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Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 day 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.
#european-cinema
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
15 hours ago

Is the future of film European? How the continent continues to allure set-jetting travellers

European cinema is increasingly competing with Hollywood, showcasing unique landscapes and storytelling that attract global audiences.
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
15 hours ago

Is the future of film European? How the continent continues to allure set-jetting travellers

European cinema is increasingly competing with Hollywood, showcasing unique landscapes and storytelling that attract global audiences.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I'm not a commercial director I'm not even a professional film-maker': Jim Jarmusch on the seven-year journey to make his new film

Jim Jarmusch's film Night on Earth features Gena Rowlands, who brought depth and melancholy to her role as a casting director.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The most memorable moon movies aren't even about space

Filmmakers have long been inspired by the moon, creating numerous acclaimed films that resonate with themes of romance and emotion.
Graphic design
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 days ago

Breathtaking Cinematic Illustrations That Will Make You Rethink Sci-Fi Concept Art

Katerina Belikova is a renowned Ukrainian digital illustrator known for her work in science fiction and dark fantasy, particularly with the Star Wars franchise.
Books
fromAnOther
2 days ago

Larry Clark and James Gilroy Revisit Their Youth

Larry Clark and James Gilroy's collaboration captures their unique friendship and shared experiences through photography and drawings, reflecting a life lived authentically.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
5 days 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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

The most famous movie set in every state

A small-budget cult classic can be just as iconic as a major studio film if it speaks to audiences and evokes strong feelings.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Silence took Martin Scorsese nearly 30 years to make and it shows

Rodrigues witnesses how Kirishitans must practise their faith in secret because their religion is heresy in Edo-period Japan, leading him to question his own beliefs.
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Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 day ago

"Personal Storytelling, Experimentation, and a DIY Spirit": A Look Inside LAFM 2026

This year's festival showcases debut features emphasizing personal storytelling and experimentation from both international and local filmmakers.
fromAnOther
1 week ago

Films to See This April

Emma drops an absolute bombshell in the midst of a game where they're asked to reveal the worst thing they've ever done. Soon everyone around her starts to question how well they really know her.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 days ago

Scorsese tried to recommend his films to a 10-year-old co-star - then had to rethink

I knew he was a legendary director and he was giving me a list of his movies like Raging Bull, Taxi Driver. Then he was like, 'You probably can't watch any of those quite yet, but there is this one movie I directed called Hugo.' A couple days later, in the mail, I received a copy of Hugo on Blu-ray from his office, which is really crazy.
Independent films
Independent films
fromThe Independent
3 days ago

Everything Cary Elwes owned fit in a paper bag. Then he made a film with his brother

Cary Elwes faced personal loss due to wildfires but found support and purpose while filming 'Dead Man's Wire' with his brother.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Sofia Coppola turns the lens on designer Marc Jacobs for her first documentary

Coppola stated, 'It was scary at first for me to take on the challenge of making a documentary. It was different because there was no script, so I didn't have a map of where we were going.'
Film
fromThe New Yorker
4 days 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
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

FilmWatch Weekly: 'Marc [Jacobs] by Sofia [Coppola],' an animated 'Magnificent Life,' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

Cinematic extremes are evident in new films, contrasting dark horror and documentaries with light-hearted comedies and animated features like A Magnificent Life.
Independent films
fromEsquire
1 week 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.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Our bond is private. Some things have to stay between us': Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo on smoking, cinema and secrets

Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo collaborate on La Grazia, an elegiac drama about an Italian president's final six months confronting moral choices as the old order fades.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Sofia Coppola Stays in the Shallow End with the New Marc Jacobs Documentary

Marc Jacobs's Fall/Winter 2026 presentation showcases a cultural collage of influences, emphasizing the designer's unique approach to fashion.
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks 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.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

If You Loved Leo's Oscars Mustache, You'll Love the New Scorsese

Leonardo DiCaprio sports a mustache for his upcoming Martin Scorsese film 'What Happens at Night,' starring alongside Jennifer Lawrence in a dreamlike story about an American couple adopting a baby in Europe.
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Landis Remakes Hudson Classic

They've done some wonderful brick work. There are some brick steps with inset lights leading down to a new pool in the back yard. The late actor's pool on another part of the 2.5-acre property has been filled with concrete, and the statuary he had installed has been sold.
LA real estate
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs on 'Marc by Sofia,' Anxiety and Influence, and 30 Years of Friendship

Sofia Coppola makes her documentary debut with 'Marc by Sofia,' a visually sophisticated portrait of fashion designer Marc Jacobs that eschews conventional talking-head formats in favor of intimate environmental framing and archival materials documenting 35 years of New York cultural history.
#academy-awards
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago
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At Long Last, 'One Battle After Another' Won Best Picture at the Oscars

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another won Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards, with Anderson emphasizing that no film is objectively 'best' and celebrating the collaborative filmmaking process.
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago
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Three Movies to Watch Before Oscar Night

Three exceptional 2025 films received only two Oscar nominations each despite critical acclaim, including Richard Linklater's drama about lyricist Lorenz Hart and Jafar Panahi's Iranian prison thriller.
Film
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Paul Thomas Anderson Finally Gets His Coronation | Defector

Paul Thomas Anderson won the Best Director Oscar for One Battle After Another as a pseudo lifetime achievement award, recognizing his decades of critically acclaimed work that the Academy had previously overlooked.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

He Was the Losingest Filmmaker in Oscars History. To Finally Triumph, He Changed Something.

Paul Thomas Anderson ended his record 0-11 Oscar losing streak by winning three awards for One Battle After Another, including Best Director, after years of nominations without victories.
Film
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

At Long Last, 'One Battle After Another' Won Best Picture at the Oscars

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another won Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards, with Anderson emphasizing that no film is objectively 'best' and celebrating the collaborative filmmaking process.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

Three Movies to Watch Before Oscar Night

Three exceptional 2025 films received only two Oscar nominations each despite critical acclaim, including Richard Linklater's drama about lyricist Lorenz Hart and Jafar Panahi's Iranian prison thriller.
Film
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Steven Spielberg says he's 'never used AI' in any of his films | TechCrunch

Steven Spielberg opposes AI use in creative filmmaking roles, stating he has never used it in his films and will not replace creative individuals with machines.
#timothee-chalamet
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago
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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.
fromLe News
1 month ago
Film

FILM: MARTY SUPREME ***1/2 - Watch out for the Oscars

Timothée Chalamet delivers a kinetic, captivating lead as Marty Reisman, a ruthless, ambitious 1950s ping-pong hustler driven to win at any cost.
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.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

55 Years Later, George Lucas' Directorial Debut Is Still A Master Class Of Ingenuity

George Lucas self-financed and used cost-saving techniques like matte paintings and reused props to create the original 1977 Star Wars on an $11 million budget, applying lessons learned from his earlier film THX 1138.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

One Battle After Another is a ferocious masterpiece review

Donations fund independent, paywall-free journalism that supports on-the-ground reporting; Paul Thomas Anderson's film depicts living resistance against white supremacy.
History
fromInverse
2 months ago

Uncanny Valley Forge! Here's Why One New AI Movie From A Great Director Looks Bizarre AF

Darren Aronofsky's AI-generated 1776 reenactments feel soulless, visually limited, and historically inaccurate due to current AI cinematic technology.
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.
Film
fromEsquire
4 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Why Sentimental Value should win the best picture Oscar

Sentimental Value is an ambitious family saga spanning decades that blends personal drama with filmmaking themes, featuring exceptional performances from its four Oscar-nominated leads.
fromAnOther
4 weeks ago

Roger Deakins on the Five Films Every Aspiring Cinematographer Should See

Cinematography isn't about beautiful images. It's about producing a whole series of images that serve a story. If I come out of a premiere and somebody says, 'Oh, I love the shot when such and such ...' I know I've made a mistake.
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fromEsquire
1 month ago

Celine Song Just Might Have the Answer to What's Plaguing Hollywood

The film industry faces consolidation and AI disruption, yet original films like those by Celine Song prove ambitious storytelling can achieve both critical acclaim and commercial success.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Yeah, It's Probably a Good Time to Hear From Quentin Tarantino

Rosanna Arquette spoke about her time on the film in an interview with the Sunday Times in which she said she's "over" the "use of the N-word," adding that she cannot stand that Tarantino "has been given a hall pass. It's not art, it's just racist and creepy."
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fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Best Documentaries of 2026 (So Far)

A 1985 fan-made Star Trek film starring George Takei, lost for 40 years, has resurfaced, documenting early fandom culture before it became a mainstream commercial force.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What should we watch next? Share your movie recommendations with us

Ask for movie recommendations tailored to a viewer who loved Sinners, including films with related themes, creators, or cast, for publication before the Oscars.
Film
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Cult Filmmaker Learned Something About Audiences Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know'Make Them Feel Something'

Kevin Smith built a personal brand by connecting directly with fans, which created lasting career opportunities beyond individual film projects in an unpredictable industry.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Perverse, Tender Worlds of Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson uses meticulous sound design and minute details to explore control, narcissism, and power dynamics in intimate relationships within a 1950s London couture setting.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Spielberg, Coppola and Lucas: The toxic friendship that built modern Hollywood

George Lucas should have died. It was 1962; the 17-year-old had just crashed his yellow Autobianchi convertible into a walnut tree, in Modesto, California. The car rolled, bounced and came to rest - it was "beyond mangled, flipped upside down and twisted like a crushed Coke can against the tree". When the teenager woke in hospital two weeks later, his heart having nearly stopped, he had a new philosophy: "Maybe there's a reason I survived this accident that nobody should have survived."
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Household Names Hollywood Has Been Seeking

Hollywood's traditional movie star system is declining as franchises and established properties lose commercial power, while director-driven films and innovative independent projects gain prominence.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Elephant in the Movie Theater

Perhaps sensing this wariness, the creators of some of the more politically compelling movies and TV shows of the past year have instead explored how being alive feels during a tumultuous period. They capture the atmosphere, the mood, the ambient existence of everyday people who are living through a transformative time in history, whether or not they recognize that they are doing so.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Last Kings of Hollywood by Paul Fischer review the rise and reign of Spielberg, Lucas and Coppola

Using the diary recollections of Coppola's wife, the late Eleanor Coppola, who was also disconsolately aboard and feeling thoroughly shut out of the alpha male chatting and joshing, Fischer shows our three dishevelled deities dizzied and stunned and even weirdly depressed by their staggering global acclaim.
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fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Cassavetes Was Wrong! Why 'Boxcar Bertha' Belongs in the Canon

Boxcar Bertha is a legitimately great film that deserves recognition beyond its role as a stepping stone in Scorsese's career, despite Cassavetes' dismissal spurring Scorsese toward Mean Streets.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How Steven Spielberg Transformed My Career

In fact, I've made a conscious habit of seeking out successful individuals so I can learn from their experiences. But the man often nicknamed the "King of the Hollywood Blockbuster" continues to elude me. And yet, despite never meeting face to face, Spielberg taught me one of the most important lessons of my entire career. It's a lesson I've learned through engaging with his work.
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#steven-spielberg
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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.
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Guillermo del Toro and Martin Scorsese Celebrate the 'Extraordinary Artistry' of 'The Greatest Story Ever Told'

"The film was shot in Ultra Panavision 70 with lenses that yielded an aspect ratio of 2.76 to 1, and it was breathtaking," Scorsese said. "But it wasn't just the size of the image, it was the imprint of the man behind the camera who knew how to fill that frame, how to compose it. And composer seems like the right word to describe George Stevens and the extraordinary level of artistry he reached at that point in his life and career."
Film
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
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fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Francis Ford Coppola pays tribute to 'great actor' Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall, age 95, died; collaborators including Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro paid tribute to his acting and career.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Why Gore Verbinski Disappeared From Hollywood

Gore Verbinski returns with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, a gonzo sci-fi action-adventure comedy where Sam Rockwell leads diner patrons against surreal AI apocalypse.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Steven Spielberg Reveals Super Bowl Trailer for Disclosure Day

The first full-length preview of Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated sci-fi alien film Disclosure Day debuted during Super Bowl LX. Watch the trailer below.
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fromThe Independent
2 months ago

Ethan Hawke explains why he's 'angry' with Tom Cruise

Ethan Hawke criticizes the pressure on actors to perform dangerous stunts, arguing stunt teams should not carry stigma and The Weight uses realistic, non-superhero stunts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top of the props: meet the unsung heroes behind the memorable objects in your favourite films

It's nice that you are asking about props, because they're not really acknowledged, says Jode Mann, a TV prop master in Los Angeles. When Mann worked on the children's comedy show Pee-wee's Playhouse in the 1980s, she got a call from its star, Paul Reubens, who said he was nominating her for an Emmy. It was only after Mann told her mother and promised to thank her if she won that Reubens called back to say he couldn't nominate her because there's no category for you.
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fromIndependent TV
2 months ago

These are the films taking over awards season

Films likely to dominate awards season and practical strategies to stay conversationally informed without watching every contender.
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Steven Soderbergh Clearly Isn't Happy About His Canned Star Wars Movie

"When Adam and I discussed him talking about it publicly, I said, 'Look, do not editorialize or speculate about the why. Just say what happened, because all we know is what happened.' The stated reason was 'We don't think Ben Solo could be alive.' And that was all we were told. And so there's nothing to do about it, you know, except move on.'
Film
fromKqed
2 months ago

'Arco' Is a Dystopian Tale Imbued With a Surprising Amount of Optimism

In all the dystopian visions of the future that the movies have trotted out over the last few decades, the one that sticks the most, surprisingly, is WALL-E. That's not just because of the chastening sight of an over-polluted Earth or those sedentary humans glued to their screens. It's because those quite plausible possibilities mean something different in a kids movie. It's their future, after all.
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