Steve McQueen’s Essential Small Ax Joins the Criterion Collection | TV/Streaming | Pretty Reel

Steve McQueens Essential Small Ax Joins the Criterion Collection

“Lovers’ Rock” Despite its brief running time of 68 minutes, “Lovers Rock” is loaded with tactile and sensual stories. Shabier Kirchner’s cinematography and McQueen’s direction turn well-choreographed dance sequences into incredible mini-movies; you’ll find yourself asking, “Where the hell is the camera?” They are just as adept at transmitting the bonds made at the party. … Read more

New Girls’ Rebirth Chances Addressed by Zooey Deschanel | Pretty Reel

New Girls Rebirth Chances Addressed by Zooey Deschanel Pretty

New Girl star Zooey Deschanel discusses the chances of reviving the sitcom. At a time in the entertainment industry where just about every popular fandom is being considered for a reboot, revival, or remake of some sort, New Girl seems like a prime candidate to revisit. The series, which was created by Elizabeth Meriwether and … Read more

Christian Bale overturns one of the oldest rules of cinema (and he’s right) | Pretty Reel

Christian Bale overturns one of the oldest rules of cinema

Christian Bale’s acting background and iconic performances challenge one of the deeply ingrained rules of cinema and prove it wrong. Christian Bale is one of the most accomplished actors of our time, well known for his performances in such iconic roles as Batman in The Dark Knight, Irving Rosenfeld in American Hustle, and even real-life … Read more

Eddie Redmayne doesn’t know if we’ll ever see Fantastic Beasts 4 | Pretty Reel

Eddie Redmayne doesnt know if well ever see Fantastic Beasts

Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne isn’t sure if audiences will ever see Fantastic Beasts 4 apparate to the big screen. Speaking to Indiewire, Redmayne said that while he hopes to one day reprise the role of magizoologist Newt Scamander, he really doesn’t know if the franchise will ever go beyond Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of … Read more

Angela Lansbury’s Best Performances, Ranked | Pretty Reel

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Angela Lansbury carried a powerful dignity with her whenever she graced the stage or the screen, even from the very beginning. Lansbury’s first-ever film performance (1944’s Gaslight) earned him an Academy Award nomination at age 19; as if to prove that was no fluke, the actress earned another Oscar nomination (and won a Golden Globe) … Read more

Daniel Craig’s James Bond Death Wish Enhances His Fate No Time To Die | Pretty Reel

Daniel Craigs James Bond Death Wish Enhances His Fate No

Daniel Craig’s take on James Bond was distinctive, and among his character’s unique qualities was a death wish that enhanced his fate in No Time to Die. Despite his success as 007, the actor wasn’t always enthusiastic about the role and needed convincing to take the gig. At one of Casino Royale’s early events in … Read more

Brendan Fraser’s Best Movies and TV Shows, Ranked According to IMDb | Pretty Reel

Brendan Frasers Best Movies and TV Shows Ranked According to

At the 2022 Venice International Film Festival, audiences got their first chance to see Darren Aronofsky’s latest film, The Whale, but the most talked about part of the experience was the crowd’s response to its star, Brendan Fraser. Adulation continued from viewers and critics for Fraser’s performance in The Whale, with a six-minute standing ovation … Read more

Why Mindy Kaling’s Velma Is Surrounded by Controversy | Pretty Reel

HBO Max teases Mindy Kalings Velma series with first poster

Velma, the adult Scooby-Doo cartoon created by Mindy Kaling, announced its cast Thursday at New York Comic Con. Velma’s character was recently confirmed to be a lesbian and made headlines last week for crushing on a costume designer in Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! Now the shy, bookish girl with the oversized orange sweater is getting … Read more