John Harrington - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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Critics will tell you that Adam Sandler’s movies are a) adolescent; b) obnoxious; c) vulgar; d moronic; or e) all of the above. Here’s another thing they’ll tell you – his films make money....
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Cinema in the the 1990s was notable for the expansion of the home video market; the emergence of new independent production companies; advancements in CGI technology and the birth of virtual...
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Since it began providing original content in 2012, Netflix has seen 11 of its films win a total of 16 Academy Awards. Along the way, though, the streaming service has had its share of misfires. ( (On...
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What are the 100 absolute best songs in history? That question will raise as many hackles on the backs of necks as the questions of who are the greatest players in a given sport or the best...
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Nicolas Cage, known for his offbeat and often intense movie performances, has been nominated for two Academy Awards and took home a Best Actor statue for “Leaving Las Vegas.” Cage has more than...
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Netflix began producing its own content in 2012, debuting the series “Lilyhammer,” and following it with the critically acclaimed “House of Cards” one year later. In 2014, Netflix became the...
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Of the many benefits of streaming services such as Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime – to name a few platforms – one advantage is being able to binge-watch classic television series. To compile...
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When the 1960s dawned, America was emerging from a recession and the film industry was still feeling the effects of a financial slump caused largely by the increasing popularity of television in the...
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“New Girl” was a sitcom that appeared on Fox beginning in 2011 and ran until 2018. While the plotline was pretty standard for a comedy series – a young woman teacher moves into a Los Angeles...
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Since 2015, Amazon Studios has produced and/or distributed more than 100 films. Among its distinguished films are “Manchester by the Sea,” which won the first two Academy Awards for Amazon;...
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At their best, horror films send your pulse racing, force you to look away from impending awful events, and leave you breathless once the movie is over. Some of these great horror flicks, such as...
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Nicolas Cage is one of the most talented and eccentric actors of his generation. Cage, who shares motion-picture DNA with his uncle Francis Ford Coppola; his aunt, Talia Shire; and his cousin Sofia...
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Nothing says Halloween like a pumpkin. Its orange hue (in most cases) is the foundational color of fall. Selecting a gourd in a pumpkin patch is as much a rite of autumn as apple-picking, taking a...
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Amazon Prime Original movies was first launched in 2016 as Amazon Unbox. Since then, its catalog of original films has expanded dramatically and is challenging studio competitors. (Its original...
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If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, a nice perk is included along with free overnight package delivery: access to countless streaming films and original series. (On Amazon and elsewhere, here are...
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