Tag: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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‘Gravity’ Ending Explained: Does Sandra Bullock Get Home From Space?
In 2013, director Alfonso Cuarón, the keen and decidedly selective filmmaker known for such films as Children of Men, Y Tu Mamá También, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, brought Gravity into the world. Written by Cuarón and his son, Jonás Cuarón, Gravity is a swift hour-and-a-half of heart-pounding peril wrapped in the…
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Michael Gambon’s ‘Harry Potter’ Legacy: A Shocking Recast Turned Indelible Performance
When actor Michael Gambon passed away on September 28, he was immediately remembered by colleagues and fans around the world for his work portraying Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” films — but he’s not the only one.Gambon famously took over the part of Dumbledore between “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” and “Harry…
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Prisoner of Azkaban Is the Best Directed, But Worst Written Harry Potter Movie
Potterheads and cinephiles alike often applaud Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as one of the best films in the franchise. Much of the praise is thanks to director Alfonso Cuarón, who brought engrossing visuals and newfound emotional weight to the story, showcasing a darker side of the Wizarding World in the series’ third…
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Tom Felton Mistook Gary Oldman for a Janitor on ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’
Well, this might be Tom Felton’s “Darkest Hour.”The “Harry Potter” alum admitted to assuming Oscar-winning co-star Gary Oldman was a janitor while on set for 2004’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Felton wrote in his memoir “Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard” that Oldman was so “unassuming…
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Alfonso Cuarón Says He Directed ‘Harry Potter’ After Guillermo del Toro Called Him “An Arrogant Bastard”
In the filmography of acclaimed director Alfonso Cuarón, there is maybe one film that sticks out from the rest — “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Not that the film is bad, as many ‘Potter’ fans would contend that it’s right up there with some of the best of the bunch. It’s just that…