With Christmas just around the corner, almost like clockwork, a flurry of related animated movies and specials are getting released, and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise is the latest one to follow suit. Based on the bestselling book series of the same name written by Jeff Kinney, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid animated movie series follows the misadventures of middle-schooler Greg Heffley and his simpleton, good-natured friend Rowley Jefferson. Narrative wise, the third entry in the animated movie trilogy, Cabin Fever, is definitely an improvement over the second entry, Rodrick Rules, and that’s primarily because of the festive charm captured through family dynamics. However, the trademark wit imbued in the source material through Jeff Kinney’s characterization was majorly missing in the movie, which was somewhat balanced out by the heart and an alternate, comparatively better ending than the book. Although the black-and-white line art animation...
- 12/10/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This Weekend’s What To Watch List Is A Cinematic Mix of Laughter, Thrills, and Festive Surprises(Photo Credit –IMDb)
In this week’s cinematic lineup, viewers can anticipate a diverse range of releases, from the festive cheer of “Merry Little Batman” to the suspenseful drama of “Leave the World Behind” and the heart-stopping, horror-inducing narrative of “Thanksgiving.” However, it’s worth noting a somewhat unexpected scarcity of Christmas-focused movies in this listicle. Despite the historical trend of feel-good holiday films during this season, the current offerings showcase an intriguing mix of genres, encompassing not only Christmas tales but also comedy, action, thriller, and horror. The cinematic choices are indeed varied, ensuring a plethora of options for audiences seeking entertainment beyond the traditional yuletide fare.
Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, adrenaline-pumping action, spine-chilling thrills, or heartwarming moments, this listicle unveils a cinematic smorgasbord that goes beyond the anticipated Christmas movie lineup.
In this week’s cinematic lineup, viewers can anticipate a diverse range of releases, from the festive cheer of “Merry Little Batman” to the suspenseful drama of “Leave the World Behind” and the heart-stopping, horror-inducing narrative of “Thanksgiving.” However, it’s worth noting a somewhat unexpected scarcity of Christmas-focused movies in this listicle. Despite the historical trend of feel-good holiday films during this season, the current offerings showcase an intriguing mix of genres, encompassing not only Christmas tales but also comedy, action, thriller, and horror. The cinematic choices are indeed varied, ensuring a plethora of options for audiences seeking entertainment beyond the traditional yuletide fare.
Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, adrenaline-pumping action, spine-chilling thrills, or heartwarming moments, this listicle unveils a cinematic smorgasbord that goes beyond the anticipated Christmas movie lineup.
- 12/7/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever", directed by Luke Cormican, is the latest animated feature based on Jeff Kinney's book series, streaming December 8, 2023 on Disney+:
".... the winter holidays are turning out to be especially stressful for 'Greg Heffley' this year. After accidentally damaging a snowplow while making a snowman with best friend 'Rowley Jefferson', Greg worries he won't get the new video game console he so desperately wants for Christmas. To make matters worse, he gets snowed in with his family, including his grumpy older brother 'Rodrick' and annoying younger brother 'Manny..."
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".... the winter holidays are turning out to be especially stressful for 'Greg Heffley' this year. After accidentally damaging a snowplow while making a snowman with best friend 'Rowley Jefferson', Greg worries he won't get the new video game console he so desperately wants for Christmas. To make matters worse, he gets snowed in with his family, including his grumpy older brother 'Rodrick' and annoying younger brother 'Manny..."
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- 11/14/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The holidays are about to get wimpier and a whole lot funnier! Disney+ has released the trailer for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever,” a fresh animated adventure that promises to be a holiday hit. This film is the latest addition to the popular “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, created by Jeff Kinney. Scheduled to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on December 8, 2023, it’s set to bring a new twist to our beloved, disaster-prone middle schooler’s life.
This time, we find Greg Heffley navigating a Christmas filled with chaos and snow. His holiday spirals into an uproarious adventure after he accidentally damages a snowplow. To add to Greg’s troubles, he’s worried about not receiving the video game console he’s been eyeing, thanks to his mishap. As if that’s not enough, Greg finds himself snowed in with his family – including his grumpy older brother Rodrick and the ever-annoying Manny.
This time, we find Greg Heffley navigating a Christmas filled with chaos and snow. His holiday spirals into an uproarious adventure after he accidentally damages a snowplow. To add to Greg’s troubles, he’s worried about not receiving the video game console he’s been eyeing, thanks to his mishap. As if that’s not enough, Greg finds himself snowed in with his family – including his grumpy older brother Rodrick and the ever-annoying Manny.
- 11/14/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
One day before its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Neon has started the promotional engine for Michael Mann’s “Ferrari.” The drama, the first feature Mann has directed since “Blackhat” in 2015, stars Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, the Italian racer and founder of the famed car brand.
Along with the first trailer for the film (see it below), Neon also released the official synopsis:
It is the summer of 1957. Behind the spectacle of Formula 1, ex-racer Enzo Ferrari is in crisis. Bankruptcy threatens the factory he and his wife, Laura built from nothing ten years earlier. Their volatile marriage has been battered by the loss of their son, Dino a year earlier. Ferrari struggles to acknowledge his son Piero with Lina Lardi. Meanwhile, his drivers’ passion to win pushes them to the edge as they launch into the treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy, the Mille Miglia.
In addition to Driver,...
Along with the first trailer for the film (see it below), Neon also released the official synopsis:
It is the summer of 1957. Behind the spectacle of Formula 1, ex-racer Enzo Ferrari is in crisis. Bankruptcy threatens the factory he and his wife, Laura built from nothing ten years earlier. Their volatile marriage has been battered by the loss of their son, Dino a year earlier. Ferrari struggles to acknowledge his son Piero with Lina Lardi. Meanwhile, his drivers’ passion to win pushes them to the edge as they launch into the treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy, the Mille Miglia.
In addition to Driver,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
On January 10, 2013, The New York Times published a story by Stephen Rodrick titled “Here Is What Happens When You Cast Lindsay Lohan in Your Movie.” The article was a detailed account of what happened when director Paul Schrader, writer Bret Easton Ellis, and producer Braxton Pope teamed up to make “The Canyons,” a low-budget feature starring troubled former child star Lindsay Lohan and porn actor James Deen that was in danger of falling apart nearly every day thanks to Lohan’s erratic behavior. The piece was thorough, well-researched, and extremely entertaining. It also had nothing to do with the actual movie that emerged from the chaos.
Nevertheless, by the time “The Canyons” was released in August 2013 it was clear that the article and the gossip had created a sense that Schrader’s film couldn’t possibly be any good — how could the conditions described by Rodrick lead to anything coherent?...
Nevertheless, by the time “The Canyons” was released in August 2013 it was clear that the article and the gossip had created a sense that Schrader’s film couldn’t possibly be any good — how could the conditions described by Rodrick lead to anything coherent?...
- 8/28/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
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