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‘Godzilla Minus One’ Shatters ‘Parasite’ U.S. Box Office Record

©Courtesy of TOHO Nine weeks after being released in American Theaters, Godzilla Minus One has officially become the third highest-grossing non-English movie in the history of US cinema. Thanks to the 2.7 millions earned last weekend the movie has in fact reached a total of 55,1, surpassing Parasite by Bong Joon-ho which grossed 53.3. An…

The Zone of Interest : Press Conference with Director Jonathan Glazer

The Zone of Interest : The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. Rating: PG-13 (Smoking|Thematic Material|Some Suggestive Material) Genre: History, Drama, War Original Language: German Director: Jonathan Glazer Producer: James Wilson, Ewa Puszczynska, Jim Wilson Writer: Jonathan Glazer…

Maestro Video Review : Above the Line vs Below the Line Episodes 36

Check out more of our video reviews and interviews on our YouTube channel. Film Critic : Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Works as film critic and journalist who covers stories about culture and sustainability. With a degree in Political Sciences, a Master’s in Screenwriting & Film Production, and studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute,…

Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune; Part Two’ To Be Released in IMAX 70mm Format

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, to be released on March 1, 2024, will debut in a 70mm format for IMAX theaters, following in the tracks of Oppenheimer. The film was shot entirely with 1.43:1 ARRI Alexa IMAX-certified digital cameras, unlike its predecessor Dune: Part One, which saw only 40 percent filmed in full IMAX. Oppenheimer,…

Napoleon : Video Review / Above the Line vs Below the Line Episode 35

Check out more of our video reviews and interviews on our YouTube channel. Film Critic : Abe Friedtanzer Abe Friedtanzer is a film and TV enthusiast who spent most of the past fifteen years in New York City. He has been the editor of MoviesWithAbe.com and TVwithAbe.com since 2007, and has been predicting the Oscars,…

A24 and Happinet Agree to Jointly Distribute Films in Japan

A24 and Happinet Phantom Studios will collaborate on the distribution of A24’s films in Japan, including Alex Garland’s Civil War, which is being released this week. The two firms have already jointly released several titles in Japan, including Moonlight and the highly lucrative Midsommar. The news was reported in an exclusive article in Variety, which…

Mia Goth to Star in Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming ‘Frankenstein’ film

Guillermo del Toro is casting the aptly named Mia Goth as the Bride of Frankenstein in his upcoming adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic for Netflix. Also appearing in the cast will be Andrew Garfield as Doctor Frankenstein and Oscar Isaac as the monster he created, and Christoph Waltz in a yet-to-be-disclosed role. It’s not…

NYFF Review: Striking up the Band with “Maestro”

When Bradley Cooper jumped into the director’s chair for the umpteenth remake of A Star is Born, many weren’t sure of what type of film maker he would be. When the film was released however, it was clear that he was a director that had a vision and not just someone who told his crew…

NYFF Review: The Troubles of a “May December” Romance

Though they never went away, the strange mystique and fervor of a blockbuster tabloid story rife with scandalous sexuality and intrigue seem less impactful and almost commonplace in the social media age. The power these stories had in the mid to late 90s was unmatched. SNL sketches and TV movies of the week based on…

Vulture Report Questions Integrity of Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes, one of the most popular and recognizable movie-review sites, is under fire for deceptive practices. A report published today by Vulture claims that Bunker 15, a public-relations firm, was paying reviewers to write positive articles about Covert Media’s 2018 film, Ophelia, which starred Daisy Ridley. Early reviews of the film had been disappointing,…

Korean Series ‘Moving’ Sets Streaming Records on Disney+ and Hulu

Based on streaming statistics released this week, Moving has set a record as being the most-watched Korean original series on Disney+ globally and on Hulu in the United States.The 20-episode series, based on a webtoon by Kang Full, began streaming on August 9. Moving stars three teenagers—Ryu Seungryong, Hang Hyojoo, and Zo Insung—who have been…