EDITORIAL
The revenge of the zombies...
Scary Movie is currently the ninth most popular movie on Peacock. The film dialed the wackiness of the horror genre to 11, poking fun at its conventions, while also referencing other now-outdated pop-culture moments. No one remembers the plot of Scary Movie, which is evident in its official synopsis, which doesn't even bother to describe it. Scary Movie earned its cult status by gaining a very devoted fan base, in spite of the negative reviews from critics and general audiences. One of the main reasons fans love Scary Movie is because it's "arguably the best Halloween movie for people who hate horror films...
Have a pleasant Friday night at the movies,
Jean Constant
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AFI Fest, presented by Canva (with water sponsor Fiji), will take place Oct. 22–26 at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatres. It will feature more than 160 films, including seven red carpet premieres, 12 special screenings, 20 world cinema selections, 15 documentaries, six after dark titles, 23 films from the AFI Conservatory Showcase, 14 luminaries selections, and a robust short films competition. As announced, Guillermo del Toro is confirmed as the guest artistic director. The fest will open with Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring Jeremy Allen White as the iconic rocker. Other high-profile premieres include Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. "With more than 90 features and nearly 70 shorts, AFI Fest 2025 will be our biggest program in recent memory," said AFI Fest director Todd Hitchcock. "But more importantly, this year's selection reflects a diversity of viewpoints, artistry and daring from filmmakers across the globe."...