Bill Condon's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" might not be perfect, but it sure is entertaining. The movie takes a Broadway musical, set in Argentina in the 1980s, and turns it into a film that's part drama, part fantasy, and all heart. The story follows two cellmates: Valentín, a political prisoner, and
Joshua Oppenheimer, an American filmmaker now living in Denmark, expressed his worries about the political state of his home country. Speaking at the Göteborg Film Festival, he wondered if the U. S. was becoming a dictatorship. He pointed out that people often feel upset about global tragedies, like
Robert Eggers, the director known for films like The Witch and The Lighthouse, has no interest in making movies set in the present day. He finds the idea of filming modern technology, like cars and cellphones, quite off-putting. "It makes me feel ill, " he admitted in a recent interview. Eggers pref
Imagine a movie where a dad, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, faces the sudden loss of his wife. This isn't your typical drama; it's a blend of reality and the characters from his comic book work. Director Dylan Southern, known for music documentaries, brings a raw and emotional touch to this story.
In the movie "Nickel Boys, " director RaMell Ross did something unique. Instead of the usual camera angles, he decided to show the story from one character's point of view – Turner, played by Brandon Wilson. This isn't just a fancy trick. It means the camera, operated by Sam Ellison, sticks with Tur
David Fincher's 2007 crime thriller, "Zodiac", tells the story of detectives and reporters hunting down the infamous Zodiac Killer. Despite its high praise for historical accuracy, there's one mistake that sticks out like a sore thumb. Former homicide detective Pat Postiglione pointed out a crucial
2024 was a fantastic year for horror film lovers. Movies like "Nosferatu, " "Red Rooms, " "I Saw the TV Glow, " and "Longlegs" wowed critics and audiences alike. But you wouldn't know it from this year's Oscar nominations. The Academy seemed to have a blind spot for horror again, except for the rare
Sundance Film Festival's 2025 kickoff was a mix of excitement and technical hiccups. The opening night premiere of "Twinless" at Park City's Eccles Theater had a rocky start. Sound problems interrupted the screening, but it didn't stop the audience from enjoying the film. Director James Sweeney was
The 97th Oscars have announced their nominees, with Netflix's Emilia Pérez leading the pack with 13 nominations. This Spanish-language film is followed closely by The Brutalist and Wicked, each with 10 nods. Other notable mentions include A Complete Unknown, Conclave, and Dune: Part Two. Many of the
Scientists have created a special film on copper surfaces that mimics sharkskin, giving it superpowers. This film, made through a process called chemical etching and formate passivation, protects the copper in several ways. First, it makes copper resistant to corrosion. When tested in seawater for 7
