The sci-fi genre has always been about expanding ideas. Fritz Lang’s 1927 Metropolis was groundbreaking for its time. Stanley Kubrick continued that tradition with 1968’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Like Metropolis, Odyssey was another landmark of sci-fi. The film had it all. From deeper thoughts of existence to eye-popping visual effects. Kubrick, along with sci-fi… The post 2001: A Space Odyssey Explained | Stanley Kubrick appeared first on Flickside ..read more

In today’s The Toast series, we pay tribute to recently passed Donald Sutherland, an Oscar-winning acting great who lit up the 1970s New Hollywood screen, and whose prolific career continued until present-day. From M.A.S.H. to The Hunger Games, Donald Sutherland was a Hollywood icon who will be deeply missed! Sitting alone at a dark dining… The post In Memory of Donald Sutherland appeared first on Flickside ..read more

The post-apocalyptic genre has not seen the likes of Furiosa for a while. Now the dry spell has ended and there is only one thing left to ask. Are you not entertained? Reassuringly, Furiosa is blockbuster stupid. It is an origin story, told with recycled tropes. Alas, familiarity breeds contempt. But director George Miller pulls… The post Furiosa (2024) Review: Lady Mad Max Maximus appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Now, we all know the golden rule of filmmaking: show, don’t tell. But let’s not forget, dialogue is just as crucial in a screenplay. Choosing the right words can be tricky: too realistic, and the film may come off as mundane; too lofty, and you risk sounding pretentious or overly theatrical. So what makes a… The post How To Write Great Dialogue appeared first on Flickside ..read more

There’s a reason Alfred Hitchock’s Vertigo is so mesmerizing. The scenes of Jimmy Stewart losing his mind convey a wealth of information. They’re nightmarish and surreal. The best films leverage the visual medium to tell their stories, making the narrative more engaging than simply reading it to an audience. Mastering it requires a lot of… The post Art of Visual Storytelling: 11 Stunning Film Examples appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Director Rohit Mittal’s Demons is a keenly observed drama and a brilliant character study of two conflicted individuals in a crumbling marriage. Early on, when the wife reveals she has cheated on her husband, you’re left wondering can they/should they make this work or go their separate ways? As you grapple with these questions alongside… The post Demons (2024) Review: A Marriage On Edge appeared first on Flickside ..read more

“To infinity and beyond!” If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming the voice behind an iconic character like Buzz Lightyear, you’re not alone. Voice acting is a dynamic and rewarding career that allows you to bring stories and characters to life with just your voice. Whether you’re passionate about animation, video games, or commercials, this guide… The post How To Become A Voice Actor: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Flickside ..read more

You may know him as Takeshi Kitano or Beat Takeshi. You might have seen him in Battle Royale or Ghost in the Shell. You might have watched the Japanese game show he hosted. You may have even played his video game. Kitano has done a little bit of everything. And he made it all look… The post  How Takeshi Kitano Reinvented Cool appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Behind every great film is a great script. Everything that goes up on the screen starts on the page. But what makes a good screenplay? Thinking even smaller, what makes a great scene in the writing stage? This is where script analysis can help us better understand why one film works better than another. In… The post What Is Script Analysis: The Ultimate Guide [With Examples] appeared first on Flickside ..read more

Craving some nostalgia with The Office or ready for a thrilling journey through Jurassic World? Maybe you’re more the type to get tangled in the quirky antics of Parks and Recreation. Whatever your taste, Peacock’s got your back, serving up a vast library of films and TV shows that cater to just about every mood… The post How Can I Upgrade My Peacock Plan? appeared first on Flickside ..read more