Film Reviews

The Beautiful, Subliminal Drama of David Fincher’s "Mank"

Among Fincher's best films, Mank handles it's subject with subtlety and style.

Lily Collins and Gary Oldman in "Mank"

Update 3/15/2021: Oscar nominations have just been announced, with Mank receiving a total of 10 — more than any other film this year — with nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (David Fincher), Best Actor in a lead role (Gary Oldman), Best Supporting Actress (Amanda Seyfried). The film also received well-deserved nominations for Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, Sound, Score, and Makeup.

David Fincher is not a director known for pulling punches.

In movies live Seven, Fight Club, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, he has demonstrated a willingness to linger on scenes of horrifying gore and violence.

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Here We Go Again! Mamma Mia… Take Two

Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again Hits Theaters – Movie Magic with ABBA All Over It

Head to the theaters this weekend for ABBA and acting!

If you loved Mamma Mia when it was a hit in 2008, the past ten years must have gone by at a snail's speed. But summer '18 just picked up the pace with the sequel to the song-and-dance, star-studded sensation hitting theaters today, back with the original cast including Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, and the rest of the bunch. To add even more flair to the Greece-based goodness…welcome the one-and-only Cher, playing grandma! Mamma Mia indeed!

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BOX OFFICE BREAKDOWN | Here we go again!

JULY 20TH-22ND | What's Coming to Theaters This Weekend

Get ready to get off your feet and warm up your singing pipes.

In Popdust's column, Box Office Breakdown, we aim to inform you of the top flicks to check out every weekend depending on what you're in the mood to enjoy. Looking to laugh? What about having your pants scared off? Maybe you just need a little love? Whatever the case may be, we have you covered. Take a peek at our top picks for this week…

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BOX OFFICE BREAKDOWN | What's coming to theaters this weekend?

MARCH 9TH-11TH | "A Wrinkle in Time" has finally arrived in cinemas!

The Academy Awards are finally through, but that doesn't mean your time at the movies has to end for the year.

In Popdust's column, Box Office Breakdown, we aim to inform you of the top flicks to check out every weekend depending on what you're in the mood to enjoy. Looking to laugh? What about have your pants scared off? Maybe just need a little love? Whatever the case may be, we have it.

Take a peek at our top picks for this week...

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