Playing at the Calgary International Film Festival I recently interviewed the directors of three short films screening at the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF). All three films were produced by the National Film Board of Canada and each offered a distinct creative voice and perspective. The directors ranged from industry veterans to first-time filmmakers. Their … Read more
BFI launches Future Film Skills: 10-point plan to grow the UK film workforce Announced in the UK House of Commons, the British Film Institute (BFI) will lead a major skills initiative designed to keep the UK film industry competitive. The programme aims to create 30,000 jobs overall and recruit 10,000 new film industry professionals within … Read more
With the Oscars upon us, it’s time to preview some of the most important awards. This preview covers Who Will Win, Who Should Win, and Who/What Deserved a Nomination for each of the major “above-the-line” categories. Another year, another Oscars season. Hopefully this ceremony focuses on filmmaking and performances rather than controversy. The field this … Read more
The Mummy (2017) Director: Alex Kurtzman Screenwriter: David Koepp, Dylan Kussman, Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Russell Crowe, Jake Johnson, Annabelle Wallis As the opening entry in Universal’s proposed monster-filled “Dark Universe” — a cinematic attempt to assemble classic figures like Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster and the Invisible Man into a shared franchise — … Read more
Wonder Woman (2017) Director: Patty Jenkins Screenwriter: Allan Heinberg Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Ewen Bremner, Danny Huston, Connie Nielsen, Eugene Brave Rock, Saïd Taghmaoui, David Thewlis, Robin Wright Wonder Woman (2017) marked a turning point for superhero cinema: a major studio superhero feature directed by a woman, helmed by Patty Jenkins, and led by … Read more
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 7: In this image released on October 10, 2025, CeCe Winans performs at the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Bridgestone Arena on October 7, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images) By Movieguide® Staff CeCe Winans Invites Fans to a 20-Day Prayer Challenge Ahead of Easter Gospel legend … Read more
Don’t Worry Darling — Review Don’t Worry Darling is Olivia Wilde’s follow-up to her widely praised directorial debut, Booksmart. While Wilde’s ambition is evident, this second film ultimately fails to live up to the expectations set by her earlier work. Before moving into a deeper critique, I want to note the screening experience, which shaped … Read more
Top Films of 2021 *Note*: I haven’t seen every single film released in 2021. If a title isn’t on this list, it may be because I haven’t watched it or because it didn’t resonate with me. *Another Note*: Some films premiered before 2021 but had their wide release in 2021, so they’re included here. *Final … Read more
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 02: Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega light the Empire State Building in partnership with Salvation Army USA in honor of Red Kettle Kickoff at The Empire State Building on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust) By Michaela Gordoni … Read more
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) Mariana Villarroel and Jimmy Darts attend the Lionsgate’s “Ordinary Angels” New York Premiere at SVA Theater on February 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images,) By Movieguide® Staff Jimmy Darts Urges Everyday Kindness: “We’re All Called to Love” Social media creator Jimmy Darts … Read more
