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Novocaine : Interview with Actors Jacob Batalon & Amber Midthunder

  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” at the New York branch…

First Look 2025 : ‘Desert of Namibia,’ A Passive Aggressive Portrait Of Today’s Youth

©Courtesy of First Look 2025 The film written and directed by Yôko Yamanaka follows the existential plight of a young Japanese woman. Desert of Namibia — that was featured in the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival — delves into the sentimental and professional tribulations of a young woman in search for…

Disney Wins Moana Copyright Lawsuit

Courtesy of Disney Disney has won a long-running copyright lawsuit against ”Moana”. In 2020, Buck Woodall, the writer and animator, filed a lawsuit alleging that Disney had plagiarized the idea for their 2016 movie from his project called ”Bucky the Surfer Boy”, demanding $100 million in damages. However, the court has ruled in Disney’s favor,…

‘Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna‘ Director Rachel Mason (Video Interview)

On October 21, 2021, tragedy struck on the set of Joel Souza’s indie Western, Rust, as a gun that was meant to be loaded with blanks went off in the hands of the film’s star and producer, Alec Baldwin, wounding Souza and killing his cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. It was a shocking incident that created a…

Take a First Glimpse of Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” Image

©Courtesy of Empire Magazine A new glimpse of Edgar Wright‘s set of “The Running Man” has been revealed. His career has seen him explore different genres, such as heist thrillers, psychological horror set in the 60s, and music documentaries. His next move is to adapt a Stephen King novel, which is a new venture for…

A Quiet Place Part 3 Gets Official Update From Producer

©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures “A Quiet Place 3” has gotten an official update from Brad Fuller, who is the franchise producer. “A Quiet Place“, which is now widely regarded as one of the top horror franchises in modern cinema, has gained a huge following since its initial release in theaters in 2018. The film takes…

‘Dope Thief’ : Exclusive Interview with Actors Marin Ireland, Amir Arison & Creator Peter Craig

©Courtesy of Apple TV + Check out more of our Youtube Channel.  Adriano Ercolani : Italian Film Critic and TV Author living in New York since 2011. Critics Choice Association member. Graduated in History of Cinema in Rome, he works as a freelance correspondent for some of the most important Italian outlets like Hollywood Reporter…

The Asian Film Awards Will Award Koji Yakusho with the Lifetime Achievement

Courtesy of Tokyo Sonata. At the 18th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, veteran Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will receive the esteemed lifetime achievement honor. Yakusho, who won best actor at Cannes in 2023 for Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days“, becomes the third Japanese recipient of the AFA’s highest accolade, following director Yamada Yoji (2008) and…

Ravens : The Official Teaser / Starring Tadanobu Asano Plays a legendary Japanese Photographer Masahisa Fukase

(C)Vestapol, Ark Entertainment, Minded Factory, The Y House Films A chronicle of the life of one of Japan’s most influential photographers, Masahisa Fukase. The film, “Ravens” from Japan, directed by a British filmmaker named Mark Gill (his second film after England is Mine), has received a first look teaser trailer. The film depicts a dark…

SXSW Review: Exploring Japan’s Loneliness Epidemic in ‘Dear Tomorrow’

It’s hard to accurately locate those who are lonely because they’re, by their very nature, a self-identifying group. But people who don’t feel like they have friends or family they can talk to and may not be comfortable with meeting others in an in-person setting are much more likely to be okay responding to a…

Mamma Mia! 3 Update: Amanda Seyfried Confirms Sequel in the Works

©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Amanda Seyfried has confirmed that “Mamma Mia!3” is going to be made! Seyfried and Meryl Streep were cast in the jukebox musical directed by Phyllida Lloyd, with Sophie Sheridan played by Seyfried and Donna Sheridan playing by Meryl Streep. It was followed by 2018’s Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. There has…