Midge Maisel is taking New York City by storm for her final routine inThe Marvelous Mrs. MaiselSeason 5. As part ofPrime Video’s massive “Maisel Tov” campaign to send the burgeoning comedian off on a high note, Collider can exclusively reveal that the streamer will host a mile-long takeover of Fifth Avenue in New York City that will let fans walk through the iconic moments and imagery of the 1950s and 60s-set series....
Dana Terrace’sbeloved Disney seriesThe Owl Houseended in April, flying off into the sunset with Luz, Eda, and King coming together to save the day. The show has become a beacon for LGBTQIA+ creators making a show that centers aroundqueer and neurodivergencestories. Season 3 took a shorter turn than most hoped (just three episodes for Season 3?) but Terrace and her crew have worked within the confines of Disney’s “notes” before and still followed the Titan to conclude Luz’s journey....
The auteur theory first came to light in French criticAndre Bazin’s essay and was later theorized by the fathers of cinemaFrançois Truffautin 1954 andJean-Luc Godard. In simple terms, anauteur describes a director as the “author” of his or her workwho oversees all visual aspects of the motion picture. Auteurism is used to identify a director’s personal vision and filmmaking style that is easily recognizable to a mass audience and is still practiced in films today....
Most of the time, people watch films and set their focus on leading the stars. It’s understandable - they are the ones who guide the narrative. Who could imagine theHarry Potterfranchise without thinking of the main trio? The same goes for classic rom-coms and headlining couples like Harry and Sally. That being said, there are always the famed scene stealers. The ones who aren’t necessarily the main focus of the movie, but can’t help but hold the attention of the audience....
Lily Gladstonewas undeniably one of the biggest stars of 2023.Her compelling performanceinKillers of the Flower Moonearned her rave reviews and an Oscar nomination, but this only scratches the surface of her filmography. She’s been turning in solid work for over a decade, with memorable roles in movies likeCertain Women,First Cow, andThe Unknown Country. She even hosteda fantastic film production showback in 2017 for the educational YouTube channelCrash Course. Like most great performers, Gladstone is deeply inspired and influenced by movies and actors of the past....
Writing hispersonal list of what he deemed the bestof all time,Roger Ebertadditionally curated a class of movies across the decades that he believed were Great Movies. Those films earned a second review with a Great Movie badge, many times earning a higher star rating than his first published review. Ebert’s selection of Great Movies from the 1990s includes Oscar legends, comedies, and Shakespearean adaptations. Each features aunique combination of breathtaking visuals, masterful performances, diligent direction, and well-crafted narratives....
Australia. The land down under. This remarkable country is known for its beauty, danger, and devil-may-care attitude that goes hand in hand with each other. This country has given plenty to the world throughout its 117-year history,from popular moviesto food to music and a remarkable cultural sensibility. But something that often goes unmentioned when Australian culture is discussed is the country’s television shows. RELATED:14 Best Modern Australian TV Shows to Watch The land of Aus has produced TV for children and adults that have made national and international attention for their distinctive characters, intriguing stories, and varying but impressive visual style....
Amongst the handful of major triumphs that have led to FX becoming one of the very best TV networks around,Archerdeserves special recognition. Sure,LouieandThe Americansare far more substantial works with philosophical and societal ambitions that pass beyond not onlyArcherbut most series currently on television. That’s the cold truth, butArcherhas upended a number of expectations that have made the animated series a surprise hit with a dedicated cult following in the same realm asRick and MortyorAdventure Timeeven....
Leigh Whannellwill present another updated take on one of Universal’s classic monsters whenWolf Manpremieres next week. Like its original inspiration,Wolf Manfeatures a seemingly normal man (Christopher Abbot) attacked by a werewolf, and thentransforminginto a werewolf, putting his wife (Julia Garner) and their daughter at risk.It’s not the first time Whannell has dabbled in horror; he previously wrote the first three entries in the Saw franchise and had a hand in shaping the Insidious movies (in addition to making his directorial debut withInsidious: Chapter 3....
Stephen Grahamis undoubtedly one of the UK’s finest actors,known for his versatility, raw intensity, and remarkable ability to portray complex,morally ambiguous characters. Whether sympathetic or menacing, his performances are always layered with emotional depth, making him one of the most captivating actors of his generation. While his recent role inAdolescenceshowcases his ability totackle deep emotional subject matter,it was his earlier work inLine of Dutythat helped establish him as a commanding presence on screen....
While making the rounds to promote the upcoming filmThe Way Back, the one and onlyBen Affleckmade time to break down some of his most iconic characters and spill some juicyJustice Leagueinsights. Affleck has been all kinds of candid about his personal life during this latest bout of promotional duties (exhibit A: a recent chat with theNew York Times), so it should come as no surprise that candor has extended to his working history, too....
In another display of cinematic and musical fusion afterTaylor Swift’sEras Film Tour—Beyoncé’s latest project,Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé— made a historic debut in IMAX theaters. The days leading up to its release were nothing short of a phenomenon and the film has already managed to rake in an impressive$5.1 million in global IMAX revenueduring its opening weekend. This figure positionsRenaissanceas the second-biggest IMAX global opening weekendfor a musical act film. The concert film stands right behindEras Film Tourwhich earned $13 million, becoming the biggest IMAX opening for a film by a musical artist earlier this year....
It’s not every day that I get to write about movie news that genuinely excites me, but fortunately, today is one of those days, asBilly Eichnerhas signed on to write and star in an untitled romantic comedy from power-producerJudd Apatowand directorNick Stoller(Forgetting Sarah Marshall). See, I’m a big Eichner fan from way back, and I believe there are few comic performers more deserving of headlining their own movie, let alone one as fairly groundbreaking as this one....
