News•Mar 10, 2026
Friday the 13th Part VII Should Have Been the Model for the Franchise
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) introduced a telekinetic teen, Tina Shepherd, to battle Jason Voorhees, creating a monster‑versus‑monster dynamic. The film injected fresh energy into a franchise plagued by inconsistent timelines and repetitive kills, but its potential was undercut by heavy censorship and uneven direction. The concept foreshadowed the successful crossover in Freddy vs. Jason, highlighting a missed opportunity for the series. Today the movie streams on Paramount+, reminding viewers of what could have been a lasting formula.
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Best Picture Nominee Train Dreams Is a Beautiful Movie About America’s Sins
Train Dreams, a Best Picture Oscar contender, follows logger Robert Grainier’s eight‑decade life in early‑20th‑century Idaho. The film’s quiet protagonist drifts through personal loss, industrial change, and a haunting memory of a Chinese worker’s lynching, highlighting America’s historic sins. Director...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Thirty Years Later, Fargo Remains the Best and Most Beguiling Coen Bros Movie
On the 30th anniversary of its 1996 release, critics reaffirm that Fargo remains the Coen brothers’ most celebrated and compelling film. The article highlights the movie’s blend of dark violence and “Minnesota Nice,” underscored by Frances McDormand’s iconic Marge Gunderson...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Corey Parker’s Most Underrated ‘80s Movie Feels More Relevant Than Ever
Corey Parker’s death prompted a re‑examination of his overlooked 1989 comedy *How I Got Into College*. The film follows an underachieving student navigating a cut‑throat admissions process that values test scores and extracurriculars over character. Though it flopped commercially, its...
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News•Mar 4, 2026
SXSW Vice President of Film & TV Claudette Godfrey Talks 2026 Festival Line-Up
SXSW 2026 will run film, TV, music and comedy programming concurrently for the first time, thanks to expanded hotel capacity in Austin. Vice‑President Claudette Godfrey explains the tighter ten‑day schedule forced a more deliberate curation process, emphasizing discovery and diverse...
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News•Mar 3, 2026
Game of Thrones Franchise Continues to Evolve With Movie in Production
Warner Bros. and HBO have moved a Game of Thrones movie into production, with former House of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon attached to pen the screenplay. The film aims to extend the franchise beyond television, potentially focusing on the legendary...
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