#‘Artemis Fowl’ Review: An Astounding Failure as an Adaptation and as an Entertaining Movie

“#‘Artemis Fowl’ Review: An Astounding Failure as an Adaptation and as an Entertaining Movie” I’ve been burned before by big-budget Hollywood adaptations of a beloved childhood property. I still remember the time that I sat in the darkened theater for The Last Airbender, M. Night Shyamalan’s disastrous adaptation of the untouchably perfect Nickelodeon series. My deflating…

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#The Real Story Behind ‘Hereditary’

“#The Real Story Behind ‘Hereditary’” Real Stories is an ongoing column about the stories behind the movies and shows. It’s that simple. Ari Aster’s Hereditary is not based on an alleged true story per se, but the film’s occult elements are rooted in demonic mythology that some people do believe in. King Paimon, who possesses…

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#‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’ Trailer: Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams Put on a Wild Show

“#‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’ Trailer: Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams Put on a Wild Show” The Eurovision Song Contest remains a puzzling spectacle for Americans. Why, every year, does all of Europe get so intense about a song competition? Why do the performances and costumes look like they emerged from some crazed…

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