Hamletis up there with the likes ofMacbethandRomeo and Julietas one ofWilliam Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Its popularity also means it’s got more film adaptations than most Shakespeare plays. Also, its pretty condensed, as far asHamletadaptations go, clocking in at just under 90 minutes. Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Alternatively, its sometimes known as Turkish Hamlet. Butthis Turkish spin onHamlet complete with that title role being gender-swapped really isn’t too bad....

Summary The success ofHouse of the DragonSeason 1 inspired much anticipation for Season 2. Who Are Blood and Cheese and Why Did They Kill Jaehaerys in ‘House of the Dragon’? But the young prince looks too much like his sister. The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys....

Each one is a classic, and that collection alone makes up the bulk of the recommendations that follow. Just askJohn LennonorBlack Sabbath. But it starts as a dramatic depiction of a very human love triangle. Once that human drama is interrupted, it stays that way. In tandem, they are a one-two punch of imaginative horror filmmaking that took decades to digest. Between their productions,Alfred Hitchcocktook part in an extensive interview with French critic-turned-directorFrancois Truffaut....

James Cameronis once again the king of the world. Cameron is not alone by any means. Joining him are numerous other daring directors who redefined the action genre and changed how audiences view action movies. Image via Lionsgate Films Thanks to their innovative narrative and technical efforts, these helmers changed the action genre forever. In a career spanning more than forty years, Cameron has made a name for himself as a trailblazer....

I watch a ton of television, and a wide range of it. Sometimes, I go into the viewing experience with high hopes because Im a fan of the source material. Sometimes, I check something out because Im interested or intrigued by the cast and creative team. Sometimes, Im completely unaware of whats in store for me. Until then, here are my selections for the Best TV of 2022. TV Series of the Year: Andor The Disney+ original seriesAndoris just great television....

His career is fascinating, and plainly extends beyond just directing, of course. It’s a noble idea, but the three leads dont appear particularly comfortable or even natural playing themselves. 36’J. Image by Federico Napoli Unsurprisingly, the central figure here isJ. There are both things to admire and dislike inJ. Edgar, in starkly equal measure, really. Image via Warner Bros. J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years, looks back on his professional and personal life....

There were several expectations forMiami Vicewhen it was announced that a movie remake was slotted for release in 2006. Mann was still going to use gritty, hardscrabble characters. It’s a signature technique of Mann’s, which he uses with great aplomb here. Not to be overlooked,Ciaran HindsandNaomie Harrisbuttress the two leads with terrific performances of their own. “Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000…tax free.” Michael Mann’s vision wanted to establish an identity of its own and ultimately did as much....

Common wisdom will likely tell a filmmaker that they should take their time ending a story. Therefore, it definitely deserves a stop on the list. This anxiety-inducing drama is guaranteed to have audiences on the edge of their seats up until its ending. Image by Federico Napoli The ending certainly contributes to the film’s reputation as amongAlfred Hitchcock’s best movies. Image via A24 Image via Artisan Entertainment Image via A24...

There are some things that I just won’t do, even if I love that person. Honestly, Im impressed by these characters and their completely unhinged loyalty to the person they love. But, I’m learning there are a lot of things I wouldn’t do for love. And he had to deal with her angsty teen son Theo (Tyroe Muhafidin) along the way. Arondir and Bronwyn have had to keep their romance a secret....

There is truly nothing quite like it out there. Honk for Jesus, store your Soul. Through it all, Hall is able to walk a tonal tightrope that is remarkable to watch. How could you ever hope to match the feeling of the originals rug pull twist? Go in knowing as little as possible, and youll be in for quite a wild ride. Image via Amazon Studios/Magnolia Image via Annapurna Pictures...

The merry band also featuresMichelle Rodriguez,Justice Smith,Rege-Jean Page,Sophia Lillisand more. CHRIS PINE: Yeah, for my ego, basically. Just adoring people clapping when you walk out on the stage is always a good feeling. Do you enjoy going in front of 5,000 people and talking? Or are you really nervous as you’re stepping out there? Hugh doesn’t like it. Image via Paramount HUGH GRANT: I think I do rather like it....

What Happens in A Dark Song'? On one level,A Dark Songis about awoman willing to do anything for revenge. Still, how long must she endure daily abuses before she wonders if the ritual even works? Custom image by Nimesh Niyomal There’s a lot of ground to cover with this movie if you stick with it. Its a lot like a mash-up ofThe BabadookandThe Witch. Sophias willingness to endure physical and mental torment for theoccultic ritualis ample proof of this....

The visuals are beautiful, and the story is uniquely grim and difficult to shake. ‘Underground’ (1995) Undergroundis a wild movie. Undergroundwon the Palme d’Or in 1995, and stands as arguably one of the best movies of the 1990s. NEXT:‘The Adventures of Baron Munchausen,’ ‘Bergman Island’ & More Coming to Criterion in January Image via A24 Image via ABKCO Films Image via Paramount Pictures Image via KimStim Image via Studio Deen...