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Published: September 14, 2023

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride

“Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” is a stop-motion animated film released in 2005, telling the story of Victor, a young man who is about to enter into an arranged marriage with a young woman named Victoria. However, Victor accidentally marries a deceased bride, Corpse Bride, while practicing his wedding vows in the forest. In the film, Corpse Bride is named Emily.

Guided by Emily, Victor finds himself in the world of the dead, portrayed in the movie as a dark and surreal place. Victor soon realizes that the world of the dead is very different from the world of the living, and he tries to find a way back to the living. At the same time, he learns more about Emily and her tragic fate.

The film features many adventures and musical numbers and explores themes such as love, death, and hope. Ultimately, the movie concludes with a romantic and touching ending that brings happiness to most of the characters.

“Corpse Bride” embodies Tim Burton’s typical style, known for its dark and fantastical aesthetics, and it has received praise for its animation, characters, and music.

Published: September 14, 2023

ParaNorman

“ParaNorman” is a stop-motion animated film released in 2012, aimed primarily at children and young audiences, but it is also suitable for adults. The movie follows a young boy named Norman Babcock, who is special because he has the ability to see and communicate with spirits. Norman lives in a small town called Blithe Hollow, which is known for its historical witch trials.

Norman is tasked with saving the town from the reactivation of an ancient curse. He learns from the spirits that his town is under the threat of an impending zombie attack, and only he can prevent it. Norman must navigate through various dangers and uncover how to break the curse that has afflicted his hometown for years.

The film combines humor, horror, and a deeper message of acceptance and diversity. It also addresses the fears and prejudices of adults and their impact on children and young people. “ParaNorman” is renowned for its impressive animation techniques and offers both an entertaining and touching story.

Published: September 14, 2023

Ghostbusters

“Ghostbusters” is an American comedy film released in 1984, which follows the story of a company founded by four men specialized in paranormal phenomena, known as Ghostbusters.

The story begins with Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), a former professor at the New York University’s Department of Parapsychology, working alongside his colleagues Raymond “Ray” Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) and Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis). When they lose their jobs at the university, they decide to start their own business called Ghostbusters, with the purpose of investigating and capturing paranormal phenomena.

Ghostbusters equips themselves with unique proton beams and traps to capture ghosts and other supernatural entities. The business starts to thrive when they are hired for their first job, investigating paranormal activity at the New York Public Library. From then on, they encounter many ghosts and other supernatural threats in the city.

The plot of the film also introduces the threat of Gozer The Gozerian, an ancient Sumerian deity. To prevent Gozer’s return, the Ghostbusters must join forces and confront great danger to save the city.

“Ghostbusters” is a comedy that blends humor, horror, and supernatural elements, and it has become a classic thanks to its hilarious plot and the iconic theme song, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. The movie was a massive hit and remains popular over the years.

In 1985, the film won a BAFTA Award for Best Original Song.

Published: September 13, 2023

Goosebumps

“Goosebumps” is a 2015 American horror-comedy film based on R.L. Stine’s popular book series for young people of the same name.

The story begins when teenager Zach Cooper moves with his mother to the small town of Greenville. The mysterious writer R.L. lives next door to Zach. Stine (played by Jack Black), whose collection he keeps very secret. Zach meets Stine’s daughter Hannah (Odeya Rush) and they become friends.

Soon, Zach and his new friend Champ (Ryan Lee) discover that something strange is going on at Stine’s house. They get in and find Stine’s locked books containing the monsters from all the Goosebumps books. When they accidentally release one of these monsters, they realize that books can bring all the monsters in the stories to life.

Zach, Hannah, Champ and R.L. himself. Stine now has to fight against time together and prevent monsters from destroying the city. On their way, they encounter many monsters from the Goosebumps series, such as Slappy doll, living trees, large cockroaches and other scary creatures.

The film combines humor and horror into an adventure for young people as they try to stop monsters from wreaking havoc. In the end, they have to use their wits and courage to defeat the monsters and save their town.

“Goosebumps” is an entertaining film that combines humor and horror for young viewers.

Published: September 8, 2023

Home Alone

“Home Alone” is a comedy film released in 1990, directed by Chris Columbus and produced by John Hughes. The film stars Macaulay Culkin as 8-year-old Kevin McCallister.

At the beginning of the movie, the McCallister family is getting ready for a Christmas vacation trip to Paris. With a large and bustling family, the preparations are hectic. Kevin, being the youngest in the family, often feels overlooked, and to make matters worse, he’s bullied. On Christmas morning, Kevin wakes up to realize that his family has hurriedly left for the airport and forgotten him at home because he fell asleep in his upstairs room. Initially, Kevin enjoys his newfound freedom and does everything he normally wouldn’t be allowed to do.

However, he soon discovers that his home has become the target of burglars, portrayed by Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern). Kevin must now protect his home and come up with ways to keep the burglars at bay. He sets up traps and does everything he can to prevent the burglars from breaking in and causing havoc.

The movie follows Kevin’s adventures and clever tricks against the burglars, all the while his mother (Catherine O’Hara) desperately tries to return home and find her son. “Home Alone” is a funny comedy that combines family drama, humor, and suspense, and it’s a Christmas classic that many people watch every holiday season.

Screening rights for Home Alone 2 are also available!

Published: September 8, 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne have continued their adventures in the roles of Ant-Man and Wasp. They join forces with Hope’s parents, Janet Van Dyne and Hank Pym, as well as Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang. The family embarks on an exploration of the quantum realm, where they discover that Janet has hidden the existence of strange cultures living there. The reason for this secrecy is that Janet encountered a threat in the quantum realm to the entire multiverse, a being named Kang, who seeks to control different versions of himself. Now, Kang has abducted them to find an escape route from the quantum realm for himself.

Published: August 15, 2023

Avatar: The Way of Water

Ten years have passed since Jake Sully joined the Na’vi clan on the planet Pandora. Nowadays, he is married to Neytiri, and together they have explored the underwater realms of Pandora with their children Neteyam, Lo’ak, and their adopted daughter Kirina. The elder Na’vi, Tonowari, closely oversees tranquility amidst everything.

Although time has passed since the war, humans have not forgotten their bitterness and still seek to exploit Pandora’s natural resources. General Ardmore, who has risen to command the humans, ruthlessly cloned the consciousness of Miles Quaritch and merged it with his own Avatar body. Together, they plan a massive strike against Pandora to completely destroy the Na’vi people.

Now, Jake must join forces with Neytiri and the Na’vi army to protect their home planet.

The film was awarded an Oscar for its outstanding visual effects. The movie utilized motion-capture technology, followed by computer-generated animation.

Published: August 14, 2023

Tár

In the film “Tár,” written, produced, and directed by Todd Field, Cate Blanchett portrays the role of Lydia Tár, a prominent German symphony orchestra’s innovative conductor. Tár has reached the pinnacle of her career and is preparing to release a book along with the long-awaited live performance of Mahler’s 5th Symphony. However, over the course of a few weeks, amidst these significant events, her life starts going downhill in a highly modern way. The movie delves into the exploration of power, its impacts, and its permanence in contemporary society.

Published: August 14, 2023

Young Sherlock Holmes

“Young Sherlock Holmes” serves up a fictional story about the famous detective Sherlock Holmes in his youth. The movie depicts how Sherlock Holmes and his future friend John Watson first meet and embark on solving a mysterious case.

The story begins with a young Sherlock arriving in London to study. He meets John Watson at his new school, and soon strange things start happening. Various deaths seem to be connected, and Sherlock and John begin investigating the events. Their investigation leads them deeper into the trail of a mysterious cult that practices ancient rituals and uses skilled illusions to manipulate people.

Throughout the movie, the young friends decipher complex clues and gradually uncover the truth behind the events. The story highlights Sherlock’s cleverness and skills, as well as the loyalty and courage of his future partner, John Watson.

“Young Sherlock Holmes” is an intriguing blend of adventure, mystery, and youthful drama that provides a glimpse into how Sherlock Holmes later became the famous master detective.

The movie featured the first entirely computer-generated character at the end of the film. It’s known for introducing the first fully digital character created with a computer, a statue of knights made of glass and bronze. This character moves and battles Sherlock Holmes and other characters in the climax of the movie.

Published: August 11, 2023

Supernova

The story follows a middle-aged couple, Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci), who embark on a journey through the English Lake District. Their journey’s purpose is to spend time together and enjoy the beautiful landscapes. However, behind their journey lies a deeper meaning.

Tusker is in the early stages of dementia, and the couple knows that their time together is limited. They face difficult decisions and emotions during their journey as they grapple with the effects of the illness on their lives and relationship.

The film chronicles Sam and Tusker’s intimate journey as they confront the ghosts of the past, the depth of their love, and the fear of loss. Their relationship and affection are put to the test as they try to find ways to confront future challenges and enjoy their time together as much as possible.

“Supernova” is a touching tale of love, loss, and human vulnerability. At the heart of the film are the powerful performances of Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci, along with a story that delves into profound and universal themes.