Midnight in Phoenix

Writer-director Anthony Bawn’s Midnight in Phoenix follows the inadvertent adventures of a...

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Why Are Online Pokies So Popular Among Australians?

Australia consistently ranks among the world’s most enthusiastic gambling nations, with over 80% of adults participating in some form of...

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Bingo is a game that has appeared in numerous films, serving as more than just a recreational activity—it often functions as a narrative device to create...

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A Response To Those Who Believe AI Can't Be Used For Creativity AI is no more capable of creating art than a tube of paint, a brush, a lump of clay, or a...

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Brad Pitt is revving up for one of the most ambitious racing films ever made, diving headfirst into the high-octane world of Formula 1. Set to capture real...

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In 7ᵉ art, certain locations transcend their status as settings. They become real and profoundly influence the plot. This is exactly the role played by...

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Wife & Dog is now in production, with filming already underway. Even though there is no official release date yet, there are a few things that we know...

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Understanding Where to Start and How To Make It Good! Every time I see an interview with a filmmaker, the question comes up, “Do you have any advice for...

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Some would consider exploring themes of loneliness and depression in a superhero film to be brave. I am not that person, yet let's discuss Marvel Studios'...

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One of the greatest and most iconic combinations of onscreen poker and bromance in cinema history is 1974's California Split. Directed by Robert Altman...

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All of the towns in a video game are full of them—those silent, looped nobodies walking the same cobblestone path. You see them once, or at most twice....

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Havoc is an underwhelming action-thriller from director/screenwriter Gareth Evans. Walker (Tom Hardy) is a down-on-his-luck...

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Much like Tina Mascara and Guido Santi's Chris & Don: A Love Story, Alix Blair’s Helen and the Bear is a whimsical,...

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To set up the proper expectations, one should know that writer-director Jeffrey Garcia's Meat Machine is the anarchic child of...

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