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fromVulture
9 hours ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
Film
#filmmaking
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fromwww.nytimes.com
9 hours ago

How Technology Has Transformed Cinematography

The MiniDV camera revolutionized filmmaking by enhancing accessibility and enabling a raw visual language, leading to significant industry shifts.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

What A24 and MUBI's Investor Reveals About the Future of Film Financing

Filmmakers must adapt to a shifting landscape where audience engagement and monetization across multiple formats are crucial for success.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 hours ago

How Technology Has Transformed Cinematography

The MiniDV camera revolutionized filmmaking by enhancing accessibility and enabling a raw visual language, leading to significant industry shifts.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

What A24 and MUBI's Investor Reveals About the Future of Film Financing

Filmmakers must adapt to a shifting landscape where audience engagement and monetization across multiple formats are crucial for success.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
#steven-soderbergh
Independent films
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

The Christophers Is Another Small Masterwork by Steven Soderbergh - Portland Mercury

Steven Soderbergh has directed 11 films since 2017, showcasing a prolific and controlled creative process.
Independent films
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

The Christophers Is Another Small Masterwork by Steven Soderbergh - Portland Mercury

Steven Soderbergh has directed 11 films since 2017, showcasing a prolific and controlled creative process.
Berlin
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 hours ago

Greta Lee on Her Favorite Performances, Films, Foods and More

Pablo Neruda's appreciation for simple objects inspires a love for cooking and art, emphasizing naturalism and emotional depth in various forms of expression.
#tribeca-festival
fromTime Out New York
10 hours ago
NYC music

The 2026 Tribeca Festival lineup is here, with a new Tarantino flick, Mumford & Sons gigs and more

The Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a record 103 world premieres among 118 feature films and 86 short films.
fromIndieWire
1 day ago
NYC music

Tribeca Festival Reveals 25th Anniversary Lineup with 103 World Premiere Features

The Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with 118 feature films, 103 world premieres, and numerous live performances from June 3-14 in New York City.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
10 hours ago

The 2026 Tribeca Festival lineup is here, with a new Tarantino flick, Mumford & Sons gigs and more

The Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a record 103 world premieres among 118 feature films and 86 short films.
NYC music
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

Tribeca Festival Reveals 25th Anniversary Lineup with 103 World Premiere Features

The Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with 118 feature films, 103 world premieres, and numerous live performances from June 3-14 in New York City.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Exclusive | BK's hottest movie night is at a century-old, Italian-American social club - and hipsters can't get enough

A 138-year-old Italian-American social club in Brooklyn hosts a popular film night, attracting diverse crowds with classic movies and homecooked meals.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 day ago

Faculty Consulted on Blockbusters Like "The Pitt," "Sinners"

Wendy Ross suggested a scene in which the doctor communicated with a patient who was autistic more effectively than another non-autistic doctor had. She emphasized that the portrayal of autism should be subtle, especially for female characters, as many women may not even realize they are autistic.
Medicine
#ai-in-film
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Venture

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

AI can transform Hollywood by reallocating budgets to produce more films, increasing the chances of success.
Film
fromThe Independent
19 hours ago

Directors defend controversial AI resurrection of Val Kilmer

AI-generated performances can provide ethical solutions for Hollywood, as demonstrated by the use of Val Kilmer's likeness in a new film.
Independent films
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Soderbergh Says He's "Obligated" To Use AI On John Lennon Doc

Steven Soderbergh plans to incorporate AI in future projects, including a documentary about John Lennon's final interview.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French films with English subtitles to watch in May 2026

Lost in Frenchlation offers a month of French film screenings with English subtitles, featuring notable films and cultural themes.
Digital life
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

What Does Barbie Ferreira Really Want Now? An Indie Film Career, on Her Terms

Barbie Ferreira expresses fear of her laptop, believing hackers are watching her, and reflects on her changing relationship with the internet.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Free Movie Night + Sneak Preview: 'LORNE' Documentary (AMC Metreon)

Free advance screening of the documentary 'LORNE' about SNL creator Lorne Michaels at AMC Metreon in San Francisco.
Film
fromIndieWire
7 hours ago

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Catch a buzzy new Japanese horror movie at a London cinema next week - totally free

Free tickets available for the J-horror film 'Exit 8' as part of BFI's Escapes initiative on April 13-14.
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Never-Before-Seen Stanley Kubrick Photos Debut in New York

Kubrick's films, from Dr. Strangelove to The Shining, offer proof of his ability to see people with all their quirks, a talent evident in his early photography.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 hours ago

Essential Films From Iran, India, Brazil and Nigeria

Nair calls Ray a beacon for her, emphasizing the impact of his work on her perspective of cinema and storytelling in the context of Indian culture.
Independent films
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

A Portland Panorama of indie films * Oregon ArtsWatch

On May 2, 2025, arts and cultural organizations across the country received notifications that grants and funding promised by the National Endowment for the Arts were being rescinded. This was part of a larger initiative by the Trump Administration to dismantle not just the NEA, but also other arts advocacy programs including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Portland
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Radu Jude, the Bard of Bucharest

Bucharest's buildings are marked with a bright-red disk, indicating that, in the next earthquake, this building could fall down, as explained by Radu Jude.
Berlin
Film
fromVulture
6 hours ago

The Biggest News From CinemaCon 2026

Top Gun 3 is in development, Snoop Dogg's biopic is coming, and Disney's Hexed has a cast featuring Hailey Steinfeld.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Lost-Lost Film by French Cinema Pioneer Turns Up in Michigan | Artnet News

A long-lost film by Georges Méliès, 'Gugusse and the Automaton,' has been discovered in Michigan after over a century.
fromInverse
5 hours ago

'Mother Mary' Ending Explained: Director David Lowery Reveals Whether The [SPOILER] Is Real

The first half of the movie plays out as an intimate chamber piece between Mary and Sam, the two of them rehashing long-buried grudges and betrayals, as we get occasional flashes to Mary's extravagant concert performances.
Film
Independent films
fromIndieWire
10 hours ago

How the 'Blue Heron' Editor Turned the Director's Childhood Into One of 2026's Best Films

The film 'Blue Heron' explores time and memory through the lens of a family's emotional journey on Vancouver Island.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

This film festival takes you from Hoyt-Schermerhorn to Hollywood

April O'Neil comes down out of City Hall as the ace reporter and then walks into the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station. That secret, that the Downtown Brooklyn station is subbing in for City Hall, is at the heart of an upcoming film series at BAM.
Berlin
Independent films
fromDefector
14 hours ago

Steven Soderbergh And Ed Solomon Talk About Their Best Collaboration Yet | Defector

The Christophers explores the complexities of art, legacy, and the artist's relationship with public perception through a unique narrative.
fromThe New Yorker
17 hours ago

The Calculated Uplift of "I Swear"

The film's title, an obvious reference to profanity, also alludes to an incident dramatized later on, when John, on trial after inadvertently triggering a pub brawl, must give sworn testimony in court.
Film
fromVulture
9 hours ago

The Masterful Blue Heron Uses Cinema As a Seance

"It's true I spent most of my life being angry at him. The older I get, the more I feel like I never even knew him at all. My image of him now, I know, falls flat compared to reality."
Independent films
fromAnOther
1 day ago

Five Groundbreaking Dream Sequences From Silent Cinema

Film is like that. It developed from [the silent era] into Fellini and Bergman, Buñuel and David Lynch. [They] took these ideas and created a film that was really like a dream.
Film
Independent films
fromEngadget
12 hours ago

Exit 8 is cinema for the livestreaming era

Exit 8's film adaptation successfully translates the immersive experience of the indie game into a cinematic format through innovative camera techniques.
Film
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Why Isn't There a Movies Hall of Fame?

Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognizes artistic legacy through a democratic voting process, unlike many awards in Hollywood.
Independent films
fromKqed
1 day ago

What is 'Trans New Weird'? An Emerging Film Genre Screens at YBCA

Both Poison and The People's Joker challenge traditional narrative forms while addressing contemporary social issues through innovative storytelling.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

An Acclaimed Filmmaker Made a Psychological Horror Movie Based on Footage of Taylor Swift. It's Something Else.

David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' features a ghostly presence symbolized by fabric, exploring themes of grief, friendship, and self-reinvention.
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Seattle International Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup with 'The Invite,' 'I Love Boosters,' and More

"The films at this year's Festival represent a wide array of voices, regions, storytelling, and style. In our increasingly divided world, film is a medium that can close some of those gaps, and help us understand the universality of humanity."
Film
#independent-film
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Hope Is Not a Distribution Strategy

Independent films often fail to secure distribution due to misalignment with market needs and lack of a clear distribution plan.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

Hope Is Not a Distribution Strategy

Independent films often fail to secure distribution due to misalignment with market needs and lack of a clear distribution plan.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

Brands Won't Save Indie Film: They're Changing It

Independent filmmakers face financing challenges while brands are shifting towards storytelling, but brands won't fill the financing gap for traditional filmmaking.
Film
fromWIRED
3 days ago

A New Horror Movie Depicts Realistic Snuff. That's Not the Most Disturbing Thing About It

The reboot of Faces of Death reflects modern society's exposure to real violence through social media and its impact on viewers.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Films Are Fantasies. Here Are Their Realities.

Atsushi Nishijima, an on-set stills photographer, has documented major films over the past decade and a half, capturing candid moments between takes on sets directed by prominent filmmakers.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 days ago

One Of The Best Horror Movies Of 2024 Is Becoming A Franchise

Oz Perkins and Nicolas Cage are collaborating on a new film set in the Longlegs universe, not a direct sequel.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

If You've Been Waiting for Normal in Hollywood, Here It Is

YouTube surpassed Disney as the world's largest media company while accomplished independent producers like Ted Hope struggle to find industry support, signaling a fundamental shift in entertainment's structure and sustainability.
Film
fromInverse
1 week ago

10 Years Ago, A Controversial Action Thriller Tried - And Failed - To Reinvent Cinema As We Know It

Hardcore Henry innovates first-person cinema by combining action with video game mechanics, creating a unique viewing experience.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where to See a Movie in Los Angeles, the Heart of American Cinema

Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen one-of-a-kind cinemas that operate on their own terms. Some of these theaters have been around for 100 years, and in classic LA fashion some of them are owned by living LA legends-think Quentin Tarantino and Kyle Ng. Kristen Stewart recently announced she's also jumping into the mix with her purchase of Los Angeles's Highland Theatre.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
4 days ago

In Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' an Artist Meets His Match

Sklar's indefatigable, but his cachet has waned. Where his early paintings now sell for millions, he can barely give his more recent work away.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 days ago

How Ian McKellen Became The Secret Weapon To Steven Soderbergh's Surprising New Heist Movie

"We were filming in London, so we were in our own beds at night. That's not often the case. Middle-earth, you're not in your own bed."
Independent films
Independent films
fromIndieWire
6 days ago

Bowling Alleys, Premium Formats, More Films: Which Fixes Can Save Movie Theaters?

A 45-day exclusive theatrical window is essential for small and mid-budget films to thrive against streaming competition.
fromAnOther
2 weeks ago

Films to See This April

Emma drops an absolute bombshell in the midst of a game where they're asked to reveal the worst thing they've ever done. Soon everyone around her starts to question how well they really know her.
Film
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

Cannes 2023 selection favors world cinema over Hollywood, showcasing prominent international directors and reflecting geopolitical tensions.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Steven Spielberg shares huge admission about Christopher Nolan film Interstellar

Interstellar was originally intended to be directed by Steven Spielberg before Christopher Nolan took over the project.
Film
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

The 9 Best Movies of 2026 (So Far)

Major studio films have underperformed, while smaller films have offered fresh ideas and engaging stories.
#netflix
fromVulture
6 days ago
Independent films

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago
Film

How the "Netflix Movie" Turns Cinema into "Visual Muzak"

Netflix shifted from a DVD-era cinephile resource to a streaming outlet with diminished classic selections, debased brand, and formulaic, algorithm-driven big-budget originals.
Independent films
fromVulture
6 days ago

13 Movies You Shouldn't Miss on Netflix This Month

Netflix offers a curated list of must-watch films for April, featuring both new releases and classic favorites.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

"Personal Storytelling, Experimentation, and a DIY Spirit": A Look Inside LAFM 2026

This year's festival showcases debut features emphasizing personal storytelling and experimentation from both international and local filmmakers.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

How Many Cinephiles Does It Take to Win a Soccer Match?

The first-ever Cinema Showdown in NYC combined soccer with film promotion, attracting cinephiles and fans for a unique event featuring custom jerseys.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
Film
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Do Original Movies Have Any Hope Left? I Went on a Journey to Find Out.

Theaters must create unique event experiences to compete with home entertainment, driving elaborate marketing stunts and premium screen innovations.
Film
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Cult Filmmaker Learned Something About Audiences Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know'Make Them Feel Something'

Kevin Smith built a personal brand by connecting directly with fans, which created lasting career opportunities beyond individual film projects in an unpredictable industry.
#film-criticism
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guide #229: How an indie movie distributed by a lone gamer broke the US box office

Two unusual releases contrasted a costly, widely distributed first-lady documentary with a self-financed YouTuber-made indie horror that achieved notable box-office success.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

17 great movies ruined by terrible endings

10 Cloverfield Lane Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr are locked in an underground bunker for the majority of this left-field sequel to Cloverfield, with thrilling results. In the film's final throes, Winstead's character exits the bunker, and finds that her captor was telling the truth about an alien invasion above - a twist that completely and ruinously dissipates the hard-earned tension that came before.
Film
Film
from48 hills
2 months ago

Screen Grabs: All eyes on IndieFest and Mostly British's big cinematic ideas - 48 hills

Two long-running Bay Area festivals, SF IndieFest and Mostly British Film Festival, reopen with locally focused, daring films including documentaries on Santacon and Dennis Peron.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Letterboxd's most eager reviewers are changing cinema etiquette: I was excited to pull out my phone'

Turning off a phone during films creates uninterrupted, luxurious solitude, while Letterboxd drives rapid, seat-side reviews and incentivizes cinephiles to produce immediate, polished critiques.
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

The 17 Best Movies About Radio, Ranked | Features | Roger Ebert

Even in an era of CGI and AI, nothing is more vivid than the intimacy and imagination of radio or more direct than the connection radio has with listeners. I remember when the legendary Stan Freberg drained Lake Michigan and filled it with hot chocolate, a 700-foot mountain of whipped cream, and a 10-ton maraschino cherry. We didn't have to see it. We heard it on the radio. It was Freberg's demonstration of what radio can do better than television.
Film
Film
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

In Defense of Movie Sex Scenes

Onscreen sex scenes can be narratively essential but are often gratuitous, harmful, or disruptive when objectifying participants, reinforcing stereotypes, or damaging a film's flow.
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