Sean Baker, who won the Best Director award at a recent film awards ceremony, highlighted the struggles of independent filmmakers. He pointed out that the film industry has changed significantly. The days of DVD sales, which allowed for more risky and challenging films to be made, are gone. Now, the
The tech world is buzzing with the recent acquisition of Metaphysic by DNEG Group's Brahma AI. This deal highlights a major trend in the industry: convergence. This means that different technologies are coming together, which can be both exciting and challenging. On one hand, it could mean new tools
Amazon has just made a big move in the world of entertainment. They've taken creative control of the James Bond franchise. This means they'll be the ones deciding the direction of future Bond films. This news came out on a Thursday, along with the announcement that Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Bro
Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater are back in the spotlight at the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival with their latest project, "Blue Moon. " The film is a period comedy set in 1943, on the opening night of the iconic musical "Oklahoma! " by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The stor
The movie industry is a tough place to make a living, as director Brady Corbet can tell you. He recently shared that he hasn't made any money from his Oscar-nominated film, "The Brutalist. " This isn't just a one-off situation. Many filmmakers are facing financial struggles, even when their movies g
Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke are back at it again with their ninth film together, Blue Moon. This time, they're diving into the world of Lorenz Hart, the legendary songwriter. The film is set in 1943, on the opening night of Oklahoma! , a Broadway musical that marked a significant shift in Hart
In the bustling world of cinema, two giants, Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater, recently sparked a conversation about the role of money in art. They believe that when cash becomes the main goal, creativity takes a backseat. This was a key point at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for their
The BAFTAs, a big deal in the film world, had an unexpected twist this year. The night belonged to "Conclave, " a movie about choosing a new pope. It won four prizes, including best film, best editing, best adapted screenplay, and outstanding British film. The film stars Ralph Fiennes and was direct
The Oscar season is in full swing, and the BAFTAs have thrown a curveball with their recent wins. The BAFTAs have a history of being either a crystal ball or a red herring for the Oscars. In 2024, every BAFTA winner (except for visual effects) went on to win the Oscar, making it the most predictive
Taichung, Taiwan, got a great opportunity this year. The Berlin film festival had some big news for the country. Fires got started to celebrate this year as Taiwan's films are ready to charge in. Time to discuss art and learn something about culture from Taiwan. Dropping some of
