Skip the remakes and sequels: ‘Cuckoo’ is a terrifyingly unique thrill-ride you don’t want to miss

We are  living in an era of film where remakes, sequels and book or video game adaptations rule the screen. “Despicable Me 4”, “Inside Out 2”, “It Ends With Us”…

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Read more about the article Come on Barbie, let’s go party:  The Barbie movie is a raw analysis of the female experience
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Come on Barbie, let’s go party:  The Barbie movie is a raw analysis of the female experience

Spoiler warning: This article reveals important plot points for “Barbie”. With the biggest opening weekend of 2023, and the biggest ever opening weekend for a female-directed film, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie”…

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Read more about the article Barbie vs. Oppenheimer: The Great Box Office Battle
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Barbie vs. Oppenheimer: The Great Box Office Battle

The highly anticipated films Barbie and Oppenheimer were released on the same day, causing moviegoers to break off into teams. Team Oppenheimer is composed of those excited for Christopher Nolan's epic new three-hour film, while Team Barbie is filled with fans ready to see Greta Gerwig's explosive pink masterpiece. For those, however, who preferred to judge for themselves on which movie was better, theaters had accommodated for them by scheduling double features and unique menu options. Both films received great reviews, but Barbie stood out with its emotional and relatable content about a doll in the real world. Margot Robbie stole the show while Ryan Gosling's performance as Ken left viewers laughing. In contrast, Oppenheimer was a great movie that explored heavy subjects and received high ratings but was criticized for its three-hour run time, making it lose out in comparison to Barbie, which was an experience that left viewers feeling empowered and connected to their childhood.

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