A film is the union of all its parts to create a glorious whole. But a lot of people know that certain elements of a film can stand above others and carry a film. One of these elements is the lead actor or actress. A great performance from an actor can make a film an instant classic. Every nuance, every detail can make for a fascinating study in and of itself.
As part of the "Best in Film in 2014" series, film writers David and Francisco Salazar take a look at their favorite performances by a lead actor this year.
More than 100 titles will be leaving Netflix's streaming library at the end of the month, including the majority of Woody Allen films, the "Rocky" movies and some classics from 1950's and 1960's.
People who enjoy the fart jokes, man-children, homophobic slurs, stereotypes, cliches and objectifying women in movies will probably get a kick out of "The Interview." But those wondering what the big fuss is all about will probably leave their respective viewing experience wondering why they wasted their time in the first place.
More than a cautionary tale, "A Most Violent Year" almost condemns the impossibility of ideals such as the heroic American Dream. While the film shows that this dream is attainable, it lambasts any notion that it can be achieved without making certain concessions. And this is where this film, which takes many cues from Francis Ford Coppolla's great "Godfather" films, connects itself most fully with those two great films. To fulfill the American Dream, compromises must be made. And these aren't always the ones we feel most comfortable making.
A great way to give this holiday season Netflix has been a popular streaming and DVD-by-mail service for quite a while now. This year, you can share Netflix with someone else.
The artistic merit of a film always relies on every single piece coming together if not perfectly, then suitably. Acting in film works in the same way. Even though the lead characters are expected to carry entire films, they also need the supporting casts (assuming they exist) to add emotional depth and layers to each and every story. And in some cases (or many really), the supporting cast members manage to steal away the spotlight with the color or dimension that they add. This installment takes a look at the supporting actor performance by a male that stood out most in 2014 to writers David and Francisco Salazar.
Since the beginning of cinema, music has played a crucial role in the viewing experience. As part of Latin Post's "Best of 2014: Film Edition" we will now celebrate two of the most notable film scores of the year:
"Star Wars Episode VII" plot spoilers are among the news items most in demand from film fans everywhere. There have been plenty of rumors to go around for months including the fates of Luke and the main characters in the new film. Over the last few weeks, Han Solo's fate has also become a big topic of discussion, but shockingly no one has really mentioned where Princess Leia fits into this new galaxy far, far away.
The Los Angeles Film Critics have named "Boyhood" the best film of the year. The Los Angeles Film Critics have named "Boyhood" the best film of the year.
You have to love the rumor mill. Everyone wants to know what is going on with the upcoming "Star Wars" movies. This inevitably leads to a tremendous amount of speculation and new sources. So what has the latest new rumor revealed?
The National Board of Review has picked "A Most Violent Year" as the "Best Film of 2014." J.C. Chandor's crime drama, which tells the story of some thuggish New Jersey-New York oil cartels, was seen as an underdog in the category, which is decided by the more than one hundred members of the New York-based board.
And here come the rumors. Over the last few weeks, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has been a hot topic of debate. The teaser trailer debuted around the world, generating a plethora of new conversations. Is the new lightsaber brilliant or silly? Why is John Boyega's storm trooper lost in the dessert? Is that dessert planet Tatooine? What planet is Oscar Isaac on in his X-wing? Where are the storm troopers headed? Is the CGI shot of the Millennium Falcon really a step in the right direction or is this film slated to be over-reliant on CGI like the prequels?
It is that time of the month again when Netflix updates its list of movies and television shows customers can stream online. With the coming of December there will be a new list of movies and shows available, including the premiere of another Netflix original series. However, a list of movies and shows will also expire.
If you are looking for something to watch after eating that big turkey and those delicious pies, have no fear; there is plenty to watch this holiday season.
Sony Pictures Animation announced this week that it has finally made the perfect choice in terms of who will be cast in the role of “ancient, undead and incredibly grumpy” father Vlad in the upcoming motion picture sequel Hotel Transylvania 2: none other than horror movie aficionado Mel Brooks.
The Chinese Internet company Tencent Holdings announced Tuesday that it has reached an exclusive deal with Time Warner's HBO network to stream their television shows.
