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Film Review: KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (2024): Wes Ball's New Sequel Falls Short of its Predecessors but is Still a Distinguished Effort https://film-book.com/film-review-kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-2024-wes-balls-new-sequel-falls-short-of-its-predecessors-but-is-still-a-distinguished-effort/?feed_id=132444&_unique_id=663d9624d7910

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Things aren’t looking so good for humanity in the first teaser trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The fourth movie in the modern version of the franchise, Kingdom takes place several generations after the last film — 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes — when a new leader has taken charge of the apes as they assert themselves as the dominant force on the planet. That leaves little room for humans, of course, who spend most of the trailer either cowering or running. The new film is being directed by Wes Ball, and the cast includes Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. Previously, all we’d seen of Kingdom was some concept art, but now we also know when it’s coming out: the movie hits theaters on May 24th, 2024. Read the full article

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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992)

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle belongs to that genre of thriller we’ve all kinda seen/know about. You think your life is ok when you suddenly realize that person close to you has snapped and now poses a danger. Think Single White Female or Fatal Attraction. It might not have the same level of thrills or innovation as the most well-known entries but certainly in the top half of the "genre".

Claire Bartel (Annabella Sciorra) reports her new obstetrician to the police after he molests her during a routine check-up. After other women come forward with similar complaints and Dr. Victor Mott (John de Lancie) commits suicide the Bartels think their troubles are over. They don't realize Mott’s grieving widow (Rebecca De Mornay) has taken a job as their nanny and is just waiting for the right moment to strike.

I'll give credit to the film for being frank with the audience. At no point do you suspect Mrs. Mott (who assumes the name of Peyton) to be anything but sinister. She’s wormed her way into the home of the people she holds responsible for her husband’s death. You watch her intensely, scrutinizing her every move to try and figure out what she’s thinking, what her ultimate plan is. You’re engaged by this wolf in sheep’s clothing and also by Claire, her husband Michael (Matt McCoy), her young daughter Emma (Madeline Zima), and the Bartel's baby. Will the family discover what's happening before it’s too late? What kind of twisted fate does Peyton have in store for them?

Writer Amanda Silver made several intelligent decisions in her writing. The deception is convincing and delightfully twisted. When Peyton makes a mistake, she shows herself as quick-witted and devious. She shrugs off enough suspicion for the film to keep going and escalate. The side characters are elegantly handled. Julianne Moore as Claire’s best friend is a highlight - it's too bad her screen time is limited. Ernie Hudson also appears in the film as a mentally handicapped worker. Him, I kept a very close eye upon and was pleasantly surprised. He leans a little towards being a cuddly saint, but the man has a distinct personality, is integral to the plot, is capable of being both a victim and a hero, and the performance is tasteful.

You might call the setup a little contrived, or say Peyton gets her nanny job a bit too easily. You're not entirely wrong but without the situation, there wouldn’t be a movie so that’s fine. It’s a perfectly enjoyable thriller, though the ending is not particularly strong, simply because it’s the same kind of ending that all of these films have. Still, as a rental, even as a film you could add to your collection and watch every few years or so, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle offers good characters, performances, and thrills. (On DVD, August 1, 2016)

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Today #AmandaSilver turns 58! One of the #screenwriters of @jurassicworld!! Happy birthday! Thanks for the awesome script you gave us!! 🦖🦕 // ¡Hoy Amanda Silver cumple 58 años! ¡¡Una de los guionistas de #MundoJurasico!! ¡¡Gracias por el increíble guión que nos diste!! 🦖🦕 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPREOaYryN8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes

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Versão live action de Mulan inicia a produção, por Cesar Monteiro

Mulan, animação da Disney de 1998, está ganhando sua versão live action, dentro do projeto de trazer de volta clássicos do estúdio feitos com atores. A produção já começou e terá locações na China e Nova Zelândia. A primeira imagem foi divulgada e mostra Liu Yifei como a personagem-título. A atri...

#Cinema #AmandaSilver #BarrieMOsborne #BillKong #ChengPeiPei #ChrisBender #ChumEhelepola #Disney #DonnieYen #ElizabethMartin #GongLi #JakeWeiner #JasonScottLee #JasonTReed #JetLi #LaurenHynek #LiuYifei #Mulan #NelsonLee #NikiCaro #RickJaffa #RonYuan #RosalindChao #TimCoddington #TziMa #UtkarshAmbudkar #YosonNa

https://ambrosia.com.br/noticias/versao-live-action-de-mulan-inicia-a-producao/

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Updates From Deadpool 3, Avatar 3, and More

Updates From Deadpool 3, Avatar 3, and More

The Five Nights at Freddy’s movie may have found its stars. There’s a lot of blood in Evil Dead Rise. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 writer Josh Miller teases Shadow’s villainous inspirations. Plus, a look at the Star Trek: Prodigy finale, and new pictures from Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary. Spoilers now! Read more…

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Film Review: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (2022): James Cameron's Epic Sequel is Awe-Inspiring but Struggles a Bit to Live Up to the Original Movie https://film-book.com/film-review-avatar-the-way-of-water-2022-james-camerons-epic-sequel-is-awe-inspiring-but-struggles-a-bit-to-live-up-to-the-original-movie/?feed_id=120471&_unique_id=639bed03dc609

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#avatar #sequel #sequels #avatarsequels #jamescameron #screenwriting #screenplay #screenwriter #writing #trivia #imdb #rickjaffa #amandasilver #joshfriedman #shanesalerno #2018 #jakesully #neytiri (på/i Hollywood)

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The park is Open. Two brothers visit their aunt at Jurassic World while their parents sort out their divorce. And of course human and Dinos are like oil and water, they don’t mix well and, you guessed it, all hell breaks loose. Again. Two quotes came to mind while watching this one: “Scientists got so preoccupied with whether or not they could, that they didn’t stop to think if they should.” -Dr. Ian Malcolm and “There’s always a bigger fish” -Qui-Gon Jin. but Holy Balls - where do i begin? from the music to all the easter eggs and references to the first and, to a slightly lesser degree, the second films…goosebumps. The whole park (or this version of it) actually up and running…the raptor squad and their thing with Owen. The way Indominus was introduced, both in the dialogue and then at the still only partially complete enclosure (that whole opening with the eggs hatching?!) The point of no return when the I. Rex is out and you know they can’t ever close that Pandora’s box again. any of Lowery’s comments, the inclusion of pterosaurs and ichthyosaurs - OMG finally! the remains of the original visitor’s center, Mr. DNA! the holograms in the new visitor’s center, that jump over the waterfall where i thought for a split second they were gona reference predator. THE ENTIRE FIGHT AT THE END. OMG. too bad Wu was one of the “baddies” in this one. remind me to always wear sensible, flat, can actually comfortably run in them shoes if I ever get maid a park operations manager one day. #ssmovieof2015 #action #adventure #scifi #ChrisPratt #BryceDallasHoward #VincentDonofrio #TySimpkins #NickRobinson #IrrfanKhan #JakeJohnson #BDWong #OmarSy #JudyGreer #JimmyFallon #JimmyBuffet (the double margarita man!) #LaurenLapkus #AndyBuckley writers: #MichaelCrichton (characters) #RickJaffa & #AmandaSilver (story and screenplay) #ColinTrevorrow & #DerekDonnelly (screenplay) director: Colin Trevorrow movie of 2015 number 53) #JurassicWorld

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Mulan (2020)

Normally, a $30+ price tag for a family to see a "theatrical new-release" would be a fair deal but it's too high for 2020's Mulan, a movie destined to live in its predecessor's shadow.

In imperial China, young Hua Mulan (Crystal Rao) is told by her parents to hide her qi-powered magical abilities. Such combat-relevant skills are associated with witchcraft in women and more suited for men. Instead, Mulan (played as an adult by Yifei Liu), will bring honour to her family through marriage. When Rouran warriors led by Böri Khan (Jason Scott Lee) and his witch Xianniang (Gong Li) invade the country, Mulan disguises herself as a man and takes her father’s place in the emperor’s army.

Unlike Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin or The Lion King, this remake tries something different. The musical numbers are absent. As are the animal sidekicks and romantic subplot. It features live actors, with a greater emphasis on wuxia-style action. Though it was directed by Niki Caro, it has a Chinese epic feel.

Unfortunately, Yifei Liu has little screen presence and displays no charisma. She’s not exclusively to blame for your resistance towards her character. Turning The Ballad of Mulan into a superhero story wasn't a good choice. Our heroine doesn't need to train hard, strategize, or out-think her opponents because she's never an underdog. Not with her airbender-like abilites.

The next problem is the screenplay. Although you spend just under two hours with these characters, you don’t get to know any of them, which makes the stakes insignificant. Did anyone we were supposed to care about die in this war epic? Beats me. Unless someone’s given a weird name, you don't knoe who’s special and who’s just filling out the crowd. If at least the villain was threatening… but he's as intimidating as a balloon. During the big climax, his actions range from inexplicable to idiotic and suicidal. How could he be a match for Mulan when her kicks can send spears through people’s torso? Oh right, he’s got a witch working for him. Xianniang can single-handedly defeat dozens of warriors but at every opportunity, Böri Khan's men ridicule and insult her. Why’s she working for them instead of being in charge? So she and Mulan have something in common?

There are some major holes in this plot, particularly when you hear what Böri Khan intends to do with the Emperor once he gets grubby paws on him. In another film, you’d ignore the flaws because you’d be having fun. There’s no fun in Mulan at all. When the tiniest hint of humor appears, it’s promptly stomped dead. You’d trade away half the grandiose vistas for 30 seconds’ worth of Eddie Murphy.

The more distant you are from 1998's Mulan, the likelier you chances of enjoying the remake. Even on its own, major flaws on the story and screenplay level make 2020's Mulan a wobbly tale of empowerment that gets worse the more you think about it. (September 10, 2020)

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Today #RickJaffa @shinbone08 Writer of Jurassic World turns 65!!. We the #jurassicfandom thank you and of course your wife and co-writer #AmandaSilver to giving us back our beloved franchise and also we whish you a very happy birthday and the best of whishes!! 😊 // ¡¡Hoy Rick Jaffa #shinbone08 Escritor de Mundo Jurásico cumple 65 años!!. El #fandomjurasico te agradesemos a ti y claro a tu esposa y co-escritora Amanda Silver por darnos de vuelta nuestra amada franquicia y te deseamos ¡¡un muy feliz cumpleaños y los mejores deseos!! 😊 #jpsacu #thelegacyofjurassicpark #jurassicpark #jurassicworld #jurassicworld2 #jurassicworld3 #mundojurasico #mundojurasico2 #mundojurasico3 #jurassicpark3 #thelostworld #elmundoperdido #parquejurasico #af #ancientfutures #fallenkingdom #elreinocaido #jurassiccomunity #birthday #jurassicfan #jurassicartwork #cumpleaños @jurassicworld #jurassiccast #actor #JurassicLegend https://www.instagram.com/p/COnksUwruMv/?igshid=1tefgiugw3ojm

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Time Capsule Episode 21