It’s always neat when someone you’ve admired shows off a hidden talent that makes you see them in a different light. We already knew that Dev Patel was a talented actor with tons of charisma, but now that we’ve seen Monkey Man—which he directed, co-wrote, and stars in—it’s apparent that his talents go far beyond his screen presence. His India-set revenge thriller is a triumph of vision that establishes him not only as a compelling leading man and action star, but as a filmmaker to watch. It got...
Tribeca Festival has revealed its feature film lineup for its 2024 festival, which includes films from actors Lily Gladstone and Michael Cera and documentaries featuring Prince, Carlos Santana and Dolly Parton. The opening night film is documentary “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” directed by Tribeca alumna Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton. This year’s festival, […]
Oscar-nominated Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, seen above, delivered some thought-provoking quotes in a new interview for The Guardian, raising interesting questions about the nature of cameras and visual storytelling. [Read More]
The works of Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Habeeb Jalib are being painted saffron.
I keep returning to the iPhone as my daily driver after reviewing the latest Android, and it's not because of iMessage, AirDrop, or how well it works with my MacBook. As much as I love the camera capabilities of foldables and phones with one-inch sensors from competitors, I prefer capturing life's moments on the iPhone. That's because the iPhone lets me capture many of the behind-the-scenes footage, where the most natural emotions and gestures occur. This is made possible by the Live Photos...
Best Picture category now also has expanded requirements for theatrical screenings
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MUMBAI, (IANS) – The Taiwanese film ‘Demon Hunters’, which stars Indian actor Arjan Bajwa, is heading to Cannes Film Festival. The film is an action-comedy, and its first look will be unveiled at the French Riviera next month. The film is headlined by Arjan Bajwa […]
Focus Features has announced the nationwide release of Back to Black on Friday, May 17th. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and written by Matt Greenhalgh, the film dives into Amy Winehouse’s remarkable journey, chronicling her ascent to stardom from her early days in Camden to the creation of her groundbreaking album. Executive producers Sam Taylor-Johnson, Anna […] The post Focus Features to Release ‘Back to Black’ Film on Amy Winehouse This May first appeared on The Source.
A recent bombshell from Anne Hathaway may not have the detonation radius some people think. In a V Magazine story published Monday, the "Devil Wears Prada” alum said she was regularly asked to participate in uncomfortable chemistry tests while auditioning for roles in the 2000s. “It was considered normal to ask an actor to make out with other actors to test for chemistry, which is actually the worst way to do it,” Hathaway said. “I was told, ‘We have ten guys coming today and you’re cast. Aren’t...
Nicole Kidman is beloved not only by audiences, but by filmmakers. You can see by her extraordinary resumé that she likes to challenge herself, and by the incredibly diverse variety of directors she’s worked with that she wants to have a well-rounded career. (Kidman famously pledged to work with a female director every 18 months.) The people behind the camera see and appreciate her efforts, as evidenced by a New York Times piece about what directors love about her. Five directors were quoted,...