Jan 172018
 

Movie rating website Rotten Tomatoes mistakenly declared veteran film director John Carpenter dead in a since-deleted tweet on Tuesday and just like his quirky nature, Carpenter replied to their tweet with his natural sense of humour

Picture courtesy/John Carpenter Instagram account
Picture courtesy/John Carpenter Instagram account

Movie rating website Rotten Tomatoes mistakenly declared veteran film director John Carpenter dead in a since-deleted tweet on Tuesday and just like his quirky nature, Carpenter replied to their tweet with his natural sense of humour. The horror master responded on Twitter to an errant tweet posted by Rotten Tomatoes earlier in the morning saying the iconic ‘Halloween’ director was dead.

Carpenter tweeted, ‘To Rotten Tomatoes, despite how it appears, I’m actually not dead.’ The website said he was deceased in a tweet promoting a gallery of his work as Tuesday was his 70th birthday. They deleted the tweet but Twitter users were quick to grab a screenshot for their amusement. Rotten Tomatoes quickly posted a new tweet with a very Carpenterian apology, ‘Sorry for the mix up earlier, the fog was heavy this morning. Happy 70th birthday John Carpenter!’

Carpenter was born on January 16, 1948, and although the director, producer and composer has worked on various film genres, he is best known to be associated with horror and sci-fi films. His most well-known credits include ‘Halloween’ (1978), ‘The Fog’ (1980), ‘Escape from New York’ (1981) and ‘Starman’ (1984).

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Sep 012017
 

In terms of movies, 2017 witnessed the release of some extraordinary ones, which not only were appreciated by the audience worldwide but were also critically acclaimed. If you often find yourself mindlessly going through a list of movies– before realizing that you no longer have time to actually watch a film, we have good news for you. You don’t have to do the hard work involved in finding a good movie; we’ve done it for you. 

If you are a movie buff, you must already know what Rotten Tomatoes is. In case you are not, Rotten Tomatoes is essentially a review aggregator website for films and TV shows.  It collects online reviews from writers who are certified members of various writing guilds or film critic associations so rest assured, you’re in good hands. 

Taking the best out of the lot, we are here with a list of the top-rated movies released in 2017 as per Rotten Tomatoes:

1. Dunkirk

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Warner Bros

Any film directed by Christopher Nolan raises a lot of expectations and ‘Dunkirk’ definitely met all of them. A thriller set during the World War II, Dunkirk is about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces take hold. What makes it a must watch is the fact that the story is told from three perspectives – land, sea, and air – with minimal dialogue. 

On the Tomatometer: 93%

2. Wonder Woman

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Wonder Woman

A badass princess, who is trained to be an unconquerable warrior, decides to uses her superpowers to the full potential in order to restore peace in the world. If this plot doesn’t interest you, we don’t know what will!

Directed by Patty Jenkins, and starring the stunning Gal Gadot, this action adventure is epic, in every possible way. 

On the Tomatometer: 92%

3. Spider-Man: Homecoming

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Sony Pictures

A reboot of the Spider-Man franchise, a sequel to ‘Captain America: Civil War’ and the sixteenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’ reinvigorated the faith of true Spidey fans. Peter Parker/Spider-Man is exploring the idea of becoming an Avenger, under the watchful eye of his new mentor, Tony Stark. He tries hard to adapt to his daily, normal routine but when a new villain emerges, everything that he holds most important is threatened.

On the Tomatometer: 92%

4. War For The Planet of The Apes

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Chernin Entertainment

The 3rd part in the Planet of the Apes series is truly a marvel in terms of CGI and visual effects. Caeser goes on a journey to stop a war between his apes and an army of humans, while he also tries to fight his darker side. Watch it and witness an epic battle between both the species that will determine the future of the planet. 

On the Tomatometer: 93%

5. Marjorie Prime

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© BB Film Productions

Imagine a service creating holographic projections of late family members that you could interact with? ‘Marjorie Prime’s’ story revolves around this very concept where an 86-year-old woman spends her final days with a computerized version of her late husband. Their interactions however, help the family to rebuild its past. This one might play with your mind and feelings but, in the most beautiful and soulful way possible. 

On the Tomatometer: 92%

6. A Ghost Story

These 2017 Movies Have The Highest Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes© Sailor Bear

The basic plot which revolves around a white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife, might sound a little silly and even childish to some. But in reality, this movie is much more than your clichéd horror story. This bold and powerful piece of cinema involves exploration of love and loss, and will make you question the enormity of existence. Casey Afleck stars in this haunting tale of loss and the afterlife. 

On the Tomatometer: 92%