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2000s comedy movies marked a golden age, Hollywood critic argues
Film critic Matt Singer believes the early 2000s were a golden age for comedy movies. His new book "Funny Business" details the rise of the "Frat Pack" genre.
âThe stupidest way to make a movieâ: Travis Knight on Wildwood
For the Masters of the Universe film-maker, bringing his latest stop-motion animation movie to the big screen has been a lengthy labour of love
Everything We Know About Universalâs âMiami Vice â85â Movie So Far
Universal has a new Miami Vice film in the works with a cast that grows more star-studded by the day. Preceded by Michael Mannâs 1980s TV series, the dynamic duo of James âSonnyâ Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs will reunite once more. Titled Miami Vice â85, the film will be shot for Imax. For everything we [âŠ]
Aaron Guzikowski Tapped To Pen New âAlienâ Movie For 20th, Scott Free
Aaron Guzikowski, creator of the Scott Free-produced HBO Max sci-fi series Raised by Wolves, is scripting a new Alien movie for 20th Century Studios, Deadline can confirm. Not much else is known about the project at this stage, including whether it would follow up the most recent installment, 2024âs Alien: Romulus. Itâs described as being [âŠ]
New âAlienâ Movie in the Works With Writer Aaron Guzikowski (Exclusive)
Ridley Scott is reteaming with the scribe that created HBO Max sci-fi drama "Raised by Wolves."
Teen Study: YouTube Rules, AI Doom Increases With Age and Moviegoing Beats Sports on Weekends
A new Teens and Screens report from UCLA's Center for Scholars & Storytellers dropped this week featuring data pulled from 1,500 adolescents ages 10-24 on takes for all things media.
Blumhouse Soliciting Testimony from Anyone Who Feels âPersonally Victimizedâ by One of Its Movies or TV Shows
Have any Blumhouse horror films scared the living shit out of you? The studio admits that you might have a case. But before you file that class action lawsuit, Blumhouse is acting a bit tongue-in-cheek. To promote the new season of its USA Network legal thriller âThe Rainmaker,â Blumhouse is putting out an ad calling [âŠ]
'Wildwood' Is the Longest Stop-Motion Animated Film Ever. Each Frame of the Movie Is a Marvel of Handcrafted World Building
Deborah Cook, costumer designer at stop-motion animation studio Laika, discusses creating tiny costumes for puppets in a fantastical world set in the forests of Portland, Oregon
Ti Westâs New Short âRemnantsâ Is the First Fully Immersive Apple Horror Film. What Does It Say About the Future of Movies?
As I looked up, raindrops fell directly into my eyes, sending a chill tingling up my shirt. I felt cold and damp. But I shouldnât have, because in reality I was sitting in an anonymous conference room in Appleâs midtown offices. The sensation came midway through Ti Westâs newest film, âRemnants,â a 27-minute chiller designed [âŠ]
Top 10 Movies That Explain Whatâs Happening in France Right Now
Amid riots, looting and protests by French students angry at the conditions of their high schools, THRâs Paris-based film critic picks 10 essential movies that shed light on the tensions leading to this moment.
âOrijinalâ movie review: A time travel film in which the human story is more intriguing than the time travel
In Orijinal , the time travel trope becomes an excuse for the portrayal of a man introspecting his life choices and then using the accidental gift of time travel to make amends, not always in the right way
Dylan Douglasâ Movie Debut âThe Hit On Hitlerâ Heads To AFM With Bleiberg, First Look
EXCLUSIVE: Bleiberg Entertainment has acquired international rights to historical crime thriller The Hit on Hitler: Mobsters vs. Nazis, starring Michael Douglasâ son Dylan Douglas in his feature debut. Currently in post-production, the film will be presented to international distributors at the upcoming American Film Market in Lost Angeles in November. Based
Xbox Wanted A Gargantuan Paycheck To Partner With Netflix On TV And Movies
Video game adaptations are all the rage right now, with movie and TV projects in various stages of development, and Netflix is looking to strike while the proverbial IP iron is hot. The streaming giant already has a deal in place with Microsoft to develop a Gears of War movie , and it's looking to grab more Xbox IP to build new franchises. The only problem?
Nicholas Galitzine Says Shooting âRed, White & Royal Weddingâ Was a âNice Resetâ After World War II Movie âThe Mosquito Bowlâ
Nicholas Galitzine was grateful to shoot the âRed, White & Royal Blueâ sequel after filming Peter Bergâs epic World War II drama âThe Mosquito Bowl.â âIt was a slight change of pace doing that movie compared to doing this movie,â the actor told me Thursday night at âThe Mosquito Bowlâ world premiere during AFI Fest [âŠ]
France Riots Put Hollywood Shoots on Alert as Curfews Disrupt Movie Theaters: It âHas Now Been Flagged as a Problem Areaâ
In the same year that France has hosted two of televisionâs most glamorous and escapist international hits â the final season of Netflixâs âEmily in Parisâ and Season 4 of HBOâs âThe White Lotusâ â the country has been shaken by one of its most violent waves of rioting in decades. What began as nationwide [âŠ]
Jide Kosoko laments debt following N300m movie cinema loss
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko says he is in debt after his film, Eleko: Oba Esugbayi, failed to recoup its production cost of over N300m in cinemas. Read More: https://punchng.com/jide-kosoko-laments-debt-following-n300m-movie-cinema-loss/
Prince William Declares His Love for Christopher Nolan Movies and âThe Traitorsâ in Surprise Appearance on âThe Graham Norton Showâ
Prince William has made a surprise appearance on Graham Nortonâs sofa, where he admits heâs a âbig fanâ of director Christopher Nolan and gameshow âThe Traitors.â The episode, which was recorded on Thursday and will air in the U.K. on Friday, sees His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (to give him his full title) [âŠ]
From Rattlesnake to Merry Men: 10 movies that featured late Nollywood actor Francis Duru
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru is dead. Here is a look at 10 of his notable movies, from the 1995 classic âRattlesnakeâ to âBlood Vesselâ. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-rattlesnake-to-merry-men-10-movies-that-featured-late-nollywood-actor-francis-duru/
The 10 highest-rated movies of the 2020s so far, according to Letterboxd
Letterboxd has become an increasingly influential measure of a film's popularity, offering an alternative to traditional critics' reviews and box-office figures. Launched in 2011, the film-focused social platform allows users to rate movies with up to five stars, write reviews and create lists. Its popularity has surged from about 1.8 million members in 2020
Naza: Why Israel doesnât want the world to see this movie
In the News podcast with Bernice Harrison
The Movie Quiz: Who has not played the title character in a David Fincher film?
Plus: How many actors have directed themselves to Oscar wins?
Jenna Ortega Does Not Read Reviews, Watch Her Own Movies or Check the Box Office â and Plans to âBe Off TV for a Whileâ After âWednesdayâ Ends
Jenna Ortega opened up to Vogue magazine as part of a new cover story about her nonexistent relationship to how the public receives her movies. In other words, the âWednesdayâ star does not watch her own movies or read reviews (because âthat would send me into a psychosis of some sortâ) or check the box [âŠ]
âSamurai Spiritsâ Video Game Movie in the Works From âAltered Carbonâ Creator (Exclusive)
Erik Feig's The Arena is behind the adaptation, and already has movies based on titles such as 'Fatal Fury' and 'Art of Fighting' in development.
Sylvester Stallone Defends AI After His Pitch for a âHalf Human, Half AIâ Movie Ignited Outrage: âYou Get Blastedâ by Hollywood but âI Would Take That Riskâ
Sylvester Stallone is ready to embrace AI. During an interview on âThe Overlapâ podcast, the Oscar winner said that he received backlash for trying to get a âhalf human, half AIâ movie off the ground but he didnât care because âAI is here to stay.â Stallone did not mention the project, but heâs spoken previously [âŠ]
âThe Telepathy Tapesâ Movie Based on Podcast Lands at Amazon MGM for Early 2027 Release (Exclusive)
Ky Dickens directed and produced the documentary that expands upon the exploration of communication and consciousness from her popular podcast.
âTitansâ movie review: Jayasurya-starrer fails to utilise a promising concept blending humour and fantasy
One of the filmâs few positives is that some of the fantasy elements are seamlessly weaved into the story of a man aspiring to be a big-time gangster, that they almost seem believable
Why Street Fighter Movie Goes For âGonzoâ Vibes Instead of Gritty And Grounded
Street Fighter movie director Kitao Sakurai has shared new insights into the recently released video game movie, including how he intentionally wanted it to go for a "gonzo" style of over-the-top action and silliness as opposed to being gritty and grounded. "Thereâs a silliness to it, and thereâs an absurdity to the world and the characters and how they inte
James Bond Screen Tests to Happen This Weekend: Finalists Emerge for Next 007 Movie
The marathon to fit into the tux is nearing its end.
âObsessionâ Star Inde Navarrette Says Gen Z Wants Films âWhere Weâre Not Being Sold. We Are Tired of Ads in Movies and Product Placementâ
âObsessionâ breakout Inde Navarrette appeared on âThe Kyle Buchanan Showâ and offered up her advice to Hollywood on how to keep Gen Z audiences interested in going to movie theaters. Itâs not just about original storytelling, Navarrette argued, but also assuring young moviegoers that corporate slop wonât be force fed to them on the big [âŠ]
Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Feels âGratifiedâ Following Gamer Backlash To His Highly Successful Movie
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has responded to the success of his video game movie, and while he doesn't want to say âI told you soâ to his haters, he's happy with the response, both critically and commercially. âI donât know if I feel vindicated,â he told A Shot . âIâm gratified. Iâm gratified that people responded to it.â The Resident Evil movie has
The movies, the media and the messy truth
Itâs been a decade since Spotlight won Oscars for best picture and best screenplay at the 2016 Academy Awards, with the film recognised for its heroic portrayal of journalism. This newspaper described it as the âbest film about journalism since All the Presidentâs Men â, which was quite the compliment, for its dramatisation of the Boston Globe âs journalists
Toledo man describes days-long chemical leak: "Looked like a movie"
Hundreds of people remain evacuated from their homes days after the chemical leak began at a facility in Toledo, Ohio.
Italyâs Movie and TV Spending Drops Amid Tax Incentive Uncertainty
The countryâs audiovisual sector saw its first inwards investment drop since 2018, the 8th annual APA report revealed at the MIA Market in Rome.
Yes, âHeated Rivalryâ Is Really Headed to Movie Theaters
The hit hockey romance series will have special marathon screenings at cinemas around the world including Regal, AMC and Cinemark in the U.S.
âHeated Rivalryâ to Release in Movie Theaters, Two Episodes at a Time
Forget about going to the cottage. âHeated Rivalryâ fans will be going to movie theaters in November. Almost a year after the queer hockey romance series premiered in the U.S., Regal will release all six episodes in more than 650 theaters nationwide for a limited run Nov. 6-30. âWhen a series connects with audiences the [âŠ]
(Movie Review) 'Journey There' tenderly portrays bonds born of music, grief
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- In the Korean film "Journey There," a grand piano bri...
Taika Waititiâs robot weepie and a Batman villainâs origin story, plus other new movies to watch this week
Our critics take a look at whatâs new in cinemas this week.
Sara Bareilles Is âStill Holding Outâ For A âGirls5evaâ Movie: âWeâd Do It In A Heartbeatâ
Although Girls5eva was cut short after three seasons, Sara Bareilles still has some âBig P*ssy Energyâ to work out with her inner Fledge Mulholland. The 2x Grammy winner recently admitted sheâs âstill holding outâ for a movie adaptation of the Peacock/Netflix series, which ran for three seasons from 2021 to 2024, noting that she and [âŠ]
Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2026
Many books will provide backbone to both theatrical and streaming releases in 2026. From the long-awaited rom com film adaptation of Emily Henryâs People We Meet on Vacation, which hit Netflix in January, to the Ridley Scott-directed adaptation of The Dog Stars starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley that arrived in August, several [âŠ]
Kid Cudi To Direct, Write & Star In Basquiat Movie: âA Love Letter To Jean, The 80s & NY Cityâ
One of the greatest artists of the 20th century is coming to the big screen again from one of the 21st centuryâs true hyphenates. Kid Cudi revealed on his Instagram on Wednesday that he will write, direct and star in a film about the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat. âFor years people have asked me about [âŠ]
âClayfaceâ Review: DC Comics Horror Movie Is Good, Gross Fun, With No Franchise Homework Required
We are now three movies into the so-called DC Universe â branding that so far doesnât appear to have cut through to any but the most devoted of nerds. Last yearâs âSupermanâ reboot was respectable enough, this summerâs âSupergirlâ a bit less so, but the prospect of a larger story world connecting them hardly sets [âŠ]
âWickerâ Is Less Explicit Than You May Be Expecting: âThis Is a Movie to Watch With Your Momâ
"Our heads are much dirtier than what's on camera," says Olivia Colman, who stars alongside Alexander SkarsgÄrd in a romance between a fisherwoman and her wicker husband.
Oops! How Danny Trejo Accidentally Made a Pro-ICE Movie
The 82-year-old Mexican American icon unwittingly stepped on a Ben Shapiro culture-war land mine. Hereâs what happened
Annual Teens And Screens Survey: Kids Like Influencers, But Not Necessarily In Their Movies & TV Shows
Much has been made of the recent success of Obsession and Backrooms, which both came from filmmakers who honed their craft on YouTube. In fact, thereâs been a land rush of sorts among agencies, networks and studios to tap into creator talent, both in front of and behind the camera. This yearâs annual Teens & [âŠ]
Sacha Baron Cohen explains why he revived Ali G for new movie
Sacha Baron Cohen, who starred in hits like "Borat" and "The Dictator," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about reviving his character Ali G for his new movie, "Ali G: Who Iz I?"
David Fincher Scrapped 60 Pages Of Tarantinoâs âCliff Boothâ Script: âIt Was Essentially Two Moviesâ
David Fincher directed The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-up written by Quentin Tarantino and starring Brad Pitt. With Tarantino penning the script, Fincher had to make some sacrifices and cut 60 pages. âThe first draft I read was 230 pages. It was essentially two movies,â Fincher told Empire in a [âŠ]
Why I Directed a Pregnancy Dramedy After a Career in Big Budget, World-Ending Movies
Here Are The Highest-Grossing Resident Evil Movies Ever, And The New One Is Now No. 1
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie got solid reviews and is making a lot of money at the box office, but where does it rank on the list of highest-grossing Resident Evil movies? Following its debut in China, it's now No. 1 overall with more than $360 million globally. Director Paul W.S. Anderson made six previous Resident Evil movies, starring his wife, Mill
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