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The Guardian Ranks the 20 Best Behind-the-Scenes Film Documentaries
culture9 days ago

The Guardian Ranks the 20 Best Behind-the-Scenes Film Documentaries

The Guardian has published a ranked list of the 20 best 'making-of' documentaries, highlighting films that explore the chaotic, often disastrous processes behind iconic or abandoned movies. The list features entries ranging from the 1991 classic 'Hearts of Darkness' about Francis Ford Coppola’s 'Apocalypse Now' to recent releases like 'Boorman and the Devil' (2025) and 'From Darkness to Light' (2024). Key themes include production failures, creative struggles, and the human cost of ambitious filmmaking, with notable mentions of George A. Romero, Terry Gilliam, and Jerry Lewis.

via The Guardian|
#apocalypse-now#cinema#culture
Malkovich and Rockwell Team Up for McDonagh’s Dark Chilean Road Movie
entertainment24 days ago

Malkovich and Rockwell Team Up for McDonagh’s Dark Chilean Road Movie

John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell star as two wry CIA agents in Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy Wild Horse Nine, a mission-set tale spanning from Santiago to Easter Island around the 1973 Chilean coup, where dying Chris and volatile Lee navigate ethics, banter, and danger; the project drew strong reactions at Venice and was discussed in a Telluride interview.

via The New York Times|
#cinema#entertainment#film
After the Shock: Nine Films That Defined Post-9/11 Cinema
entertainment28 days ago

After the Shock: Nine Films That Defined Post-9/11 Cinema

LA Times critics curate nine films that capture the era’s lingering anxiety after 9/11, from direct depictions like United 93 and Zero Dark Thirty to oblique trauma dramas such as Donnie Darko, 25th Hour, Munich, The Dark Knight, The Hurt Locker, Man on Wire and Margaret, arguing that post-9/11 cinema is defined by psychological unease and moral ambiguity rather than literal retellings.

via Los Angeles Times|
#911#cinema#entertainment
Venice Film Festival Shines with High Fashion Amid Politically Charged Cinema
entertainment1 month ago

Venice Film Festival Shines with High Fashion Amid Politically Charged Cinema

The Venice Film Festival opens with a star-studded, fashion-forward red carpet as George and Amal Clooney, Penélope Cruz and Robert Pattinson arrive, while the lineup features serious, politically charged films like Danny Boyle’s Ink and Florian Zeller’s Bunker; critics note a lack of women-directed films in the main competition, prompting comments from Maggie Gyllenhaal, all amid couture moments from Armani Privé, Dior and Valentino.

via CNN|
#cinema#entertainment#fashion
Theaters Roar Back as Billion-Dollar Blockbusters Define a Post-Pandemic Summer
entertainment1 month ago

Theaters Roar Back as Billion-Dollar Blockbusters Define a Post-Pandemic Summer

2026 is shaping up as cinema’s comeback year, with five or more films crossing $1 billion worldwide and the domestic box office on pace to top $10 billion for the year. Big hits like Spider-Man and The Odyssey are driving crowds, boosted by premium formats and theater loyalty programs that encourage repeat visits. Studios are sticking to a roughly 45-day theatrical window, betting that strong word-of-mouth and cross-generational appeal will keep audiences returning beyond opening weekends. The fall slate remains uncertain, but expectations are high for potential juggernauts like Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three as the industry tests what can break out in a still-evolving post-pandemic landscape.

via USA Today|
#box-office#cinema#entertainment
Venice’s kaleidoscopic lineup: Murdoch drama, experimental epics and a seven-hour Bertolucci tribute
entertainment1 month ago

Venice’s kaleidoscopic lineup: Murdoch drama, experimental epics and a seven-hour Bertolucci tribute

Venice’s lineup spans a diverse mix of dramas and documentaries, led by Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch drama, Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s sprawling Dau, Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime, Slavoj Žižek’s The Pervert’s Guide to Utopias, and a Hitchcock-inspired Woman Unknown; it also includes Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, Possible Love, Wild Horse Nine, Joie de Vivre—a seven-hour Bertolucci tribute by Guadagnino—Bunker, Scherzetto, and Father Joe, showcasing both biopics and bold auteur portraits across international cinema.

via The Guardian|
#auteur-cinema#cinema#documentaries
Clooney to lead Venice’s opening-night red carpet as festival kicks off
entertainment1 month ago

Clooney to lead Venice’s opening-night red carpet as festival kicks off

Venice opens with George Clooney set to receive a lifetime-achievement award on opening night, amid a mostly indie lineup and a busier focus on arts-and-culture topics rather than mass-market blockbusters. The festival features films and subjects like Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk, and Oasis, including Danny Boyle’s Ink and the Oasis doc Don’t Look Back in Anger, with the Gallagher brothers slated to attend Saturday’s premiere; organizers say Gaza and Middle East issues will be part of the conversation through the festival’s run.

via Yahoo|
#cinema#clooney#entertainment
Victor Miller, Creator of Friday the 13th Franchise, Dies at 86
entertainment1 month ago

Victor Miller, Creator of Friday the 13th Franchise, Dies at 86

Victor Miller, the screenwriter behind the 1980 horror classic Friday the 13th, has died at 86 in Alameda, California. His son Ian confirmed the death to Variety, and a November celebration is planned. Miller’s screenplay launched a long-running franchise around the killer Jason Voorhees, and he said the idea was influenced by John Carpenter’s Halloween. He also wrote for TV shows like General Hospital and All My Children, contributing to three Daytime Emmy-winning writing teams.

via The Daily Beast|
#cinema#entertainment#friday-the-13th
Bootleg Spider-Man Flies Through Russia Amid Hollywood Boycott
world1 month ago

Bootleg Spider-Man Flies Through Russia Amid Hollywood Boycott

Despite Sony halting Russian releases, hundreds of fans flock to screenings of Spider-Man: Brand New Day using illegally copied prints obtained via third-party distributors, with authorities largely turning a blind eye; the film still posted a record box-office weekend in Russia, underscoring the tension between foreign franchises and a state-influenced local cinema scene.

via NBC News|
#cinema#hollywood-boycott#piracy
The Dog Stars misses lift in Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic drama
culture1 month ago

The Dog Stars misses lift in Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic drama

Euronews Culture’s Film of the Week verdict labels Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars slow and derivative, failing to convincingly blend introspection with action. Despite Erik Messerschmidt’s striking cinematography and Josh Brolin’s memorable goatee, Jacob Elordi’s Hig can’t anchor an underdeveloped story, leaving the post-apocalyptic tale uneventful and lacking in depth. The film is currently in cinemas.

via Euronews.com|
#cinema#culture#film-review