Yes, Emma Stone Shaved Her Head for 'Bugonia' (And Yes, It Scared Her)
At a screening of Yorgos Lanthimos' film, star and producer Emma Stone opened up about the much-chatted-about head-shaving, and her own jitters.| IndieWire
TIFF: Nadia Latif's adaptation of Walter Mosley's novel is heavy on atmosphere, light on answers, and too muddled to grapple with its big questions.| IndieWire
TIFF: Aaron Taylor-Johnson gives a movie-star performance as a bomb detonation specialist in the British Army, but this thriller doesn't stick the landing on a clever premise.| IndieWire
TIFF: If you already loved John Candy, this doc will make you love him even more. If you were born after his time, it will be a lovely introduction. But the film lacks the editorial discipline to truly shine.| IndieWire
TIFF: The Czech literary giant deserves more than this rote, ludicrous hagiography.| IndieWire
TIFF: Tim Mielants' film is trying quite hard to be a bracing and immersive depiction of rehabilitation’s hard toil. It doesn't add up.| IndieWire
TIFF: David Michôd's biopic about trailblazing boxer Christy Martin turns the traditional sports biopic on its head (and leaves a mark in the process).| IndieWire
Venice: Expect Park Chan-wook, Kathryn Bigelow, and the rousing Gaza rescue drama "The Voice of Hind Rajab" to take home prizes on the Lido this Saturday.| IndieWire
TIFF: Annemarie Jacir’s rigorously researched telling of the three-year anti-British revolt in Palestine starting in 1936 shines in its period and cultural specificities even if its quilt-like structure can’t always hold the weight of the powerful archive and miniature histories it draws upon.| IndieWire
Venice: Ildikó Enyedi’s trio of tales about plant communication across the ages provides few thrills but some elegant insights.| IndieWire
TIFF: In Jonatan Etzler's darkly funny "Bad Apples," the actress plays a harried teacher who does something really crazy to a naughty student. As the pair explain to IndieWire, that's not the wildest part: It's how disarmingly funny Ronan gets to be.| IndieWire
Supervising sound editor Michael Babcock tells IndieWire about designing a soundscape to harmonize with K-pop music.| IndieWire
At a screening of Yorgos Lanthimos' film, star and producer Emma Stone opened up about the much-chatted-about head-shaving, and her own jitters.| IndieWire
This film about fame and hangers-on plays at the Riviera Theatre this week. The post Film Review | ‘Lurker,’ Alex Russell’s Directorial Debut appeared first on The Santa Barbara Independent.| The Santa Barbara Independent
With top-tier guests, industry panels and Oscar-qualifying shorts, the RIIFF is redefining what a regional fest can do — and what Hollywood should pay attention to.| The Hollywood Reporter
When my World Piece book tour finished in March, I had no idea what I was going to do next. I did know, however, that writing World Piece was so taxing I didn’t want to write another book anytime soon. All I knew is that I wanted—needed—a new creative goal, one that would push me […]| The World Needs More Pie
The Sith lord’s weapon is the only verifiable screen-used saber to go up for auction, and is now the highest-priced Star Wars item ever sold.| The Standard
Margaret Qualley commands the big screen once again in “Honey Don’t!”, but this time with support from Chris Evans, Charlie Day and Aubrey Plaza. However, the film’s fragmented story keeps Coen from reaching past heights.| The State Hornet
There is no known cure...| Spyglass
Dokument Jarek o Jaromíru Nohavicovi se snaží nalakovat obraz těšínského písničkáře na růžovo. Zvládne se ale jen zaklínat devadesátkovým individualismem.| Deník Alarm
Since his career as a feature film director started in 1998, Darren Aronofsky has been known for making intense dramas with stories that are often intentionally hard to understand, like The Whaleand mother!. To put it plainly, he’s never been a filmmaker who’s been beholden to genres, so the idea of him making a straightforward crime film like the new Caught Stealing is baffling for those who have followed his career. The story centers on Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), who once had big dr...| CultureMap Dallas
Daniel Minahan’s film, set among gamblers in repressive postwar America, promises subversion but risks very little.| New Statesman
By Ben Wheeler There has been palpable excitement on the Fiji filmmaking scene over the past few years, and it reaches a crescendo this weekend as Andrew John Fakaua Ponton’s locally produced BATI opens across the country’s cinemas. That the film exists at all is a testament to patience and perseverance. It was shot in […] The post Bati: A celebration of Fiji and Fijian stories appeared first on Fiji Traveller.| Fiji Traveller
A happy union devolves into domestic warfare, a couple's open marriage reaps chaos, and an unlikely friendship takes surprising turns| TheWeek feed
On portrayals of the art world on-screen| Artforum
Een meditatieve reis die wetenschap, ecologie, religie en poëzie verbindt Stel je voor: je zit op een draaimolen en gooit een bal recht vooruit. Voor jouw ogen maakt de bal een bocht. Niet omdat de bal zelf afwijkt, maar omdat de draaimolen draait terwijl hij vliegt. Zo werkt het ook op aarde: lucht en water … Lees meer| Nieuw Wij
AI will transform films and tv — animation is showing the way The post No More Hollywood appeared first on Book and Film Globe.| Book and Film Globe
Don’t ruin the freshness of ‘Weapons’ The post Leave Aunt Gladys Alone appeared first on Book and Film Globe.| Book and Film Globe
Cinematic holy grails are still possible, even in our stream-everything culture. And one of the biggest is about to land at New York City's Film Forum for| Book and Film Globe
Brace yourselves, mystery lovers. Netflix just dropped the teaser artwork for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.| Global Grind
It's hard to believe Zendaya is only 29-years-old. We celebrate her birthday today with a gallery of some of her best looks over the years.| Global Grind
When our girls were moving through secondary school, my wife and I began taking weekly strolls about the neighborhood, loading this midweek hour with conversations about scheduling, money, and parenting challenges. We thought this to be pretty good child-rearing practice; routine talks increased the chances we were handling our kids in a similar, or at Read more... The post Comics and Capes Can Be Christian Formation appeared first on Christianity Today.| Christianity Today
By Trevor Anderson The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will take place September 4-14, 2025. The 291 titles on the schedule–209 new features, 6 classics, 66 shorts, and 10 series–include a diverse array of stories created by and featuring LGBTQ talent. GLAAD previously noted several films of interest to queer audiences, [...] The post TIFF’s 50th Film Festival Brings LGBTQ Stories to Screen & Talent to Toronto first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
Listen to The Literary Life: On today’s episode of The Literary Life Podcast, Angelina and Thomas are joined by Atlee Northmore to discuss film adaptations of Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence. After sharing their commonplace quotes, Atlee begins outlining the history of screen adaptations of Edith Wharton’s novels, some of which were made during her own lifetime. Angelina and Thomas talk about their high standards for movie adaptations of books and how Scorsese’s film surpassed th...| The Literary Life
Tickets to see Disney and Pixar’s original animated feature Toy Story in-theaters go on sale today as the 30th Anniversary celebration of the pioneering classic continues. Fans across the country have the unique chance to experience the groundbreaking animated adventure on the big screen in its original format – and in 4DX for the first… The post Toy Story 30th Anniversary: Tickets Available Now appeared first on Black Girl Nerds.| Black Girl Nerds
Gamers, it’s happening! Paramount is officially suiting up with Activision (yep, the powerhouse behind Call of Duty, now under Microsoft’s umbrella) to finally bring the legendary franchise to the big screen. This new partnership means Paramount is taking the reins to develop, produce, and distribute a live-action Call of Duty movie, pulling from a universe… The post The ‘Call of Duty’ Video Game is Coming to the Big Screen appeared first on Black Girl Nerds.| Black Girl Nerds
From big screens to binge-worthy TV, Black nerds have been making their mark in unforgettable ways. They’re the geniuses, the tech whizzes, the quirky best friends, and sometimes even the unlikely heroes who’ve shown us that being smart, curious, and unapologetically geeky is something to celebrate. When we talk about the Best Black TV and… The post Best Black TV and Movie Nerds of All Time appeared first on Black Girl Nerds.| Black Girl Nerds
The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival is only days away, and every year we compile a list of must-see films to check out at the fest. There’s currently over 300 films screening at this year’s film festival which celebrates its 50th year in 2025. Not every attendee can see that many films, so with that… The post 11 Must-See Titles to Watch at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival appeared first on Black Girl Nerds.| Black Girl Nerds
'We Strangers' has a limited theatrical release on August 22nd and a September 9th launch on VOD.| Black Girl Nerds
Just in time for back to school comes “Almost Popular,” a charming — especially for its intended age group — high school comedy opening Aug. 28 at the AMC Theatres in Cherry Hill, N.J. and Neshaminy, PA. The film chronicles the efforts of two sophomores, Susie (Ruby Rose Turner) and Bobbie (Reid Miller), to become […] The post Reid Miller on being ‘Almost Popular’ and growing beyond bullies appeared first on Philadelphia Gay News.| Philadelphia Gay News
Contributing to the gritty realism sought by filmmaker Danny Boyle was Sam Conway, who worked as a special effects technician on the original movie and its sequel.| VFX Voice
Filmmaker Simcha Shtull traced her family story, and a parallel story emerged, a treasure hunt of sorts, which ultimately wasn’t so much a parallel but her story itself, of things lost and things found. The post New film traces the mysterious paths of a former Montreal synagogue’s stained glass windows appeared first on The Canadian Jewish News.| The Canadian Jewish News
La regista premio Oscar porta al Lido un thriller politico ad alta tensione (e umanità), il suo sprone al disarmo. «Come possiamo pensare che distruggere il mondo sia un metodo di difesa?»| Panorama
Nearly 100 years after his birth, the star of Being There remains a fascinating enigma.| Modern Age
Moonwake Brewery, in Edinburgh, is to screen a film made by a South African brewer and film-maker Obakeng Malope, in association with Women in Beer| Beer Today - British beer news, blog and events listings, updated daily
By Douglas J. Weatherford Although having penned only three books of fiction, Juan Rulfo (Mexico, 1917-1986) is one of his nation’s most read authors, at home and abroad. Indeed, two... READ MORE The post An Exploration of Mexican Writer Juan Rulfo through Literature, Photography, Film, and Music appeared first on University of Texas Press.| University of Texas Press
Since it would basically be entertaining to watch Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman read the Facebook Community Guidelines, it’s hardly surprising| Book and Film Globe
As Fall begins to roll in, the Disney+ and Hulu September 2025 list of new arrivals shows no signs of slowing down for both streaming platforms. First up is the Disney+ streaming premiere of the live-action Lilo & Stitch remake on September 3. The only Hollywood movie to cross the $1 billion mark this year, [...] The post New Arrivals for Disney+ and Hulu September 2025 appeared first on DiscussingFilm.| DiscussingFilm
Julia Roberts and director Luca Guadagnino do their best to create a topical psychological thriller in After the Hunt, but are let down by a weak script. The post ‘After the Hunt’ Review – Julia Roberts Carries a Messy Allegation Psychodrama | Venice 2025 appeared first on DiscussingFilm.| DiscussingFilm
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia (2025) is an absurd black comedy remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!, written and directed by Jang Joon-hwan. With his distinct eye for surrealism, Lanthimos revises plot points and characters while focusing on the same themes of deranged conspiracies and climate change seen in the original. This [...] The post ‘Bugonia’ Review – Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons Face Off in Absurd Thriller | Venice 2025 appeared first on DiscussingFilm.| DiscussingFilm
While Caught Stealing (2025) might initially seem like a stark departure for director Darren Aronofsky, considering it’s been marketed as this zany and offbeat crime comedy, what lies underneath is a character deconstruction that’s right up his alley. The filmmaker behind such renowned works as Requiem for a Dream (2000), The Wrestler (2008), Black Swan [...] The post ‘Caught Stealing’ Review – Austin Butler Stuns in Dark Yet Hilarious Crime Thriller appeared first on DiscussingFilm.| DiscussingFilm
There’s something special about the moment when an underground artist, beloved by a small but fervent group, breaks out onto the mainstream stage. For the last decade and change, director Timo Tjahjanto has been making horror and action films (and sometimes both at once) that have made a splash among genre enthusiasts. His co-directing work [...] The post Timo Tjahjanto Talks Nobody 2, Beekeeper 2, and Being a “Sequel Guy” (EXCLUSIVE) appeared first on DiscussingFilm.| DiscussingFilm
The HBO Max September 2025 list of new arrivals includes the new original crime drama series Task starring Mark Ruffalo and A24's Friendship.| DiscussingFilm
In “Please Don’t Feed the Children,” her directorial debut, Steven Spielberg's daughter proves she’s carving out her own lane, as she told her friend Bradley Cooper. The post Destry Allyn Spielberg Tells Bradley Cooper Why Filmmaking Runs in the Family appeared first on Interview Magazine.| Interview Magazine
In "Twinless," the actor ditches his perennial-crush persona to play identical twins in a performance that won him Sundance’s top acting prize. For our Summer issue, it only felt right to bring him face-to-face with his sort-of lookalike and longtime friend. The post Dylan O’Brien Bros Down With Logan Lerman appeared first on Interview Magazine.| Interview Magazine
This year, the former ANTM winner became the first Deaf director nominated for an Emmy. As the ceremony approaches, he joined Ava DuVernay to talk about documenting a pivotal moment in the history of Deaf activism. The post Nyle DiMarco Tells Ava DuVernay How He Went From <i>Top Model</i> to Emmy Nominee appeared first on Interview Magazine.| Interview Magazine
At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Taiwanese director Shih-Ching Tsou’s (鄒時擎) solo directorial debut, Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女孩), earned the Gan Foundation Award for Distribution—an accolade commissioned to help new filmmakers distribute their first feature films across France. Taiwan’s increased visibility at renowned international independent film festivals like the Cannes Film Festival is much welcomed. Indeed, independent films’ reputation for prioritizing storytellin...| Global Taiwan Institute
It emerges in late March, it mates and feeds, and then in May returns to its very long hibernation.| Global Voices
In Columbus, Jack’s/Summit Station is remembered as a welcoming and well-respected lesbian social spot. The post ‘Free Beer Tomorrow’ documentary and research project honors Ohio’s longest lesbian-owned-and-operated bar appeared first on The Buckeye Flame.| The Buckeye Flame
From captivating true stories to musical psychological thrillers, here are the most buzzworthy titles of the 81st Venice International Film Festival.| Articles – Rotten Tomatoes
American Girl in Italy reflects Ruth Orkin’s attempts to push at the boundaries of a male-dominated profession (photography) and to call out the unique challenges faced by women in everyday life. The image is an embodiment of a philosophy lived by Orkin herself since she successfully managed to assert herself as a creative figure in a society that discouraged such activities for women. The post Picture this: American Girl in Italy appeared first on The Oxford Student.| The Oxford Student
Drawing on armchair detective fiction and the spoof mode of Knives Out, the film is designed to feel precisely like a game of Cluedo. As with the book, it is a safe, comfortable experience which delights in its own clichés, but if you’re looking for a laugh on a Sunday afternoon, why not? The post The Thursday Murder Club: Cluedo in film form appeared first on The Oxford Student.| The Oxford Student
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
Every December in Nigeria, alongside Christmas carols, family gatherings, and Jollof rice, another tradition has quietly but firmly taken root – a Funke Akindele blockbuster at the cinemas. What started as a typical release schedule has now evolved into a cultural phenomenon of its own. An unspoken agreement between the star actress, filmmaker, and her […] The post Funke Akindele and the December Box Office Tradition appeared first on West Africa Weekly.| West Africa Weekly
’Trouble the Water’ follows a married couple from the Lower Ninth Ward as they try to piece their lives back together following the storm. The post 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, documentary ‘Trouble the Water’ inspires righteous rage—and hope appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Welcome to See/Hear, InsideHook’s deep dive into the month’s most important cultural happenings, pop and otherwise. Every month, we round up the biggest upcoming movie, TV and album releases, ask some cool people to tell us what they’ve been into lately, make you a playlist we guarantee you’ll have on heavy rotation and recommend a classic (or […] The post See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for September 2025 appeared first on InsideHook.| InsideHook
Next year, Stand By Me will turn 40. I know. Take all the time you need to absorb and deal with that. It kinda snuck up on me, too. We […]| WIL WHEATON dot NET
Spooky season is right around the corner, and the Paramount Theatre is ready with a stacked lineup for this year's Panic at the Paramount. The annual horror takeover at the historic – and allegedly haunted – theater will return for six nights in October and November, offering screenings of scary classics, plus some unique experiences like Q&As and scores performed in concert. On October 11, Austin drag icon Louisianna Purchase will host a double-feature of the 1989 Pet Semetary adaptation...| CultureMap Austin
Austin is all about casual food this week, judging by this especially large group of openings and closings. Ramen out of a window, the rise of a queer diner, and two chains add to locals' options for a low-key meal out; meanwhile, some elevated versions of hypercasual cuisines are packing it up. Openings and closings College students on The Drag will have a much nicer association with ramen than their colleagues with a Maruchan dependency, now that Lil' Ramen Tatsu-ya has moved in. The new sh...| CultureMap Austin
For reasons known only to him, writer/director Ethan Coen has made the late-in-life pivot from his longtime partnership with his brother, Joel, to making quirky movies about lesbians with his queer wife, Tricia Cooke. They started with Drive-Away Dolls in 2024, and are now back with a completely different type of story in Honey Don’t.| CultureMap Austin
Realismo e crudezza notevoli nel nuovo film di Garland sul conflitto in Iraq. Altri titoli sulla guerra? “La grande illusione” il migliore di sempre, “Quell’ultimo ponte” parata di star, “Windtalkers” un disastro| Tempi
The final image at the end of Stranger Things season 4. This post contains minor spoilers for all four seasons of Stranger Things, although they relate only to character arcs rather than the main plot-lines. One of the seminars I’ve run for years now for the undergraduate students who take our second-year team-taught module at Newcastle on histories of … Continue reading Don’t Bury Your Gays: Queer-Coding and Stranger Things| Laura Tisdall
Com’è il nuovo film di Paolo Sorrentino Più che a Scalfaro o a Mattarella, il Mariano De Santis che Paolo Sorrentino ha insediato al Quirinale potrebbe essere Francesco ... L'articolo Com’è il nuovo film di Paolo Sorrentino proviene da Lo Slalom.| Lo Slalom
Francesca Barker McCormick swapped the world of fashion magazines for a place on the silver screen. Next up? Disney+, a dark comedy, and the open road of an actor's journey. The post The ‘Vogue’ to Disney+ Pipeline Is Not a Common One. But This Rising Actor Braved It appeared first on Cultured Mag.| Cultured Mag
They're discussing life on set, at Burning Man, in the restaurant industry, and more in these must-read catch-ups.| Cultured Mag
Apornas planet var en av de ikoniska filmupplevelserna för oss som växte upp under 1970- och 80-talen, scenen där Taylor bryter ihop inför åsynen av Frihetsgudinnan och utbrister ”You maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!” är svårförglömlig. Då såg man filmerna som underhållning, senare insåg man att […]| Motpol.nu
Die Screaming Marianne is a 1971 thriller film directed by Pete Walker. The movie stars Susan George and Barry Evans. Plot: Marianne, a nightclub dancer, is on the run from … The post DIE SCREAMING MARIANNE Susan George! Pete Walker’s twisted thriller – free on YouTube appeared first on MOVIES & MANIA.| MOVIES & MANIA
Summer’s almost over, but the streaming selection never stops. This September, viewing selections include bringing back Wednesday and putting Jude Law in| Book and Film Globe
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The video game by Markus Persson that became an international phenomenon finally gets adapted into a feature with the release of A Minecraft Movie.| VFX Voice
The post I Was a Sex Buyer. Here’s Why We Must End the Demand appeared first on Exodus Cry.| Exodus Cry
What can happen when a filmmaker decides to spotlight invisible geniuses and hidden stories that change how we see the world? Swedish filmmaker Robin Danehav is on a mission to tell 100 documentaries about everyday impact makers, with the goal of creating change at scale by inspiring every human with an internet connection to dedicate […] The post 100 Documentaries Project: Traveling the Globe to Find Extraordinary Humans + Changing the World One Story at a Time with Robin Danehav appeared ...| Zero to Travel
De Noche seemed dead in the water after Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix exited last August. But rumors of Pascal's involvement are breathing new life into the project.| Gay Pride - LGBT and Queer Voices
Alex Russell’s debut ‘Lurker’ explores toxic symbiosis in an LA entourage The post A Fascinating Study of Showbiz Obsession appeared first on Book and Film Globe.| Book and Film Globe
Anti — Say it! — pation! The way you beat the other girls — With a whip! A toast! — Cue the mass tossing of bread slices. For better or worse, The Rocky| Book and Film Globe
The “Elvis” star goes on a journey of a different sort in Aronofsky’s wild pitch of a film, which attempts to capture the energy and unpredictability of the Charlie Huston book it's based on, with mixed results.| IndieWire
Pay for play is a Hollywood institution that exists on a spectrum of cost and legitimacy. This production company offers members support and hands-on development for $99 a month.| IndieWire
With 236 million views and counting, the animated film produced by Sony could be Netflix's next big franchise.| IndieWire
Jay Roach's spin on "The War of the Roses" is compelling enough as a retooled story (it's truly its own thing), but it's missing the bitter pop of Danny DeVito's 1989 spin on the Warren Adler book.| IndieWire
Upstart distributor The Forge picked up the distribution rights and is planning a release for December.| IndieWire
Nicholas Colia's feature directorial debut bolsters a funny story with an enviable cast, including Melanie Lynskey, Owen Teague, Kathryn Newton, Abbie Ryder Forston, and breakout Everett Blunck.| IndieWire
Netflix is pushing "Nouvelle Vague," Linklater's love letter to Jean-Luc Godard, but France may submit Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or winner "It Was Just an Accident."| IndieWire
The Searchlight release is Cooper's third movie as a director after "A Star Is Born" and "Maestro."| IndieWire
