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Violet Granger

Violet, a film enthusiast from New Orleans, draws inspiration from the city's vibrant and eclectic arts scene. Having studied English and Film at Tulane University, her articles often delve into the connections between literature and film, analyzing adaptations and the impact of storytelling techniques.

‘Expendables 4’ Review: Action-Packed Farewell with Humor Resembles ‘Meg 2: Part 2’

‘Expendables 4’ Review: Action-Packed Farewell with Humor Resembles ‘Meg 2: Part 2’

Sequels, and sequels of sequels, have trouble differentiating themselves from their brethren from time to time. But Expendables 4 (or Expend4bles, as this fourth and final entry in the mercenary-based action series has been marketed), indisputably takes the cake for recycling previously used material

September 22, 2023
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‘Mountains’ Review: Monica Sorelle’s Impressive Directorial Debut at Toronto Film Festival Portrays Touching Story of Haitian Family in Miami

‘Mountains’ Review: Monica Sorelle’s Impressive Directorial Debut at Toronto Film Festival Portrays Touching Story of Haitian Family in Miami

Watching Mountains, which just made its international debut as part of the

September 18, 2023
Jon Erwin and Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten Unveil Faith-Based Indie Studio The Wonder Project with Support from Jason Blum, Lionsgate, UTA

Jon Erwin and Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten Unveil Faith-Based Indie Studio The Wonder Project with Support from Jason Blum, Lionsgate, UTA

Veteran producer Jon Erwin and former Netflix and YouTube exec Kelly Merryman

December 7, 2023
‘The Movie Teller’ Review: Berenice Bejo, Daniel Bruhl Star in Captivating Chilean Blend of ‘The Last Picture Show’ and ‘Cinema Paradiso’ at Toronto Film Festival

‘The Movie Teller’ Review: Berenice Bejo, Daniel Bruhl Star in Captivating Chilean Blend of ‘The Last Picture Show’ and ‘Cinema Paradiso’ at Toronto Film Festival

When I was in college cinema courses I made a Super 8

September 16, 2023
A Haunting in Venice Review: Kenneth Branagh Explores Agatha Christie’s Diverse and Changing Universe

A Haunting in Venice Review: Kenneth Branagh Explores Agatha Christie’s Diverse and Changing Universe

In the world of Agatha Christie adaptations, there’s always a delicate balance

September 10, 2023
‘Expendables 4’ Review: Action-Packed Farewell with Humor Resembles ‘Meg 2: Part 2’

‘Expendables 4’ Review: Action-Packed Farewell with Humor Resembles ‘Meg 2: Part 2’

Sequels, and sequels of sequels, have trouble differentiating themselves from their brethren from time to time. But Expendables 4 (or Expend4bles, as

September 22, 2023
Reviews
‘Mountains’ Review: Monica Sorelle’s Impressive Directorial Debut at Toronto Film Festival Portrays Touching Story of Haitian Family in Miami

‘Mountains’ Review: Monica Sorelle’s Impressive Directorial Debut at Toronto Film Festival Portrays Touching Story of Haitian Family in Miami

Watching Mountains, which just made its international debut as part of the Toronto Film Festival’s Centerpiece program, I could not help but

September 18, 2023
Reviews
‘American Fiction’ Takes Home Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award, Foreshadowing Oscars

‘American Fiction’ Takes Home Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award, Foreshadowing Oscars

The People’s Choice Award from the just-wrapped 2023 Toronto Film Festival has gone to American Fiction . First Runner Up is Alexander

September 17, 2023
Industry
‘The Movie Teller’ Review: Berenice Bejo, Daniel Bruhl Star in Captivating Chilean Blend of ‘The Last Picture Show’ and ‘Cinema Paradiso’ at Toronto Film Festival

‘The Movie Teller’ Review: Berenice Bejo, Daniel Bruhl Star in Captivating Chilean Blend of ‘The Last Picture Show’ and ‘Cinema Paradiso’ at Toronto Film Festival

When I was in college cinema courses I made a Super 8 film called Movie Girl. It was a Hollywood-set love letter

September 16, 2023
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A Haunting in Venice Review: Kenneth Branagh Explores Agatha Christie’s Diverse and Changing Universe

A Haunting in Venice Review: Kenneth Branagh Explores Agatha Christie’s Diverse and Changing Universe

In the world of Agatha Christie adaptations, there’s always a delicate balance to strike between remaining faithful to the source and modernizing

September 10, 2023
Reviews
Sitting In Bars With Cake Culinary Producer On Creating Cake Styles That Reflect Character Growth

Sitting In Bars With Cake Culinary Producer On Creating Cake Styles That Reflect Character Growth

Summary Sitting in Bars With Cake is a film about best friends Jane and Corinne who embark on a cake-baking quest to

September 7, 2023
Interviews
50 Cent’s Lawyer Claims Mic Throw at Concert That Hit Radio Host Was Accidental, Informs LAPD

50 Cent’s Lawyer Claims Mic Throw at Concert That Hit Radio Host Was Accidental, Informs LAPD

It was an accident that the dead microphone 50 Cent threw off stage in Los Angeles last night hit a radio host

September 3, 2023
Industry
FEMA and FCC to Conduct Nationwide Emergency Alert Test on Cellular Devices, TVs, and Radios in October

FEMA and FCC to Conduct Nationwide Emergency Alert Test on Cellular Devices, TVs, and Radios in October

While Americans are getting increasingly used to emergency alerts from local police and fire officials, on October 4 at 2:20 p.m. ET

August 30, 2023
Industry
Mark Thompson appointed Chairman and CEO of CNN: Update

Mark Thompson appointed Chairman and CEO of CNN: Update

UPDATE: Warner Bros. Discovery made it official on Wednesday: Mark Thompson will become chairman and CEO of CNN., Thompson will take the

August 30, 2023
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Zoom Commits to Not Utilizing Your Calls for Artificial Intelligence Training

Zoom Commits to Not Utilizing Your Calls for Artificial Intelligence Training

Videoconferencing company Zoom has clarified a policy that had some users nervous. It will not be using its calls to train AI.,

August 30, 2023
Industry
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