Black Panther: 10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther was one of the most significant cinematic releases in recent years, breaking ticket pre-sale records and earning widespread critical praise. As of February 18, 2018, the film held a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest for any Marvel film at that time. The production brought together director and co-writer Ryan … Read more

5 Sexiest Movies Ever That Turn Up the Heat

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Beyond the mechanical romances in some mainstream releases and the awkward misfires of movies like Fifty Shades, cinema has repeatedly produced deeply relatable and intensely sensual portraits of love, desire and heartbreak. Occasionally a filmmaker creates an unmistakable aura of sexuality — a careful, cinematic heat that rivals the most evocative erotic novels and the … Read more

10 Ron Howard Movies Ranked: Must-See Films

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Just one member of a well-known filmmaking family that includes Rance Howard (his father), Clint Howard (his brother, who often appears in small roles) and Bryce Dallas Howard (his daughter), Ron Howard has built a long career as a filmmaker known for storytelling with warmth, heart and solid craftsmanship. Across five decades he has directed … Read more

What the Crystal Means in Darren Aronofsky’s Mother!

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Potentially one of the most divisive films of 2017, Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! has inspired intense debate and interpretation. A quick online search will turn up numerous essays and explainers that map the film’s religious references and attempt to decode most of its deliberate enigmas. Aronofsky himself weighed in during a Reddit AMA, describing the film … Read more

The Post (2018) Review: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Spielberg

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The Post (2018) Director: Steven Spielberg Screenwriters: Liz Hannah, Josh Singer Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Alison Brie, Carrie Coon, Bruce Greenwood, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Matthew Rhys, Bradley Whitford Steven Spielberg’s The Post revisits a crucial chapter in American journalism, dramatizing The Washington Post’s decision to publish classified documents about the Vietnam … Read more

Sergei Eisenstein: Pioneering Montage and Film Theory

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Introduction to Soviet Montage and Sergei Eisenstein This short essay introduces Soviet Montage and the work of Sergei Eisenstein within the Soviet School of cinema. It is intended as an accessible overview rather than an exhaustive history of the subject. Sergei Eisenstein During the early twentieth century, avant-garde movements spread across Europe and found a … Read more

Darkest Hour 2018 Review: Gary Oldman’s Churchill

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Darkest Hour (2018) Director: Joe Wright Screenwriter: Anthony McCarten Starring: Gary Oldman, Stephen Dillane, Lily James, Ben Mendelsohn, Ronald Pickup, Kristin Scott Thomas Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour recounts the critical fortnight after Winston Churchill became British prime minister, centered on the crisis that culminated in the Dunkirk evacuation. The film struggles at times with heavy-handed … Read more

Female-Directed Films Released January to March 2018

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Originally published on Filminine by Vicky Wheeler. If you’re looking for notable films directed by women this year, this curated list highlights upcoming releases to watch. Dates are approximate and based on information gathered from IMDb; check back regularly for updates and new additions. If a film is missing from this list, contact us to … Read more

Sky to Launch Original Films in the UK

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Sky to Release Original Films on Sky Cinema with Day-and-Date Cinema Launches European satellite television provider Sky has announced plans to expand its original-content output by releasing feature films directly to Sky Cinema subscribers on the same day those films debut in cinemas. The company unveiled the initiative on Thursday, 25 January 2018, confirming a … Read more

25 Unmissable Films at Tribeca 2026

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Top 25 Films to Watch at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival For its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Film Festival returns to New York City from June 3 to 14, 2026. Founded after September 11, Tribeca has evolved into a broad cultural event that mixes independent film, star-driven premieres, immersive media, music, television, podcasts, games, and … Read more