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fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours 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.
fromKotaku
14 hours 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.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours 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.
Film
fromKotaku
14 hours 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.
fromIndependent
4 hours ago

'By looking in their eyes, you can really see what war does to a person, it kills a part of you' - A Kilkenny filmmaker's journey into Ukraine

As the minute hand crept towards midnight, Shane Hatton lay awake in his hotel room in Lviv in Ukraine as sleep continued to escape him.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Independent cinema founder honoured with plaque

Clara was a visionary businesswoman and pioneer of early British cinema. I wish she could have known that her legacy would be The Rio, still programming for everyone in the borough.
London
#filmmaking
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day 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
3 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.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day 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
3 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.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
#tribeca-festival
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

The 2026 Tribeca Festival lineup is here, with a new Tarantino flick, Mumford & Sons gigs and more

The Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a record 103 world premieres among 118 feature films and 86 short films.
NYC music
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Tribeca Festival Reveals 25th Anniversary Lineup with 103 World Premiere Features

The Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with 118 feature films, 103 world premieres, and numerous live performances from June 3-14 in New York City.
Berlin
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day 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.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Exclusive | BK's hottest movie night is at a century-old, Italian-American social club - and hipsters can't get enough

A 138-year-old Italian-American social club in Brooklyn hosts a popular film night, attracting diverse crowds with classic movies and homecooked meals.
#ai-in-film
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
fromKotaku
6 days ago
Independent films

Soderbergh Says He's "Obligated" To Use AI On John Lennon Doc

Steven Soderbergh plans to incorporate AI in future projects, including a documentary about John Lennon's final interview.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
Independent films
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Soderbergh Says He's "Obligated" To Use AI On John Lennon Doc

Steven Soderbergh plans to incorporate AI in future projects, including a documentary about John Lennon's final interview.
#photography
fromArtnet News
2 days ago
Arts

The Photography Show Asks, What Makes a Photograph a Photograph?

Medium-specific art fairs like the Photography Show are gaining momentum, showcasing the evolution and future of photography as a fine art.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
3 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.
Television
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

How Netflix made us fall in love with K-dramas

K-drama Bloodhounds is a global hit, attracting 7.4 million views and dominating Netflix's non-English TV show rankings.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 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
NYC startup
fromWWD
3 days ago

How Spotlite is Rewriting the Rules of the Modeling Industry

Spotlite aims to revolutionize the modeling industry by promoting transparency and allowing models to set their own rates without heavy commissions.
Marketing
fromDigiday
6 days ago

'Fear of believing you're irrelevant': Economic headwinds, global tensions won't keep marketers from Cannes Lions

Marketers prioritize attending Cannes Lions for business growth despite rising costs and geopolitical tensions.
fromVulture
1 day 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
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 day ago

explore the day-to-day program of the cinema of dreams at milan design week 2026

The Cinema of Dreams is the beating heart of our temporary creative ecosystem - part installation, part screening room, entirely its own world. It invites audiences to explore movies, short films, and video interviews that celebrate ideas that dare to dream.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Colours of Time review Monet meets Mamma Mia in charming French artist comedy

The film is an entertaining sentimental fantasy, inventing a romantic backstory to the career of Claude Monet and his contemporary, the pioneering photographer Felix Nadar.
Paris food
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

7 New Art Books to Step Into Spring | Artnet News

Casa Kahlo offers an unprecedented look into the famed Mexican painter's family home, Casa Roja, which stands just blocks away from Casa Azul in Mexico City. Kahlo would retreat to Casa Roja when Casa Azul got crazy.
Arts
Television
fromForbes
3 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 day 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day 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
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

40 Years Later, Houston's FotoFest Keeps Its Edge

FotoFest's 40th anniversary showcases international photography, emphasizing freedom and global perspectives since its founding in 1986.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Biggest News From CinemaCon 2026

Top Gun 3 is in development, Snoop Dogg's biopic is coming, and Disney's Hexed has a cast featuring Hailey Steinfeld.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day 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
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
1 week 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.
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 day 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.
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Never-Before-Seen Stanley Kubrick Photos Debut in New York

Kubrick's films, from Dr. Strangelove to The Shining, offer proof of his ability to see people with all their quirks, a talent evident in his early photography.
Arts
Film
fromWIRED
23 hours 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.
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Exit 8 is cinema for the livestreaming era

Exit 8's film adaptation successfully translates the immersive experience of the indie game into a cinematic format through innovative camera techniques.
fromKotaku
17 hours ago

Disney Creates New IMAX To Charge More For Doomsday Tickets

Disney's standards for production quality are second to none, every single detail of a film finely tuned for an immersive experience... Infinity Vision certification extends that commitment to the theaters themselves, representing a shared effort between The Walt Disney Studios and the exhibition community to help audiences quickly find the very best screens in their area.
Film
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Art Problems: Do I Need to Go to Art Fairs?

Art fairs are optional; attendance depends on individual goals and networking strategies.
fromVulture
1 day 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
fromInverse
1 day 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.
Arts
fromElite Traveler
6 days ago

The Art Exhibitions and Museum Openings Worth Traveling For in 2026

2026 features significant art exhibitions that warrant travel, showcasing unique experiences and rare artworks across Europe.
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

Hope Is Not a Distribution Strategy

A distributor expressed regret, stating, 'I wish you would have called us a year ago...' indicating that early consultation could have led to a more marketable film. Producers often create films that, while well-crafted, do not align with distribution needs, resulting in missed opportunities.
Independent films
Paris food
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 weeks ago

Cannes Film Festival Head Thierry Fremaux on the Past and Future of Movies

Thierry Frémaux plays a crucial role in film programming and history, connecting past cinema with contemporary selections.
Film
fromArs Technica
1 day 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.
fromAnOther
2 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
Berlin music
from48 hills
1 month ago

Screen Grabs: At 30, Berlin & Beyond still goes above and beyond - 48 hills

Berlin & Beyond, a 30-year-old festival showcasing German-language cinema, opens in San Francisco with Köln 75, a film about a teenage jazz fan who becomes a concert promoter for pianist Keith Jarrett.
Independent films
fromPortland Mercury
4 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.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day 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
Film
fromConsequence
4 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.
#cannes-film-festival
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
fromVulture
1 week ago

Cannes Is Coming, With or Without Hollywood

The Cannes Film Festival lineup features minimal American films, with only Ira Sachs' The Man I Love in competition.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
fromVulture
1 week ago

Cannes Is Coming, With or Without Hollywood

The Cannes Film Festival lineup features minimal American films, with only Ira Sachs' The Man I Love in competition.
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup with 'The Invite,' 'I Love Boosters,' and More

"The films at this year's Festival represent a wide array of voices, regions, storytelling, and style. In our increasingly divided world, film is a medium that can close some of those gaps, and help us understand the universality of humanity."
Film
fromAnOther
2 weeks 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 Local Germany
1 month ago

AI revolution looms over Berlin film fest

At present, we do not intend to issue any statements regarding the use of AI in the film industry, We are monitoring developments with great interest.
Artificial intelligence
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.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

How to Craft a Film Festival That Appeals to All Ages (No, Really, All Ages)

The New York International Children's Film Festival demonstrates how specialized festivals can serve diverse audiences through rigorous curation, year-round engagement, and inclusive programming strategies applicable to festivals of all sizes.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

The Battle of Berlinale

The Berlin Film Festival becomes a battleground over Gaza, with artists facing pressure to silence political opinions while festival leadership navigates institutional independence amid controversy.
Film
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.
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.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Sundance Will Rebuild in Boulder. What Does That Look Like?

Sundance will relocate to Boulder while aiming to preserve Robert Redford's mission to nurture independent filmmakers amid growing existential challenges.
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
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
from48 hills
2 months ago

Screen Grabs: All eyes on IndieFest and Mostly British's big cinematic ideas - 48 hills

Two long-running Bay Area festivals, SF IndieFest and Mostly British Film Festival, reopen with locally focused, daring films including documentaries on Santacon and Dennis Peron.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Hollywood Still Needs That Sundance Energy

Sundance has been vital to the film industry's health for 40 years and will continue to support independent film as it moves to Boulder, Colorado.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

The 17 Best Films of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival closed a Park City era before moving to Boulder in 2027, ending longtime traditions while showcasing standout films like Casper Kelly's feature Buddy.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Politics meets escapist thrills at the 2026 Berlinale

The Berlinale pairs politically urgent cinema with crowd-pleasing, diverse genres to support audiences and a struggling film industry.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Brazilian Director Who's Up for Multiple Oscars

For Kleber Mendonça Filho, filmmaking is an act of both provocation and preservation. Mendonça was born in 1968, in the early years of a ruthless military dictatorship-a time when cinema, like much else, was harshly constrained. His mother, Joselice Jucá, was a historian who studied Brazil's abolitionist movement, and she taught him that filling gaps in the cultural memory was a way to expose concealed truths. In Mendonça's work, memory functions as a tool of defiance.
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Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Where to watch all the Oscar-nominated movies in the US

The 2026 Oscar-nominated films are available across theaters, streaming services, and on-demand platforms, with availability varying by film and distributor.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The rise and rise of Australia's cinematheques: There's just a particular magic'

Cinematheques attract diverse, intergenerational audiences by programming curated archival and underseen films as an alternative to multiplex and streaming offerings.
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