Since releasing its debut film Despicable Me in 2010, Universal’s Illumination Entertainment has become one of the most commercially successful animation studios in modern cinema. Across thirteen feature films the studio has earned billions worldwide and created one of Hollywood’s most lucrative franchises and intellectual properties: the Minions. In just over a decade Illumination has … Read more
Evil Dead Rise (2023)Director: Lee CroninScreenwriters: Lee CroninStarring: Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher The appetite for more Evil Dead content never fades. Since Sam Raimi’s original, the franchise has held a firm place in horror culture, inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike. In 2023, Lee Cronin delivered the fifth theatrical entry, … Read more
Jack Nicholson stands among Hollywood’s most distinguished actors. Over a career that spans decades, he built a reputation for bringing intense emotion, magnetic energy, and audacious presence to the screen. Nicholson’s performances are distinguished by an ability to inhabit characters so completely that he dominates every frame; regardless of whether he plays a hero or … Read more
Missing (2023)Directors: Nicholas D. Johnson, Will MerrickScreenwriters: Sev Ohanian, Aneesh Chaganty, Nicholas D. Johnson, Will MerrickStarring: Storm Reid, Joaquin de Almeida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker, Daniel Henney, Nia Long, Megan Suri When The Blair Witch Project popularized found-footage horror in the 1990s, it captured a moment in which everyday technology and home video culture shifted … Read more
Ben Affleck is a multifaceted artist: an Oscar-winning screenwriter and producer whose public image has often been shaped more by his personal life than by his creative achievements. While the tabloids and internet memes have frequently defined his celebrity, Affleck’s body of work—both in front of and behind the camera—reveals a career that has moved … Read more
Assassin Club (2023)Director: Camille DelamarreScreenwriters: Thomas DunnStarring: Henry Golding, Noomi Rapace, Sam Neill, Daniela Melchior, Jimmy Jean-Louis Cinema asks a simple courtesy from its viewers: approach with an open mind. A film is the product of countless hours of effort from crews and cast members who often sacrifice personal time to bring a story to … Read more
Tim Curry stands among the most versatile and memorable performers in modern entertainment. Across stage, film and music he has created indelible characters and delivered performances that continue to influence popular culture. His career spans decades and includes acclaimed theatre work, three studio albums and more than forty film and television credits, showcasing a rare … Read more
The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)Director: Julius AveryScreenwriters: Michael Petroni, Evan Spiliotopoulos, R. Dean McCrearyStarring: Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe The tradition of using Catholic imagery and themes to evoke fear is long and storied in cinema. From landmark possession films to contemporary psychological horrors, filmmakers have consistently mined guilt, faith, and the institutional Church for … Read more
Renfield (2023) Director: Chris McKay Screenwriter: Ryan Ridley Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Brandon Scott Jones, Jenna Kanell, Bess Rous, James Moses Black Nicolas Cage, an actor known for his unpredictability and intense screen presence, has finally taken on a role many horror fans have long imagined: Dracula. … Read more
The Cannes International Film Festival will showcase new films from major filmmakers including Jonathan Glazer, Ken Loach and Hirokazu Kore-eda as part of its 2023 official selection. Festival general delegate Thierry Frémaux, together with incoming president Iris Knobloch, announced the 2023 line-up at a press conference in Paris on Thursday, 13 April. The selection features … Read more