The Circle (2017) Director: James Ponsoldt Screenwriters: Dave Eggers, James Ponsoldt Starring: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Ellar Coltrane, Karen Gillan, Glenne Headly, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton This review examines The Circle (2017), a film adaptation of Dave Eggers’ novel directed by James Ponsoldt and starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks. Positioned as a … Read more
CIFF Announces First Wave of Films for Its 25th Anniversary Press release from the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) 25 YEARS OF CIFF | CIFF 2024 Calgary, AB — The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), presented by connectFirst Credit Union, marks its 25th year with a robust program of local, national, and international cinema. This … Read more
BFI Luminous to Award £50,000 Bursary to Emerging UK Filmmaker The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced a major new bursary that will grant £50,000 to a UK-based filmmaker who is presenting their first or second feature. The award will be presented at the BFI’s annual Luminous fundraising gala, an event that supports the institute’s … Read more
The Beguiled (2017) Director: Sofia Coppola Screenwriter: Sofia Coppola Starring: Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Colin Farrell, Elle Fanning, Oona Laurence, Angourie Rice Sofia Coppola, known for intimate, atmospheric films such as The Virgin Suicides, Lost in Translation, and Marie Antoinette, revisits and reimagines the 1971 story of The Beguiled. Rather than simply remaking the earlier … Read more
CIFF Announces Bold New Vision for the Future of Cinema in Downtown Calgary Including Details of CIFF 2024 and 25th Anniversary Calgary, AB | CIFF Announces New Vision for Calgary Cinema As the Calgary International Film Festival approaches its 25th anniversary, the organization is unveiling a three-year strategic plan designed to secure and energize cinema … Read more
Baby Driver (2017) Director: Edgar Wright Screenwriter: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jon Bernthal, Jamie Foxx, Eiza González, Jon Hamm, Lily James, Kevin Spacey Review Baby Driver, directed and written by Edgar Wright, is a high-energy 2017 crime thriller that blends meticulous sound mixing, a standout soundtrack, and a love of classic car-chase cinema. Starring … Read more
I enjoyed a lively conversation with Kourtney Roy, director of the new feature Kryptic. Our discussion moved between the funny and the serious — covering casting, location scouting, cinematic influences, the writing process, and one running online debate: does Kryptic contain the right amount of cum? Read on for Roy’s candid answers and insights into … Read more
Ridley Scott, now in his eighties, shows no sign of slowing down. Over five decades he has built a reputation as one of contemporary cinema’s most influential genre directors, earning multiple Oscar nominations for Best Director and delivering some of the most memorable films of modern filmmaking. Across 25 feature films spanning many genres and … Read more
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced a new five-year, $3 million initiative aimed at advancing gender equality across the North American film industry. Branded “Share Her Journey,” the program expands TIFF’s ongoing commitment to increasing opportunities for women and gender-diverse creators in cinema through targeted funding, education, and public programming. Since its founding in … Read more
Netflix vs Hollywood: How Streaming Is Reshaping Original Content Once hailed as a savior for audiences tired of traditional studio releases, Netflix has evolved from a DVD-by-mail company into a powerful streaming platform that now directly competes with Hollywood for original content, viewers and top creative talent. The company’s dramatic shift into producing and distributing … Read more