#2024 summer blockbusters

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Ryan Gosling had no right to be that hot in The Fall Guy yet here we are

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Glen Powell: *playing what appears to be another lovable asshole but this time make it ✨southern✨ in the new Twister flick*

me, easily amused:

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A Whirlwind of Action: Twisters Review

Legacy sequels have become the latest trend in Hollywood. Longstanding films that are critically acclaimed are getting modernized for a new generation of moviegoers. Twisters is the latest in the long line of attempts to double down on the movie magic of outdated but still loved movies.

For the most part, Twisters works on a summer blockbuster level. We get an early glimpse to set the pace of what kind of visuals to expect, and the film also sets up the emotional beats right away. After a thrilling opening sequence the film slows down to present the series of characters that make up the core of this particular story.

Here we have Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glenn Powell as the leads. Jones plays the more reserved Kate who struggles with the danger of storm chasing. Powell stars as Tyler Owens, the YouTuber who seems to be chasing the next big effect he can pull off. They work well together because the differing personalities within the two of them allow them to grow. As the film progresses, we see personality traits of each rubbing off on the other.

It definitely creates a balance of action and moments of heartfelt drama. It is a summer blockbuster, after all, so those moments while good for dramatic pauses are just segways into the next big action sequence. Those action sequences are particularly well done in comparison to the now outdated 90s film.

The one thing these legacy sequels don't have is the originality factor. They try and sprinkle in those cool new things like YouTube channels and modern weather data, but it never quite reaches the level of just a cool original plot had during the 80s and 90s.

It's probably one of the more interesting summer movies to come out this year as it does explain some aspects of storm chasing very well. It does remind us how dangerous this is and just how bad these storms have become over the years. While some of the events of the film seem highly improbable, the idea we can suspend belief and go on a thrilling adventure is what the movies have always been about. Twisters is no different. It is a big budget spectacle with two grounded performances at the core. Powell and Edgar-Jones make you care, and that is enough to carry the film through the intensity of the action sequences.

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Can we expect to see anything movie 3 related at the San Diego comic con? I haven’t heard anyone talk about it lately.

Hello, my dear!❤️✨

I wish that I had a concrete answer to give you. So far, I haven’t seen much evidence to support that Sonic 3 will be shared at SDCC 2024. Anything can happen this week. Although, I wouldn’t count on getting an announcement. Right now Paramount is focusing on their summer blockbusters.

However, Jakks Pacific and IDW (Sonic branch) will be showing off something hedgehog-related this week. There is a line up on collector’s items from Jakks, as well as some artists from IDW appearing as well. That, and Colleen will be at SDCC with Jason Griffith. That’s all that o know at the moment.🥺

I will do my best looking around on social media platforms this long weekend. If anything SCU-related is shared, I will post here. I promise!

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Who’s ready for July 26?!

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I don’t understand why some people put down summer blockbuster movies, as if they aren’t worth anything. The last two movies I watched were Twisters and Deadpool and Wolverine. No, neither will win the Oscar for Best Picture, but they were both tons of fun and gave me a chance to let go and forget about things for a couple of hours or so. My anxiety has been kicking my ass lately, so despite what anyone else says, that’s worth a lot to me.

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Twisters (2024)- A Whirlwind Of Nostalgia And Charm

Twisters (2024) is a delightful summer blockbuster that spins you right into a whirlwind of nostalgia and charm. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the movie stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, who bring a fresh and dynamic energy to the screen.

The film is a throwback to the 90s-style thrillers, filled with a sense of adventure and fun. Glen Powell, with his unique charm, plays the role of a cowboy scientist named Tyler, who is both lovable and dependable. Daisy Edgar-Jones, as Kate, a bright, aspiring scientist from Oklahoma, brings a quiet allure to her character.

The movie is not just about chasing tornadoes, but also about chasing dreams, making it a good time at the movies for anyone looking for some disposable fun. Despite some miscalculations, Twisters is an enthralling summer blockbuster, thanks in large part to Powell’s presence, which is fun, disarming, and even cheekily silly.

The film's climactic tribute to the original's drive-in sequence is a spectacle to behold. While the movie does owe a lot to the 1996 original, it manages to carve its own identity with its spectacular visuals and an unexpectedly well-handled romantic twist.

Twisters (2024) is a thrilling, immersive, and surprisingly full of heart movie that is sure to be a hit this summer.

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twisters shot on kodak film…oh we are so back baby

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Summer Box Office Recap 2024: Hits, Misses and Surprises!

The summer of 2024 was a rollercoaster ride for the box office, delivering a mix of expected blockbuster hits, unexpected losses, and underdog films that captivated audiences. This season was full of surprises and amidst the hits and flops, some hidden gems emerged as unexpected success stories, challenging traditional box office predictions. So let’s dive into the blockbuster hits, unexpected…

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Summer 2024 Box Office Predictions

We are about to enter a bleak summer for theatrical cinema. For several reasons – chief among them the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of last year causing delays – 2024 has less to offer than previous years when it comes to big budget blockbuster tentpoles. Even with first quarter offerings like Dune: Part Two, Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (between the three,…

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mak's 96th oscar picks

hello and welcome to my 96th oscar picks! if you're new here, this is the second year in a row i've completed the "death race" and watched every movie nominated for an oscar! (you can find my rating and either a joke or real review on my letterboxd, as well as a ranking of all the narrative feature length films i've watched that released in 2023 if you're interested). the list below is mostly for me to just have in the future to look back on post show tbh

anyways, below is every award listed in the order they appear on the 2024 oscars wikipedia page, with my preferred winner, my preferred runner up, any snubs i'm angry about if applicable, anything i'd be angry about winning if applicable, AND what i think is going to win, regardless of my feelings! note: just bc i have something i prefer winning doesn't mean it's necessarily my personal favorite of the category. for example, i think zone should take international film, but i personally liked perfect days better

anyways, here's my picks for this year's academy awards!

BEST PICTURE:

my preferred winner: oppenheimer

my preferred runner up: the zone of interest

nominee i'd be actively angry if it won: maestro, barbie

snub i'm still upset about: spider-man: across the spider-verse

my predicted winner: oppenheimer

BEST DIRECTOR:

my preferred winner: christopher nolan, oppenheimer

my preferred runner up: jonathan glazer, the zone of interest

snub i'm still upset about: celine song, past lives

my predicted winner: christopher nolan, oppenheimer

BEST ACTOR:

my preferred winner: cillian murphy, oppenheimer

my preferred runner up: colman domingo, rustin

snub i'm still upset about: andrew scott, all of us strangers

nominee i'd be actively angry about: bradley cooper, maestro

my predicted winner: cillian murphy, oppenheimer

BEST ACTRESS:

my preferred winner: lily gladstone, killers of the flower moon

my preferred runner up: sandra hüller, anatomy of a fall

snub i'm still upset about: greta lee, past lives and cailee spaeny, priscilla

nominee i'd be actively angry about: annette benning, nyad and carey mulligan, maestro

my predicted winner: lily gladstone, killers of the flower moon

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:

my preferred winner: robert downey, jr., oppenheimer

my preferred runner up: sterling k. brown, american fiction

snub i'm still upset about: charles melton, may december

nominee i'd be actively angry about: mark ruffalo, poor things

my predicted winner: robert downey, jr., oppenheimer

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:

my preferred winner: da'vine joy randolph, the holdovers

my preferred runner up: danielle brooks, the color purple

snub i'm still upset about: sandra hüller, the zone of interest

nominee i'd be actively angry about: jodie foster, nyad and america ferrera, barbie

my predicted winner: da'vine joy randolph, the holdovers

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:

my preferred winner: anatomy of a fall

my preferred runner up: past lives

nominee i'd be actively angry about: maestro, may december

my predicted winner: anatomy of a fall

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:

my preferred winner: american fiction

my preferred runner up: oppenheimer

snub i'm still upset about: the killer, all of us strangers

nominee i'd be actively angry about: barbie, poor things

my predicted winner: american fiction

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE:

my preferred winner: spider-man: across the spider-verse

my preferred runner up: the boy and the heron

snub i'm still upset about: teenage mutant ninja turtles: mutant mayhem

my predicted winner: the boy and the heron

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM:

my preferred winner: the zone of interest

my preferred runner up: perfect days

snub i'm still upset about: the promised land

nominee i'd be actively angry about: the teacher's lounge

my predicted winner: the zone of interest

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM:

my preferred winner: four daughters

my preferred runner up: to kill a tiger

snub i'm still upset about: kokomo city

nominee i'd be actively angry about: eternal memory

my predicted winner: 20 days in mariupol

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM:

my preferred winner: the last repair shop

my preferred runner up: nǎi nai & wài pó

nominee i'd be actively angry about: the abcs of book banning

my predicted winner: the abcs of book banning

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT FILM:

my preferred winner: the wonderful story of henry sugar

my preferred runner up: invincible

nominee i'd be actively angry about: the after

my predicted winner: the wonderful story of henry sugar

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM:

my preferred winner: ninety-five senses

my preferred runner up: our uniform

nominee i'd be actively angry about: war is over! inspired by the music of john and yoko, letter to a pig

my predicted winner: war is over! inspired by the music of john and yoko

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE:

my preferred winner: ludwig göransson, oppenheimer

my preferred runner up: ludwig göransson, oppenheimer but a second time

nominee i'd be actively angry about: literally any nominee that isn't ludwig göransson, oppenheimer

my predicted winner: ludwig göransson, oppenheimer

BEST ORIGINAL SONG:

my preferred winner: "i'm just ken" - barbie

my preferred runner up: "what was i made for?" - barbie

snub i'm still upset about: dear alien (who art in heaven) - asteroid city

nominee i'd be actively angry about: "the fire inside" - flamin' hot

my predicted winner: "what was i made for?" - barbie

BEST SOUND:

my preferred winner: the zone of interest

my preferred runner up: oppenheimer

snub i'm still upset about: ferrari

nominee i'd be actively angry about: maestro

my predicted winner: oppenheimer

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN:

my preferred winner: poor things

my preferred runner up: barbie

snub i'm still upset about: asteroid city

my predicted winner: poor things

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:

my preferred winner: oppenheimer

my preferred runner up: killers of the flower moon

nominee i'd be actively angry about: maestro, el conde

my predicted winner: oppenheimer

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING:

my preferred winner: poor things

my preferred runner up: society of the snow

snub i'm still upset about: priscilla

nominee i'd be actively angry about: maestro, golda

my predicted winner: maestro

BEST COSTUME DESIGN:

my preferred winner: barbie

my preferred runner up: napoleon

my predicted winner: barbie

BEST FILM EDITING:

my preferred winner: oppenheimer

my preferred runner up: anatomy of a fall

nominee i'd be actively angry about: the holdovers

my predicted winner: oppenheimer

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS:

my preferred winner: the creator

my preferred runner up: godzilla minus one

snub i'm still upset about: oppenheimer

nominee i'd be actively angry about: guardians of the galaxy vol. 3

my predicted winner: godzilla minus one

and that's every category! if you made it this far, i'm shocked tbh, but interested to hear your thoughts as well!

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Summer Movies 2024: What Are We Looking Forward To (and NOT Looking Forward To)? You Weigh In!

Movie theaters are still struggling compared to their pre-pandemic/pre-streaming heyday, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t getting plenty of great movies to watch! In fact, there are so many movies coming out that sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to watch. What do you need to prioritize to avoid spoilers and stay part of The Conversation? Which lesser-known movies are the wonderful…

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My Marriage to the Cursed Royal

Demo: Twine on Itch.io Last Update: 9/6/2024

Rating: 18+

Synopsis

When you meet with an unfortunate accident in the real world you find yourself cast into the role of the younger Medulloi sibling. Your elder brother is the Duke of Ausones, a small and recent addition to the Nasennii Empire.

For three hundred years the Imperial war machine has fueled the Nasennii expansionism across the continent of Fantasia. A war machine that has been unable to advance across the northern expanses that make up Ithel.

Imperial superstition maintains that it is unlucky for a commander to remain unwed - so when the Royal Bastard, the Emperor's cursed child, makes little headway in the campaign a marriage in absentia is arranged.

A marriage to you.

It's a new world with a spouse you have never met.

Oh, except one itty-bitty thing - Fantasia Crown Wars is one of the most popular media franchises to exist. (Oh, and a savvy fan knows that Auberon Medulloi's younger sibling died.)

Characters

Auberon Medulloi - The Duke of Blood

Your new half-brother. He's famous among fans for his brutality as a military commander and the cold calculus with which he approaches his alliances when he's introduced during the third book of the main series. You know him as your warm, slightly fussy elder half-brother who frets himself silly over taking care of your family's lands and makes you sweets when you feel sad. He's joined you in the Imperial Capital to insure that you're safe and have all the support you could possibly stand. In the books he becomes the most feared leader of a rebellion against the Nassenian throne. One that was destroyed by your spouse and leads to Auberon's eventual execution.

Lucius/Lucia Nasennia(us) - Your Spouse, the Cursed Royal (RO)

They are the emperor's eldest child, the illegitimate one whom misfortune follows like an old friend. They were born in the dead of a moonless night and gifted with the ice magic of Ithel through their mother's veins. The priesthood has sworn should they ever take the throne it will be the end of the Nasennian Empire. And yet they are among the most gifted commanders of the age, it is on them victory against Ithel and peace among the conquered lands depend. The books described them as cold and calculating. The blockbuster movie saw them behead their younger brother after arranging the death of their father. They were also supposed to be unwed.

Marcus Nasennius - The Golden Prince (RO)

The third child of the emperor and the heir to the throne after the death of their sister. Marcus has always been the charmer of the royal family, the one for whom life was easy and joyful. He's said to have been blessed by the Empire's gods - born on a bright summer day in the heat of noon, and gifted with command of light magic he has always been placed in competition with his elder brother by the court, but they were friends once. Marcus was one of the main characters of the books - and the classic prince charming had always quite popular. So popular, in fact, that after his tragic demise in the movie he was brought back to life in the television show.

Rossella Catilia - The Red Mage (RO)

The Catilia family has stood behind and beside the throne of Nasennia since the War of Sparks founded the nascent Empire. They are wealthy and powerful and Rossella is the same age as Prince Marcus. She was brought to court at a young age and raised with the expectation that she would be among those considered as his match. A marriage she's openly appalled by due to her close friendship - and lack of romantic feelings for both the royal brothers. Still she's publicly considered the picture of what an Imperial Lady should strive for. Like many Imperial nobles she has some talent as a mage with a reputation as a skilled healer. In the books Rossella played the part of peacemaker between the brothers until her sudden foreign marriage removed her from the picture during TFCW's brief period as a graphic novel. (A move her fans hated almost as much as the scarlet color her hair was colored with on those pages.)

Caerwyn - The Assassin from Ithel (RO)

Bright, obnoxious, oh, and a vampire. This Ithellen assassin was meant to be your death. You're still not sure what changed his mind, nor why he's decided to serve you as your personal "spy-slash-assassin-slash-bodyguard-slash-gossip-gatherer". Caerwyn's appeared in the plot far earlier than he should have based on the books, where he only emerges out from the shadows after Ithel's defeat. Following the demise of his homeland he had come to serve your brother, Auberon. Caerwyn is among those that is supposed to be killed by your spouse, having dramatically sacrificed himself to ensure the escape of the rebel army and leading to that arc lasting much longer than anyone expected it would.

Rune Leleux - The Knight? (RO)

Like the assassin Caerwyn, Rune Leleux has shown up in the story far earlier than they should have. In fact you have a strong suspicion that the next book that was suppose to release in a month will reveal that the person introduced as a wandering bounty hunter and oath-breaking knight stole the real Leleux's identity. The Rune Leleux you know serves as your brother's faithful knight and right hand. They've been your friend since you were children. You can't see how the soft-spoken, if sometimes sarcastic, warrior who helps you live in Fantasia could possibly be the brutal and heavily scarred murderer draped in wolf skin that the Bastard Royal hires to help assassinate the emperor and sabotage the capital's defenses.

Robin Watcher - The Bard (RO)

This sweet natured bard is a minor character in the canon - like your new identity is. Or at least, she must be, because you definitely can't remember her from anywhere. (Maybe she was one of those unnamed extra in that one made-for-tv movie that everyone prefers to forget exists?) Whoever this bard is she always seems to know quite a bit about whoever happens to be around - and, well, she's rather curious about you. (In more ways than one.) Also, no one seems to know who she is or where she came from, just that she's great with instruments and has a very pretty voice.

WIP Warning: Any information contained in this post is subject to change as the project develops. The same goes for information posts on this blog.

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shadows of the night | oscar piastri

summary: hiding in self-imposed exile after very publicly trashing bill skarsgaard's 'the crow' remake, horror final girl casper coolidge chances finding love, and returning to the spotlight

pairing: oscar piastri x horror final girl! reader

fc: kathryn newton

reader goes by the screen name of casper coolidge, but is referred to as y/n multiple times throughout the fic.

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caspercoolidge the void is calling, I must go

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FOUR MONTHS LATER

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CASPER COOLIDGE?

Four months ago, Horror final girl Casper Coolidge published a series of tweets criticizing the summer blockbuster remake of Alex Proyas and Brandon Lee’s 1994 film ‘The Crow’. Following an internet backlash that we won’t deign to publish, Coolidge, who’s real name is YN YLN, posted a series of behind the scenes pictures from her recent films with the caption ‘the void is calling, I must go’. The actress has not been heard from since.

Famous for her roles in ‘Freaky’ and ‘Lisa Frankenstein’, the actress got her start as a teenager in the small-screen adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s ‘Big Little Lies’, for which she was credited under her real name. Coolidge only adopted her screen moniker after fully embracing her change to the horror genre.

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mclarenracing it’s always a good time in the grand ol’ us of a

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user HOLY FUCK IS THAT CASPER COOLIDGE

user listen I know mclaren had an awesome weekend but all I can see here is my missing scream queen

user casper being a mclaren fan is information I never knew I needed

oscarpiastri posted to his story!

Oscar Piastri on Two Girls One Formula, talking about his favourite films

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caspercoolidge just made a post!!

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caspercoolidge fall 2024 ft sidney and the boyfriend. still haven't seen the crow, probably won't. looking forward to getting back tot he big screen <3

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lizasoberano thank god, i thought i was going to have to keep him a secret forever. i'm happy to see you happy again :)

user shes got a boyfrienddddd and its oscar mf piastriiiii

-> user are we napping on the highway tonight queen?

oscarpiastri happy spooky season, my morticia

-> caspercoolidge happy spooky season, my gomez

landonorris i want a role in your next movie!

-> caspercoolidge as the first victim? (jk lan, i love you dearly)

user WAR IS OVER

colesprouse welcome back yn!