“Do TV and no one will ever take you seriously again.” Jack Donaghy, Alec Baldwin’s 30 Rock character, in the show’s 100th episode (2011). Why Film Actors Are Choosing Television Again There was a time when a movie star turning up on television felt like career backpedaling. TV paid less, carried less prestige, and many … Read more
The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017) Director: Patrick Hughes Screenwriter: Tom O’Connor Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan Reynolds, Gary Oldman, Richard E. Grant, Salma Hayek, Elodie Yung Patrick Hughes brings together a high-profile cast for The Hitman’s Bodyguard: Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds headline a film that teeters between action-thriller and buddy comedy. On paper it … Read more
Cinematographer Martim Vian on Love, Brooklyn and How Director Rachael Abigail Holder Evolved His Work Nicole Beharie and André Holland appear in Love, Brooklyn by Rachael Abigail Holder, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Love, Brooklyn is the debut feature from director Rachael Abigail Holder. The film weaves … Read more
47 Meters Down, the compact, shark-focused survival thriller that became an unexpected box office success, is getting a sequel titled 48 Meters Down. The follow-up will reunite the original film’s production company and its director-writer, Johannes Roberts. The first film, which starred Mandy Moore, Matthew Modine and Claire Holt, stood out as one of the … Read more
According to Deadline, 20th Century Fox has launched an organized campaign to position War for the Planet of the Apes — the studio’s latest and, reportedly, final instalment in its modern Planet of the Apes series — as a contender for Best Picture at the 2018 Academy Awards. The move signals Fox’s intention to pursue … Read more
CIFF to Screen Oscar-Nominated Shorts Over Two Weekends in February Calgary International Film Festival Adam Manery | CIFF Oscar Shorts | Press release from the Calgary International Film Festival The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the 2025 Oscar® nominations. Films that premiered or screened at the 2024 Calgary International Film Festival … Read more
M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs: Alien Invasion or a Spiritual Purge? M. Night Shyamalan made his name on twist endings, and for many viewers his early films—most notably The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable—cemented him as the director of the unexpected reveal. Signs (2002) is often discussed in the same breath, but its twist—creatures apparently defeated by … Read more
HARD TRUTHS Film Review: Marianne Jean-Baptiste Shines Marianne Jean-Baptiste in HARD TRUTHS, Courtesy of Simon Mein Copyright Thin Man Films Ltd Hard Truths is the latest feature from veteran director Mike Leigh, a filmmaker whose work has long been valued for its naturalism and keen observation of ordinary lives. Leigh’s career includes distinctive films such … Read more
2007 was a remarkable year for cinema. Established auteurs like Paul Thomas Anderson, the Coen Brothers and David Fincher released some of their most respected work of the 21st century, and the year also saw a renewed interest in Westerns and strong international filmmaking. With so many excellent films released, a top-20 list would have … Read more
Sorry, Baby | A Conversation with Cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry Eva Victor appears in Sorry, Baby by Eva Victor, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Mia Cioffi Henry. Sorry, Baby is the feature directorial debut of Eva Victor, a writer and performer known for work … Read more