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fromRoger Ebert
4 days ago

American Badass: Michael Madsen (1957-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Both Michael Madsen and Robert Mitchum were celebrated actors known for their tough guy personas, yet both could convey softer, vulnerable emotions when necessary.
Film
#back-to-the-future
#stanley-kubrick
fromPolygon
3 months ago
London

Researchers have discovered the original source of The Shining's iconic end photograph

fromPolygon
3 months ago
London

Researchers have discovered the original source of The Shining's iconic end photograph

#science-fiction
fromInverse
1 month ago
Independent films

75 Years Ago, A Shockingly Dark Sci-Fi Adventure Tried To Predict The Space Race

fromInverse
1 week ago
Film

75 Years Ago, The Most Influential Filmmaker You Never Heard Of Sparked The Golden Age of Sci-Fi

fromInverse
1 month ago
Independent films

75 Years Ago, A Shockingly Dark Sci-Fi Adventure Tried To Predict The Space Race

fromInverse
1 week ago
Film

75 Years Ago, The Most Influential Filmmaker You Never Heard Of Sparked The Golden Age of Sci-Fi

#jaws
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Calling the cosplayers: Greenwich sets stage for Guinness Record in film fashion

"The Old Royal Naval College is celebrating its 100-year legacy as a film set with a Guinness World Record attempt for the most movie costumes in one place."
London
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

How Brokeback Mountain Holds UpAnd Doesn't20 Years Later

The film challenged stereotypes of masculinity and portrayed a raw, tender love, becoming iconic in LGBTQ+ cinema and prompting discussions on broader representation.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How historic Ealing Studios is hoping to regain ground with 20m revamp

The first time I had been on that hallowed ground... nearly three decades on, the film director and producer is a co-owner of the studios.
London politics
#classic-cinema
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

When Hollywood 'Went Gay All of a Sudden': TCM Highlights Films That Track Queer Evolution

fromInverse
3 months ago
Independent films

70 Years Ago, A Failed Sci-Fi Sequel Launched The Career Of A Hollywood Legend

fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

When Hollywood 'Went Gay All of a Sudden': TCM Highlights Films That Track Queer Evolution

fromInverse
3 months ago
Independent films

70 Years Ago, A Failed Sci-Fi Sequel Launched The Career Of A Hollywood Legend

#celebrity-culture
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Greta Garbo documentary reveals star as a relaxed, silly, funny person'

The new documentary challenges the perception of Greta Garbo as a reclusive figure by revealing her vibrant social life and personality.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Greta Garbo documentary reveals star as a relaxed, silly, funny person'

The new documentary challenges the perception of Greta Garbo as a reclusive figure by revealing her vibrant social life and personality.
#experimental-film
#nostalgia
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Independent films

24 Years Later, The Most Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller Trilogy Just Got A Huge Upgrade

fromInverse
3 weeks ago
Independent films

24 Years Later, The Most Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller Trilogy Just Got A Huge Upgrade

#documentary
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How did Hitler's film-maker hide her complicity from the world?

Leni Riefenstahl's films, including works glorifying Nazism, sparked controversy despite her claims of artistic intent and apolitical motivations.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How did Hitler's film-maker hide her complicity from the world?

Leni Riefenstahl's films, including works glorifying Nazism, sparked controversy despite her claims of artistic intent and apolitical motivations.
#batman
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Val Kilmer in Batman Forever' Was a True 1990s Moment

Val Kilmer's performance in Batman Forever epitomized the film's blend of absurdity and success, marking a shift from the darker tone of earlier Batman films.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
DC food

20 Years Ago, Christopher Nolan Revitalized Batman - And Changed Superhero Movies Forever

DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Val Kilmer in Batman Forever' Was a True 1990s Moment

Val Kilmer's performance in Batman Forever epitomized the film's blend of absurdity and success, marking a shift from the darker tone of earlier Batman films.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago
DC food

20 Years Ago, Christopher Nolan Revitalized Batman - And Changed Superhero Movies Forever

Film
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

Read the Original 32-Page Program for Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927)

Metropolis set a visual and thematic standard for sci-fi, influencing many films and media for decades.
#cinema
Film
fromFar Out Magazine
1 month ago

Five seminal scenes that completely redefined cinema

Cinema is a comprehensive art form that merges various elements, enabling deep viewer immersion.
Iconic movie moments have shaped the trajectory and evolution of cinema over time.
Independent films
fromCurbed
2 months ago

John Wilson's New Movie Theater Is Made Out of Old Ones

John Wilson repurposed salvaged cinema artifacts into a new theater concept despite the declining movie theater landscape.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Screen Grabs: Tribute to 100 years of Robert Altman, a cynic's New Hollywood takeover - 48 hills

Film
fromFar Out Magazine
1 month ago

Five seminal scenes that completely redefined cinema

Cinema is a comprehensive art form that merges various elements, enabling deep viewer immersion.
Iconic movie moments have shaped the trajectory and evolution of cinema over time.
Independent films
fromCurbed
2 months ago

John Wilson's New Movie Theater Is Made Out of Old Ones

John Wilson repurposed salvaged cinema artifacts into a new theater concept despite the declining movie theater landscape.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Screen Grabs: Tribute to 100 years of Robert Altman, a cynic's New Hollywood takeover - 48 hills

Independent films
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

How Dogma Finally Escaped Harvey Weinstein

Kevin Smith's film Dogma struggled for rerelease in the face of legal and personal conflicts with Harvey Weinstein.
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

40 Years Later, A Sneakily Influential Cult Zombie Movie Just Got A Huge Upgrade

The Return of the Living Dead uniquely combines horror and humor, becoming one of the first zombie comedies and reshaping the genre's landscape for future films.
Independent films
#world-war-ii
#david-lynch
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We were like brothers, but we scrapped': the chaos and pranks that shaped The Goonies by its cast and crew

Steven walked out. Afterwards, he said he walked out because I was nervous, and he didn’t want me to be nervous any more.
Film
#1980s
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

40 Years Later, One Of The Greatest Dystopian Sci-Fi Films Ever Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' critiques 1980s bureaucracy and absurdity, predicting a dark, dystopian future that resonates strongly with contemporary viewers.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

40 Years Later, One Of The Greatest Dystopian Sci-Fi Films Ever Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' critiques 1980s bureaucracy and absurdity, predicting a dark, dystopian future that resonates strongly with contemporary viewers.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Has Jerry Lewis's 'Lost' Holocaust Clown Film Been Found?

The Day the Clown Cried remains an unresolved enigma in cinema history, with a mix of curiosity and skepticism surrounding its premise and execution.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

John Travolta and the worst movie of all time: What happened on the set of Battlefield Earth'?

Roger Ebert remarked on 'Battlefield Earth' that it's not merely bad; it's unpleasant in a hostile way, making it a historic reference for jokes about bad movies.
Independent films
#cannes-film-festival
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Cannes 2025: Nouvelle Vague, A Magnificent Life | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

This year's Cannes program focuses on examining its own history through films that explore influential artists, including Richard Linklater's tribute to Jean-Luc Godard.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, first Arab and African director to win Cannes Palme d'Or, dies aged 95

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, the first Arab and African Palme d'Or winner, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving a significant legacy in film.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Cannes 2025: Nouvelle Vague, A Magnificent Life | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

This year's Cannes program focuses on examining its own history through films that explore influential artists, including Richard Linklater's tribute to Jean-Luc Godard.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, first Arab and African director to win Cannes Palme d'Or, dies aged 95

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, the first Arab and African Palme d'Or winner, has passed away at the age of 91, leaving a significant legacy in film.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Michael Roemer, The Plot Against Harry Director, Dead at 97

Michael Roemer, influential filmmaker, passed away at 97; known for films like 'Nothing but a Man' and 'The Plot Against Harry', appreciated later in life.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Stanford Theatre celebrating 100th birthday in classic fashion

'The Stanford Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a week of silent films, showcasing classic comedies by Reginald Denny and Harold Lloyd from June 9-13.'
Mission District
#cultural-impact
#disney
Independent films
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

From Akira to Disney's The Little Mermaid, here's how the 1980s changed animation forever.

1980s animation saw technological advancements, diverse storytelling, and international acceptance, marking a profound shift in the industry.
Disney's success reignited during the late 1980s with iconic releases, while alternative animation forms gained prominence.
Independent films
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

From Akira to Disney's The Little Mermaid, here's how the 1980s changed animation forever.

1980s animation saw technological advancements, diverse storytelling, and international acceptance, marking a profound shift in the industry.
Disney's success reignited during the late 1980s with iconic releases, while alternative animation forms gained prominence.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Lookin's Free: Joe Don Baker (1936-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Joe Don Baker's performance in 'Mitchell!' exemplifies how an actor can use distinctive traits and instincts to create a memorable character that resonates with the audience.
Film
#horror-cinema
from48 hills
1 month ago
Film

Screen Grabs: Handsome 'Stelios' tells story of singer who forever changed Greek pop - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
Film

Screen Grabs: Handsome 'Stelios' tells story of singer who forever changed Greek pop - 48 hills

Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A filmmaker in Nazi Germany strikes a deal with the devil in 'The Director'

Daniel Kehlmann's novel explores the complexities of Faustian bargains through the life of filmmaker G.W. Pabst, infused with moral and psychological depth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Not much zoology apart from the rabbit!' Desmond Morris on his secret surrealist love romp film

In the opening scene of Time Flower, a surrealist film by the zoologist Desmond Morris, a woman is lying facedown on the ground, clutching the grass with manicured hands and shaking her head.
Film
#film-analysis
fromIndieWire
3 months ago
Independent films

Steven Soderbergh's 'The Good German' May Be the Director's Most Reviled Film - It's Also One of His Best

fromIndieWire
3 months ago
Independent films

Steven Soderbergh's 'The Good German' May Be the Director's Most Reviled Film - It's Also One of His Best

fromVulture
3 years ago

The 50 Best Movies on Peacock

Peacock's film catalogue is a little thin and a little strange, but it does have some weight of the Universal brand and classic franchises.
Boston Bruins
#hollywood
Women
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Natalie Wood at Home: The Silver Screen Siren's Domestic Life in 15 Photos

Natalie Wood's profound impact on Hollywood was marked by her talent, drive for equality, and enduring legacy despite her tragic early death.
Women
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Natalie Wood at Home: The Silver Screen Siren's Domestic Life in 15 Photos

Natalie Wood's profound impact on Hollywood was marked by her talent, drive for equality, and enduring legacy despite her tragic early death.
from48 hills
2 months ago

Screen Grabs: 50 years later, they still fart in your general direction - 48 hills

The Pythons' prior feature sank without a trace, leading them to seek funding from fans and British rock stars, ensuring Monty Python and the Holy Grail got made.
Film
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Brooklyn home built for legendary film titan lists for $3M - but she never actually lived there

The seller believes, based on her research, that this home was originally built for Mary as part of a contract negotiation. However, she ultimately decided to move to California instead.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Violin used in Titanic movie sells for 54,000

In 2013, Evans-Jones sold the violin at auction to a private collector, who put it up for sale with Henry Aldridge & Son auctioneers.
Film
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Q&A: The Roxie is $1.4 million away from buying its building. How did it get here?

We've always been a neighborhood cinema. We were never like the Castro with a big, flashy movie-palace marquee. We were always serving this neighborhood.
LA Clippers
Independent films
fromVulture
8 months ago

Sink Your Teeth Into These 25 Vampire Movies

Vampires remain fundamental to Gothic literature and horror films, weaving through societal themes like queerness across decades.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

"Is He Threatening Enough?"

James Gandolfini was a talented character actor before landing the iconic role of Tony Soprano, showcasing his ability to engage audiences like never before.
#behind-the-scenes
#character-analysis
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Video games

These '80s Movie Characters Used To Be Instantly Recognizable - Can You Name 10 Of Them Today?

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Video games

These '80s Movie Characters Used To Be Instantly Recognizable - Can You Name 10 Of Them Today?

Independent films
fromKotaku
2 months ago

The Original 1977 Cut Of Star Wars Will Be Screened For The First Time In Over 46 Years

The original version of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is set to screen at a festival after decades of being hidden from the public.
#real-estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Upper West Side

Exclusive | Uptown NYC apartment featured in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' lists for $1.75M - its first time for sale in decades

Upper West Side
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Uptown NYC apartment featured in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' lists for $1.75M - its first time for sale in decades

The Morningside Heights apartment, steeped in cinematic history, is available for $1.75 million, featuring classic architecture and updated amenities.
#activism
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

And the loser is politics: why was this year's Oscars so reluctant?

This year's Oscars evoked nostalgia for a politically charged past, contrasting current complacency with activism during earlier contentious eras.
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago
Media industry

Screen Scholars Assemble in Chicago Despite Culture Warfighters Defunding Universities | Features | Roger Ebert

Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

And the loser is politics: why was this year's Oscars so reluctant?

This year's Oscars evoked nostalgia for a politically charged past, contrasting current complacency with activism during earlier contentious eras.
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago
Media industry

Screen Scholars Assemble in Chicago Despite Culture Warfighters Defunding Universities | Features | Roger Ebert

NYC startup
fromMental Floss
3 months ago

Watch a Drone King Kong Ascend the Empire State Building

King Kong's iconic climax was recreated in a recent drone show over the Empire State Building, showcasing technological innovations.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gene Kelly's widow debunks popular myth about his relationship with Debbie Reynolds

"It's been circulated for decades that he worked Debbie so hard in 'Singin' in the Rain' that her feet bled all over the floor - it is just not true," Patricia said in an interview with Remind Magazine.
Film
Food & drink
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

There's a Reason More TV Shows Are Using Long Takes

Filmmaking has evolved with lighter cameras making intricate single-shot sequences more achievable, inspiring a surge in ambitious cinematic projects.
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Sony Didn't Let Jonah Hill's Character In Superbad Use A PlayStation Because He Was Too 'Vile'

On Superbad, we were told, Sony made the movie, Jonah Hill's character Seth was so reprehensible to the studio that they were like-there's a scene where they're playing video games-and they're like, 'Jonah can't touch a PlayStation,' said Rogen on the SXSW red carpet.
Video games
Independent films
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

Watch the Only Time Charlie Chaplin & Buster Keaton Performed Together On-Screen (1952)

Chaplin and Keaton's collaboration in 'Limelight' captures the essence of silent comedy, transcending the sound era.
SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Ian McKellen encourages LGBTQ+ actors to come out: 'Being in the closet is silly'

Sir Ian McKellen urges LGBTQ+ actors to come out, emphasizing that it leads to positive life changes.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' over 54 years later

The legacy of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' endures through its actors, notably Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum's unique career paths.
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

A marriage in crisis and $147 million in losses: The pirate movie that ruined a company

Cutthroat Island's monumental financial failure serves as a cautionary tale in film history and demonstrates the risks of high-budget productions.
Film
fromInverse
4 months ago

55 Years Ago, A Wildly Influential Disaster Thriller Invented A New Genre - And Changed Hollywood Forever

"Airport" set the standard for modern disaster films by blending personal dramas with thrilling narratives.
Film
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

'The Sound of Music' turns 60: Hit movie saved Fox - but drunken star Christopher Plummer hated it

Even though 'The Sound of Music' received lukewarm critical reception upon release, it became an iconic and beloved film over the decades.
Film
fromVulture
4 years ago

The Best Movies That Lost Best Picture at the Oscars

The Academy Awards reflect the evolving history of film and its societal values.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

The Part of Anora's Oscars Triumph That's Truly Revolutionary

Anora's Best Picture win marks a historic milestone as the first film focused on a woman's sexual agency and pleasure to win in this category.
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