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fromInverse
16 hours ago

10 Years Later, One Vicious Cult Classic Thriller Remains Timelier Than Ever

Art has long been a battleground for political discourse, with artists divided on whether to engage or remain silent.
Independent films
fromInverse
12 hours 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.
#filmmaking
Media industry
fromIndieWire
8 hours 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
2 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.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
8 hours 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
2 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.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Adam McKay's new movie offers a glimpse at advertising's final frontier: your dreams

Publicly traded companies are by legal definition and requirement completely amoral. They want only one thing, to raise their stock price, and the public good and common decency are just obstacles to be overcome or spun in that quest.
Marketing
Television
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
1 day 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day 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.
fromGadgets 360
1 day ago

Major Story Spoilers, Ending and Footage From 007 First Light Have Leaked

Over an hour of footage, including the apparent ending of the game, has leaked due to a security flaw with the Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS). Fans eager to experience the game without spoilers should be wary of major story revelations from the game now circulating online, six weeks ahead of First Light's May 27 launch.
Video games
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
5 days 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
fromQueerty
3 hours 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.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Assembly review TV has rarely seen anything like this delightful gem

The Assembly features celebrities interviewed by young adults with neurodivergence, allowing for direct and profound questions that challenge conventional interview norms.
Independent films
fromPortland Mercury
1 day 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.
Writing
fromVulture
6 days ago

It Would Be Crazy If Your Brain Doctor Wrote The Housemaid

Freida McFadden, a best-selling author, is actually Sara Cohen, a doctor who treats brain disorders.
#exit-8
Games
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 days ago

How An Eerie New Thriller Revolutionizes The Video Game Movie

The film Exit 8 adapts a video game premise into an emotional narrative about isolation and personal struggle in a liminal space.
LA Kings
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Resident Evil Requiem Pays Homage To The Lord Of The Rings

Resident Evil Requiem features a direct homage to The Lord of the Rings with a scene mirroring Frodo's encounter with Shelob.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
1 week 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.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
#faces-of-death
Film
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A New Horror Movie Depicts Realistic Snuff. That's Not the Most Disturbing Thing About It

The reboot of Faces of Death reflects modern society's exposure to real violence through social media and its impact on viewers.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
5 days ago

"Decontextualized Little Clips of Violence": Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei on Faces of Death

Faces of Death reflects society's evolving relationship with graphic depictions of death and violence over the decades.
Film
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A New Horror Movie Depicts Realistic Snuff. That's Not the Most Disturbing Thing About It

The reboot of Faces of Death reflects modern society's exposure to real violence through social media and its impact on viewers.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
5 days ago

"Decontextualized Little Clips of Violence": Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei on Faces of Death

Faces of Death reflects society's evolving relationship with graphic depictions of death and violence over the decades.
fromInverse
5 hours ago

Before 'Gladys,' Zach Cregger Has A Secret Sci-Fi Project

Cregger's first film sold itself under the radar as a familiar thriller about a double-booking at an Airbnb, only to win critics over with a descent into a much stranger nightmare.
Independent films
Film
fromEsquire
16 hours 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.
Independent films
fromEsquire
12 hours 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.
#horror
fromIndieWire
5 days ago
Film

'Behind the Mask II': Leslie Vernon Will Finally Return - and He's Using the 'Shelby Oaks' Strategy

Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Itch! review skin-crawling body horror meets supermarket standoff in low-budget chiller

A horror film explores a contagious disease causing fatal itching, blending body horror with character dynamics in a modestly budgeted setting.
Film
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

'Behind the Mask II': Leslie Vernon Will Finally Return - and He's Using the 'Shelby Oaks' Strategy

A sequel to 'Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon' is in production, driven by enduring fan support and evolving horror genre dynamics.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

How The Bloodiest Demonic Thriller Of The Year Beat The Horror Sequel Curse

Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett prefer standalone films but are now embracing a sequel to Ready or Not.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

Inside 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy': False Rumors, Real Grief, and the Scariest Monster of His Career

Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' faced unfounded rumors and speculation before its release, which he chose to ignore, focusing instead on the film itself.
#david-lowery
fromInverse
1 day ago
Film

'Mother Mary' Review: Anne Hathaway Is Hypnotic In A24's Gloriously Haunting Horror

fromIndieWire
1 day ago
Film

'Mother Mary' Review: Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel Make Beautiful Music Together in David Lowery's Divinely Strange Pop Psychodrama

Film
fromInverse
1 day ago

'Mother Mary' Review: Anne Hathaway Is Hypnotic In A24's Gloriously Haunting Horror

Hatred poisons the wielder, and David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' explores the thin line between reality and the surreal.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

'Mother Mary' Review: Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel Make Beautiful Music Together in David Lowery's Divinely Strange Pop Psychodrama

David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' explores how art transforms tragedy into beauty, blending personal meaning with commercial filmmaking.
Film
fromConsequence
1 day 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.
fromKqed
2 days ago

In Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' an Artist Meets His Match

Sklar's indefatigable, but his cachet has waned. Where his early paintings now sell for millions, he can barely give his more recent work away.
Independent films
Film
fromEsquire
1 day 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.
fromInverse
3 days ago

How Ian McKellen Became The Secret Weapon To Steven Soderbergh's Surprising New Heist Movie

"We were filming in London, so we were in our own beds at night. That's not often the case. Middle-earth, you're not in your own bed."
Independent films
Independent films
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Real Heist in Steven Soderbergh's New Movie

The Christophers explores the relationship between art and commerce through a whimsical theft orchestrated by a cantankerous artist's greedy children.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
5 days 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.
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 days ago

Magic Mirror: Guy Maddin Interviews Caroline Golum on Revelations of Divine Love

Julian of Norwich, after a mid-life illness, experienced feverish visions of Christ's crucifixion, leading to a deep devotion to the Catholic church and a vow of seclusion.
Film
#netflix
fromVulture
4 days ago
Independent films

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago
Film

How the "Netflix Movie" Turns Cinema into "Visual Muzak"

Netflix shifted from a DVD-era cinephile resource to a streaming outlet with diminished classic selections, debased brand, and formulaic, algorithm-driven big-budget originals.
Independent films
fromVulture
4 days ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
Film
fromDefector
5 days ago

'The Drama' Has More Going For It Than A Provocative Twist | Defector

Kristoffer Borgli uses dark humor and controversy to engage audiences and promote his films.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

James McAvoy makes Scotland proud in his directorial debut - review

James McAvoy's directorial debut California Schemin' explores themes of authenticity and deception through the true story of Dundee rappers posing as Americans.
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

There's a Buzzy New Rom-Com. It's a Feel-Good Delight.

Producer Will Packer expressed pride in presenting You, Me & Tuscany, highlighting the difficulties in selling and marketing a rom-com in an era where studio execs believe 'no one watches rom-coms anymore.'
Film
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
5 days ago

Exclusive: Watch a Clip of the LAFM World Premiere Drinking and Driving

Drinking and Driving is a lo-fi film exploring youthful recklessness and stagnation in small-town life.
Independent films
fromFast Company
5 days ago

'Exit 8' and liminal space horror: A low-budget movie trend shaped by Gen Z's most traumatic formative years

Independent distributors are focusing on low-budget horror films set in liminal spaces, appealing to Gen Z's love for horror.
#romantic-comedy
fromInsideHook
1 week ago
Film

"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.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Film

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

Charlie and Emma navigate their relationship's challenges through humor and the concept of starting over.
Film
fromInsideHook
1 week 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
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

Charlie and Emma navigate their relationship's challenges through humor and the concept of starting over.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
6 days 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.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Netflix users say same thing about 'essential' true-crime documentary

The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson on Netflix is so good. I've followed this case since day one, and I'm so glad they finally did a documentary that honours her life and brilliance as an athlete, not just the tragedy.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 week 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
fromAnOther
1 week ago

Night Stage: Anatomy of a Modern Erotic Thriller

The illicit thrill of hidden desires definitely propels Night Stage, a riveting queer noir about an up-and-coming actor Matias and an aspiring politician Rafael who begin hooking up in public spaces.
Film
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

Plot Twist: The Drama Actually Did Great at the Box Office

A24's 'The Drama' opened strong despite negative buzz, earning $14.4 million in North America and $28 million worldwide, indicating potential profitability.
#christopher-nolan
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Christopher Nolan called this his 'most underrated' film - it's now on BBC iPlayer

Christopher Nolan's film Insomnia is considered his most underrated work, featuring a psychological thriller plot with strong performances from Al Pacino and Robin Williams.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

25 Years Later, Christopher Nolan's First Great Noir Thriller Remains His Most Essential

Christopher Nolan repeatedly reimagines his breakthrough film Memento across his career, using its narrative techniques and thematic paradoxes as a template for exploring how protagonists pursue external goals while internally seeking truth, peace, and absolution.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Christopher Nolan called this his 'most underrated' film - it's now on BBC iPlayer

Christopher Nolan's film Insomnia is considered his most underrated work, featuring a psychological thriller plot with strong performances from Al Pacino and Robin Williams.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

25 Years Later, Christopher Nolan's First Great Noir Thriller Remains His Most Essential

Christopher Nolan repeatedly reimagines his breakthrough film Memento across his career, using its narrative techniques and thematic paradoxes as a template for exploring how protagonists pursue external goals while internally seeking truth, peace, and absolution.
#film
Film
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

A seven-and-a-half-hour film screening challenges modern attention spans, highlighting a cultural shift in viewing habits and the struggle for sustained focus.
Film
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

A seven-and-a-half-hour film screening challenges modern attention spans, highlighting a cultural shift in viewing habits and the struggle for sustained focus.
Film
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

What Memento reveals about human nature, 25 years later

Christopher Nolan's breakout film Memento explores memory and personal identity through a unique narrative structure.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Psychology says if you check movie reviews before watching you probably display these 9 distinctive traits - Silicon Canals

People who check reviews before watching movies tend to be highly conscientious, detail-oriented, time-conscious, and thorough, often researching extensively across decisions.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

Should A24 Be Worried About The Drama's Plot-Twist Drama?

The Drama features a controversial plot twist involving a character's admission of a near mass shooting, sparking significant backlash.
#thriller
fromBustle
2 months ago
Television

'Vanished' Starts Sweet, Then Drops You Into A Twist-Heavy Mystery You'll Devour

fromBustle
2 months ago
Television

'Vanished' Starts Sweet, Then Drops You Into A Twist-Heavy Mystery You'll Devour

Independent films
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Kiyoshi Kurosawa Just Released An Eerie Psychological Thriller Like No Other

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Chime explores modern terrors through a ringing sound that incites violence, reflecting societal issues and psychological pressures.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

In "Kontinental '25," a Guilty Conscience Isn't Enough

A bailiff's tragic death leads to a futile self-flagellation campaign in Radu Jude's film 'Kontinental '25', inspired by Rossellini's 'Europe '51'.
fromRaymondcamden
2 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
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 weeks ago

"Absolutely Not a Genre Film": Julia Ducournau in Conversation with Robert Eggers on Alpha

Julia Ducournau's latest film is a grounded family drama exploring themes of transformation and stigma during a viral outbreak reminiscent of the AIDS epidemic.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hook, line and cinema: why boxing films are still a knockout

Boxing has been a prominent subject in film, showcasing its emotional and physical intensity while reflecting societal themes.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Haunting Depths of Saleh Bakri's Eyes

Saleh Bakri's performances evoke deep emotional responses, showcasing the complexities of hope and reality in Palestinian life.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago

Indie Film Has an Architecture Problem

The indie film model is structurally designed to fail, with misaligned incentives between investors, filmmakers, distributors, and audiences, resulting in only 0.025% of screenplays achieving profitable theatrical outcomes.
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Undertone' Is Scariest With What It Doesn't Show

The first thing you notice about undertone is how quiet it is; not just in its audio mix, but in how it's shot - primarily steady wide shots that slowly pan across empty rooms, allowing your eyes to frantically scan for something amiss. It's an understated form of filmmaking that allows for the movie's scares to hit all that much harder.
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.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

'Undertone' Star Nina Kiri Wants You to See This Homespun Haunted House Horror Film Any Way You Can

Undertone is a spooky isolation film about a podcaster navigating her mother's death while investigating mysterious recordings that pull her into supernatural terror.
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.
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
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
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Zombie Movies Should Always Be This Hopeful

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple presents a hopeful vision of postapocalyptic humanity, subverting the genre's expectation of survivors preying on one another.
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
fromInverse
2 months ago

The Weirdest Existential Thriller Of The 2000s Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Birth portrays a widow's unresolved grief and rising doubt when a child claims to be her late husband's reincarnation, unsettling her attempt to move on.
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.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Sirat:' is not the movie you think it is it's better

Sirat is a sensory-driven film that transcends conventional thriller storytelling through hypnotic sound design, unexpected plot developments, and exploration of universal themes like faith, death, and redemption.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

'How To Make A Killing' Is A Screwy Social Satire That Falls Just Short Of The Mark

How to Make a Killing follows Becket Redfellow murdering wealthy relatives in a tonal blend of black comedy and satire, buoyed by Glen Powell's charm.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scare Out review twisty spy thriller is all style, little substance

Zhang Yimou transitioned from arthouse visionary to establishment filmmaker, producing state-aligned spectacle exemplified by the propagandistic Scare Out.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'Cold Storage' Review: Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell Ground an Explosive Sci-Fi Horror Comedy

Cold Storage is a single-location sci-fi horror-action featuring Keery and Campbell's fizzy chemistry and an intergalactic parasitic fungus that causes explosive bodily mutation.
Film
fromInverse
2 months ago

'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die's Cliffhanger Ending Was Intentional

A near-future AI apocalypse feels imminent as time-travel plotlines expose society's phone addiction and early AI influence on behavior.
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