Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and two-time acting nominee Sandra Hüller are among the most recognised names in the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards nominations, while notable figures such as Greta Gerwig, Lily Gladstone, Martin Scorsese and Andrew Scott are conspicuously absent from the final list. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced its nominations for … Read more

It is almost uncanny to think that Alfred Hitchcock began directing his first film, Number Thirteen, as early as 1923. That first attempt was never completed—only a few scenes were shot before funding ran out. Hitchcock persisted, however, and in 1925 he released his first completed feature, The Pleasure Garden. From that point on he … Read more

It’s striking to consider that Alfred Hitchcock began directing his first film, Number Thirteen, back in 1923. That early project was never completed—only a few scenes were shot before funding collapsed—but Hitchcock persevered. By 1925 he released his first feature, The Pleasure Garden, and over the following decades he reshaped the thriller, moved from silent … Read more

A favorite collaborator of internationally acclaimed filmmakers such as Park Chan-wook (The Vengeance Trilogy), Bong Joon-ho (Parasite) and Kim Jee-woon (A Tale of Two Sisters), Song Kang-ho has rightly become one of the most sought-after character actors working in South Korea today. Born in the southern city of Gimhae in 1967, Song did not receive … Read more

A frequent collaborator with internationally renowned filmmakers such as Park Chan-wook (The Vengeance Trilogy), Bong Joon-ho (Parasite) and Kim Jee-woon (A Tale of Two Sisters), Song Kang-ho has earned his place as one of South Korea’s most in-demand character actors. His career spans decades and a remarkable range of roles, making him a defining presence … Read more

James Stewart was Hollywood’s golden boy in its early years, rising to stardom with a gentle charm that felt instantly familiar. A subtle eyebrow, a small glint in the eye—he could provoke laughter or bring an audience to tears. He remained beloved because he felt like one of us: relatable, principled, and quietly heroic. In … Read more

James Stewart was Hollywood’s golden boy in the studio era, a star whose charm and honesty made him instantly relatable. A subtle raise of an eyebrow could spark laughter; a quiet glance could bring an audience to tears. Across a career that spanned comedies, romances and wartime dramas, Stewart’s on-screen persona remained consistent: principled, modest, … Read more

Destroy All Neighbors (2024)Director: Josh ForbesScreenwriters: Mike Benner, Jared Logan, Charles A. PieperStarring: Jonah Ray, Kiran Deol, Randee Heller, Alex Winter, DeMorge Brown, Thomas Lennon, Kumail Nanjiani Horror has never been a genre that always took itself completely seriously. From the gothic novels of the late 18th century to the Universal monster era, elements of … Read more

Destroy All Neighbors (2024)Director: Josh ForbesScreenwriters: Mike Benner, Jared Logan, Charles A. PieperStarring: Jonah Ray, Kiran Deol, Randee Heller, Alex Winter, DeMorge Brown, Thomas Lennon, Kumail Nanjiani Overview Destroy All Neighbors is an intentionally silly horror-comedy that trades on B-movie sensibilities and meta-humor. The film centers on William (Jonah Ray), a struggling progressive rock musician … Read more

Mean Girls (2024)Directors: Samantha Jayne, Arturo Perez Jr.Screenwriter: Tina FeyStarring: Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Jenna Fischer, Busy Phillips, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows The core problem with Mean Girls (2024), adapted from the Broadway musical version of the 2004 film, becomes apparent almost immediately. The movie opens … Read more