Film enthusiasts frequently express a desire for more originality in the movies they watch. However, we shouldn’t overlook the simple pleasures that can be delivered by a well-executed and unpretentious film. A movie that, despite a lack of uniqueness, still manages to entertain and captivate the audience can be considered an accomplishment in itself. As … Read more
The underground rap scene in West Belfast serves as a platform for two young men to voice their support for their often-overlooked native language in the engaging and unconventional “Kneecap”, which is also the moniker of the actual group from West Belfast. This origin tale is cleverly and humorously adapted for the screen by writer-director … Read more
Tom Cruise to Pull Off Epic Stunt for Olympics Closing Ceremony Tom Cruise, known for his high-octane stunts in the “Mission: Impossible” series, is rumored to be planning a spectacular stunt for the Olympic closing ceremony. According to reports, the 62-year-old actor will perform the stunt as the Olympic flag is transitioned from Paris Mayor … Read more
Hi there! My name is Mark Olsen. I’ll be your guide through the wonderful landscape of Only Good Movies. In our continuing series exploring films from 1999, Josh Rottenberg took a deep dive into the advertising strategy of “The Blair Witch Project,” a film that debuted at Sundance with a budget of just $60,000 and … Read more
Welcome to Screen Gab, a newsletter for anyone who appreciates how personal conflict often fuels compelling TV drama. In the world of “House of the Dragon,” Alyn of Hull is no exception to this rule. Having long been disconnected from his father, Corlys Velaryon, Alyn’s relationship with him has hardened into a nearly unbreakable wall. … Read more
When Rich Peppiatt, a seasoned filmmaker, initiated his project with the three-man Belfast hip-hop ensemble known as Kneecap to create a film about their unique journey as Irish-speaking rappers, he jokingly named their WhatsApp chat group “Kneecap Go to Hollywood.” “We were casually discussing these ideas over drinks at the pub back in 2019,” Peppiatt … Read more
Lin-Manuel Miranda has teamed up with Eisa Davis to co-author “Warriors,” a concept album that draws inspiration from the 1979 cult classic film “The Warriors,” which was originally based on Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel bearing the same title. This 26-track album, which features a host of notable artists, has been produced by Mike Elizondo and … Read more
After a succession of performances on his Prehab tour, Pete Davidson is stepping away from the limelight. The former “Saturday Night Live” star recently enrolled in a wellness center for mental health care, as reported by People on Wednesday. A source close to Davidson told the media outlet, mental health has “consistently been a priority” … Read more
Twenty years later, Josh Harnett disclosed the reasons behind his departure from Los Angeles during the height of his popularity. “I didn’t want my personal life to be completely consumed by my professional obligations,” said Harnett, the 46-year-old lead actor in M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film “Trap”, in an interview with The Guardian. He added, … Read more
Though her character Jo March never walked down the aisle, Saoirse Ronan has indeed tied the knot. The Irish actress, known for her role in Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women,” recently got married in a very private setting. Ronan, who boasts four Oscar nominations, wed her co-actor from “Mary Queen of Scots,” Jack Lowden, in Scotland … Read more
