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Zodiac Worked Because David Fincher Didn’t Give You What You Wanted
David Fincher’s 2007 thriller, Zodiac, does what few films can; it doesn’t give you the desired outcome at the end but still works as a taut psychological film. Based on the non-fiction novels Zodiac and Zodiac: Unmasked by Robert Graysmith (who is played by Jake Gyllenhaal in the film), Zodiac centers around the string of […]
Continue readingWhat The Black Phone Does Better Than Actual True Crime Stories
Note: This article contains spoilers for “The Black Phone.”The fascination with the evilest parts of humanity has always existed, in one way or another. If there is any subgenre of entertainment that has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few years, it’s true crime. When you search “true crime” on Google, you’ll […]
Continue readingThe Daily Stream: 90 Years Ago, Fritz Lang’s M Laid The Groundwork For Every Serial Killer Thriller You’ve Ever Seen
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)The Movie: “M”Where You Can Stream It: The Criterion Channel / HBO MaxThe Pitch: A killer stalks Berlin, plying children with balloons and candy, igniting a citywide […]
Continue readingBelow The Fold Clip: A Mysterious Note Sends A Reporter On A Winding Path In Indie Mystery Thriller [Exclusive]
A grisly crime. A dedicated reporter bent on uncovering the truth. An obsession that eventually blurs the line between personal duty and a greater moral responsibility. You’d be right to say that countless movies have tackled these ideas before, but that would also inevitably shortchange films like “Zodiac,” “Spotlight,” and countless more that have done […]
Continue readingZodiac Ending Explained: Unlocking The Mystery Of David Fincher’s Film
“Zodiac” is one of the best movies of the last 20 years, and I mean that in all sincerity – no hyperbole here. David Fincher’s blend of journalistic investigation and serial killer thriller is a sprawling, multi-part saga that by its very design cannot have a true conclusive ending. Why? Because the Zodiac Killer was […]
Continue reading‘Loki’: How ‘Zodiac’ Influenced Shooting the Tva in Marvel’s Trippy God of Mischief Series
When cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw (“Mainstream”) first interviewed with Kate Herron (“Daybreak”) about shooting “Loki,” it was the first time that a director presented her with a look book. Normally, it’s the other way around during prep. Of course, there were stills from “Blade Runner” and “Brazil,” but also “Zodiac,” which figured most prominently in […]
Continue readingNetflix: Movies and TV Shows Leaving in November
As Netflix adds a number of new titles, the streaming service is also saying goodbye to a trove of movies and TV shows over the next month.High-profile films leaving the streamer include the entire Ocean’s trilogy, Moneyball, The Addams Family, Stand and Deliver, West Side Story, Olympus Has Fallen, Y Tu Mamá También, Adam Sandler […]
Continue readingDavid Arquette Back as Dewey Riley in Spyglass’ ‘Scream’ Relaunch
David Arquette is returning to the world of Scream.The actor, who played the memorable role of Dewey Riley in the previous four outings of the genre-skewing horror movie series, will reprise the character for the relaunch being made by Spyglass Media Group, the company announced today.Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of the filmmaking group Radio […]
Continue readingDavid Fincher Shares Surprising ‘Zodiac’ Criticism and His Biggest Pet Peeve on Set
David Fincher fans are in for a treat as Empire magazine has made available a recent Q&a with David Fincher in its entirety. The original article was included in Empire’s December 2019 issue as part of the magazine’s celebration of its 30th anniversary, but a digital copy of the Q&a finally debuted on the Empire […]
Continue readingThe Best Films on Netflix Right Now
Even with the streaming company’s sophisticated algorithms, it’s not always easy to decide what to watch on Netflix. The right mood is difficult to find and whether you’re feeling a sober classic like “Schindler’s List” or a heart-warming Disney-Pixar flick like “Coco,” there are options to fit every movie palate. Here are 20 films worth […]
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