Harrison Richlin

Harrison Richlin is a Los Angeles-based journalist and Weekend Editor for IndieWire. He has spent years as a screenwriter developing TV series and films with major studios such as 20th Century Fox TV, HBOMax, Netflix, OBB Media, Universal Content Productions, Universal Films, working with talents like Issa Rae and Kevin Hart. His first job in entertainment was staff writing for the musical drama series Soundtrack now available on Hulu. His pivot into journalism comes as a result of his undying love for all things television, film, and theatrical and his interest in being a part of documenting its past, present, and future. He is an avid collector of physical media, particularly from Criterion. The true way to his heart is a boxset; though a cinematic coffee table book would also do in a pinch. When he's not scouring the streamers for new things to take in, he can often be found in his kitchen or one of the many fine grocery stores in the Mid-Wilshire area, discovering new ingredients and cooking up a storm for family and friends and, on occasion, his cat Stella when she's a good girl. TikTok recipes have destroyed his life for the better. Favorite movie at the time of writing this bio? Red Beard. TV show? The West Wing. Mini-Series? Show Me A Hero. Director? Spike Lee. Genre? Western. Philosophy? Existentialism. To know him is to watch with him.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

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Examples:

  • The one thing holding it back from being a masterpiece on the level of Top Gun: Maverick – other than not having Tom Cruise, of course – is its relation to its predecessor, the 1996 disaster film from Speed director Jan de Bont and quite singular, Twister.
  • The sequel film is constantly filled with music, either dramatic score or country songs that add a grounding cultural flourish, but also turn many sequences into what feel like commercials for Dodge Rams.
  • While Twister aims to capture the unyielding obsession and passion of storm-chasers, Twisters inverts the narrative by focusing on the fear these heretofore uncontrollable monstrosities unleash on the human soul.

Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • The upcoming summer blockbuster Twisters is expected to exceed financial expectations with its direction and VFX.
  • Twisters made $42.7 million offshore with a 30% drop overall overseas.
  • Twisters opened domestically with a record-breaking $80.5 million
  • Universal/Warner Bros/Amblin’s Twisters has a global cume of $123.2 million, largely boosted by domestic’s heartland turnout.

Deceptions

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  • For what became more apparent at this point was the total lack of fun Twisters wanted to have as a film.
  • The one thing holding it back from being a masterpiece… is its relation to its predecessor... Twisters opts to begin with a prologue as well, but in a way that signals immediately how this sequel plans to up the ante.
  • While Twister aims to capture the unyielding obsession and passion of storm-chasers, Twisters inverts the narrative by focusing on the fear these heretofore uncontrollable monstrosities unleash on the human soul.

Recent Articles

The Summer of 2024: The Release of the Anticipated Disaster Film Sequel by Universal Pictures and Warner Bros.

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Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 In the summer of 2024, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. unveiled the anticipated sequel to the classic disaster film.
Apple's F1: Brad Pitt Returns to Formula 1 Racing in Star-Studded Film

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Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024 Apple Original Films' racing drama 'F1', directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, takes audiences behind the scenes of Formula 1 with actual Grand Prix filming and a star-studded cast. Pitt mentors Damson Idris as they join the APXGP team, filming at Silverstone, Hungaroring, Spa Francorchamps and more. Releasing internationally on June 25, 2025 and in North America on June 27.
Sean Baker's 'The 2024 Cannes Film Festival Win': Notable Victories

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Legendary Film Producer and Director Roger Corman Passes Away at 98: A Pioneer of Independent Cinema and Mentor to Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, and Jonathan Demme

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Broke On: Sunday, 12 May 2024 Legendary filmmaker Roger Corman (1926-2023) passed away at 98, leaving behind a cinematic legacy spanning 50 years and over 50 films. Known for his unique approach to horror and nurturing talent like Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard, Corman's influence on American cinema is undeniable.
Francis Ford Coppola's Long-Awaited Masterpiece, Megalopolis: A Star-Studded Exploration of Power and Corruption in New York City

Francis Ford Coppola's Long-Awaited Masterpiece, Megalopolis: A Star-Studded Exploration of Power and Corruption in New York City

Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited film, Megalopolis, premieres at Cannes Film Festival with a star-studded cast and a promise of exploring power and corruption in New York City. Adam Driver plays Cesar, an enigmatic master builder who goes against the corrupt mayor (Giancarlo Esposito) to rebuild the city. With hopeful imagery, Megalopolis offers optimism amidst chaos, self-financed by Coppola through vineyard sales. Despite criticism, Coppola believes it's a love story with philosophical principles.