Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)Director: Christopher McQuarrieScreenwriters: Erik Jendresen, Christopher McQuarrieStarring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Frederick Schmidt, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Greg Tarzan Davis, Shea Wigham, Cary Elwes Tom Cruise has experienced a modern renaissance as both a performer and a vocal … Read more

A lot has changed in the Mission: Impossible film series since its debut in the summer of 1996. Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt has repeatedly risked life and limb in pursuit of impossible goals, and the franchise has earned widespread praise for its breathtaking stunts, commitment to practical, in-camera effects, and willingness to push the boundaries … Read more

American actress, writer, producer and artist Shelley Duvall built a film career defined by memorable, distinctive performances. In a relatively brief period in the spotlight she earned critical recognition — most notably the Best Actress prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1977 — and remains best known to many for her role in The … Read more

After months of casting speculation and industry whispers, writer-director James Gunn has announced his leads for the next Superman film, Superman: Legacy. David Corenswet has been chosen to portray Superman/Clark Kent. Corenswet recently earned attention for his work opposite Mia Goth in the critically noted film Pearl and for his lead role in Ryan Murphy’s … Read more

Wes Anderson’s films are instantly recognisable. Each carries a distinct colour palette, a precise rhythm and a world populated by odd, memorable characters. Across nearly thirty years of filmmaking he has created stories that feel both whimsical and deeply human. Anderson repeatedly explores familiar themes—dysfunctional families, love, loss and grief—but his eccentric visual and narrative … Read more

WALL-E (2008)Director: Andrew StantonScreenwriters: Andrew Stanton, Jim ReardonStarring: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, John Ratzenberger, Kathy Najimy, Sigourney Weaver, Fred Willard WALL-E is Pixar Animation Studios’ ninth feature film and was one of the biggest animated releases of 2008. With global box office earnings of just over $521 million, it did not reach the … Read more

Asteroid City (2023)Director: Wes AndersonScreenwriter: Wes AndersonStarring: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawk, Jake Ryan, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park Wes Anderson is one of the most visually distinctive filmmakers working today. His films are instantly recognizable for their symmetrical … Read more

No Hard Feelings (2023)Director: Gene StupnitskyScreenwriters: Gene Stupnitsky, John PhillipsStarring: Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, Natalie Morales When acclaimed actors step into comedic roles, the outcome can range from quietly effective to unexpectedly brilliant. Gene Stupnitsky’s No Hard Feelings lands closer to the latter, largely because of Jennifer Lawrence’s fearless, energetic … Read more

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)Director: Nora EphronScreenwriters: Nora Ephron, David S. Ward, Jeff ArchStarring: Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Bill Pullman, Ross Malinger, Rosie O’Donnell, Rob Reiner, Victor Garber, Rita Wilson The meet-cute is a cornerstone of romantic comedy: a first encounter that sparks a relationship, often under quirky or humorous circumstances. It usually happens early in … Read more

American director Sidney Lumet was raised in the world of theater. The son of Polish-Jewish immigrants who were veteran performers in the Yiddish stage, Lumet acted in Yiddish theater and on radio as a child and made his Broadway debut at eleven. He studied at the Professional Children’s School in New York and attended Columbia … Read more