Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gives an emotional speech at the world premiere of The Smashing Machine at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. This was clearly a monumental moment for Johnson, as the pro-wrestler turned movie star made another turning point in his career. The actor, known for action blockbusters and trading barbs with Kevin Hart, […]| mxdwn Movies
YouTube The cast features everybody from Gwyneth Paltrow to Tyler, The Creator to Kevin O'Leary.| UPROXX
The box office figures are in, and it's official: Ne Zha 2 is a flop. Not worldwide, of course — it's already the biggest ever animated film in history| Book and Film Globe
YouTube Benny Safdie directs the new movie based on the story of former professional fighter Mark Kerr.| UPROXX
Hello, hello!Today we’re checking out A24’s most recent Hugh Grant picture, Heretic. The trailer had me hooked, so let’s see if the film delivered… The Plot (according to Ro…| The Punk Theory
Spike Lee’s newest film, Highest 2 Lowest, has finally made its way to audiences. Now that viewers have gotten a hold of it, the Rotten Tomatoes score has debuted as well, reinforcing the positive response of the film. Functioning as a retelling of Akira Kurosawa’s High And Low, Highest 2 Lowest follows a titan of| mxdwn Movies
I recently had the pleasure of attending a press preview of the new documentary Architecton, directed by Victor Kossakovsky and released last week by A24. Surreally, the screening I attended was he…| BLDGBLOG
I recently had the pleasure of attending a press preview of the new documentary Architecton, directed by Victor Kossakovsky and released last week by A24. Surreally, the screening I attended was he…| BLDGBLOG
The Index arrives amid escalating political and cultural battles targeting LGBTQ people, particularly the transgender community and people of color. The post GLAAD’s 13th Annual “Studio Responsibility Index” Finds LGBTQ Inclusion at Three Year Low first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Denzel Washington has re-teamed up with Spike Lee for Highest 2 Lowest (A24 and Apple's remake of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low).| Boss Hunting
Director Ari Aster (‘Eddington’) on making a modern western, collaborating with Joaquin Phoenix, and how AI will alter the future of film.| Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
The HBO Max August 2025 list of new arrivals includes Peacemaker Season 2, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and A24's The Legend of Ochi!| DiscussingFilm
A no-doubt divisive western that uses the insanity of pandemic times to comment on the degradation of our relationships and perception of reality.| The Martini Shot
An actor has officially been cast to play the role of Jason Voorhees in the upcoming Friday the 13th series Crystal Lake.| ScreenGeek
A24's Aftersun beautifully encapsulates the power, fragility, and importance of memories, and does so with a soft hand.| But Why Tho?
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It's one of Irish mythology's most fascinating stories. But did it inspire Robert Eggers' folk-horror masterpiece?| Irish Myths
Oscar-nominated director Celine Song drew from her real-life job as a matchmaker for her star-studded movie.| AsAmNews
While often gnarly and visually striking, the film doesn’t manage to hit the same creative and emotional highs the directors’ predecessor managed to achieve..| The Martini Shot
The highly-anticipated Friday the 13th TV series Crystal Lake has finally started production after years of development.| ScreenGeek
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Recensione di X: A Sexy Horror Story, il nuovo film di Ti West, in uscita in Italia il 14 Luglio distribuito da Midnight Factory e prodotto dalla A24.| Shiva Produzioni
Danny and Michael Philippou's Talk to Me is brutal, stressful, terrifying, and somehow exquisitely heartbreaking.| But Why Tho?
“We begin in the dark and birth is the death of us.” — Anne Carson, Antigonick The fourth wall is, Continue reading →| Blue Labyrinths
This tale of love, greed, and murder currently streaming on Max is one of the biggest critical hits of the year.| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Playwright Annie Baker (“The Flick”) on her film directorial debut “Janet Planet,” her pivot from stage to screen, and a formative elegy.| Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso