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fromIndieWire
4 hours ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

What Men Can Learn From 17 Unforgettable On-Screen Proposals

Real-life proposals differ from romantic comedies, but lessons from memorable on-screen moments can guide men in crafting meaningful proposals.
#a24
Film
fromVulture
23 hours ago

Plot Twist: The Drama Actually Did Great at the Box Office

A24's 'The Drama' opened strong despite negative buzz, earning $14.4 million in North America and $28 million worldwide, indicating potential profitability.
Film
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Here's the Wild Twist of The Drama, and Why It Doesn't Work

The Drama reveals dark secrets before a wedding, leading to emotional turmoil and questioning of relationships.
Film
fromVulture
23 hours ago

Plot Twist: The Drama Actually Did Great at the Box Office

A24's 'The Drama' opened strong despite negative buzz, earning $14.4 million in North America and $28 million worldwide, indicating potential profitability.
Film
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Here's the Wild Twist of The Drama, and Why It Doesn't Work

The Drama reveals dark secrets before a wedding, leading to emotional turmoil and questioning of relationships.
#nintendo
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Mario Galaxy Movie Gives Nintendo Another Box Office Juggernaut

Nintendo likely won't learn from the critical failure of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Mario Galaxy Movie Gives Nintendo Another Box Office Juggernaut

Nintendo likely won't learn from the critical failure of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
fromEsquire
3 days ago

The Best Action Movies of 2026 (So Far)

In the new film, he plays a hit man named Mike who is attempting to leave the business when he's framed for murder. He's sleeping with loan shark Nick's wife Alice, so Nick tricks him into pulling off one last job.
Television
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
5 days ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
#super-mario-galaxy-movie
Independent films
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

Hollywood's video game genre is getting a box office redemption arc

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved a record-breaking box office debut, signaling a positive shift in video game adaptations.
Independent films
fromFortune
1 day ago

'Super Mario' fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film | Fortune

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved the biggest opening of the year with $372.5 million globally despite mixed reviews.
Independent films
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

Hollywood's video game genre is getting a box office redemption arc

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved a record-breaking box office debut, signaling a positive shift in video game adaptations.
Independent films
fromFortune
1 day ago

'Super Mario' fans ignore weak reviews and send sequel to $372.5 million global box office debut, biggest opening of the year for a studio film | Fortune

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved the biggest opening of the year with $372.5 million globally despite mixed reviews.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

The Drama ruins Zendaya's box office hot streak

Zendaya's latest film, The Drama, debuted at third place, ending her eight-year streak of number one openings.
Television
fromDefector
4 days ago

It's Time To Grow Up | Defector

HBO's Harry Potter series aims to attract new fans while navigating controversies surrounding J.K. Rowling's anti-trans activism.
Graphic design
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Film's Most Iconic Logo: An Accidental, but Roaring Success

Creative accomplishments often arise from improvisation and context rather than intelligent design by gifted individuals.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
Film
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why people are suddenly hesitant to watch Zendaya's new movie, "The Drama"

The film 'The Drama' faces backlash for its sensitive plot involving a character's confession about planning a school shooting.
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

How Does James Bond Connect to a Real-Life Financial Scheme?

Ursula Andress believes that Freymond is responsible for the loss of the vast majority of her $25 million estate. She isn't the only high-profile figure accusing Freymond of, shall we say, creative accounting.
Independent films
NYC music
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Power Ballad Is Going to Be the Miracle Movie of the Summer

Director John Carney's new film Power Ballad stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in a crowd-pleasing musical comedy about a wedding band frontman and a struggling solo artist that premiered at SXSW.
fromInverse
6 days ago

'Avatar 4'? Producer Teases The Sequels Are "Full Speed Ahead"

The Avatar team took home the Oscar for Best Visual Effects at this year's ceremony - in part for their help crafting a new cinematic language to create the world of Pandora.
Film
fromNo Film School
3 days 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.
Independent films
Film
fromVulture
4 days ago

Should A24 Be Worried About The Drama's Plot-Twist Drama?

The Drama features a controversial plot twist involving a character's admission of a near mass shooting, sparking significant backlash.
fromGameSpot
4 days 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.
Independent films
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
Television
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

10 Years Ago, One Conflicted Sci-Fi Reboot Dropped A Wild Finale

The 2009-2011 V reboot served as a transitional bridge between eras of science fiction television, featuring Morena Baccarin's standout performance as the alien leader Anna.
fromFast Company
4 days 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.
Independent films
#project-hail-mary
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Independent films

'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.
fromThe Independent
1 week ago
Film

Project Hail Mary flies past major franchise to become US's top film of the year

Project Hail Mary is the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026, surpassing Avatar: Fire and Ash with a domestic gross of $164.3 million.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Ryan Gosling's Blockbuster New Movie Is a Big Win for a Very Particular Kind of Man

Project Hail Mary is Amazon MGM's highest-grossing movie ever, showcasing a beta hero in Ryan Gosling's character.
Film
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Project Hail Mary is already Amazon MGM's highest-grossing film ever

Project Hail Mary has grossed over $300 million, making it Amazon MGM's highest-grossing film to date.
Independent films
fromTechCrunch
1 week 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.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Project Hail Mary flies past major franchise to become US's top film of the year

Project Hail Mary is the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026, surpassing Avatar: Fire and Ash with a domestic gross of $164.3 million.
#super-mario
Independent films
fromEngadget
4 days 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.
Independent films
fromEngadget
4 days 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.
Film
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

A seven-and-a-half-hour film screening challenges modern attention spans, highlighting a cultural shift in viewing habits and the struggle for sustained focus.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week 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.
#james-cameron
Film
fromOpen Culture
6 days ago

How James Cameron Shot Titanic/i>'s Hugely Complex Sinking Scene

James Cameron directed several of the most expensive movies, showcasing his engineering mindset and innovative techniques in filmmaking.
Film
fromOpen Culture
6 days ago

How James Cameron Shot Titanic/i>'s Hugely Complex Sinking Scene

James Cameron directed several of the most expensive movies, showcasing his engineering mindset and innovative techniques in filmmaking.
fromInverse
5 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.'
Independent films
Film
fromIndieWire
6 days ago

Horror Movies Seemed Unusually Good in Q1 - What Went Wrong at the Box Office?

Q1 2026 saw unexpected quality in horror films, contrasting with historical trends of poor releases during this period.
Film
fromGame Informer
6 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review - Shooting For The Stars

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie builds on its predecessor's success, delivering a fast-paced adventure filled with nostalgic references but sacrificing some narrative cohesion.
fromRaymondcamden
1 week ago

Checking if a Movie has a Post or Mid Credit Scene

The app is incredibly simple. I made use of the wonderful SimpleCSS for my design and then made use of the TMDB API. The TMDB APIs are pretty easy to use, but finding out how to get this information did take a bit of digging.
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Independent films
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

5 Years Ago, Zack Snyder Turned Back Time To Deliver An Epic Superhero Movie

Directorial visions are often replaced by studio demands for mass appeal, leading to lost artistic endeavors.
#box-office
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

How Project Hail Mary Broke Amazon's Losing Streak at the Box Office

Project Hail Mary achieved the year's biggest opening with $80.5 million, surpassing expectations and previous records for non-franchise films.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

How Project Hail Mary Broke Amazon's Losing Streak at the Box Office

Project Hail Mary achieved the year's biggest opening with $80.5 million, surpassing expectations and previous records for non-franchise films.
Independent films
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media became Hollywood's most innovative-and bankable-company

Ryan Coogler founded Proximity Media with his wife Zinzi and producer Sev Ohanian to produce films, television, documentaries, and audio content across multiple entertainment divisions.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Why Universal Committed to Keeping Movies in Theaters Longer

Universal Pictures extends theatrical exclusivity windows to five weeks immediately and seven weeks by 2027, though most viewers already wait longer for streaming access via Peacock subscription service.
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Independent films
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Oscar nominee Jerry Bruckheimer reflects on his love of providing joy to moviegoers

Jerry Bruckheimer, a legendary producer with over 50 years of experience, is nominated for Best Picture with 'F1' at the 98th Academy Awards, alongside four other nominations.
Film
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Do Original Movies Have Any Hope Left? I Went on a Journey to Find Out.

Theaters must create unique event experiences to compete with home entertainment, driving elaborate marketing stunts and premium screen innovations.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Project Hail Mary doesn't suggest great things for the future of cinema - review

Project Hail Mary blends nostalgic 1970s filmmaking aesthetics with modern sci-fi storytelling, following an astronaut and alien collaborating to save their planets through scientific cooperation.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Game of Thrones Wants to Conquer Theaters

Andor and House of Cards writer Beau Willimon will tackle the Game of Thrones film with an initial script already turned in to Warner Bros. Aside from Willimon's involvement, there's no details on who is attached to direct.
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Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Spider-Man Universe without Spider-Man is completely pointless. Why won't Sony sling him in?

Sony plans to reboot its struggling Spider-Man Universe franchise despite critical failure and declining box office returns across recent films.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
Film
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The 16 Most Anticipated Action Movies of 2026

2026 centers on massive action epics, sequels, reboots, and a few mid-budget originals, with video-game and nostalgic-cartoon IPs heavily mined for box office.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What is Marvel up to with its Avengers: Doomsday trailers?

In the last few weeks we've had three almost completely pointless short trailers online, with another reportedly playing in cinemas ahead of Avatar: Fire and Ash. First there was Captain America cradling his baby, then Thor praying to his dear old dead omnipotent dad. This week we got our first proper look at the classic X-Men lineup in the new film, and there are suggestions that an encounter between the Fantastic Four's The Thing and half of Wakanda is imminent. Something weird is clearly happening.
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Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Do plans for a new Mummy film signal the end for the multiverse blockbuster franchise?

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise roles in a new Mummy film, signaling a return to standalone storytelling after Universal's failed Dark Universe.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

Steven Spielberg's Mysterious New Sci-Fi Movie Has Finally Revealed Its Aliens

Steven Spielberg returns to science fiction in 2026 with Disclosure Day, a drama about warning Earth of a possible alien invasion.
fromVulture
2 months ago

James Cameron Wants to Bring Michelle Yeoh to Pandora

"Michelle is definitely going to be in 4, if we make 4," Cameron shares to TVBS News, per . He already has a vision in store for her: she would be a Na'vi named Paktuelat, but didn't specify what tribe she would be a part of. Cameron has already conquered land, sea, and fire in the world of Pandora, but maybe there's a tribe of Na'vi living underground.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

Marvel's Most Inconsistent Directors May Finally Be Making A Comeback

The Bluff, produced by the Russo brothers and directed by Frank E. Flowers, promises visceral action and an intriguing historical premise despite recent inconsistent projects.
Film
fromFast Company
2 months ago

I test-drove the new ScreenX movie format. Here's what I thought of it

ScreenX expands movie visuals by projecting footage onto side walls for a 270-degree viewing experience and is rapidly expanding across theater chains.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

The Adventures of Cliff Booth Gets Super Bowl Trailer

Starring Brad Pitt as the titular Cliff Booth along with Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, and more, the trailer depicts Booth after the events of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. "So you helped rick subdue those hippie intruders, huh?," he's asked before replying "Something like that." The teaser then shows various scenes and scenarios from the film, but with minimal dialogue; though each time a character cusses or flips someone off, it's bleeped and censored.
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