Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging
Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison, flogging, fine, and property confiscation for his involvement in making films against the country's security. [ more ]
Zendaya tennis movie Challengers' scores at weekend box office
Challengers is a successful box office hit with a considerable percentage of ticket sales attributed to Zendaya's star power and female audience appeal. [ more ]
I refuse to simplify Syria for western audiences': director Soudade Kaadan on making a war movie without bloodshed
Filmmaker Soudade Kaadan challenges traditional expectations of Syrian films by creating Nezouh, a dreamlike portrayal of a Syrian family's struggle during the war. [ more ]
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It was terrifying but screw it': the director who had to disown her film to get an Oscar nomination
Tiger Stripes is a horror movie combining body horror, Mean Girls vibes, and Malaysian folklore, addressing societal fears about female bodies with a girl power twist. [ more ]
'4 men who changed the world:' Beatles documentary 'Let It Be' gets new life on Disney+
The remastered version of The Beatles' 'Let It Be' aims to provide a more positive perspective compared to its original release post the band's breakup. [ more ]
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'No Longer a Matter of Film Versus Digital': What Film Preservation Means Today
The world premiere of a pristine restoration of 'The Searchers' at the TCM Classic Film Festival highlighted the importance of preserving classic films on celluloid for a transcendent cinematic experience. [ more ]
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Was The Most Profitable Film Of 2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the most profitable film in 2023, grossing $1.36 billion globally, with a final gross of $559 million after costs. [ more ]
The Crow returning to theaters for 30th anniversary
The Crow's theatrical re-release honors its 30 year anniversary with bonus content and upcoming remake. Director Alex Proyas opposes the new version. [ more ]
Laurent Cantet, Whose Films Explored France's Undersides, Dies at 63
Laurent Cantet, a renowned French director known for exploring social issues, passed away at 63. His film 'The Class' won awards for its innovative approach to depicting classroom dynamics. [ more ]
Sony's Kraven the Hunter' release is delayed until December
The release calendar for summer movies is still evolving, with Sony's Kraven the Hunter being the latest film to shift its opening date to December. [ more ]
Sex scenes in Hollywood movies are in rapid decline, study shows
Passionate discourse over sex scenes in movies, declining sexual content in mainstream Hollywood films over 20 years, shift towards indie films for explicit content. [ more ]
Valoi's Film-Scanning Kit Lets You Digitize Your 35-mm Film the Easy Way
Film photography persists in the digital age, with options like DIY developing, professional scanning, or using tools like Valoi's Easy35 for easy film scanning. [ more ]
Biggest Reason Why Most Filmmakers Fail At Marketing - Jon Reiss
Distribution and marketing a film are interconnected, with marketing being crucial to incentivize audiences to watch the film even if it's readily available on various platforms. [ more ]
Enjoy movie night under the stars at Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre
Shankweiler's Theatre, the oldest drive-in movie theater globally, offers a unique experience by combining Hollywood films with a nostalgic vibe. [ more ]
Retrospective: Oscar Micheaux and the Birth of Black Independent Cinema | Features | Roger Ebert
Micheaux's literary style imbued moral messages into his silent films, reflecting deep thematic desires and dissecting societal double standards. [ more ]
Final Fantasy's Yoshitaka Amano and Ghost in The Shell's director's weird as hell film about anime Jesus is getting the 4K remaster treatment
Angel's Egg, an anime OVA directed by Mamoru Oshii and designed by Yoshitaka Amano, is receiving a 4K remaster for its 40th anniversary in 2025. [ more ]
Murphy's acting career took off after touring with Disco Pigs in 1996 and gaining recognition with lead roles in 28 Days Later and Batman Begins. [ more ]
The Balconettes review neighbours finding trouble in invitation to hot guy's flat
Actor-directed movies can contain instances of self-indulgence and performer narcissism, potentially detracting from the deeper themes portrayed in the film. [ more ]
Cuts Push National Film Board of Canada to the Brink | The Walrus
The National Film Board of Canada is facing budget cuts and staff reductions, leading to concerns about its ability to continue serving the nation by telling Canadian stories. [ more ]
Sean Price Williams on His '1000 Movies' Book, Vincent Gallo, and Missing '90s Classics Due to 'Pretentious Young Man Sh*t'
Sean Price Williams, a prominent cinematographer in indie filmmaking, has transitioned to directing while also curating a '1000 Movies' book of essential films. [ more ]
Studio: Takedown notice for 15-year-old fan-made Hunt for Gollum was a mistake
Warner Bros. faced backlash after blocking a fan film with the same title as their upcoming Lord of the Rings project, then reinstated it due to fan protest. [ more ]
Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia
A Mexican film 'Shame' won the top prize at the Moscow International Film Festival amid Western studio boycotts over Russia's actions in Ukraine. [ more ]
20th Century Studios is developing a new Maze Runner film with screenwriter Jack Paglen, continuing the franchise with a fresh story in the same world. [ more ]
Cannes film festival faces strike disruption over seasonal workers' rights
The Cannes Film Festival faces strike action from festival workers demanding changes to the French government's treatment of seasonal film staff. [ more ]
The Movies That Underwent Major Changes After Their Festival Premiere | Features
Films may undergo significant changes after festival premieres, including voiceover replacements for characters, for various reasons like enhancing comedic elements or emotional impact. [ more ]
The Best Films to Look Out for at Cannes Film Festival 2024
Last year, all the talk around Francis Ford Coppola's long-gestating sci-fi epic was whether he would ever get around to finishing it; now, having steered the film to a berth in the Cannes main competition, the heat is on to find a distributor willing to back it (It's already been picked up for release in France).
All 10 Planet Of The Apes Movies Ranked, Including Kingdom
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a soft reboot of the franchise, set many generations after the previous movies, with no returning characters. [ more ]
Roger Corman, a prolific director and influential producer, shaped the New American Cinema of the 1970s, influencing renowned filmmakers, and creating a significant impact on the industry. [ more ]