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fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Did an Unexpected Culprit Hurt Modern Filmmaking?

American cinema faces a paradox of thriving box office revenues while struggling with the decline of mid-budget films and the impact of YouTube.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 hours ago

Enough With the Vibesy Literary Remakes

Modern adaptations of classic literature often simplify complex themes, resulting in superficial interpretations that lack depth.
Cannabis
fromIndieWire
18 hours ago

Stoner Movies Are Dead, and Weed Killed Them - Opinion

The cultural significance of marijuana in film has diminished as it becomes a mainstream product.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Women want to experience pleasure': how the female gaze caught the attention of film, TV and fiction

The female gaze in pop culture is increasingly prominent, showcasing women's inner worlds and desires across various media forms.
#filmmaking
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How Technology Has Transformed Cinematography

The MiniDV camera revolutionized filmmaking by enhancing accessibility and enabling a raw visual language, leading to significant industry shifts.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

What A24 and MUBI's Investor Reveals About the Future of Film Financing

Filmmakers must adapt to a shifting landscape where audience engagement and monetization across multiple formats are crucial for success.
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How Technology Has Transformed Cinematography

The MiniDV camera revolutionized filmmaking by enhancing accessibility and enabling a raw visual language, leading to significant industry shifts.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

What A24 and MUBI's Investor Reveals About the Future of Film Financing

Filmmakers must adapt to a shifting landscape where audience engagement and monetization across multiple formats are crucial for success.
#steven-soderbergh
Independent films
fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

The Christophers Is Another Small Masterwork by Steven Soderbergh - Portland Mercury

Steven Soderbergh has directed 11 films since 2017, showcasing a prolific and controlled creative process.
Independent films
fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

The Christophers Is Another Small Masterwork by Steven Soderbergh - Portland Mercury

Steven Soderbergh has directed 11 films since 2017, showcasing a prolific and controlled creative process.
Berlin
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Greta Lee on Her Favorite Performances, Films, Foods and More

Pablo Neruda's appreciation for simple objects inspires a love for cooking and art, emphasizing naturalism and emotional depth in various forms of expression.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The best recent crime and thrillers review roundup

Cal Hooper investigates a suspicious death in a small Irish town, revealing deep-rooted connections and conflicts among its residents.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days ago

Faculty Consulted on Blockbusters Like "The Pitt," "Sinners"

Wendy Ross suggested a scene in which the doctor communicated with a patient who was autistic more effectively than another non-autistic doctor had. She emphasized that the portrayal of autism should be subtle, especially for female characters, as many women may not even realize they are autistic.
Medicine
#ai-in-film
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Venture

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

AI can transform Hollywood by reallocating budgets to produce more films, increasing the chances of success.
fromThe Independent
4 days ago
Film

Directors defend controversial AI resurrection of Val Kilmer

AI-generated performances can provide ethical solutions for Hollywood, as demonstrated by the use of Val Kilmer's likeness in a new film.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

AI can transform Hollywood by reallocating budgets to produce more films, increasing the chances of success.
Film
fromThe Independent
4 days ago

Directors defend controversial AI resurrection of Val Kilmer

AI-generated performances can provide ethical solutions for Hollywood, as demonstrated by the use of Val Kilmer's likeness in a new film.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Blumhouse founder says AI won't improve movies, but can't be ignored

Jason Blum's Blumhouse continues to thrive in Hollywood by adapting to AI changes and shifting consumer behaviors.
History
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Online Fiction Boom Reimagining China's History

Chinese alt-history fiction allows readers to rewrite history using modern knowledge to improve China's past.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Women's culture goes dark: why aren't there more femcel' movies?

Mainstream media has largely overlooked femcel culture, focusing instead on incel narratives and failing to represent women's roles in online radicalization.
Digital life
fromIndieWire
6 days ago

What Does Barbie Ferreira Really Want Now? An Indie Film Career, on Her Terms

Barbie Ferreira expresses fear of her laptop, believing hackers are watching her, and reflects on her changing relationship with the internet.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

French films with English subtitles to watch in May 2026

Lost in Frenchlation offers a month of French film screenings with English subtitles, featuring notable films and cultural themes.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Video: Why Is Everyone Spooked by Claude Mythos Preview?

Claude Mythos Preview by Anthropic can identify zero-day exploits in software faster than human teams, raising significant implications for cybersecurity.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

The 19 most problematic movies of all time

Filmmakers often desire public engagement, but some films face scrutiny for problematic content due to evolving social standards.
#michael-jackson
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Michael review cliched Jackson biopic is bland, bowdlerised and bad

The film presents a superficial portrayal of Michael Jackson's life, focusing on music milestones while neglecting deeper, controversial aspects of his story.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Action-Film Director Who's Taking On Michael Jackson

Antoine Fuqua directs a new biopic about Michael Jackson, aiming to create an engaging cinematic experience for audiences.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Michael review cliched Jackson biopic is bland, bowdlerised and bad

The film presents a superficial portrayal of Michael Jackson's life, focusing on music milestones while neglecting deeper, controversial aspects of his story.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Action-Film Director Who's Taking On Michael Jackson

Antoine Fuqua directs a new biopic about Michael Jackson, aiming to create an engaging cinematic experience for audiences.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
2 weeks 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.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

How Stephen King Made The Shining Even Scarier

Stephen King's revisions in The Shining enhance the story's horror through specific imagery and the removal of explicit references to violence.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
#cinemacon
fromKotaku
2 days ago
Film

All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago
Film

Forget franchises: these 12 movies stole the show at CinemaCon

CinemaCon showcases both franchise and non-franchise films, highlighting the excitement for original storytelling in cinema.
Film
fromKotaku
2 days ago

All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Forget franchises: these 12 movies stole the show at CinemaCon

CinemaCon showcases both franchise and non-franchise films, highlighting the excitement for original storytelling in cinema.
Medicine
fromVulture
1 week ago

Ogilvie Originally Had a Much-Different Ending on The Pitt

Season two introduces James Ogilvie, a medical student who evolves from a self-centered persona to a more empathetic character through experiences in the ER.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Essential Films From Iran, India, Brazil and Nigeria

Nair calls Ray a beacon for her, emphasizing the impact of his work on her perspective of cinema and storytelling in the context of Indian culture.
Independent films
fromVulture
3 days ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
Film
#independent-film
Media industry
fromIndieWire
2 weeks 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.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

Hope Is Not a Distribution Strategy

Independent films often fail to secure distribution due to misalignment with market needs and lack of a clear distribution plan.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
2 weeks 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.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

Hope Is Not a Distribution Strategy

Independent films often fail to secure distribution due to misalignment with market needs and lack of a clear distribution plan.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks 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.
Independent films
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Film From 1969 That Explains Contemporary America

The Sorrow and the Pity reveals the complexities of life in Nazi-occupied France, challenging the myth of universal French resistance.
#ridley-scott
Film
fromInverse
3 days ago

9 Years Later, A Wildly Influential Sci-Fi Director Returns To His Roots

Ridley Scott's next film, The Dog Stars, is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure based on Peter Heller's novel.
Film
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Exclusive First Look: Ridley Scott Says 'The Dog Stars' Will Surprise You

Ridley Scott reflects on hope and survival in adapting The Dog Stars, emphasizing the importance of small comforts in a post-apocalyptic world.
fromEsquire
2 weeks 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
fromInverse
3 days ago

'Mother Mary' Ending Explained: Director David Lowery Reveals Whether The [SPOILER] Is Real

The first half of the movie plays out as an intimate chamber piece between Mary and Sam, the two of them rehashing long-buried grudges and betrayals, as we get occasional flashes to Mary's extravagant concert performances.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The Calculated Uplift of "I Swear"

The film's title, an obvious reference to profanity, also alludes to an incident dramatized later on, when John, on trial after inadvertently triggering a pub brawl, must give sworn testimony in court.
Film
Independent films
fromDefector
4 days ago

Steven Soderbergh And Ed Solomon Talk About Their Best Collaboration Yet | Defector

The Christophers explores the complexities of art, legacy, and the artist's relationship with public perception through a unique narrative.
Film
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

8 Essential Animated Films

The gunshot scene in Bambi allows the audience to build fear, making them feel as frightened as Bambi, with visuals that resemble looking through tears.
Independent films
#warner-bros
fromIndieWire
3 days ago
Film

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
fromEsquire
5 days ago
Independent films

'Weapons' Really Doesn't Need a Spin-off

Warner Bros. is developing a prequel to the horror film Weapons, focusing on the character Gladys, indicating a trend towards franchise expansion.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
Independent films
fromEsquire
5 days ago

'Weapons' Really Doesn't Need a Spin-off

Warner Bros. is developing a prequel to the horror film Weapons, focusing on the character Gladys, indicating a trend towards franchise expansion.
fromVulture
3 days ago

The Masterful Blue Heron Uses Cinema As a Seance

"It's true I spent most of my life being angry at him. The older I get, the more I feel like I never even knew him at all. My image of him now, I know, falls flat compared to reality."
Independent films
Film
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic The Dog Stars drops first trailer

The Dog Stars is a post-apocalyptic film directed by Ridley Scott, based on Peter Heller's novel, focusing on survival and humanity.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

How the 'Blue Heron' Editor Turned the Director's Childhood Into One of 2026's Best Films

The film 'Blue Heron' explores time and memory through the lens of a family's emotional journey on Vancouver Island.
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
1 month 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.
fromAnOther
5 days ago

Five Groundbreaking Dream Sequences From Silent Cinema

Film is like that. It developed from [the silent era] into Fellini and Bergman, Buñuel and David Lynch. [They] took these ideas and created a film that was really like a dream.
Film
Independent films
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

The new Lord of the Rings has no Viggo Mortensen. But the problem's bigger than that

The Lord of the Rings trilogy successfully transformed high fantasy into critically acclaimed blockbuster films, a feat rarely replicated since.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

An Acclaimed Filmmaker Made a Psychological Horror Movie Based on Footage of Taylor Swift. It's Something Else.

David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' features a ghostly presence symbolized by fabric, exploring themes of grief, friendship, and self-reinvention.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 days ago

One Of The Best Horror Movies Of 2024 Is Becoming A Franchise

Oz Perkins and Nicolas Cage are collaborating on a new film set in the Longlegs universe, not a direct sequel.
Film
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Why Isn't There a Movies Hall of Fame?

Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognizes artistic legacy through a democratic voting process, unlike many awards in Hollywood.
Film
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Amazon MGM's 2026 theatrical slate includes 'Highlander' and 'Spaceballs: The New One'

Amazon MGM Studios plans to release 14 films in theaters over the next year, focusing on impactful titles rather than volume.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

First trailer released for western starring AI version of Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer was cast in 'As Deep As the Grave' before his death, with an AI voice created from his old recordings and a visual deepfake developed in collaboration with his estate.
Film
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Steven Spielberg shares huge admission about Christopher Nolan film Interstellar

Interstellar was originally intended to be directed by Steven Spielberg before Christopher Nolan took over the project.
Film
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Coming out goes off the rails in this taboo thriller that pushed the boundaries of queer Asian cinema - Queerty

Ethan Mao portrays the intense struggles of a queer Asian youth facing family rejection and the complexities of identity and revenge.
Film
fromEsquire
6 days ago

'The Social Network' Sequel Sounds Totally Insane-and Incredible

The Social Reckoning explores the profound impact of Facebook's algorithm on society and presents a high-stakes legal thriller narrative.
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Anticolonialism, Ontology, and Semiotics: A Cinematic Exploration

Anticolonialism, Ontology, and Semiotics draws upon Africana anticolonial philosophy-especially the work of Frantz Fanon and two of his most influential interpreters, Eldridge Cleaver and Sylvia Wynter-to develop a basic analytical model for doing anticolonial political theory. I wanted to show that there is something distinctive, something special, to be found in this tradition of thought that has not been fully appreciated by philosophers and theorists in other fields.
Philosophy
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks 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
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

"The Drama" Has No Idea How to Handle Its Controversial Twist

The Drama presents a romantic comedy that takes a dark turn with a shocking revelation about a character's past involvement in a school shooting plot.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks 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.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
fromRaymondcamden
3 weeks 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
fromEsquire
1 month 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.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Which are more like life, novels or films?

Films display character thoughts primarily through facial expressions and actions, making them more mysterious and potentially more realistic than novels, which explicitly describe inner thoughts.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Insult or adaptation? Why films still struggle to adapt novels

Film adaptations of literature often transform source material through cinematic techniques, sometimes sacrificing literary depth for visual spectacle and narrative restructuring.
fromVulture
1 month ago

17 Movies With Exclamation-Point Titles, Ranked!

During a junket interview with OutNow, Gyllenhaal explained that the punctuation mark was included to represent the "whole lot of energy" that comes out when the historically muted Bride of Frankenstein is finally allowed to speak. That's all well and good, but to viewers the titular exclamation point is less of a metaphor and more of a golden arrow saying, "This movie is going to be crazy."
Film
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
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
2 months 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
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
fromVulture
2 months ago

Why Are So Many Movies About Kidnappings Right Now?

Contemporary hostage films use captivity to interrogate power imbalances, allowing marginalized figures to confront untouchable elites and reflect wider social anxieties.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guide #229: How an indie movie distributed by a lone gamer broke the US box office

Two unusual releases contrasted a costly, widely distributed first-lady documentary with a self-financed YouTuber-made indie horror that achieved notable box-office success.
Film
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Lying to Everyone About How Much AI They're Using, Says Consummate Hollywood Insider

Hollywood studios are using AI more widely across writing and production than they publicly acknowledge.
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.
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