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1 month ago | 
filminquiry.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
The Looney Tunes have had a rocky history at the movie theater. The few times their antics have extended beyond a few minutes of animated hi-jinks usually rely on either a clip show or live-action integrations. From the compilation of The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie to the medium-bleeding meta nature of Space Jam: A New Legacy, nearly every film has struggled to find something more to do than rehash the past or question the characters in the modern age.
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1 month ago | 
flickside.com | Grace Magee |Arun Kumar |Tanay Shrotriy |Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
Best Picture“Anora,” (Neon) Alex Coco, Samantha Quan and Sean Baker, Producers (WINNER)“The Brutalist” (A24)“A Complete Unknown” (Searchlight) Fred Berger, James Mangold and Alex Heineman, Producers“Conclave” (Focus Features) Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell and Michael A.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
flickside.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
When it comes to comic book movies, Deadpool and Wolverine are the ultimate rule-breakers—and they’re not shy about leaving a trail of Easter eggs for fans to uncover. From fourth-wall-breaking nods to hilarious callbacks, the two characters are packed with hidden gems that reward sharp-eyed viewers. Whether it’s Deadpool’s cheeky jabs at the X-Men or Wolverine’s subtle references to his comic origins, these Easter eggs aren’t just clever—they’re pure fan-service gold.
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
flickside.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
From Son of Saul (2015) to Schindler’s List (1993), here are 10 essential Holocaust movies. The Holocaust should never be forgotten. It was a crucial moment in history that shaped our perceptions of genocide. Movies can play a vital role in preserving that history. Thankfully, there are plenty of films centering around the Holocaust. Here are the best Holocaust films ever made. 10. The Grey Zone (2001)The Grey Zone confronts the uncomfortable subject of the Sonderkommando at the Auschwitz camp.
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
filminquiry.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
Despite its clear visual and narrative relation to Star Wars, Mobile Suit Gundam’s legacy is similar to that of Star Trek. The franchise was crucial in mecha anime becoming more real than a superhero, but its groundbreaking beginning was rocky. The series was forced into a premature ending, where it looked like Gundam wouldn’t carry into the 1980s.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
filminquiry.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
I realized many years ago that Illumination’s animated films are all about gags over stories. With this in mind, I decided to brace myself for Despicable Me 4. I knew Illumination wouldn’t stray from their sure-fire method of box office success with freewheeling absurdity. Any hope of a cohesive story was gone, made evident by the studio’s track record and the marketing for this picture. Perhaps this will be the sequel that wins me over for recognizing the gags and not the meandering story.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
weau.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - By now we know Wisconsin is a swing state, but if we zoom in there is one county that could very well tell us who wins not only the state, but the entire election. In 2008 and again in 2012, the county voted for Barack Obama. But in 2016 the county swung red and voted for Donald Trump. Then in 2020, voters swung back blue and voted for Joe Biden.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
filminquiry.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
A Different Man brings up the story of Beauty and the Beast for a particular reason. For those who have watched the Disney film multiple times, the thought has probably crossed the mind that the Beast looks better as a beast than a man. This thought usually occurs as we don’t see much of the non-furry Beast until the film ends. We’ve grown so used to the furry monster that it’s hard to imagine him looking different. How does life go on for him?
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
flickside.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
He’s been a vampire, an alien, and a pirate. You may know him from What We Do In The Shadows or Thor: Ragnarok. Wherever you’ve seen him in front of the camera, he’s just as present behind it. Taika Waititi’s work had made him one of New Zealand’s top actors and filmmakers. So, how did he get to such a spot? Stepping Behind The CameraTaika started off by associating with another comedy legend in the making. Early in his career, Taika hooked up with Jemaine Clement.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
weau.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Many speakers that took the stage on Tuesday talked about the future of the Democratic party. It’s a message that President Biden also talked about Monday, and that message is resonating with delegates. But with all that has happened to the party in the past few months, will the surge in excitement carry through to November? WMTV took to the convention floor Tuesday to talk to delegates like Arvina Martin. She called the first two days of the convention as indescribable.
