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NYFF: The Brutalist as Dark Side of the “American Dream”

@Courtesy of A24 Fresh winner of the Silver Lion for Best Directing at the Venice Film Festival, The Brutalist directed by Brady Corbet follows the story of the Hungarian architect László Tóth, who emigrated to the United States after surviving the Holocaust. After a brief and complicated stay with his cousin, the man starts facing…

‘Look Back,’ Is An Immersion In The Inner World Of Manga Artists

GKIDS presents a new anime film, that is based on an autobiographical manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto best known for Chainsaw Man: Look Back. The picture is directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, who also curated the character designs. He adapted the 143-page one-shot web manga that was published on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ and that, upon its release,…

Morten Tyldum Reportedly Will Direct Remake of Hitchcock’s ‘Rope’

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers Morten Tyldum is reportedly in the running to direct a remake of Rope, the acclaimed psychological crime thriller by Alfred Hitchcock. According to The InSneider, the project will be produced by Davis Entertainment, but casting details have yet to be revealed. Tyldum, who directed Headhunters in 2011, was acclaimed for The…

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025) Official Trailer – Ana de Armas

John Wick is a franchise that Lionsgate considers to be its most important and a crown jewel. The character has been portrayed by Keanu Reeves in four films since his introduction in 2014. Now, the Lionsgate has dropped a new trailer for a highly anticipated female driven action flick, “From the World of John Wick:…

Apartment 7A : Exclusive Interview with Screenwriters Christian White and Skylar James

Photo by Paramount+/Paramount+ – © 2024 PARAMOUNT PICTURES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Apartment 7A : When a struggling, young dancer (Julia Garner) suffers a devastating injury, she finds herself drawn in by dark forces when a peculiar, well-connected, older couple promises her a shot at fame. Director: Natalie Erika James  Producer : Michael Bay, Nina Byrne,…

Uzumaki: The Best New Series for This Year’s Halloween Season!

©Courtesy of Adult Swim  Do not expect much cross-promotion for this new anime series in the Guggenheim rotunda. For many viewers, the sight of any seemingly benign spiral will cause great unease, even after just one episode. As fans of Junji Ito’s cult-classic manga and the 2000 live-action adaptation directed by Higuchinsky (a.k.a. Akihiro Higuchi)…

The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival Announced its Line-Up

The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival has announced its full line-up, which will run from October 28 to November 6. There are 110 films in the line-up, with a focus on ten world premieres by emerging talents presented in the Asian Future section. The selection was made from 2,023 entries, up from 1,942 last year….

Legendary British Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89

©The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith died on September 27 at the age of 89 after a stage, screen, and television career that spanned three-quarters of a century.In recent years, Smith captivated a whole new generation of audiences with her roles as the Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton…

‘The Wild Robot’ Review: Chris Sanders Delivers Another Lovely “Creature”

@Courtesy of DreamWorks Animation Chris Sanders is one of the best directors when it comes to contemporary animation. Going back to astonishing examples like Lilo & Stitch or How to Train Your Dragon, it is clear how he is capable of developing humanity and mixing it with distinctive traits of so-called “monsters”. In some ways…

TIFF: ‘My Sunshine’ is an Affecting Story of Young Love and Skill

There are many reasons that people might enter the world of sports. Often it’s true talent or the support – or enthusiastic encouragement, however warranted by ability – of a family member, friend, or coach. It can also just be the oldest and most basic motivation of all, to be close to and impress someone…

Hideo Kojima Explains Why He Chose A24 to Distribute Live-Action ‘Death Stranding’

Game developer Hideo Kojima has revealed why he chose A24 Films to distribute the live-action adaptation of his Death Stranding video game. The highly acclaimed game has sold more than five million copies since its release in 2019. In a recent interview with Civil War director Alex Garland, Kojima said he had been courted by…