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When we all think of the most disturbing films we’ve ever seen, our minds will naturally go to horror films.Whether it be A Serbian Film, Human Centipede, or Cannibal Holocaust, many of the consensus most unsettling movies ever are horrors.That doesn’t meant that non-horror films can’t disturb viewers though as, in some cases, dramas and thrillers can stay with people even longer.This led fans on Reddit recently to debate what the most disturbing non-horror film ever is.While there were several answers, one in particular had others responding in full agreement, a ‘haunting’ Netflix anti-war drama that has 90 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes and received a whopping 9 Oscar nominations.The film in question is All Quiet on the Western Front.The response on Reddit to the thread debating the ‘most disturbing non-horror films’ said: “All Quiet on The Western Front was disturbing as all hell.”All Quiet on the Western Front is an adaptation of the 1929 novel of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque.Having been previously adapted into films in 1930 and 1979, this newest version in 2022 won four Oscars, including for Best International Feature Film.The movie focuses on a young German soldier thrust into the midst of World War One on the western front.One 9/10 review of the film on IMDb said they had ‘never felt war so intense before’.They went on to say that they are a ‘film nerd’, before adding: “What [director Edward] Berger and his teams show here is incredible & and the most horrifying depiction of war I’ve ever seen before.“The violence makes you feel sick, there were really some moments I thought I have to leave the cinema.”The film was called one of the most unsettling non-horrors ever (Netflix)Meanwhile, another 8 star review called it a ‘haunting portrayal of the horrors of war, and it’s a film that stays with you long after the credits roll’. In Peter Bradshaw’s four star review of the film, the legendary film critic said: “All Quiet on the Western Front is a substantial, serious work, acted with urgency and focus and with battlefield scenes whose digital fabrications are expertly melded into the action.“Perhaps nothing in it quite matches the shudder of the brutal opening sequence of the war machine.“A soldier is killed and his uniform is removed from his corpse, washed and mended with all the others and then dished out to raw recruit Paul with the dead man’s name tag accidentally left on the collar, to Paul’s bewilderment.”One discussion of the film on Reddit described the film as the ‘closest thing to hell on earth that man has created on a large scale’, going on to add: “The movie really did a good job capturing that visually and emotionally.”All Quiet on the Western Front is available to stream on Netflix now.
When we all think of the most disturbing films we’ve ever seen, our minds will naturally go to horror films.Whether it be A Serbian Film, Human Centipede, or Cannibal Holocaust, many of the consensus most unsettling movies ever are horrors.That doesn’t meant that non-horror films can’t disturb viewers though as, in some cases, dramas and thrillers can stay with people even longer.This led fans on Reddit recently to debate what the most disturbing non-horror film ever is.While there were several answers, one in particular had others responding in full agreement, a ‘haunting’ Netflix anti-war drama that has 90 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes and received a whopping 9 Oscar nominations.The film in question is All Quiet on the Western Front.The response on Reddit to the thread debating the ‘most disturbing non-horror films’ said: “All Quiet on The Western Front was disturbing as all hell.”All Quiet on the Western Front is an adaptation of the 1929 novel of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque.Having been previously adapted into films in 1930 and 1979, this newest version in 2022 won four Oscars, including for Best International Feature Film.The movie focuses on a young German soldier thrust into the midst of World War One on the western front.One 9/10 review of the film on IMDb said they had ‘never felt war so intense before’.They went on to say that they are a ‘film nerd’, before adding: “What [director Edward] Berger and his teams show here is incredible & and the most horrifying depiction of war I’ve ever seen before.“The violence makes you feel sick, there were really some moments I thought I have to leave the cinema.”The film was called one of the most unsettling non-horrors ever (Netflix)Meanwhile, another 8 star review called it a ‘haunting portrayal of the horrors of war, and it’s a film that stays with you long after the credits roll’. In Peter Bradshaw’s four star review of the film, the legendary film critic said: “All Quiet on the Western Front is a substantial, serious work, acted with urgency and focus and with battlefield scenes whose digital fabrications are expertly melded into the action.“Perhaps nothing in it quite matches the shudder of the brutal opening sequence of the war machine.“A soldier is killed and his uniform is removed from his corpse, washed and mended with all the others and then dished out to raw recruit Paul with the dead man’s name tag accidentally left on the collar, to Paul’s bewilderment.”One discussion of the film on Reddit described the film as the ‘closest thing to hell on earth that man has created on a large scale’, going on to add: “The movie really did a good job capturing that visually and emotionally.”All Quiet on the Western Front is available to stream on Netflix now.
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A transplanted Fairbanks friend wrote recently to marvel how there are so many tempting subjects to explore and how hard it is to stop once you enter one of those rabbit holes. It led to wondering how deep do rabbit holes actually go.“Up to 45 meters,” according to Rabbitsfreeaustralia.org.au, an admittedly biased yet scientifically sound source, like “as a rule of thumb, each adult rabbit keeps two entrances looking well used, so if a warren has 10 active entrances there are about 5 adult rabbits living there.”
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Legendary director Steven Spielberg has a big rule movie stars must adhere to when working on his films – and it’s left some fans amazed.The veteran Hollywood pro boasts an illustrious career, having been at the helm of wildly successful films including 1975’s Jaws, 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1982’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, as well as Schindler’s List and Jurassic Park, both released in 1993, and many more.Many of his films have been critically acclaimed, as well as proving to be big hitters at the box office – but any major movie stars signing onto a Spielberg project must agree to one big rule: forgoing a base salary.Working without the guarantee of a paycheque isn’t a risk many people can afford to take but for the titans of industry getting to work with Spielberg, it usually pays off.Instead of a standard salary, the director offers payment based on a profit-sharing agreement. This method proved very lucrative for Hollywood heavyweights including Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks.Speaking to the New Zealand Herald, the famed director discussed behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the 2002 action sci-fi film, Minority Report.Tom Cruise played the lead role and, even with all his star power, agreed to take no salary upfront. At the time, Spielberg explained: “He took no money upfront at all, not a cent and no guarantee that he will get money if the film doesn’t perform.“Tom Hanks took no cash for Saving Private Ryan but he made a lot of money on his profit participation.”Elaborating on this unusual approach to working with A-Listers, the director added: “I haven’t worked with many movie stars – 80% of my films don’t have movie stars – and I’ve told them if they want to work with me, I want them to gamble along with me.“I haven’t taken a salary in 18 years for a movie, so if my film makes no money I get no money. They should be prepared to do the same.”Of course, this is only a rule for big stars – Spielberg famously pays lesser known actors, and especially children, fairly for their work.Recently, the director’s movie star rule was discussed on Reddit, with some people keen to praise the iconic filmmaker’s tactics. One user penned: “TIL [today I learned] Steven Spielberg told movie stars that if they wanted to work with him, a prerequisite was that they gambled along with him by not taking any salary upfront and instead only taking backend compensation.”In the comments section, people were keen to share their thoughts. One person said: “I think it’s almost fair except if Spielberg makes no money it’s kinda on him as he was the train conductor but if an actor jumps onboard, they’re not really in control of the project”.Another shared: “Yeah this makes sense especially if we are talking about movie stars like the title says meaning they aren’t struggling. And they get a chance to work with Steven Spielberg. Seems like a win-win.”A third commented: “Hindsight is 20/20 for a big name like Spielberg and all the blockbusters he’s put out, and luckily it worked out for him, but this sounds like a s*** deal lmao.”To which, someone else added: “It specifies it’s for movie stars, not everyday actors who need a paycheck protection to get by. Stars are established and financially secure already.”
Jennifer Aniston rose to fame in the 90s sitcom Friends starring as Rachel Green in the lovable comedy. The 1994 sitcom spanned 10 seasons over 10 years – and re-runs of the episodes are still enjoyed today on the likes of Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube. It was during this time that Jennifer began a high-profile relationship with Brad Pitt, whom she married in July 2000.Brad later featured in season eight, episode nine of Friends, as “Will” – an old school friend who wasn’t too keen on his then-wife’s character, Rachel Green. Rising to superstardom, it’s rumoured Jennifer received around £1million per episode near the end of the hugely successful comedy series.With Friends finishing in May 2004, it was time for Jennifer to move onto new projects – and a new lover.Her marriage to Brad had ended in divorce because of “irreconcilable differences”, and she moved on to date Vince Vaughn – who happened to be her co-star in The Break Up (2006).While Jennifer and Vaughn didn’t last long, the actress continued to play the main character in many more movies to come.Some of her best-known works include Marley and Me (2008), Horrible Bosses (2011), We’re The Millers (2013), and Murder Mystery (2019).In the book You Gotta See This, by author Cindy Pearlman, there’s a passage where Jennifer reveals her all-time favorite film.In the book, Jennifer is quoted as declaring her adoration for the 1983 comedy melodrama Terms Of Endearment.”I’ve seen Terms Of Endearment hundreds of times,” Jennifer said. “It’s one of those movies where you can turn it on or catch it at any point, and it just makes me burst into tears.”The two-hour film is about a mother and daughter’s relationship as they navigate loss, betrayal and love.Big stars such as Jack Nicholson, Shirley MacLaine and Danny DeVito star in the Oscar award-winning film feature.On the International Movie Database (IMDb), one reviewer said the film is “a work of art”.Rating the movie nine out of 10 stars, another reviewer said: “Terms Of Endearment is an undeniably gripping and emotional film experience that will have you rolling on the floor during one scene and weeping uncontrollably during the next.”Meanwhile, somebody else said the film is “overrated” but still scored it a seven out of 10.
Some of Castlehill’s pupils with the school’s new books.March 6 was World Book Day and two Kintyre schools took the opportunity to collaborate with Catherine Wilson of Campbeltown-based Bookworm Adventures to organise book fairs.
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It’s been a while since we’ve last received an update on A24’s adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, but today brings a massive update: Kojima Productions and A24 have announced that Michael Sarnoski (Death of Robin Hood, A Quiet Place: Day One, Pig) will write and direct the adaptation.
The announcement arrives as the video game’s sequel, Death Stranding 2, is gearing up for release on June 26.
The game’s title refers to “a catastrophic series of events that blurred the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead, bringing forth nightmarish creatures into a fragmented world on the brink of collapse.” The adaptation is said to delve into the mysteries surrounding “Death Stranding.”
Hideo Kojima previously said of the film, “A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other. The films they are delivering to the world are high in quality and very innovative. I have been attracted to their creations and they have even inspired my own work. Their innovative approach to storytelling aligns with what Kojima Productions has been doing for the last eight years. Now, we are making a Death Stranding movie together.”
“There are a lot of ‘game adaptation films’ out there but what we are creating is not just a direct translation of the game. The intention is that our audience will not only be fans of the games, but our film will be for anyone who loves cinema. We are creating a Death Stranding universe that has never been seen before, achievable only through the medium of film, it will be born.”
Since its release back in 2019 on the PlayStation 4, Death Stranding has earned a cool 10 million sold across PlayStation and PC, garnering several accolades. Featuring an all-star cast including Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Guillermo del Toro and Margaret Qualley, Death Stranding centres on courier Sam Porter Bridges (Reedus) as he embarks on a mission to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America.
The live-action adaptation is being developed by A24, Hideo Kojima’s Kojima Productions and Barbarian executive producer Alex Lebovici’s Hammerstone Studios.
Of course, there’s no word on casting for the feature adaptation at this time, but with a director in place it’s only a matter of time.