FILM

May 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Saving a movie site from big money

A website where film fans keep track of movies and share opinions might change hands soon. A small group wants to buy it before bigger investors take over. They’ve started a fundraiser to raise money and turn the site into something owned by its users instead of a corporation. The site started as a

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May 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

John Waters Brings His Wild Holiday Show to Cleveland

The Cleveland Museum of Art will host a special event on December 10 that mixes comedy, film history and holiday cheer. The program is called “A John Waters Christmas” and will start at 7 p. m. in the Gartner Auditorium. Tickets are available from May 29, priced between $42. 50 and $65, and can be b

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Music, Mystery and New Talent: A Fresh Look at the Latest Thriller

Tuner drops in theaters this Friday, bringing a fresh twist to crime drama. The film follows Niki, a piano tuner whose keen ear turns into a secret tool for breaking safes. He teams up with Ruthie, a gifted pianist who falls for his unusual skill set. The story is directed by Daniel Roher, who also

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Canadian Talent Lights Up Toronto Film Night

The event opened with a nod to a local actress who first appeared on stage in 1972’s “Godspell. ” She later earned a Tony and an Emmy, showing how early roles can open doors in both Broadway and Hollywood. A writer who transformed her romance novels into a hit series about gay hockey players was

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

Kids Create a Film About Anxiety, Restaurants Close, and a New Fred Rogers Stamp

Students from nine school districts in Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to make an animated movie called “Finding Alice in Wonderland. ” The film talks about worry, sticking with yourself, and telling the truth to others. It lets kids own the story and spark

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Small Film With Big Ideas Steps Into the Spotlight

A lockdown drama shot in one house might not sound like a blockbuster, yet Wardcliffe quietly slipped into the spotlight when Starboard Entertainment bought it at Cannes. The movie sticks to a single location—a family home on the first scary days of COVID—where a father and son face each other all d

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How weather forecasts shaped a turning point in World War II

Weather isn’t just small talk—it can change the course of history. In the middle of World War II, a quiet group of scientists played a behind-the-scenes role in one of the most famous military operations ever. Their work wasn’t about battles or weapons, but about reading the sky. Before D-Day on Jun

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Old Meets New Again: Tarantino's Action Epic Climbs Streaming Charts

When streaming services update classic films with extended cuts, audiences usually yawn. Not this time. A newly edited version of a popular 2000s action movie has quietly taken over the charts, proving that some stories never lose their punch. The film combines two parts from the mid-2000s into one

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Movie Fuze Arrives at Home First After Weak Theater Showings

A British crime thriller called Fuze finally made it to digital rental and purchase this week. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sam Worthington, and Theo James, the movie centers on a tense bank heist in London complicated by a live World War II bomb in the street. Though the film had a limited theate

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May 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Bold Films Shine at Cannes 2026

Cannes 2026 turned away from mainstream hits and spotlighted movies that push limits and spark discussion. A Romanian‑Norwegian story follows a family relocating to Norway, where parents face intense judgment about their kids. The lead, known for heroic roles, portrays a strict evangelical father

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