Anne Hathaway, Meg Ryan and how the romantic comedy is surfing feminism's fourth wave
Be the heroine of your life, not the victim - Nora Ephron's valuable advice encapsulates the essence of rom-coms, lingering between past nostalgia and contemporary shifts. [ more ]
Itching for More Menage-a-Trois Cinema After 'Challengers'? Consider Jean Eustache's 'The Mother and the Whore'
The films discussed relate to the challenges of non-monogamous relationships, actors transitioning from child roles, societal ignorance impact, and expanding perspectives through viewing both. [ more ]
Robert Downey Jr. proves we didn't run out of real movie stars, we ran out of real movies
Movie stardom is considered to be declining in recent years, with fewer actors having the level of on-screen charm and charisma to captivate audiences.
The lack of roles that properly project actors' charisma is seen as a key factor in the decline of movie stardom. [ more ]
Emile Hirsch was inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants for new role - playing a bloody killer
Emile Hirsch drew inspiration for his role in the movie 'Walden' from other character voices, including Philip Seymour Hoffman in 'Capote' and Sean Penn in 'Milk'.
Hirsch also found inspiration in the animated series 'SpongeBob SquarePants' for his character. [ more ]
Actor union reaches AI and wages agreement with TV execs
SAG-AFTRA is ending its strike after reaching a tentative deal with TV and film studios over pay and the use of AI.
The deal includes new protections for actors and actresses regarding the use of AI to generate digital replicas of their face, bodies, and voices.
Members can expect to receive compensation based on how their deepfake was created and may receive residual pay if their likeness scans are used in additional projects. [ more ]