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Charles Newman On Creating The Diverse Soundtrack From Universal Pictures’s The List

We all remember those iconic scenes from a selection of films that have remained a staple of cinema. From the actor’s performance to the sharp editing and mood-determining lighting, every little intricate detail melds together to create a moment that audiences will soon label as unforgettable. Of course, there’s another key element that assures a …

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The Latest MCU News

The MCU is where Marvel canon is loosely interpreted for the uninitiated Marvel movie fans. Read about all that influences the original characters as they come to the big screen, from actors to behind-scenes gossip through 2023.  2023 MCU News From the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Pop Culture Press offers you a unique perspective on everything …

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Production Designer Caitlin King Shares Exclusive Details of the Inner Workings of The Art Department 

A Conversation With Caitlin King From the time she was a little girl, Caitlin King wanted to immerse herself in the world of storytelling. In the midst of all the intricate roles that make up the magnificent process that is filmmaking, Caitlin found herself longing to be a part of crafting the film’s unique and …

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Rehya Stevens Celebrates What Makes Us Unique With “Love Party”

Being a session singer, Rehya Stevens has mastered the art of being able to adapt vocally and creatively to whatever task she’s assigned. Her songs have been featured in an array of films, video games, and TV, including her Christmas song “Jingle Jangle” which has been used in eleven movies to date. Though emphasis has …

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Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman Make Their Directorial Debut With the Nostalgic, Energetic Theater Camp 

A film as niche and personal as Theater Camp could only have been made by unabashedly eccentric theater kids themselves. It probably also didn’t hurt that the cast and crew were incredibly close knit.  Childhood best friends Molly Gordon (Booksmart), Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen), and Nick Lieberman along with Platt’s fiance and Gordon’s Booksmart …

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Barbie is so Much More Than A Campy Film Wrapped in a Glittery, Glamorous Package

Review of Barbie  It’s hard to pinpoint when exactly the hype for the Barbie movie began considering the multiple promising attachments the film had secured, generating massive conversation even before the first teaser trailer dropped in late 2022.  The very idea of a live-action film depicting the various intricacies and complexities of the massive toy icon …

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Oppenheimer is a stunning spectacle of filmmaking but you’ll probably need a rewatch to catch everything

Review of Oppenheimer  Despite their drastic contrasting tones, two of 2023’s Summer blockbusters in particular have dominated the collective consciousness of movie fans around the globe: Barbie and Oppenhemier. Dubbing July 21, the release date of the two films “Barbenhemier” day, fans flocked to the theater to catch both films on the same day resulting in …

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A24’s Past Lives Will Dazzle You With its Moving Story and Enchanting Visuals

Review of Past Lives    “[In-Yun] means providence or fate,” says Nora Moon to her future husband right before their first kiss. A canopy of string lights hanging from the tall Montauk trees surround them, encasing them in their perfect moment and yet, this isn’t the love story audiences are attracted to.  Distributed by entertainment darling …

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The Flash Fails to Revive Hope for the Future of the Now Reset DCU

Review of DC Studios’s The Flash  DC Studios has seemingly always remained a step behind its rival studio Marvel, both critically and financially.  With four Marvel films in the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time and DC not even making the top 30, the studio has struggled with gaining positive reception from fans and critics …

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Elemental Delivers A Charming Love Story Despite Box Office Failure

Disney Pixar’s latest film Elemental had the lowest opening weekend performance the studio has seen grossing $29.6 million. In comparison, Pixar’s last film Lightyear grossed $51 million in its opening weekend.  Elemental’s financial failure is largely in part due to the fact that Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse continues to dominate the box office, currently standing …

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Across The Spiderverse Surpasses its Predecessor With Stunning Visuals and Compelling Story

Casual moviegoers and critics alike have always generated discourse surrounding superhero movies and animated movies-and it’s only grown in recent years. As both vie for recognition beyond just being “just for kids” or “just for comic book nerds” many creators have expressed their unrelenting dedication to their art. After winning the 2022 Oscar for Best …

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Exclusive From The Philly Fan Expo: Jodi Benson on Her Impactful Relationship With Howard Ashman

The voice of Disney’s Princess Ariel herself, Jodi Benson, visited adoring fans at the Philly Fan Expo this past weekend and even graced those who attended her panel with her beautiful voice, singing The Little Mermaid’s iconic song “Part of Your World”. Benson spoke to a packed crowd during the recent Philly Fan Expo on …

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a Love Letter to the Entire Franchise and That’s All it has to be

Review of Illumination Entertainment’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie   Ever since the announcement of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the subsequent cast in September of 2021, fans were ecstatic that the culturally defining game was coming to the big screen in an animated form.  However, the announcement that Nintendo would be partnering with Illumination …

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Jody Quigley in the film Impuratus

Jody Quigley Shines in Thundersmoke Media’s Supernatural Thriller, Impuratus

Jody Quigley has had a versatile career exploring everything from acting to restaurant management. Now he is back on the big screen as tortured Civil War Soldier Daniel Glassman in Impuratus. After making his leading man debut as Doug in Apparition, Jody realized his love and appreciation for horror films, leading him to star alongside …

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Capacity Crowd Turns Out for the First Public Screening of Award-Winning New Supernatural Thriller Impuratus

Screenwriter/director Michael Yurinko and producer Guy Quigley of Thundersmoke Media recently joined fellow cast and crew for the first public screening of their latest indie-horror film, Impuratus. The film was screened last month (February 26) at The County Theater in Doylestown Pennsylvania, a place that many of the cast members aren’t just familiar with, but …

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Film Actor Tom Sizemore Has Died at Age 61 After Brain Aneurysm

Tom Sizemore, best known for his roles in the films Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, and Natural Born Killers, has died at the age of 61 after suffering a brain aneurysm. With a heavy heart, Mr. Sizemore’s loved ones and colleagues mourn the passing of a formidable actor who leaves behind a loving family and a major film legacy. Mr. …

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Knock at the Cabin has a Skeletal Story but not Much Plot on its Bones

Review of Knock at the Cabin  M. Night Shyamalan has remained one of the most talked about horror/thriller directors since his rise to fame in 1999 with The Sixth Sense. Since then he’s had other commercial and critical hits such as Signs, Unbreakable, and Split. He’s also known for not so memorable and even laughably bad …

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The Oscars 2023: Reactions, Predictions, and Controversies.

Oscars 2023 Predictions In the aftermath of a chaotic broadcast last year, the Oscars have returned again with the nominations being announced earlier this week. Late night host Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting this year’s ceremony, which will be held on March 12, 2023. Many nominations came as no surprise as Everything Everywhere All At …

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M3gan is the latest Horror/Thriller, but will she haunt the hall of horror classics?

Review of M3gan    4 feet tall and sprouting a titanium build, M3gan is the latest terror to come out of Blumhouse Productions in association with Atomic Monster. The film was directed by Gerard Johnstone who is most known for his 2014 horror film Housebound. An AI robot built by robotics genius Gemma (Allison Williams) …

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Jody Quigley in the film Impuratus

Why Suburban Philadelphia Native Jody Quigley is Thrilled about His ‘Super Creepy’ New Indie Movie, Impuratus

When it comes to rising to a challenge, Jody Quigley is in a class by himself. Especially, when it comes to starring in his latest chilling supernatural thriller, Impuratus, a riveting psychological thriller that will frequently make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. Impuratus is a spellbinding thriller from Thundersmoke Media and …

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Michael Yurinko, Writer-Director of the film, Impuratus

How Writer-Director Michael Yurinko Created the Creepy New Horror Film, Impuratus and Why He Leaves Us Wanting More…

Michael Yurinko’s riveting new horror film Impuratus began with a dilapidated shed next to a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse that spurred him to write the screenplay for his multi-award-winning new thriller.  At the time, Yurinko was laid up for two weeks recovering from a painful back injury where he couldn’t move, sit down, stand or walk, …

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The Whale: One of the Most Controversial and Emotional Movies of the Year

Review of Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale    If you’ve been subject to a conversation of recent film discourse lately, you’ve probably heard of A24’s The Whale. The film, based on the play of the same name by Samuel D. Hunter follows Charlie, an online English teacher who due to an eating disorder resulting from an immeasurable …

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Women Film Critics Circle Selects “She Said” and “Women Talking” As Award-Winning 2022 Female-Driven Films

Women Film Critics Circle Selects Award-Winning 2022 Female-Driven Films Every once in a while we see one or two movies that move us emotionally and make us feel compelled to announce to the world how thought-provoking and life-altering the screenplay, acting, directing, and other aspects of the film are. And this is the case with …

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Airen DeLaMater Shares Chilling Details From her New Film Impuratus

Airen DeLaMater Shares Details From her New Film Impuratus Actress Airen DeLaMater isn’t afraid of a challenging role, even if it means traveling to some of the scariest renowned places in the country. After starring in a supporting role in Thundersmoke Media’s Apparition (directed by Quinn Saunders) in 2015, DeLaMater is returning to the screen …

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Strange World Makes History for Disney but was Barely Seen by or Heard of by Audiences

Strange World Review Following Encanto, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 61st animated feature, Strange World, had a lot to live up to. After the widespread success of Encanto as a vibrant musical and beautiful story, Disney fans were anticipating what was next. Despite initial excitement, it was soon clear Strange World wasn’t meant to ride the …

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