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'People hate happy women' - how Anne Hathaway's new film is igniting the age gap debate again

Society scrutinizes age gap in popular culture, influencing film themes and sparking debates [ more ]

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Every Quentin Tarantino Film Ranked, According To Metacritic

Quentin Tarantino plans to end his career on his 10th film, creating anticipation and pressure for his final work. [ more ]

Consequence

Disney Reveals Mufasa Trailer, Along with Beyonce in Voice Cast

The Lion King prequel, Mufasa, features a star-studded cast and renowned director Barry Jenkins. [ more ]

IndieWire

6 days ago

'No Longer a Matter of Film Versus Digital': What Film Preservation Means Today

The world premiere of a pristine restoration of 'The Searchers' at the TCM Classic Film Festival highlighted the importance of preserving classic films on celluloid for a transcendent cinematic experience. [ more ]

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13 Directors Who Have Premiered Films at Cannes: Photos

Celebrity directors and their notable films at Cannes Film Festival over the years. [ more ]

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Lady Gaga Pauses Pharma Commercials to Release Chromatica Ball Film

Lady Gaga's Chromatica Ball film is set to be released on HBO Max on May 25, 2024. [ more ]

GameSpot

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Was The Most Profitable Film Of 2023

The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the most profitable film in 2023, grossing $1.36 billion globally, with a final gross of $559 million after costs. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

"Challengers" Sparked A Genius Meme About Iconic Trios, And They're So Accurate

Challengers debuted at No. 1 with over $15 million, but now a film's success is also measured by viral memes. [ more ]

IndieWire

Oscar Micheaux Is the Black Trailblazing Filmmaker You Need to Know - Film Forum Is Here to Show You Why

The Film Forum in New York aims to highlight the groundbreaking works of Oscar Micheaux, a trailblazing American filmmaker. [ more ]

GameSpot

Every New Netflix Movie Releasing In Summer 2024

Netflix is releasing a diverse lineup of movies including action, comedy, documentaries, and dramedies throughout summer 2024. [ more ]

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Harry Potter star to play Alexander Skarsgard's 'sub' in new kinky queer film

Harry Potter star Harry Melling to play a submissive in upcoming biker movie with Alexander Skarsgård. [ more ]

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Lady Gaga Bringing New Gaga Chromatica Ball Concert Film to HBO and Max

Exciting release of Lady Gaga's Chromatica Ball concert film on HBO and Max on May 25. [ more ]

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Star Wars fans go the distance at movie marathon at San Francisco's Alamo Drafthouse

Star Wars transcends generations, creating lasting memories and bonding experiences. [ more ]

Consequence

4 days ago

The Crow returning to theaters for 30th anniversary

The Crow's theatrical re-release honors its 30 year anniversary with bonus content and upcoming remake. Director Alex Proyas opposes the new version. [ more ]

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Is Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' a tasty treat, or just a stale old standby?

The film Unfrosted, directed and co-written by Jerry Seinfeld, narrates a whimsical tale about the creation of Pop-Tarts. [ more ]

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Gay bodybuilding flick starring Kirsten Stewart draws in sellout crowd

Love Lies Bleeding film proved popular at Rio cinema in Dalston, selling out two screenings over the weekend. [ more ]

Film Courage

Biggest Reason Why Most Filmmakers Fail At Marketing - Jon Reiss

Distribution and marketing a film are interconnected, with marketing being crucial to incentivize audiences to watch the film even if it's readily available on various platforms. [ more ]

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Enjoy movie night under the stars at Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre

Shankweiler's Theatre, the oldest drive-in movie theater globally, offers a unique experience by combining Hollywood films with a nostalgic vibe. [ more ]

Consequence

4 hours ago

Ghost unveil trailer for upcoming film Rite Here Rite Now: Watch

The trailer for Ghost's upcoming film Rite Here Rite Now provides a sneak peek into their live ritual concerts and offers a glimpse of the original soundtrack. [ more ]

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Ghost share trailer for new film 'Rite Here Rite Now,' announce soundtrack (pre-order exclusive vinyl)

Ghost announced new film 'Rite Here Rite Now' co-directed by Tobias Forge and Alex Ross Perry. [ more ]

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OFF! announce farewell shows & film screenings with Fucked Up, Shellac, more

Keith Morris is disbanding OFF!, a punk supergroup, after releasing their third album in 2022 and will hold final farewell shows in 3 cities. [ more ]

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"I Thought It Was The Greatest Film Anybody Ever Made" - Six Truly Excellent Films That Flopped Hard At The Box Office, And Five Trash Films That Made Serious Cash

Box office success doesn't always determine a film's quality. [ more ]

GameSpot

Riddick: Furya Will Begin Filming This Summer

Riddick: Furya, the fourth installment in the Riddick franchise, is set to begin production in August after an 11-year break. [ more ]

Open Culture

Bukowski Reads Bukowski: Watch a 1975 Documentary Featuring Charles Bukowski at the Height of His Powers

Richard Davies directed a documentary about poet Charles Bukowski capturing his life and success, focusing on his blunt language and reflections. [ more ]

IndieWire

2 weeks ago

'Film Geek' Trailer: Richard Shepard's Ode to New York City Theaters Debuts as Part of Film Forum's Latest Programming

Richard Shepard revisits '80s theaters in documentary 'Film Geek,' debuting at Film Forum as part of the 'Out of the '80s' festival.

IndieWire

BAM Debuts Black British Film Festival and 'Pressure' Restoration - Watch Trailer

Horace Ove's 1975 film 'Pressure' screens as part of the BAM Black British Film Festival.

IndieWire

3 days ago

Tyler Perry Is Now Going to Make Faith-Based Films for Netflix

Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin will produce multiple faith-based films for Netflix under a mulit-year, first-look film deal.

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6 days ago

Prom Dates movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

An industry standard raunchy teen film with heart, brought to life by a cast full of future stars.

IndieWire

Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' Pops as No. 1 Film on Netflix with 7.1 Million Views

Jerry Seinfeld's comedy 'Unfrosted' was the most-viewed movie on Netflix in its debut, topping the English Films Top 10 list with 7 million views.

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6 days ago

Tell Us About A Movie Trailer That Was So Different From The Film, It Made You Scream "Lies!"

We've all been there.

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2024 DocLands Documentary Film Festival in San Rafael (May 2-5)

Join us for the 2024 DocLands Documentary Film Festival, where inspiration meets entertainment.

From May 2-5 at the Smith Rafael Film Center, delve into

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New York Film Critics Circle to Celebrate 90th Anniversary at 2025 Ceremony

The New York Film Critics Circle announced its key dates for the 2025 ceremony.

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3 days ago

John Carpenter Calls 'Dead Ringers' an 'Actually Very Funny' Film

John Carpenter credited David Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' for being a 'very funny' film despite distinctly not being a comedy.

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