Way back in 1984, before the term “transformer” was widely used in physics class, it referred to Hasbro’s iconic transforming robot toys and the accompanying animated TV show. Since then, the brand has grown into one of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster franchises. The live-action film series has grossed billions worldwide and become a defining example of … Read more

The Bling Ring (2013)Director: Sofia CoppolaScreenwriters: Sofia Coppola, Nancy Jo SalesStarring: Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga, Georgia Rock, Leslie Mann A decade after its release, Sofia Coppola’s satirical crime drama The Bling Ring (2013) remains a strikingly relevant portrait of celebrity obsession and social media-driven identity. While the platforms and … Read more

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) Director: Steven Caple Jr. Screenwriters: Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber Starring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Peter Cullen, Pete Davidson, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Dean Scott Vazquez, Liza Koshy, Colman Domingo, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Luna Lauren Vélez, Tobe Nwigwe, Sarah Styles Transformers: Rise … Read more

Jurassic Park (1993)Director: Steven SpielbergScreenwriters: Michael Crichton, David KoeppStarring: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Ariana Richards, Joseph Mazzello, Wayne Knight, Samuel L. Jackson Jurassic Park arrived in 1993 and quickly became a cultural landmark, thrilling audiences of all ages. For a time it stood as the highest-grossing film in history, only to … Read more

It has been over twenty years since The Fast and the Furious first arrived in cinemas. What began as a street-racing homage to Point Break has become a global box-office juggernaut. The Vin Diesel-fronted franchise has earned billions across eleven entries to date, evolving from a modest niche title into one of Hollywood’s most successful … Read more

Sisu (2022)Director: Jalmari HelanderScreenwriters: Jalmari HelanderStarring: Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo When discussing contemporary action cinema, it’s difficult to overstate how influential films that pit a single skilled protagonist against overwhelming odds have become. The one-versus-many motif, revitalized in recent years by stylistic action films, now appears across numerous titles. Jalmari Helander’s … Read more

Sony was among several major studios that expanded into feature animation in the 2000s, alongside Fox’s acquisition of Blue Sky Studios and Universal’s creation of Illumination Entertainment. The studio’s own animation arm, Sony Pictures Animation, launched in 2006 with the voice-heavy family comedy Open Season and has since released more than twenty animated features. While … Read more

Thank you for playing The Film Magazine’s video game movie quiz. We hope you enjoyed testing your knowledge of recent and classic film trivia. Below are the quiz answers presented clearly, with the original question followed by the correct response. If you want to share your score, remember to tag @thefilmagazine on Facebook, Instagram and … Read more

The Truman Show (1998) Director: Peter Weir Screenwriter: Andrew Niccol Starring: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor, Brian Delate, Paul Giamatti, Harry Shearer, Philip Baker Hall Released in 1998, The Truman Show arrived before the explosion of 24/7 reality programming and before the constant online surveillance culture we now … Read more

The Boogeyman (2023)Director: Rob SavageScreenwriters: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, Mark HeymanStarring: Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Blair, Marin Ireland, Madison Hu, David Dastmalchian Finally, another adaptation of Stephen King has arrived. After a stretch without a major King property on the big screen, The Boogeyman brings one of his early short stories back into … Read more