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Interview with Writer/Director Leigh Whannell of Upgrade

By Jaskee Hickman
May 30, 2018
in :  Interviews
Logan Marshall Green stars in Blumhouse Productions' UPGRADE

I had a ton of questions to ask Leigh Whannell heading into my interview with him. I knew a good bit about his career up until this point, but I was sure there were plenty of other things to find out about him and how he operates. I didn’t know what to expect, but what I got was pretty in-depth …

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Review: Ready Player One (2018)

By Jaskee Hickman
March 30, 2018
in :  Reviews
Tye Sheridan stars in Warner Bros. Pictures' READY PLAYER ONE

It’s always important to build a connection between the audience and what we’re watching on our screens. It’s what gets us involved and what keeps us coming back to our favorite movies for years and years. When you’re unable to do that, you sometimes end up with pictures like Ready Player One. There are some positive features, but the lack …

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Review: The BFG

By Deirdre Crimmins
July 1, 2016
in :  Reviews
Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill star in Walt Disney's THE BFG

Capturing the magic of Roald Dahl is a tall order. While Matilda, The Witches, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory are now classic children’s films, Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a resounding letdown.

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Review: Bridge of Spies

By Jaskee Hickman
October 16, 2015
in :  Reviews
Tom Hanks stars in DreamWorks Pictures' BRIDGE OF SPIES

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have teamed up in some exceptional movies in the past. Because of this, I don’t think you’ll find too many people objecting to them getting together once again. This time, they’re joining forces for Bridge of Spies, a unique tale of espionage that many will have high expectations for since it’s these two Hollywood mainstays …

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(L-r) Mia Goth and Halsey star in A24 films' Maxxxine

Review: Maxxxine

Jaskee Hickman
July 12, 2024
Timothée Chalamet and Josh Brolin star in Warner Bros. Pictures' DUNE PART 2

Review: Dune Part 2

Jaskee Hickman
March 1, 2024
Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero in Warner Bros. Pictures' MORTAL KOMBAT

Review: Mortal Kombat (2021)

Jaskee Hickman
April 27, 2021
Eddie Murphy stars in Amazon's COMING 2 AMERICA

Review: Coming 2 America

Jaskee Hickman
March 5, 2021

Promos/Contests

Attend Boston’s Advance Screening of Wonka

Jaskee Hickman
December 4, 2023

CINEMATIC ESSENTIAL is offering you a chance to attend Boston’s advance screening of Warner Bros. …

Trailers

Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy star in Amazon's COMING 2 AMERICA

Coming 2 America – Official Trailer

Zach Braff, Robert De Niro, and Emile Hirsch star in Cloudburst Entertainment's THE COMEBACK TRAIL

The Comeback Trail- Official Trailer

Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas star in MGM Studios' NO TIME TO DIE

No Time to Die – Official Trailer 2

2 HEARTS poster

2 Hearts – Official Trailer

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Interviews

Behind the Scenes image of Ben Dickey and Ethan Hawke on the set of IFC Films' BLAZE

Interview with Director Ethan Hawke of Blaze

Jaskee Hickman
September 24, 2018

Cinematic Analysis

Official Poster of BLADE RUNNER

Cinematic Analysis: Is Blade Runner a Masterpiece?

Jaskee Hickman
December 7, 2016
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