A French film about an old Catholic tradition is getting a U. S. preview. Called "Sacred Heart, " it mixes acted scenes with expert talks and real stories from believers. The movie dives into a 300-year-old practice tied to visions a nun had in a small town in France. After its first run in Europe l
The film “No One Cares About Crazy People” is a short documentary that will play at Columbia College’s Film Row Cinema on Saturday. After the screening, a panel with director Gail Freedman will discuss the movie’s message and its ties to Chicago. The soundtrack is written by Jeff Tweedy, a singer
In a surprising twist, the city of Reno is linked to the birth of one of America’s biggest sports networks. A new documentary called “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will air on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p. m. on ESPN. The film tells the story of Bill Rasmussen, who dreamed up a 24‑hour sports chann
The new film “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” brings together several high‑profile tech CEOs for a look at artificial intelligence. The director, Daniel Roher, had originally wanted to interview Sam Altman of OpenAI but ended up using a chatbot that mimicked him when the real person w
A UK agency has secured two fresh films for global festivals. The first film, titled “I Want To Kill My Grandfather, ” is still in editing. It mixes documentary style with a fictional twist. The plot follows a director who plans to shoot a film about killing her grandfather, the man who onc
The studio has a lot of new movies and shows. They show action, fantasy, history and real‑life stories. The first film is a fast‑moving thriller called “Furious Attack. ” It has two famous fighters, Andy On and Philip Ng. The hero used to be a soldier. He goes into a dangerous area in My
The Apple TV series “Twisted Yoga” began airing on March 13. It tells the story of a worldwide yoga network that has been accused of cult‑like behavior and abuse. The show follows students who joined a Romanian guru’s group hoping for health and community. They later discovered that the leader, G
Frederick Wiseman, a legendary figure in documentary filmmaking, passed away at the age of 96. His work was not just about making films; it was about capturing the essence of everyday life. He chose to focus on ordinary places like schools, hospitals, and even prisons. Wiseman's approach was unique.
Bob Saget, the comedian known for his wholesome TV roles, had a life full of ups and downs. A documentary about him is in the making, focusing on his complex life and career. The project is being handled by 9. 14 Pictures, a studio based in Philadelphia's Old City. This isn't the first time the stu
A movie about Melania Trump, the former First Lady, was supposed to hit theaters in South Africa this Friday. But, out of nowhere, the local distributor, Filmfinity, decided to pull the plug. Thobashan Govindarajulu, the head of sales and marketing for Filmfinity, announced this decision but kept mu
