©Courtesy of Japan Cuts There are filmmakers whose careers are defined by reinvention. Then there are artists like Yoji Yamada, whose enduring greatness comes from continually refining the themes that have occupied him for decades. Tokyo Taxi, his remarkable 91st feature film, finds the veteran director returning to familiar emotional territory, yet doing so with…
In 1836 Joseph-Xavier Boniface published a book called Picciola, about Count Charney, a former soldier who had been jailed for conspiring against Napoleon, who passed his days behind bars tending a plant that lightened his time amidst the walls that imprisoned him. Japanese film director Baku Kinoshita and writer Kazuya Konomoto seem to have grasped…
©Courtesy of Toho and GKIDS Films Toho and GKIDS Films have released a second teaser trailer for the anticipated “Godzilla Minus Zero,” the sequel to Toho’s highly acclaimed, internationally successful and Oscar-winning “Godzilla Minus One”. Writer/director Takashi Yamazaki, who is also the VFX wizard, returns to his company Shirogumi for this film once more, just…
©Courtesy of Academy of Television arts and Science The Television Academy recently revealed the Emmy Awards nominations, spotlighting strong contenders in drama and comedy categories, with the limited series category appearing somewhat lackluster. Many of the titles are recurrences from previous years such as “The Pitt,” “The Diplomat,” “Paradise,” “Slow Horses,” “Shrinking,” “The Gilded Age,”…
©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Warner Brothers, Legendary Pictures and IMAX have debuted the second trailer and a fresh poster for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three,” a preview that only appeared nearly four months after the initial teaser, which first surfaced in March, and now comes five months before the movie’s scheduled release. In addition, it…
©Courtesy of Angel Studios Check out more of our Youtube Channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV Tokyo’s…
© 2001 – Warner Bros. All rights reserved Several recognizable international stars are scheduled to appear in the Warner Bros. prequel to “Ocean’s Eleven” directed by Bradley Cooper. The latest additions comprise Vicky Krieps (“Phantom Thread,” “Old“), George MacKay (“1917,” “True History of the Kelly Gang“), Omar Sy (“Lupin,” “Jurassic World“), Lauren Ridloff (“The Walking…
Synopsis : One of the most anticipated series will be released on Apple TV+ March 25, An epic historical tale based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Min Jin Lee. The history dates back to 1910-1990, originating in the Japanese occupation of Korea and leading to the globalization of Japan in late 1980s. At its…
©Courtesy of Neon NEON has debuted the trailer for its fresh stoner comedy “The Wrong Girl,” a film scheduled to debut in theaters on August 14th. Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat carry a notable ensemble as Frankie and Molly, two interdependent stoners who never seem to fully mature. Just like Molly’s boyfriend asks her to…
©Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali The Greatest, a limited series about the late boxer Muhammad Ali is in the works. Jaalen Best will play the iconic pugilist who was originally known as Cassius Clay. Ben Watkins will be the showrunner/executive producer of the series, for which Ali’s widow Lonnie Ali will also serve…
©Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Amazon Prime Video has revealed the teaser for “The Greatest,” the inaugural scripted series based on the legendary life of Muhammad Ali. The series, filmed in Toronto just this past year, intends to highlight aspects of Ali that weren’t captured in documentaries – illustrating the life of the boxer outside…
In 1836 Joseph-Xavier Boniface published a book called Picciola, about Count Charney, a former soldier who had been jailed for conspiring against Napoleon, who passed his days behind bars tending a plant that lightened his time amidst the walls that imprisoned him. Japanese film director Baku Kinoshita and writer Kazuya Konomoto seem to have grasped…
Suzu Hirose in A Pale View of Hills © 2025 A Pale View of Hills Film Partners 19TH ANNUAL JAPAN CUTS: FESTIVAL OF NEW JAPANESE FILM HEADLINED BY ACTRESS SUZU HIROSE AND DIRECTOR HIROKAZU KOREEDA North America’s Largest Japanese Film Festival Announces Schedule, Featuring Two Weeks of Contemporary Premieres, Special Guests, and Restored Classics Festival…
©Courtesy of Academy of Television arts and Science The Television Academy recently revealed the Emmy Awards nominations, spotlighting strong contenders in drama and comedy categories, with the limited series category appearing somewhat lackluster. Many of the titles are recurrences from previous years such as “The Pitt,” “The Diplomat,” “Paradise,” “Slow Horses,” “Shrinking,” “The Gilded Age,”…
©Courtesy of Tribeca Festival Mexicanamerican : Expertly merging old VHS home movies with new family interviews, filmmaker Eddie Sánchez traces his parents’ journey from Mexico to the U.S. in this poignant and affecting documentary debut. What is the cost of the American Dream? Filmmaker Eddie Sanchez sets out to better understand his parents, Lalo and…
©Courtesy of Channel 4 Television Corporation It appears Sacha Baron Cohen has completed filming on a new feature film featuring his well-known character Ali G, the interviewer. The Insneider initially broke this story, then a several media followed up the story including Deadline and Empire. They mentioned that the film was shot secretly and will…
© 2001 – Warner Bros. All rights reserved Several recognizable international stars are scheduled to appear in the Warner Bros. prequel to “Ocean’s Eleven” directed by Bradley Cooper. The latest additions comprise Vicky Krieps (“Phantom Thread,” “Old“), George MacKay (“1917,” “True History of the Kelly Gang“), Omar Sy (“Lupin,” “Jurassic World“), Lauren Ridloff (“The Walking…
©Courtesy of George Armani The upcoming biopic by Bille August about Giorgio Armani is facing an ethical challenge. The film, titled “Armani: The King of Fashion“, will be produced by Andrea Iervolino, it was announced yesterday. Designer Armani passed away in September 2025. The Armani family has released a statement stating they are not associated…
©Courtesy of Toho and GKIDS Films Toho and GKIDS Films have released a second teaser trailer for the anticipated “Godzilla Minus Zero,” the sequel to Toho’s highly acclaimed, internationally successful and Oscar-winning “Godzilla Minus One”. Writer/director Takashi Yamazaki, who is also the VFX wizard, returns to his company Shirogumi for this film once more, just…
©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Warner Brothers, Legendary Pictures and IMAX have debuted the second trailer and a fresh poster for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three,” a preview that only appeared nearly four months after the initial teaser, which first surfaced in March, and now comes five months before the movie’s scheduled release. In addition, it…
©Courtesy of Neon NEON has debuted the trailer for its fresh stoner comedy “The Wrong Girl,” a film scheduled to debut in theaters on August 14th. Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat carry a notable ensemble as Frankie and Molly, two interdependent stoners who never seem to fully mature. Just like Molly’s boyfriend asks her to…
©Photo by Simon Emmett Iconic British pop band Oasis unveiled a teaser for the trailer of “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” a documentary feature that nearly didn’t see the light of day. The preview hits the one-year mark since Oasis’ initial reunion performance and displays the audiences who gathered for Noel and Liam Gallagher’s reunion,…
©Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Amazon Prime Video has revealed the teaser for “The Greatest,” the inaugural scripted series based on the legendary life of Muhammad Ali. The series, filmed in Toronto just this past year, intends to highlight aspects of Ali that weren’t captured in documentaries – illustrating the life of the boxer outside…
©Courtesy of Japan Cuts There are filmmakers whose careers are defined by reinvention. Then there are artists like Yoji Yamada, whose enduring greatness comes from continually refining the themes that have occupied him for decades. Tokyo Taxi, his remarkable 91st feature film, finds the veteran director returning to familiar emotional territory, yet doing so with…
In 1836 Joseph-Xavier Boniface published a book called Picciola, about Count Charney, a former soldier who had been jailed for conspiring against Napoleon, who passed his days behind bars tending a plant that lightened his time amidst the walls that imprisoned him. Japanese film director Baku Kinoshita and writer Kazuya Konomoto seem to have grasped…
©Courtesy of Zro Films The Film “1780” directed by: Dustin Fairbanks is a movie of mind game, chess game of sorts and is where the young America was going through in the early years of its existence. Mixing great actors with the poetic writing of Stephan Ralph Delpiano. I feel the sincere effort of the filmmakers…
For all those who lack historical awareness Young Washington will clarify why King Charles III, when meeting President Donald Trump at the White House in April 2026, in his speech said: “You recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that,…
©Courtesy of Warner Brothers From a cinematic perspective DC films have been far more interesting than Marvel movies, because they have been willing to go dark, in stylistically interesting ways. Truly, no comic book movies were darker than Todd Phillips’ Joker or Matt Reeves’ The Batman. In contrast, James Gunn’s rebooted Superman was widely considered…
©Courtesy of Angel Studios Check out more of our Youtube Channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV Tokyo’s…
©Courtesy of Philadelphia Fan Expo The most relatable, humble people often possess the natural ability to become the world’s most inspirational heroes. They defy the odds not only to pursue their dreams, but also to save the world in the process. Monkey D. Luffy is one such fearless leader in the acclaimed anime television series,…
©Courtesy of Angel Studios Check out more of our Youtube Channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV…
©Courtesy of Quiver Distribution Check out more of our YouTube Channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV…
©Courtesy of Vertical Check out more of Our YouTube Channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV Tokyo’s…
©Courtesy of The New York Asian Film Festival The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), celebrating its landmark 25th edition, will close with the North American premiere of the Chinese breakout smash Dear You. Co-presented by Well Go USA Entertainment, the Closing Night screening takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8:30 PM at…
©Courtesy of BAM June 19–30 Masahiro Shinoda Co-presented by Japan Foundation Programmed by Jesse Trussell The protean master filmmaker Masahiro Shinoda, who passed away last year at 94, deftly leapt between social dramas, samurai films, and stunning engagements with traditional Japanese theater. Beginning his career in the 1950s as an assistant to legends like Yasujirō…
©Courtesy of The New York Asian Film Festival The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) and Film at Lincoln Center today unveil the second wave of programming for its landmark 25th edition, adding more than 40 films to an already wide-ranging lineup, with very special final titles still to come. Running from July 10 to…
Fat Choi Spirit (©2010 Fortune Star Media Limited All Rights Reserved); Gamer Girls (courtesy of Film Movement); Colony (courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment); Crossing a Dawn (©Momo Pictures); and Montreal, Ma Belle (©Filmoption International) The 25th New York Asian Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years of Discovering the Future of Asian Cinema July 10–26, 2026…
Suzu Hirose in A Pale View of Hills © 2025 A Pale View of Hills Film Partners 19TH ANNUAL JAPAN CUTS: FESTIVAL OF NEW JAPANESE FILM HEADLINED BY ACTRESS SUZU HIROSE AND DIRECTOR HIROKAZU KOREEDA North America’s Largest Japanese Film Festival Announces Schedule, Featuring Two Weeks of Contemporary Premieres, Special Guests, and Restored Classics Festival…
The American comedy drama anthology television series created by Lee Sung Jin returns to Netflix with a second season that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We are introduced to Joshua “Josh” Martín (Oscar Isaac) and his British wife Lindsay Crane-Martín (Carey Mulligan). Josh is the general manager of a country club,…
@Courtesy of HBO MAX After the worldwide success of the two movies dedicated to Pennywise and the Losers, Andy Muschietti decided that there was more to say about IT, the masterpiece novel written by Stephen King. Inspired by the interludes that in an obscure and elusive way talk about the genesis of the evil entity…
@Courtesy of Netflix Black Rabbit : When the owner of the hottest restaurant in New York allows his troubled brother to return to the family business, he opens the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. Creator : Kate Susman, Zach Baylin. Executive Producer : Zach Baylin, Jude…
@Courtesy of HBO MAX Task : Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. Creator : Brad Engelsby Executive Producer : Brad Engelsby, Ron Schmidt Network : HBO Genre : Crime, Drama Original…
@Courtesy of MUBI “Mussolini: Son of the Century” Traces the birth of Fascism in Italy and Mussolini’s ascent with an innovative approach that has sparked debate about the Fascist dictator’s legacy in Italy and abroad. Director : Joe Wright Screenwriter : Stefano Bises, Davide Serino, Antonio Scurati Network : MUBI Genre : Biography, History, Drama Original Language : Italian…
©Courtesy of Unsplash Here are always new movies being released and reviews to read from respected critics. However, despite the conveyor belt of fresh releases that come out in cinemas and on Netflix, sometimes loading up a classic film is a preference for movie lovers. For basketball fans, in particular, there are some much-loved productions…
©Courtesy of IFFM Festival Director Luis Pedron is excited to announce that the 4th Annual International Film Festival Manhattan Industry screening as part of the Short Film Corner / Rendez-vous Industry Events at the Festival de Cannes will be happening on May 20, 2026 @ 18:00 – 19:50 at the Palais G Palais de Festivals…
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Written by Paulius Narkevičius It’s hard to explain the Kentucky Derby to a non-horse racing fan. In fact, it is even harder to compare it to a different sporting event. We’re talking about a spectacle that has been going on for more than 150 years, and it is often called “the…
©Courtesy of Noël Coward. (The rights to the film “Brief Encounter” are currently held by the estate of Noël Coward) There is a specific kind of ache that the best cross-cultural romance films understand better than any other genre. It is not simply the ache of two people wanting each other, it’s the ache of…
Written by Bradley James Watching a James Bond film can make you want a lot of different things: fancy cars, secret agent training, the company of a beautiful woman (or handsome man), or even a new wardrobe full of sharp formal wear. The films are designed as much to be eye candy as anything else. Above all…
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