Academy Announces New Popular Film Category and Telecast Changes The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, which recently re-elected John Bailey as president, has announced a series of changes to the Oscars telecast and awards lineup. Most notably, the Academy will introduce a new category recognizing achievement in popular film, beginning with the 91st … Read more
Over the past century, filmmaking has been on an extraordinary journey. Early short films from the 1910s launched an industry that gradually gave birth to distinct genres: comedy, drama, documentary, romance and more. The 1970s saw a surge in horror, the 1980s favoured action, and as special effects and technology advanced, science fiction, adventure and … Read more
Ben Affleck to Direct, Matt Damon to Star in Film About McDonald’s Monopoly Scam According to industry reports, Ben Affleck is attached to direct and Matt Damon is set to star in a new feature from Fox, based on the true story of an ex-police officer who reportedly rigged the McDonald’s Monopoly promotional game. The … Read more
Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie has joined Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron in an untitled Annapurna Pictures project that dramatizes the story of a group of women who stood up against toxic male culture at Fox News. The film brings together three of Hollywood’s most prominent actresses to portray the women at the center of a … Read more
Joel Schumacher’s career as a film director is often recalled for the flashy, polarizing style he brought to Hollywood blockbusters in the 1990s, but his body of work spans many tones and genres—from intimate character dramas to tense thrillers and cult classics. Below is a revised, concise look at the top 10 Joel Schumacher movies, … Read more
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) Director: Christopher McQuarrie Screenwriter: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Kirby, Michelle Monaghan Mission: Impossible – Fallout is the sixth entry in the long-running spy-action franchise and represents a high point for the series in terms of ambition, … Read more
Set It Up (2018) Director: Claire Scanlon Screenwriter: Katie Silberman Starring: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs In a decade that left many viewers weary of formulaic romantic comedies, Claire Scanlon’s Set It Up stands out as a refreshingly bright, well-crafted entry in the genre. Released in 2018 as part of Netflix’s slate … Read more
The Terminator (1984) Director: James Cameron Screenwriters: William Wisher Jr, James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen, Rick Rossovich James Cameron’s The Terminator emerged from a vivid, feverish imagination and the constraints of a modest budget to become a lean, relentless science fiction thriller. The film … Read more
Nine years after the surprise zombie-comedy breakout Zombieland first hit theaters, Sony Pictures has announced a reunion of the original cast and creative team for a long-awaited sequel, Zombieland 2. The studio has slated the follow-up for release on the tenth anniversary of the original film, in October 2019. Fans of the first movie can … Read more
Jim Jarmusch Assembles Star-Studded Cast for Zombie Comedy “The Dead Don’t Die” Acclaimed filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, whose distinct independent films have influenced cinema for decades, has gathered an A-list ensemble for his latest project, a zombie comedy titled The Dead Don’t Die. Jarmusch is known for his quiet, character-driven storytelling and deadpan humor, and this … Read more