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fromNo Film School
1 hour ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Glander and producer Payson made Boys Go to Jupiter with a tiny team and a $30,000 budget, showcasing the potential of indie filmmaking in animation.
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#palestine
fromKqed
1 week ago
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Heartfelt Epic 'Palestine '36' Revisits Arab Blows Against the British Empire

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from48 hills
1 week ago

'Palestine 36' director Annemarie Jacir: 'Memory is a form of resistance' - 48 hills

Palestine 36 depicts the Arab revolts against British colonial rule, contextualizing current events in the region through the story of Yusuf.
fromKqed
1 week ago
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Heartfelt Epic 'Palestine '36' Revisits Arab Blows Against the British Empire

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from48 hills
1 week ago

'Palestine 36' director Annemarie Jacir: 'Memory is a form of resistance' - 48 hills

Palestine 36 depicts the Arab revolts against British colonial rule, contextualizing current events in the region through the story of Yusuf.
#new-directorsnew-films
fromThe New Yorker
11 hours ago
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New Directors, New Films

The New Directors/New Films series showcases diverse films with innovative narratives, including 'Variations on a Theme' and 'Next Life'.
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 days ago
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Exclusive Clip: Roseanne Pel on Her New Directors/New Films Closing Night Title Donkey Days

The 55th New Directors/New Films festival showcases rising talent from April 8-19, featuring diverse films including Leviticus and Donkey Days.
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fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 days ago

Exclusive Clip: Roseanne Pel on Her New Directors/New Films Closing Night Title Donkey Days

The 55th New Directors/New Films festival showcases rising talent from April 8-19, featuring diverse films including Leviticus and Donkey Days.
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fromInverse
9 hours ago

Hulu Just Quietly Released The Trippiest Sci-Fi Movie Of The Year

College experiences often involve experimentation with substances, making it a fitting backdrop for coming-of-age stories like Pizza Movie.
fromThe New Yorker
11 hours ago

An Artists' Duel Proves Restorative in "The Christophers"

Soderbergh has become such a prolific, tirelessly resourceful, and altogether uncategorizable filmmaker that you have to wonder why the mechanics of the break-in still inspire him.
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fromGameSpot
8 hours ago

It's A Shame Rockstar Won't Make A Red Dead Movie, Jack Black Says

Jack Black stated, "It would be, like, too easy to make them into great movies," expressing his belief that the cinematic nature of the games lends itself well to film adaptations.
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#super-mario
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fromEngadget
6 hours ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a black hole of entertainment

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie fails to entertain, lacking humor, storytelling, and character development, leaving audiences disengaged.
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fromInverse
2 days ago

'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Post-Credits Explained: What Spinoffs Are Next?

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie expands the franchise's lore and hints at future adventures beyond the Mushroom Kingdom.
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fromInverse
1 week ago

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Just Revealed Its Surprise Cameo

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie expands the Mario universe by introducing characters like Fox McCloud from the Star Fox franchise.
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fromEngadget
6 hours ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a black hole of entertainment

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie fails to entertain, lacking humor, storytelling, and character development, leaving audiences disengaged.
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fromInverse
2 days ago

'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Post-Credits Explained: What Spinoffs Are Next?

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie expands the franchise's lore and hints at future adventures beyond the Mushroom Kingdom.
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fromInverse
1 week ago

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Just Revealed Its Surprise Cameo

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie expands the Mario universe by introducing characters like Fox McCloud from the Star Fox franchise.
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fromVulture
7 hours ago

Ryan Gosling Can't Star in the Daniels' Upcoming Project

Ryan Gosling will not star in the upcoming film by Everything Everywhere All at Once directors due to scheduling conflicts.
fromInverse
23 hours ago

'The Serpent's Skin' Will Fill the 'Buffy'-Shaped Hole in Your Heart

The heart of The Serpent's Skin is the romance between Anna, a soft-spoken young trans woman, and Gen, a tattoo artist witch who traveled around the world to find her.
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fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Hugely underrated 2026 film added to streaming

'Crime 101' is an underrated heist thriller featuring strong performances, particularly from Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo, now available for streaming.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Brief oral history: How 'A Minecraft Movie' rode the chicken jockey to the top of the box office

Kayleen Walters, head of Mojang Studios and VP of franchise development for gaming at Microsoft: We wanted to push the story beyond what players experience in-game and do something special for the film, making sure Minecraft not only stayed true to its roots but also created an experience that welcomed new fans into the franchise.
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fromInverse
1 day ago

The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Changes Rosalina's Character For The Worse

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has opened to $34 million, indicating strong box-office performance despite mixed reviews.
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fromVulture
1 day ago

John Travolta's Directorial Debut Is En Route to Cannes

John Travolta's directorial debut, based on his children's book, will premiere at Cannes before streaming on Apple TV.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

All The Biggest Super Mario Galaxy Movie Cameos And References Explained

Mr. Game & Watch is a mascot who represents the generic player characters in the Game & Watch devices from the '80s. His animations are very limited, and his moves reference games from these handhelds.
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fromInverse
2 days ago

15 Years Ago, One Underrated Sci-Fi Thriller Set A New Time-Loop Standard

Time-loop stories allow characters to explore alternate destinies, creating a unique narrative experience that blends control with the unpredictability of choices.
fromInverse
2 days ago

James Gunn's First Movie Proves He Hasn't Changed in 20 Years

Gunn's first screenplay, Tromeo & Juliet, was co-written with Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman, promising 'all the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had.'
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fromConsequence
2 days ago

Weapons Prequel Gladys Now In the Works with Zach Cregger Writing

A prequel titled Gladys is in development, focusing on Aunt Gladys from Weapons, with Zach Cregger and Zach Shields collaborating on the script.
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fromConsequence
2 days ago

Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn on She Dances, Family Filmmaking, and Small Town Life: Podcast

Steve Zahn and his daughter Audrey create a film about family, grief, and the competitive dance culture they experienced together.
#sci-fi
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fromInverse
6 days ago

3 Sci-Fi Movies At SXSW Reveal A Surprising Storytelling Trend

Sci-fi films at SXSW showcased intimate human dramas, blending character-driven stories with futuristic themes and technologies.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7

In the film, Bronz's character is commissioned to compose a new national anthem for post-Oct. 7 Israel, and writes a warmongering ballad about destroying Gaza and 'love sanctified in blood.'
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#horror
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fromVulture
1 week ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

A new horror film features rich cultists hunting a maid, while Riz Ahmed stars in a comedy series about auditioning for James Bond.
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fromVulture
1 week ago

Sure, They Will Kill You, But Can They Get On With It Already?

They Will Kill You satirizes rich Devil worshippers while contrasting them with the mundane lives of actual Satanists, challenging stereotypes and societal fears.
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fromInverse
2 days ago
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2026's Most Divisive Star Wars Character Could Address A Horrible Trope

fromInverse
2 days ago
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2026's Most Divisive Star Wars Character Could Address A Horrible Trope

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fromInverse
3 days ago
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35 Years Later, A Classic Scorsese Thriller Is Getting A Modern TV Reboot

Cape Fear is being adapted into a miniseries by Apple TV, following a pair of public defenders facing a vengeful murderer they once defended.
fromEsquire
3 days ago
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Javier Bardem Is Absolutely Terrifying in the 'Cape Fear' Trailer

Javier Bardem stars as a darker Max Cady in the upcoming Apple TV series remake of Cape Fear, premiering June 5.
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fromInverse
3 days ago

35 Years Later, A Classic Scorsese Thriller Is Getting A Modern TV Reboot

Cape Fear is being adapted into a miniseries by Apple TV, following a pair of public defenders facing a vengeful murderer they once defended.
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fromEsquire
3 days ago

Javier Bardem Is Absolutely Terrifying in the 'Cape Fear' Trailer

Javier Bardem stars as a darker Max Cady in the upcoming Apple TV series remake of Cape Fear, premiering June 5.
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fromKqed
3 days ago

Visiting the First Film Festival at a Women's Prison in California History | KQED

Short films depict the complexities of prison life, blending personal stories with themes of rehabilitation and family connections.
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

You Can't Make a 'Cult Classic' with Marketing - Opinion

'Forbidden Fruits' has been widely hailed as a 'cult classic' by critics and fans, but labeling it as such too soon risks undermining the process that establishes a film's cultural significance over time.
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fromVulture
3 days ago

Did Dog Day Afternoon Get Away With It?

As a piece of filmmaking, Sidney Lumet's affectingly tender true-crime classic is everything it wants to be: a wry, tragicomic character study, a sweaty slice of New York life during the Nixon years, an astute yet subtle political commentary.
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fromEsquire
3 days ago

Andrew Scott Knows the Next Stephen Spielberg Is Out There. But How Do We Find Them?

We Were Here is a humorous mockumentary about Indian retirees resisting AI by taking over machine jobs.
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fromVulture
3 days ago

A Little Baby Owl. A Little Katharine Hepburn. All Alien.

Puppeteering in Project Hail Mary showcases the unique collaboration between live performance and CGI, emphasizing the artistry of physical puppetry.
fromInverse
3 days ago

12 Years Later, 'Masters Of The Universe' Is Pulling An Obvious MCU Trick

The classic cartoon franchise is getting a high-budget live-action remake, and it plays exactly by the Marvel rulebook. The trailer is focused on the central story of Adam Glenn, the lost prince of Eternia, forced to live in hiding on Earth.
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fromVulture
3 days ago

Uh-oh! Javier Bardem Is Playing a Terrifying Force of Nature Again

Javier Bardem's Oscar-winning performance as Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men remains an iconic villain turn 20 years later, and now he takes on Max Cady in Cape Fear.
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fromKqed
4 days ago

That Was a Fun Movie. But Where are the Bloopers These Days?

Jackie Chan popularized blooper reels in the 1990s, which have evolved into post-credit scenes in modern films.
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fromInverse
4 days ago

5 Years Ago, A Silly Sci-Fi Movie Sneakily Saved Hollywood

Godzilla vs. Kong marked a pivotal moment for movie theaters' recovery post-COVID-19, testing audience willingness to return to cinemas.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron explains why bees are his latest fixation

James Cameron's documentary, Secrets of the Bees, reveals the complex behaviors and society of honeybees, challenging common perceptions of their intelligence.
fromVulture
4 days ago

Paradise's Julianne Nicholson Believes in Sinatra's Leap of Faith

Nicholson plays Samantha Redmond, who has picked up the nickname Sinatra because of the chairman-of-the-board-like authority she exudes, a mix of steeliness and charisma that's allowed her to create and populate an underground city for chosen survivors of a global cataclysm.
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#project-hail-mary
fromInverse
4 days ago
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Next 'Project Hail Mary' Adaptation Could Restore What The Movie Left Out

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fromInverse
4 days ago

Next 'Project Hail Mary' Adaptation Could Restore What The Movie Left Out

Project Hail Mary expands into a manga adaptation, offering new scenes and details not covered in the novel, film, or audiobook.
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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

'Project Hail Mary' becomes Amazon MGM's biggest box office hit | TechCrunch

Project Hail Mary has become Amazon's highest grossing movie, surpassing Creed III, with a budget of $200 million.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The first half of 'Project Hail Mary' is damn near perfect

'Project Hail Mary' has achieved significant box office success, indicating a resurgence of quality cinema.
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fromVulture
1 week ago

Project Hail Mary Is a Star Wars Movie, Basically

Rocky, an alien in Project Hail Mary, is a compassionate, intelligent being with a unique appearance and a strong bond with Dr. Ryland Grace.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Documentary '#SkyKing' explores the tragic 2018 theft of a Horizon Air plane

"I did kind of a bad thing," Russell says in the recordings. When a controller asks if he is hijacking the plane, Russell replies, "Uh, yeah..I'm afraid I did."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Being Ola review a sweet and gentle film about disability, friendship and abandonment

Ola Henningsen navigates his feelings of friendship and abandonment in a gentle film set in a Norwegian community for individuals with disabilities.
#documentary
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Directors of HBO Max's Neighbors': Doing whatever you want whenever you want to is the epitome of the conservative ideal'

Neighbors showcases absurd neighborhood conflicts in the U.S., highlighting individual interests versus community ideals post-Covid.
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fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

From Fables to Forensics: Five Documentaries from CPH:DOX 2026

CPH:DOX's 2025 edition features impactful documentaries addressing the Russo-Ukrainian war, emphasizing the balance between art and urgent political themes.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Directors of HBO Max's Neighbors': Doing whatever you want whenever you want to is the epitome of the conservative ideal'

Neighbors showcases absurd neighborhood conflicts in the U.S., highlighting individual interests versus community ideals post-Covid.
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fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

From Fables to Forensics: Five Documentaries from CPH:DOX 2026

CPH:DOX's 2025 edition features impactful documentaries addressing the Russo-Ukrainian war, emphasizing the balance between art and urgent political themes.
fromInverse
5 days ago

3 Years Later, An Iconic Director's Latest Masterpiece Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Martin Scorsese's direction transforms The Wolf of Wall Street from a gonzo financial thriller into a spectacle filled with fourth wall breaks and physical comedy.
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fromInverse
5 days ago

Could The Most Mysterious Sci-Fi Thriller Of The Year Actually Be A Secret 'Cloverfield' Movie?

Cloverfield franchise movies often rework original scripts, and speculation surrounds The End of Oak Street as a potential addition to this universe.
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fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

From boiler room to big screen: Wilfred La Salle turns his lens on veteran homelessness in seventh independent film | amNewYork

Wilfred La Salle aims to revolutionize independent filmmaking with socially driven films, exemplified by his latest work, The Veteran.
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fromThe Independent
6 days ago

The Salt Path movie set to be released in US amid ongoing literary scandal

The film adaptation of The Salt Path will be released in the US on May 22, amid controversy over the author's memoir.
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fromIndieWire
1 week ago

Sundance Rejected It, the MPA Censored It, but 'Our Hero, Balthazar' Still Stands Among the Year's Most Provocative Movies

The film 'Our Hero, Balthazar' explores dark themes of social media addiction and school shootings through its troubled characters.
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fromVulture
1 week ago

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Has Midnight-Movie Potential

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is a super-violent action-comedy featuring Vince Vaughn in a dual role, reminiscent of early 2000s cinema.
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fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

They Will Kill You Took the Blood, Sweat and Tears of Kirill Sokolov, Zazie Beetz, and Myha'la

Sokolov passionately engages with audiences before his film, reflecting on his journey from Russia to America amid political turmoil.
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fromEsquire
1 week ago

Wake Me Up When Ryan Coogler's 'X-Files' Reboot Premieres

Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot is a personal project inspired by the original series and aims to capture classic thriller elements.
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fromInverse
1 week ago

Kiyoshi Kurosawa Just Released An Eerie Psychological Thriller Like No Other

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Chime explores modern terrors through a ringing sound that incites violence, reflecting societal issues and psychological pressures.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

In "Kontinental '25," a Guilty Conscience Isn't Enough

A bailiff's tragic death leads to a futile self-flagellation campaign in Radu Jude's film 'Kontinental '25', inspired by Rossellini's 'Europe '51'.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Godard and war: How 20th-century armed conflicts triggered a revolution in cinema

War profoundly influenced Jean-Luc Godard's cinematic work, shaping his artistic vision and thematic exploration throughout his career.
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fromAnOther
1 week ago

Letitia Wright Heads to Hawaii in Prada's Re-Nylon Documentary

Prada's Re-Nylon series documentary highlights Hawaii's ecosystems and promotes ocean education through its Sea Beyond initiative.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Orphans and crimes: Spielberg's misunderstood production scared kids but inspired Harry Potter'

Young Sherlock Holmes features a significant post-credits scene revealing Moriarty, highlighting early cinematic techniques and the evolution of post-credits scenes.
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fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

More Heart Than a Midnight Movie: Oscar Boyson and Ricky Camilleri on Our Hero, Balthazar

The film Our Hero, Balthazar explores identity and ego through a dark comedy about a teen trying to prevent a school shooting.
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fromInverse
1 week ago

One of the Best Horror Films of the 2010s Is Finally Getting a Sequel

A sequel to It Follows, titled They Follow, is set to begin filming in summer 2024.
fromQueerty
1 week ago

WATCH: This steamy dystopian film promises to "arouse and petrify" with its all-gay future vision - Queerty

The story imagines a distant future where the few thousand surviving humans on Earth are separated into different colonies, including an all-gay colony where a toxic couple finds their 'twisted games' may put the rest of their peers in danger.
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fromIndieWire
1 week ago

Italy's 1990s Answer to 'Cruising'? The Forgotten Giallo 'The Final Stop'

Italian exploitation movies are experiencing a resurgence with new releases showcasing lesser-known giallo films from the 1990s.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Orwell: 2+2=5 review documentary portrait doesn't wholly add up

Raoul Peck's documentary highlights George Orwell's relevance through Nineteen Eighty-Four, emphasizing themes of truth, tyranny, and Orwell's personal struggles.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dodging the wrinkle wagon': why a Brazilian film about ageing is inspiring older women

The film 'The Blue Trail' addresses ageism and the resilience of older women in Brazil through its protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
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fromInverse
1 week ago

HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Trailer Proves Why It's Unnecessary

Adaptations of popular book series can vary significantly in quality and fidelity, as seen with Lemony Snicket and Harry Potter.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pretty Lethal review Amazon's ballerina action thriller puts on a decent enough show

Pretty Lethal features ballet dancers using their skills to fight, contrasting with Ballerina's misleading portrayal of dance in action.
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fromThe Independent
1 week ago

'Eat the rich' horror They Will Kill You is all style, no substance - review

Zazie Beetz delivers a powerful performance as Asia Reaves in They Will Kill You, showcasing resilience and complexity in a chaotic narrative.
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fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

See the Climactic Ending of Steven Spielberg's Breakout Duel Recreated Entirely with 3D-Printed Models

Steven Spielberg's journey from a young filmmaker to a Hollywood icon is depicted in The Fabelmans, showcasing his passion for storytelling and filmmaking.
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

The King's Warden: Highest-grossing film in South Korea set for global release

The King's Warden has rewritten box-office benchmarks, earning over £70m to become the top-grossing film in the country's history, according to The Korea Herald.
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fromNo Film School
1 week ago

How Some Clever Marketing Got My $75K Microbudget Film on HBO

Indie filmmakers can thrive despite traditional distribution collapse by leveraging digital marketing and audience engagement strategies.
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fromInverse
1 week ago

37 Years Ago, The Best Resident Evil Adaptation Was Released 7 Years Before The Game

Previous adaptations of Resident Evil failed to capture the game's tone and atmosphere, missing the essence of its haunted-house story.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No Ordinary Heist review Eddie Marsan stars in Belfast true-crime thriller about massive bank robbery

The film struggles with direction and character depth, failing to effectively portray its Belfast-set true-crime narrative based on real events from 2004.
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fromVulture
1 week ago

Two Prosecutors, a Bracing Tale of Stalinist Terror

Sergei Loznitsa's film Two Prosecutors blends documentary rigor with narrative storytelling, exploring themes of justice during Stalin's purges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The self-deportee' hounded out of the US to Mexico: There are days when I feel literally insane'

Abel Ortiz's visceral reaction to American tourists arguing in Mexico City revealed his complex feelings about identity, as he felt compelled to confront them, saying, 'Not in my country!' despite having spent most of his life in the US.
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fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

"Absolutely Not a Genre Film": Julia Ducournau in Conversation with Robert Eggers on Alpha

Julia Ducournau's latest film is a grounded family drama exploring themes of transformation and stigma during a viral outbreak reminiscent of the AIDS epidemic.
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