“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” is Best Installment in the Franchise in Years | Video Games

It’s been a long time since a “Call of Duty” game truly entertained me. Sure, I still play them every year, going on two decades now, but it’s felt like the developers were treading water, at best, during the last few installments. 2023’s “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” was particularly egregious with its greatest … Read more

What Did Scott Borchetta Say About Meeting Taylor Swift 20 Years Ago?

Excitement is growing around Scott Borchetta’s recent reflections on his first meeting with Taylor Swift 20 years ago. The Big Machine Label Group CEO shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, marking the anniversary of a moment that shaped their careers. Why is this moment significant for Borchetta? How did their partnership lead to both professional … Read more

Folie à Deux will be better appreciated in 10 to 20 years

Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima thinks Joker: Folie à Deux is an underappreciated gem and will age like a fine wine. When one of the gaming industry’s most enigmatic creators, Hideo Kojima, isn’t collecting scans of celebrities like Pokémon, he occasionally takes a break from developing strange and innovative interactive experiences by watching a movie. … Read more

30 Years of “Hoop Dreams”: Steve James on Roger Ebert, Oscar Snubs, and Documentary Filmmaking | Interviews

“Now to the bottom line: Are these ‘five better films’ than “Hoop Dreams?” I would say they are not. “Hoop Dreams” was a film that cut to the bone, that gave us the sensation of watching lives unfold. It told more about the lives of young black men in American cities than any other film … Read more

Ralph Fiennes stars in one of the year’s best thrillers

Conclave is a riveting thriller that should wind up one of the year’s big Oscar contenders. PLOT: When the reigning pope unexpectedly dies, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) must assemble the College of Cardinals to elect a new pope during a Conclave that grows increasingly bitter and deceitful.  Conclave was originally reviewed at TIFF 2024. REVIEW: … Read more