‘I was a Disney Princess and there’s one change we make when new film comes out’
A woman who previously worked at a Disney park as a character performer has said there is a strict protocol they must follow if their…
Theaters want you to wait longer to stream movies. Why that probably won’t happen
An age-old debate has roared back to the forefront in Hollywood.The so-called theatrical window has long been a hot topic for studios and movie theater…
Ted Kotcheff dead: ‘First Blood,’ ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ director dies
Prolific Canadian-born filmmaker Ted Kotcheff, who directed the films “First Blood,” “Weekend at Bernie’s,” “Wake in Fright,” “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz,” “Fun With Dick…
'The Amateur,' starring Rami Malek, looks the part but can't execute the mission
As spy thrillers go, this one is suspense-free and generic, wasting a decent cast that includes Jon Bernthal, Laurence Fishburne and Rachel Brosnahan. Source link
The Amateur film review: This tense spy thriller is action-packed but lacks originality
THE AMATEUR(12A) 123mins ★★★☆☆4Malek appears somewhat out of his element in this roleCredit: APAFTER losing wife Sarah in a devastating terrorist attack in London, introverted…
Why the 2008 Latino cyberpunk film ‘Sleep Dealer’ is still relevant
Filmmaker Alex Rivera’s award-winning sci-fi film touches on current debates surrounding immigration, climate change and technology. Militarized water sources. Robot farmworkers. Commercialized memories. Everything is…
Steven Spielberg honors the late Marvin Levy: ‘One of a kind’
Steven Spielberg is paying tribute to his longtime publicist and advisor Marvin Levy, the only marketing professional to earn an Oscar for his work. Levy…
Trump tariffs are another nail in the coffin for Hollywood in China
President Trump’s escalating trade tensions could bring an abrupt end to Hollywood’s ambitions in China.After Trump threatened this week to increase tariffs on the world’s…
Stay in LA campaign holds rally to encourage local film production
Stay in LA, the grassroots campaign aimed at boosting film and television production in Los Angeles, held a rally in Sun Valley on Sunday to…
Minecraft opens with record-breaking $157 domestic box office
“A Minecraft Movie” injected some much-needed life into the slumbering box office with a record-breaking $157-million domestic opening and $144 million overseas. The movie, starring…
‘Parvulos: Children of the Apocalypse’ is a Mexican take on zombies
As a film student in the mid-2000s, Mexican writer-director Isaac Ezban watched Guillermo del Toro’s masterpiece “Pan’s Labyrinth” in awe. That Del Toro juxtaposed luminous…
A quiet couple connects in the shadows of war and national trauma in 'Việt and Nam'
Directed by Trương Minh Quý, the movie isn't your typical queer drama but rather, a more ambitious statement about divisions that are both public and…
‘The Luckiest Man in America’ review: Outwitting a game show
“The Luckiest Man in America” is an ironic title for the story of Michael Larson, the Ohio man who managed to win more than $110,000…
‘Impressive’ film Black Mirror fans should watch before new season that was a shock to viewers
The film had a unique concept Netflix fans didn't expectAn 'impressive' film that came as a shock for Netflix users, is one that Black Mirror…
‘Freaky Tales’ review: A Reagan-era Oakland comes to life
“Freaky Tales,” a choppy curio from the writing-directing team of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (“Half Nelson,” “Captain Marvel”), is an ode to the Bay…
L.A.’s production woes worsen: Soundstages go unused, shoot days decline
Los Angeles’ soundstages once were nearly filled to capacity, as demand for streaming content reached its peak. But last year, the average annual occupancy rate…
‘The Amateur’ star Laurence Fishburne looks back on 12 key roles
If the filmmaking duo known as Daniels had not named their Oscar-winning movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” it would have been the perfect title…
Val Kilmer leaves legacy of film, stage, and poetry
Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65 from pneumonia, leaving behind a career that reached far beyond action movies. Source link
Sian Barbara Allen dead: Actor known for ‘The Waltons’ was 78
Sian Barbara Allen, a Golden Globe-nominated actor who appeared in dozens of TV series including “The Waltons” from the 1970s to the ’90s and also…
Top movie theater lobbyist wants a minimum 45-day theatrical window
LAS VEGAS — As movie theaters struggle to consistently bring back audiences, the nation’s top cinema lobbyist called on Hollywood studios to hold back movies longer from…