What would you do if you met a double of yourself? We don’t mean somebody who wears the same clothes or shares your taste in movies. We mean a literal double, as is the case with the film Enemy. What would you do if someone who was exactly like you in every way just walked… The post Enemy (2013) Explained: Ending, Plot & Spiders appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Cue those spindly “rabbit ear” TV antennae. Twist the channel dial on that bulky “non flat screen” TV. We’re going back in time to the 1970s. Winner of 1977’s Oscar for Best Screenplay, Network is a movie that still holds up in 2024. Written by Paddy Chayefsky and helmed by Sidney Lumet, Network is a… The post Network (1976): Screenplay Analysis appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has left an indelible mark in world cinema with his singular style, blending surrealistic and absurdist themes evident in his striking set designs and a distinctive use of the camera. Part of the postmodern film movement also known as the Greek Weird Wave, his films unsettle viewers, often offering no catharsis.… The post Decoding Poor Things (2023) appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Jordan Peele’s Nope is a twisted, cautionary tale about the endless pursuit of a spectacle, an illusory greatness. It’s a masterful exploration of the human fascination with spectacle and the lengths we’d go to, to witness, capture, and commodify the extraordinary. Through the lens of a sci-fi horror narrative, Peele delves into themes of exploitation,… The post Nope (2022) Explained: Plot, Themes And Ending appeared first on Flickside ..read more

With the conclusion of the 96th Academy Awards, another year of film is in the books. Hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 10, the 2024 Oscars delivered as promised: on-time, uncontroversial, and rather predictable. Here are some highlights and a recap of Hollywood’s biggest night.   To… The post 2024 Oscar Highlights: Oppenheimer Leads Hollywood’s Biggest Night appeared first on Flickside ..read more

The past year in film culminates on March 10th with the 96th Academy Awards. With 13 total Oscar nominations, Oppenheimer is heavily favored to win Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr. With Da’Vine Joy Randolph also a huge favorite to win Best Supporting Actress… The post Oscar Nominations 2024: Best Actress & Likely Winner appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Ah, the Oscars 2024 – that magical time when the stars align, quite literally, and the film world pauses to celebrate its brightest and best. For us cinephiles, it’s the Super Bowl of cinema, a night where dreams are made, careers are crowned, and sometimes, the underdog comes out on top. But the burning question… The post How To Watch Oscars 2024 & Nominated Movies appeared first on Flickside ..read more

From Screenplay by Syd Field to On Writing by Stephen King, these are the best screenwriting books to get you cracking on your writing journey. So, you’ve got a story simmering in your mind, characters pacing around, and scenes playing out like a movie reel. But when you wield that pen to paper, your characters… The post 10 Screenwriting Books Aspiring Writers Must Read appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Director Denis Villeneuve does not disappoint in bringing Dune Part 2, the remainder of the first Dune novel, to its theatrical conclusion. The extensive attention to detail and world-building of Part 1 was phenomenal for setting the stage for feuding Houses vying to extract the resource of spice from Arrakis. The tone was also beautifully… The post Dune: Part Two Review: A Fantastic Return To Another World appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Where would cinema be without the storied streets of New York City? That iconic harbor skyline boasting the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. And those awe-inspiring skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building. They loom large in our imagination, right up there alongside that iconic 1933 film King Kong. As our… The post The Cinematic Legacy of New York appeared first on Flickside ..read more