One sequence dramatizing the oft-used metaphor of “wrestling with emotions” is truly inspired, leveraging the best of TV to dramatize what could be just a few people sitting around and talking. Via a highly stylized wrestling set piece, it shows what probing therapy sessions really feel like, visualizing the drama in ways surprising, delightful, and … Read more
The poster image for this year’s festival is based on a scene from Rhapsody in August by director Akira Kurosawa and it seems to be reflected in the cool, cloudy climate we’ve been experiencing thus far. But this year’s jury received a very warm reception at their initial press conference. Led by jury president, Greta … Read more
The legendary Jean-Claude Van Damme is back in action in the upcoming thriller Darkness of Man, which is set to receive a digital release on May 21st. With that date just a couple months away, a trailer for the film has arrived online, and you can check it out in the embed above! Directed by … Read more
Talking about new media, the TikTok avatar Bobiță was created by Ilinca Manolache before you cast her as Angela in the film. And so you have multiple layers of social criticism through your lens through her lens, through his quote-unquote lens, through the lens of the TikTok filter. Can you talk a bit about all … Read more
The tag for Jenny Carchman’s film is “The Most Shocking Scandal in Silicon Valley History” and it actually lives up to that high bar. Produced by Allyson Luchak (who worked on the game-changing “The Staircase”), “Whatever It Takes” is the story of Ina and David Steiner, an ordinary, likable couple who had a deep interest … Read more
The trailer for Twisters debuted during Super Bowl LVIII, giving disaster movie fans their first look at the upcoming non-reboot. The first trailer for the upcoming non-sequel Twisters has arrived, taking the Super Bowl by storm during its debut. After a brief teaser during Super Bowl LVIII, the Twisters trailer hit the web, with the … Read more
Amid Red Velvet‘s disbandment rumors, group leader Irene recently took a significant step in supporting SM Entertainment. Previously, in 2021, all Red Velvet members, including Wendy, Joy, Seulgi, Yeri, and Irene, renewed their contract with SM Entertainment. However, the turmoil in the management of the music label, which peaked in 2023, made many speculate that the existing … Read more
The Jason Statham/ David Ayer hit The Beekeeper has landed in first place in its third week thanks to strong word of mouth. The weekend numbers are here and with it we are seeing the beginnings of how much the Writers and Actors strikes are going to affect the 2024 box office as there were … Read more
Ongoing office romance C-drama Our Interpreter, starring famous actors Chen Xinxu and Victoria Song, recently released episodes 14 and 15. The episodes aired on Hunan TV on Monday, January 15, 2024. Our Interpreter portrays the romance of two ex-lovers—Xiao Yi Cheng (Chen Xingxu) and Lin Xi (Victoria Song)—who get a second chance at love when they meet each … Read more
The horror short film The Vanishing of S.S. Willie is inspired by the public domain Mickey Mouse cartoon Steamboat Willie As of January 1st, the earliest versions of Mickey Mouse – seen in the animated shorts Plane Crazy, The Gallopin’ Gaucho, and most famously Steamboat Willie – became public domain. Then director Jamie Bailey and writer/producer … Read more