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fromFast Company
1 day 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.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Twist in The Drama Is Not the Problem

The film features a controversial plot twist involving a character's past plan for a school shooting, sparking significant online speculation and backlash.
fromEsquire
1 day 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
#christopher-nolan
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Christopher Nolan called this his 'most underrated' film - it's now on BBC iPlayer

Christopher Nolan's film Insomnia is considered his most underrated work, featuring a psychological thriller plot with strong performances from Al Pacino and Robin Williams.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Christopher Nolan called this his 'most underrated' film - it's now on BBC iPlayer

Christopher Nolan's film Insomnia is considered his most underrated work, featuring a psychological thriller plot with strong performances from Al Pacino and Robin Williams.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

A New York Times critic used AI to write a review, but good criticism can't be outsourced

Preston's reliance on A.I. and his use of unattributed work by another writer was deemed a clear violation of the Times's standards, leading to his dismissal.
Writing
#ai
Music production
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Film
fromEngadget
3 days ago

The AI Doc's director was "scared shitless" by AI, so he made a movie about it

Daniel Roher adopts an 'apocaloptimist' worldview, balancing concerns about AI's risks with the belief in shaping a better future.
Music production
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Film
fromEngadget
3 days ago

The AI Doc's director was "scared shitless" by AI, so he made a movie about it

Daniel Roher adopts an 'apocaloptimist' worldview, balancing concerns about AI's risks with the belief in shaping a better future.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 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.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why do this spring's blockbusters feel so smug?

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice combines multiple genres but relies on repetitive comedic elements that feel familiar and uninspired.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

To Access Stranded Capital, Filmmakers Need to Learn Demand-Side Thinking

Shifting from supply-side to demand-side thinking is crucial for independent filmmakers to attract investment and audience interest.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
3 days ago

California Dreaming: The latest issue of A Rabbit's Foot is about the inventors and innovators of our movie-making culture

A Rabbit's Foot magazine celebrates the future of film and artistic craftsmanship while exploring California's innovative cultural landscape.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ghost Killer review fantastic karate chopping and gunslinging in in supernatural action-comedy

A college student connects with the ghost of a murdered assassin, leading to supernatural action and personal growth.
fromVulture
4 days ago

Don't Underestimate Emma, Says The Pitt's Laetitia Hollard

Emma's first shift in the ER is marked by chaotic and traumatic cases, including maggots in a cast and a drug overdose, testing her emotional resilience.
Medicine
fromDefector
5 days ago

For Now, ABS Makes Good Theater | Defector

Under the ABS challenge system, a team begins each game with two challenges. If a player gets an umpire's call overturned, their team retains the challenge. In effect, this means a team has unlimited challenges until they get two wrong.
Boston Red Sox
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Fucked Up's Damian Abraham Is Now Making Movies

Cut & Paste Pictures is developing a feature-length documentary chronicling the lifelong friendship between Rise Against guitarist Zach Blair and wrestler Hassan 'MVP' Assad, who will also front an unscripted series about life after prison.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
#romantic-comedy
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

Charlie and Emma navigate their relationship's challenges through humor and the concept of starting over.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days 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.
Independent films
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Tacit Politics of Pixar's Latest Hit

Hoppers is a surprisingly blunt pushback to the notion of animals living together in harmony. Its advertising promises goofy hijinks amid an enclave of diverse species whose ecosystem is threatened by humans.
Pets
Arts
fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 day ago

The Authenticator

The Authenticator explores themes of identity, race, and the ownership of history through contrasting experiences of opulence and the legacy of slavery.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Testaments to Big Mistakes: the seven best shows to stream this week

Via tentative rebel student Agnes Mackenzie, the drama meticulously illustrates the ways disempowered people hoard what little agency they have in Gilead's oppressive environment.
Television
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Lena Dunham on Falling in Love with the Movies

A young filmmaker's journey begins with a short film, leading to acceptance at Slamdance and a memorable festival experience.
SOMA, SF
fromIndieWire
6 days ago

Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers' Wins Narrative Audience Award at Sonoma International Film Festival 2026

The Sonoma International Film Festival 2026 showcased 104 films, highlighting emerging filmmakers and culinary experiences, with increased ticket sales.
fromGameSpot
1 day 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
from48 hills
2 days ago

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see - 48 hills

The final show I review below got me looks that made me feel like a fish in a bowl. First, the private security at the door had two Valiant rent-a-cops who scowling at me-and only me-with that same 'Give me an excuse!' glare I've gotten from real cops all my life.
Arts
#ryan-gosling
Film
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Ryan Gosling exits major 2027 film amid Project Hail Mary success

Ryan Gosling exited a project by the Daniels due to a scheduling conflict.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Ryan Gosling exits major 2027 film amid Project Hail Mary success

Ryan Gosling exited a project by the Daniels due to a scheduling conflict.
#film-vs-literature
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Films Are Fantasies. Here Are Their Realities.

Atsushi Nishijima, an on-set stills photographer, has documented major films over the past decade and a half, capturing candid moments between takes on sets directed by prominent filmmakers.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Woman With Her Back to the Viewer in Gallery Photos Speaks Out

The Woman With Her Back to the Viewer embodies a modern-day Rückenfigur, revealing her unique role in the art world and personal routine.
Film
fromConsequence
13 hours ago

Jonathan Majors Falls Through Window While Filming New Movie for The Daily Wire

Jonathan Majors and JC Kilcoyne fell through a window while filming, leading to safety concerns and a strike by the film crew.
fromNo Film School
1 day 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
#a24
Film
fromConsequence
1 day 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
4 days ago

How Much Is Kristoffer Borgli Trolling Us?

The Drama explores the consequences of confessing past mistakes in relationships and questions societal judgments on personal actions.
Film
fromConsequence
1 day 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
4 days ago

How Much Is Kristoffer Borgli Trolling Us?

The Drama explores the consequences of confessing past mistakes in relationships and questions societal judgments on personal actions.
#new-directorsnew-films
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
4 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.
Film
fromKotaku
20 hours ago

Fan Catches First Glimpse Of Alex Garland's Elden Ring Movie

Footage of Alex Garland's upcoming movie set has surfaced online, raising questions about its authenticity and hinting at imminent production announcements.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
3 days 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.
#zendaya
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
Film
fromVulture
4 days ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
fromInverse
3 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
fromWIRED
3 days ago
Film

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

Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Do You Ever Really Know Who You're Marrying?

The Drama explores the impact of a shocking revelation on a couple's relationship, provoking strong reactions from viewers.
Film
fromWIRED
3 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review bland screensaver of a movie that's actually worse than AI

This kind of stereotype is evidently the last in mainstream entertainment to be considered offensive. The film is intended for little kids, but it surely didn't need to be such a visually dull screensaver of a movie.
Independent films
Film
fromVulture
2 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.
Independent films
fromEsquire
4 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.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Intimacy Coordinators

Intimacy coordinators play a crucial role in choreographing sex scenes, ensuring safety and clarity on set.
Independent films
fromVulture
4 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.
Film
from48 hills
2 days ago

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company - 48 hills

Love can take unconventional forms, as seen in films featuring relationships with aliens, witches, and other offbeat characters.
Independent films
fromKqed
5 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.
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Why Have Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Been Hiding the Twist of Their New A24 Movie? Because It's a Disaster.

During a private tasting dinner, a game prompts guests to confess their worst actions, revealing hidden insecurities and creating tension between Charlie and Emma.
Film
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Fears grow of 'Detroit-Style' decline as Hollywood jobs evaporate

Los Angeles' TV/film industry faces a significant decline, with a 30% drop in jobs since 2022, raising concerns of a 'Detroit-style' collapse.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
3 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 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
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

The controversy around Zendaya's new film explained

The film 'The Drama' transitions from a romantic comedy to a dark narrative with a shocking revelation about a character's past involvement in a school shooting.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says if you check movie reviews before watching you probably display these 9 distinctive traits - Silicon Canals

People who check reviews before watching movies tend to be highly conscientious, detail-oriented, time-conscious, and thorough, often researching extensively across decisions.
Film
fromJezebel
4 days ago

'The Drama' Is Worth the Secrecy

Kristoffer Borgli's film explores dark human impulses through a pre-wedding gathering that reveals unsettling secrets among friends.
fromThe Independent
4 days ago

James McAvoy says he's faced 'bias' in industry over Scottish accent

"[Bias] is that thing that stops you being regarded as a person and makes you something smaller. With my accent, I've had that experience where I'm suddenly no longer a person with infinite possibilities and potential - I am 'that Scottish person'. I'm reduced to a noise that comes out of my mouth."
Film
#film-criticism
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

14 of the Worst Movie Casting Choices

Several acclaimed actors deliver mismatched or unconvincing performances in major films, struggling with character demands, accents, age gaps, or overwhelming production spectacle.
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

14 of the Worst Movie Casting Choices

Several acclaimed actors deliver mismatched or unconvincing performances in major films, struggling with character demands, accents, age gaps, or overwhelming production spectacle.
Film
fromEsquire
5 days ago

The 9 Best Movies of 2026 (So Far)

Major studio films have underperformed, while smaller films have offered fresh ideas and engaging stories.
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Stephen Colbert's Lord of the Rings Movie Explained: Here's What Shadow of the Past Is About

New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. are determined to restore Middle-earth to its box office throne with projects including the newly announced The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, which will be co-written by Late Show host and famed Tolkien nerd Stephen Colbert.
Film
Film
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

'The Drama' Review: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya Redefine the Modern American Love Story in a Rom-Com That's Almost as F*cked Up as America Itself

A shocking confession before a wedding tests the limits of a seemingly perfect relationship.
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

Broadway review: A heist and a play go wrong in Dog Day Afternoon

The story told in Dog Day Afternoon, the classic 1975 film about a real-life 1972 Brooklyn bank heist, is also the story of Stephen Adly Guirgis's confounding new Broadway play, where the heat never rises past lukewarm.
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

How John Slattery, the Mad Men' Star, Does Whatever He Wants

John Slattery, 63, moved to an apartment on Bank Street in the West Village after marrying the actress Talia Balsam in 1998. At the time, he had established himself as a character actor.
Film
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.
Film
Film
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Steven Spielberg subtly shades Timothee Chalamet's divisive opera and ballet remarks

Steven Spielberg defended ballet and opera's cultural value at SXSW, countering Timothée Chalamet's claim that no one cares about these art forms anymore.
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.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People feel like they're in on the joke': the new wave of pseudo-biopics

Filmmakers increasingly create pseudo-biopics that borrow recognizable elements from real people and events while changing names and details to avoid legal liability and maintain creative freedom.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Nonprofessional Actors Are the Heart of the Movies

This year's Oscar contenders feature nonprofessional actors alongside established performers, creating authentic performances that distinguish these films in the new casting achievement category.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

17 great movies ruined by terrible endings

10 Cloverfield Lane Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr are locked in an underground bunker for the majority of this left-field sequel to Cloverfield, with thrilling results. In the film's final throes, Winstead's character exits the bunker, and finds that her captor was telling the truth about an alien invasion above - a twist that completely and ruinously dissipates the hard-earned tension that came before.
Film
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

'How To Make A Killing' Is A Screwy Social Satire That Falls Just Short Of The Mark

How to Make a Killing follows Becket Redfellow murdering wealthy relatives in a tonal blend of black comedy and satire, buoyed by Glen Powell's charm.
Film
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

In Defense of Movie Sex Scenes

Onscreen sex scenes can be narratively essential but are often gratuitous, harmful, or disruptive when objectifying participants, reinforcing stereotypes, or damaging a film's flow.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is This Thing On? review funny is as funny does in Bradley Cooper's John Bishop-inspired tale

Will Arnett plays a believable, non-outrageous would-be comedian in a likable but not fully convincing remarriage comedy directed and co-written by Bradley Cooper.
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

How the "Netflix Movie" Turns Cinema into "Visual Muzak"

A quarter-century later, it's safe to say that those days have come to an end. Not only does the streaming-only Netflix of the twenty-twenties no longer transmit movies on DVD through the mail (a service its younger users have trouble even imagining), it ranks approximately nowhere as a preferred cinephile destination. That has to do with a selection much diminished since the DVD days
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Type of Comedy That Makes for Great Drama

For someone best known as an actor, Bradley Cooper's core interest as a filmmaker is perhaps unsurprising. Thus far, he has been entirely consumed by examinations of performance-first digging into a pop musician's stratospheric career climb in A Star Is Born, then wrestling with Leonard Bernstein's desire to reimagine classical music in . Both movies were hefty pieces of entertainment, filled with love, death, and grand human experiences. His newest, the fetching
Film
#paul-dano
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Critics, Filmmakers, and Why the Future of Movies Belongs to the People Who Give a Sh*t About Them

At the New York Film Critics Circle awards dinner, a lengthy speech about critics' relationship with filmmakers prompted playful roasts from presenters.
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