 'Somebody I Used to Know' tells an original story from real-life partners Dave Franco and Alison Brie. It follows a once-until-recently-successful talk show host, Ally, whose reality show has just been canceled. As she flees to her hometown of Leavenworth to recover, she bumps into an old ex (Sean) who's…
It's a pretty well-known fact that 'Rocky' is one of the most iconic movies of the 70s. Forged through pure sweat and tears by its star Sylvester Stallone, it had a notoriously challenging time getting made. He was also able to spin it into one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time. The character has come to represent a certain brand of overcoming obstacles, of beating impossible odds…
Hollywood today has a very serious problem. Namely, they are too focused on re-releasing the same content over and over again. Now, I do not mean that Hollywood as a whole is literally releasing the same movies over and over again. No, instead, I mean that Hollywood is tweaking a formula that they are very comfortable with and releasing a film that has been seen many, many times over. This occurs…
A screenplay has the most integral part in the production process; without it, the entire system would collapse. An actor has dialogue to read, character descriptions go to costuming, and the mise-en-scene of a room gets brought to life by a set designer are just some of the functions a script has to serve. The form of a screenplay is unlike any other; constantly in motion, the screenplay must…
We all have our favorite movies. Sometimes they aren't mainstream movies. Sometimes they are older movies. Sometimes they are cult classics, and sometimes they are 80s action movies, 60s European movies, or 40s classic Hollywood movies. Maybe your favorite filmmaker is a little-known name from somewhere far away. Everybody these days has had to go online to a streaming service or pull out an old…
Throughout his career, Clint Eastwood has been known for portraying cowboys in westerns and policemen in crime thrillers. However, he has taken it upon himself to also direct, produce, and score movies. Along the way, some of his works have been nominated for Academy Awards, including for best director, best picture, and the actors' and actresses' performances. Clint Eastwood will not only be…
The Hollywood Insider - Taylor Swift: The Life Of A Showgirl It's a golden moment in Swiftie history. Taylor Swift, the global superstar, songwriter, and cultural force whose career has spanned nearly two decades, is simultaneously preparing to release her twelfth studio album and celebrating her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce. For fans, it feels like living inside a pop fairytale: an artist…
The Hollywood Insider - 'Honey Don't' Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke's latest film stars Margaret Qualley as a sharp-witted private investigator entangled with a mysterious cult. Ethan Coen is back with 'Honey Don't!', the second entry in his and Tricia Cooke's lesbian B-movie trilogy, and this time the ride feels both trashier and tighter than its predecessor 'Drive-Away Dolls'. If 'Drive-Away…
In the age of blockbusters, sequels, and shared universes, we often forget that some movies, however popular they might be, get left behind without a sequel or a continuation. Although not every movie needs a sequel, and some stories are meant to be told in one film, a handful of movies are ripe for a sequel but have been left unexplored. Of that group, these five films still have the potential…
