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‘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…

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…

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…

‘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…

‘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…

SXSW 2025 / The Spies Among Us: Directors Jamie Coughlin Silverman and Gabriel Silverman Interview

Check out more of CinemaDaily US’ video interviews on our YouTube channel. Regardless of their time period, political adversaries will always be defined by the same ideal – the extreme lengths leaders will go to maintain their power, as their opponents determinedly try to stop and expose their tactics. That’s certainly the case for the cast…

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…

‘The Electric State’ Video Review: Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt Star in Russos’ Sci-Fi Action Flick

Marvel’s mastermind filmmakers Anthony and Joe Russo are back on Netflix with the sci-fi comedy, The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown from Stranger Things and Chris Pratt from the Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy. The Electric State was adapted from Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel of the same name by Christopher Markus and…

Mickey 17 : Video Review by Matthew Schuchman (Appearance by Matthew 18?)

  Critic : 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 age, he would turn his fascination into his own…

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…

The Studio — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ : Starring Seth Rogen

©Courtesy of Apple TV+ Apple TV+ has introduced the trailer for the upcoming comedy series “The Studio“, which stars Seth Rogen and is being screened as the Opening Night TV Premiere of the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival today, and it also co-creates, writes, directs, and executive produces with Emmy Award nominee Evan Goldberg. The…

Bullet Train Explosion | Official Teaser | Netflix : Starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

©Courtesy of Netflix “Bullet Train Explosion” is a reboot of the original movie “The Bullet Train”, from 50 years ago which inspired the Hollywood blockbuster Speed. Director Shinji Higuchi, known for merging spectacular visuals with human drama in works like “Shin Godzilla“, creates another panic-suspense thriller, depicting the intense struggles of those racing to save…

First Look 2025, Museum of the Moving Image Announced the Complete Lineup for the 14th Edition!

©Courtesy of “Durga Chew-Bose’s Bonjour Tristesse” Museum of the Moving Image announced the complete lineup for the 14th edition of First Look, the Museum’s festival of new and innovative international cinema, which will take place in person March 12–16, 2025. Each year, First Look offers a diverse slate of major New York premieres, work-in-progress screenings…

2025 ATHENA Film Festival Announces the Line-Up!

2025 ATHENA FILM FESTIVAL AT BARNARD COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING SELECTIONS FOR 15TH ANNUAL EVENT   Festival opens March 6 with SATISFIED, an intimate story documenting Renée Elise Goldsberry’s journey while creating her iconic HAMILTON role, and runs through March 9   Festival will close with HOME COURT, about basketball prodigy Ashley Chea following her pursuit…

2025 Sundance Recap Pt 2: ‘Brides,’ ‘bunnylovr,’ ‘Love, Brooklyn,’ ‘Bubble & Squeak’

Hopefully, you’ve read and enjoyed the first part of my Sundance wrap-up which included reviews of some of the best things I’ve seen over the past few days of virtual viewing, but not everything at Sundance Film Festival can be wine and roses, and now, here are four reviews of some of the weaker offerings….

The White Lotus Season 3 : Press Conference with Creator Mike White and Actors Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, Natasha Rothwell and Michelle Monaghan

@Courtesy of HBO MAX The third season of The White Lotus, an American satirical comedy-drama anthology television series created, written, and directed by Mike White, premiered on HBO on February 16, 2025. The season was greenlit on November 18, 2022, and was filmed in Bangkok, Phuket, and Ko Samui from February to August 2024. The…

Sakamoto Days Has a Knack for Warming Hearts While Kicking Backsides

©Courtesy of Netflix  Trying to rob Taro Sakamoto’s convenience store would be a very bad idea. He is older and pudgier than he was in his prime, but the retired assassin’s skills and reflexes remain lethally sharp. Sakamoto went legit to marry the love of his life, but he can still administer a heck of…

‘Asura,’ Kore-eda’s Series Portrays The Variegation Of Sisterhood

©Courtesy of Netflix If in the Western hemisphere Louisa May Alcott described sisterhood through her 19th century novel Little Women — and its sequels Good Wives, Little Men and Jo’s Boys — in the Eastern part of the world, a compelling TV series delves into the intricacies of female siblings. Asura is the new Netflix…