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The 5 most brilliant sci-fi movie quotes of the decade

  • The article selects five memorable sci-fi film quotes from the 2020s.
  • The excerpt details choices from *Mickey 17* and *28 Years Later*.
  • It praises *Superman*’s hopeful, relatable take on the hero.

The article presents five lines from science-fiction films released so far in the 2020s, arguing that strong writing has helped make it a successful decade for the genre. It highlights films including the *Dune* series, *Mickey 17*, *28 Years Later* and *Superman*, while noting that the selection is…

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“Haunts me to this day”: the 2003 movie Nicolas Winding Refn called a “massive failure”

  • Refn's 2003 "Fear X" flopped so badly it bankrupted him and forced relocation to Denmark
  • Open-ended narrative alienated mainstream audiences despite John Turturro's praised performance
  • Director eventually recovered career trajectory with later films like Drive and Bronson

Nicolas Winding Refn's 2003 Hollywood debut "Fear X" was such a catastrophic commercial failure that it bankrupted the Danish filmmaker, forced him to close his production company and relocate back to Denmark. The film's disastrous reception stands as a cautionary tale about how unforgiving the industry can be…

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CBS’ New ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ Replacement Officially Premieres in 1 Week

  • Mike Colter leads CBS legal drama *Cupertino*, premiering 8 October.
  • It follows a lawyer’s high-stakes case against a tech giant.
  • Episodes stream on Paramount+ the day after broadcast.

Mike Colter is set to lead *Cupertino*, a new CBS legal drama that premieres on Thursday, 8 October. The series follows a determined lawyer taking on a technology giant in a high-stakes case, and is being pitched as an option for viewers who enjoy Netflix’s *The Lincoln Lawyer*.…

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The 10 Best Psychological War Movies of All Time, Ranked

  • The list highlights war films centred on characters’ inner lives.
  • The examples range from satire to bleak psychological drama.
  • The supplied article excerpt ends before the full ranking.

The article ranks ten films that combine wartime settings with close attention to characters’ mental states, arguing that this approach can make for unusually challenging and emotionally demanding viewing. The films span satire, drama and horror-like intensity, and often explore the psychological effects and perceived madness of war…

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Michael Fassbender’s R-Rated Sci-Fi Thriller Officially Loses Box Office Momentum

  • Na Hong-jin's Hope underperformed at the US box office with only £8 million domestically
  • The film dropped 80% in its third weekend and now plays in just 215 locations
  • Despite critical acclaim and strong performance in South Korea, it failed to match Parasite's global success

Director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller Hope has failed to gain box office momentum in its domestic release, marking a significant disappointment for specialty distributor Neon. The film, which premiered to critical acclaim at Cannes and performed well in South Korea with over £35 million, has struggled in North…

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10 Detective Shows That Are Perfect From Beginning to End

  • Collider praises detective shows with compelling mysteries and characters.
  • *The Residence* is an eight-episode White House whodunnit.
  • *The Afterparty* retells suspects’ stories in different genres.

Collider recommends ten detective shows it considers consistently strong, spanning comic mysteries, crime thrillers and amateur sleuth stories. The article highlights how distinctive characters and engaging puzzles can keep viewers invested from the opening episode through a season’s conclusion. Its examples include *Only Murders in the Building*, led…

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‘Making Marie Antoinette’: A Mother’s Love Letter to Sofia Coppola’s Genius Charms NYFF

  • Eleanor Coppola's documentary captures Sofia making "Marie Antoinette" using eighty hours of archived footage
  • Film premiered at NYFF and showcases Sofia asserting her creative vision against cinematographer pushback
  • Releases 23 October on Mubi; celebrates costume designer Milena Canonero's work

Eleanor Coppola, the late mother of filmmaker Sofia Coppola, compiled eighty hours of behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of Sofia's 2006 film "Marie Antoinette" into a documentary feature. The film, which premiered at the New York Film Festival in the Spotlight section, represents Eleanor's long-held vision to…

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10 Animated Films That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

  • Animated films deserve greater recognition as high-quality cinema across all age groups
  • Select animated films rival or exceed live-action films in storytelling and emotional depth
  • Animation allows complex social themes to reach diverse audiences effectively

A listicle celebrating ten animated films that are considered nearly perfect from beginning to end, challenging the perception that animation is merely children's entertainment and demonstrating the artistry and depth of the medium. - **Shrek 2** — Widely regarded as the best entry in the franchise, it improves…

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3 Rock Songs From the 1990s That Still Sound Fresh, Despite Being 30 Years Old

  • Three early 1990s rock songs are praised for lasting freshness.
  • Jane’s Addiction and Faith No More achieved notable chart peaks.
  • Pearl Jam’s “Alive” helped win listeners over to the band.

An American Songwriter article argues that three rock songs released around 1990 still sound fresh decades later. It highlights Jane’s Addiction’s “Been Caught Stealing”, Faith No More’s “Epic” and Pearl Jam’s “Alive”, praising their distinctive sounds and lasting appeal. “Been Caught Stealing” stood out for its percussion-led funk-rock…

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‘What Remains’ Review: A Pensive but Stirring Drama Finds Poetry in the Landscapes of Rural Turkey

  • A poet leaves Istanbul to seek space and a renewed sense of self.
  • The film treats separation as compatible with continuing family ties.
  • The review praises its performances and rural Turkish landscapes.

Yeşim Ustaoğlu’s “What Remains” follows Elif, a Turkish poet whose creativity and wellbeing have faltered, as she leaves Istanbul after a painful separation from her partner, Mehmet. The film presents their time apart as a possible way to reclaim affection and independence, rather than as a simple rejection…

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