In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel “Shōgun” was turned into a TV miniseries, some 33% of American households with a television tuned in. It quickly became one of the most…
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Despite its big night at the Oscars, ‘Oppenheimer’ is a disappointment and a lost opportunity
With 13 Oscars nominations and seven wins – including best picture – “Oppenheimer” was the star of the 96th Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster, which told the story of the making of…
‘Oppenheimer’ is a disappointment − and a lost opportunity
With 13 Oscar nominations, all signs point to “Oppenheimer” as the star of the 96th Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster about the making of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima…
8 Less-Known Cult Japanese Horror Movies
Anyone with even the slightest familiarity with the horror genre knows Japanese cult classics such as the Ring and the Grudge — the two pillars of horror. So, because every Japanese horror”…