The first point to emphasize about “Joker: Folie à Deux” is that it is not a musical film. Yes, the introduction displays posters of “Modern Times,” “Pal Joey,” and “Shall We Dance.” In one scene, Arkham Asylum inmates watch the 1953 film “The Band Wagon,” with Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) lip-syncing to Fred Astaire and … Read more
Four years ago, acclaimed actor Al Pacino found himself in a perilous battle with COVID-19, an experience that brought him alarmingly close to death. However, he admits he didn’t see any stereotypical “white light” during the ordeal. The 84-year-old movie icon reflected on his brush with the virus, stating, “It was as if I had … Read more
Back in 2017, the movie “Wonder” unexpectedly charmed both critics and the box office, earning Lionsgate a considerable success. The film was based on a children’s book by R.J. Palacio, featuring Jacob Tremblay as the young Auggie, a kid with Treacher Collins syndrome causing facial abnormalities, who taught his family and friends the significance of … Read more
Folie à Deux – A Shared Madness When you think of a musical romantic drama involving Batman characters, “Folie à deux” — shared madness — seems like a fitting theme. However, in the somewhat irregularly paced follow-up to Todd Phillips’ 2019 blockbuster “Joker,” we’re left wondering: who exactly are the two sharing this madness? Is … Read more
Three years post the tragic on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the film “Rust” is set to debut globally in Europe. The planners of the EnergaCamerimage international film festival in Poland revealed on Thursday that “Rust” will be showcased at the festival, succeeded by a panel discussion in memory of Hutchins. The EnergaCamerimage festival … Read more
In 2021, Disney’s announcement of Rachel Zegler as the lead in their “Snow White” remake saw some audience members threatening to boycott the movie due to its “woke” casting choices. These critics felt a Colombian actress was not suited to portray a princess traditionally described as having “skin as white as snow.” The production team, … Read more
Hi there! I’m Mark Olsen, and this is your guide to the world of Only Good Movies. This week, I want to delve into Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” The film debuted last weekend and failed to resonate with moviegoers. This passion project, years in the making, cost the 85-year-old filmmaker a whopping $120 million of … Read more
It seems that Daniel Day-Lewis’ retirement from the acting profession was more of a pause than a full-stop. Returning to the silver screen after a seven-year break, the only actor to have bagged the best actor Oscar thrice, Day-Lewis is slated to appear in his son Ronan’s first film as a director, “Anemone.” According to … Read more
American Film Institute Unveils Full Lineup for AFI Fest On Tuesday, the American Film Institute (AFI) revealed the comprehensive schedule for the upcoming AFI Fest, providing local cinema enthusiasts their first opportunity to experience numerous acclaimed films from this year’s global festival circuit. The festival is slated to take place from October 23rd to 27th. … Read more
Ken Page, a beloved figure in the world of Broadway and the voice of Oogie Boogie in the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” passed away on Monday at the age of 70. His death was confirmed on Tuesday by his talent agent, Todd M. Eskin, and his close friend and producer, Dorian Hannaway, as reported … Read more
