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“The Testament of Ann Lee” Review: The Ups and Downs of a Visceral Musical

@Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures After having directed her in the TV Series The Crowded Room (Apple TV+) and Long Bright River (Peacock), the Norwegian filmmaker Mona Fastvold teamed up again with Academy Award nominated star Amanda Seyfried (Mank) for an historical drama set in the XVIII Century and centered of the leader of the radical…

“One Battle After Another” Wins Best Picture at National Society of Film Critics Awards

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Paul Thomas Anderson’s widely popular “One Battle After Another” was proclaimed the Best Picture of 2025 by the National Society of Film Critics. On January 3rd, the organization held its 60th annual awards voting meeting, where critics voted in-person at gatherings in Los Angeles and New York, and also participated remotely…

The Family McMullen : Actor/Writer/Producer/Director Ed Burns & Actress Connie Britton

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers 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…

“Is This Thing On?” Video Review by Matthew Schuchman

©Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures Check out more of our YouTube Channel  Matthew Schuchman : In the early 90s, while at the video store with his friends who wanted to rent Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead, Matthew asked the clerk if they had any copies of Naked Lunch available. A film buff from an early…

Netflix’s ’17-Day Window’ Elicits Controversy in Proposed Buyout of Warner Bros.

©Courtesy of Netflix  As the Warner Bros./Netflix deal heads toward closure, industry observers are wondering about the impact the new arrangements may have on movie houses. Some insiders are saying that Netflix’s insistence on a “17-day window” might be disruptive to traditional channels of theatrical distribution. Exhibitors are putting pressure on the streamer to prioritize…

Dead Man’s Wire : Exclusive Interview with Actor Cary Elwes

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 program called “Morning Satellite”…

‘Anora’ Director Sean Baker Will Request 100-Day Theatrical Window on His Next Film

©Courtesy of A24, “Anora” Acclaimed Anora director Sean Baker is supporting and emphasizing the need to lengthen theatrical windows for new movie releases. The helmer shared his views when asked about Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. at the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF), Screen Daily is reporting. The four-time Oscar-winning filmmaker of Anora was…

Marvel Television’s Wonder Man | Official Trailer : Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

©Courtesy of Disney Marvel Television has released an all-new trailer and stills for its upcoming series “Wonder Man.” The eight-episode series is created by Destin Daniel Cretton (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”) and Andrew Guest (“Community,” “Hawkeye”) and stars Emmy Award winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and…

‘Marty Supreme’ Review” a Cinematic Rollercoaster Mastered by Timothée Chalamet

@Courtesy of A24 For the whole 150 minutes of the movie, you would gladly punch Marty Mauser in the nose. He is a true antihero, especially because he is so annoying, snobbish and self-centered that it becomes incredibly difficult to feel any empathy for him. And nonetheless you can’t help to see his drive and…

The Family McMullen : Exclusive Interview with Actors Michael McGlone & Sam Vartholomeos

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers 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…

The Top 10 Best Films Of 2025 / We Picked Our Favorites!

The motion picture industry is proving to be resilient and has the potential to grow despite recent challenges. In 2025, the global motion picture market will increase from $51.7 billion to $56.37 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The surge in production signifies a strong industry recovery and renewed enthusiasm for…