fantastic fest
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Why X-Men Weren’t the Model for Marvelous Mutant Movie The Animal Kingdom
For many of us, it’s impossible to hear the word “mutant” and not immediately think of the X-Men. Marvel’s 60-plus-year-old team of mutants, the subject of comics, movies, shows, toys, and more, have so dominated pop culture, especially over the past few decades, it’s a valid train of thought. So, when I tell you there’s…
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How Nicolas Cage’s Dream Scenario Came to Life
Who among us hasn’t dreamed about Nicolas Cage? What might it be like to hang out with the Oscar winner, to watch him work or see how he chooses his incredible array of movies? From The Rock, National Treasure, and Renfield, to Adaptation, Wild at Heart, and Mandy, Cage is one of those actors whose…
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10 Great New Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Films to Put on Your Radar
If you love genre films, there truly is nothing like Fantastic Fest. While most festivals play a more balanced slate of films covering all genres, this Austin, Texas-based fest plays only the good shit. Other festivals sometimes refer to them as “Midnight Movies,” but it’s always midnight at Fantastic Fest. Horror, sci-fi, fantasy, martial arts,…
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So Unreal Uses Movies To Illuminate Our Tech-Driven Lives
Before the world premiere of So Unreal at Fantastic Fest 2023, the programmer said one of the reasons they loved this particular movie was because they love movies about movies. That got my attention. I too enjoy movies about movies and so, right away, I was excited about what was in store. Even then, what…