âA wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.â Just as Gandalf tells Frodo upon their first on-screen meeting, the world was blessed with the release of âThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ringâ at the end of 2001, right when Peter Jackson intended. With a budget of $281 million and 438 days spent on principal photography, the entirety of the âLord of the Ringsâ trilogy set a precedent as one of the most all-encompassing and impressive film endeavors ever taken. The tale of the One Ring and the Fellowshipâs goal of destroying it created one of the greatest and most dedicated cult followings. Truly, âThe Fellowship of the Ringâ changed the world of cinematography and storytelling and has continued to have an impact for the last twenty years.
Twenty years after the beloved comedy masterpiece âShrekâ premiered in theatres, it is still making waves as one of the most unique and groundbreaking animated movies to date. With Mike Myers at the helm as the titular protagonist, thereâs no wonder that the film managed to make such a splash. Still immensely popular two decades after its release, âShrekâ â and its three sequels â remains as resonant as ever because of its knockout casting and phenomenal direction. Who wouldnât love watching an ogre and a donkey discover their friendship while working to save their swamp?
As a landmark piece of 21st century comedy, âShrekâ expanded the boundaries of what a family movie could be by adding witty double-entendres and often blatantly adult jokes. With the backing of Dreamworks Animation, writers Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S.H. Schulman took advantage of the phenomenal casting and powerhouse directing to make one o
In AJRâs most recent album, âOK Orchestra,â released on March 26, the trio of brothers stick to what they know and do well. Relying on their unique instrumentals in the pop space, AJR augments the mood and drama with synth-style additions to their music. The album in its entirety flows like any of the groupâs other well-curated releases. The LP almost feels like one 45-minute song, but at times fails to truly deviate from their previous albums. âOK Orchestraâ toys with the comedy and depth expected of the trio, while leaving the listener wanting just a bit more.
In its first track, âOK Overture,â the album is introduced with snappy and comic narration walking the listener through the story the remaining 12 songs will tell. Itâs a fun addition to the album that does not detract from the overall theme or flow of the album. The catchy rhythm of the song, with nice instrumentation setting the stage for the rest of the album, previews the ups
With a release date in the middle of the pandemicâs second March, âThe Oneâ had the opportunity to thrive in a global market of streamers still stuck at home. With a striking cast of mostly unknown performers, the show dove into deep waters, trying to make a splash as one of Netflixâs freshest originals. Its eight episodes dropped simultaneously, basically begging for a good quarantine binge. But the showâs premise, following the emergence of a dating service so perfect that it guarantees love, sounds too good to be true â and it is.
The audience is introduced to three interwoven storylines about the people at the heart and the fringe of the new matchmaking service, aptly called âThe One.â Hannah Ware stars as Rebecca Webb, the centerpiece of the show: a maniacal, scheming founder who gave up everything in the pursuit of her vision for helping people find love by pairing them based on their genetic makeup. Throughout the show, we see her flex
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