FILM

Jun 05 2026BUSINESS

NYC Becomes Filmmakers’ New Playground

The city’s media office has launched a new public‑service spot featuring big names from New York film and TV. In the clip, actors and directors like Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski, Natasha Lyonne, Darren Aronofsky and Celine Song explain why shooting in the city is now easier than ever.

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Jun 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

The downsides of AI for young creators

A 20-year-old filmmaker behind a viral horror project called "Backrooms" admits they feel no excitement about AI tools. They see them as more of a problem than progress. To this creator, AI doesn't bring fresh inspiration but feels like a shortcut that skips real creativity. It mirrors bigger issues

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big voices get ignored: why famous actors flop in cartoons

Studios love famous faces, but big names often crash in animated films. Most actors shine on screen because they use faces and bodies to sell emotions. When the camera cuts to their voices only, many struggle to connect. Matthew Lillard, who played in horror and mystery shows, recently pointed this

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Jun 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The quiet power of an underdog story

A new film is proving that hit movies don’t need superheroes or massive explosions. Instead of chasing fleeting trends, it follows the life of a player who entered the National Football League in 1983—not as a top draft choice, but as the very last selection. Early reports show something unusual: vi

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Jun 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New Heist Flick Gets Trailer: What to Expect

The latest crime‑heist movie, titled How To Rob A Bank, has just dropped its first trailer on Amazon MGM. The film stars Nicholas Hoult and Zoë Kravitz, with Pete Davidson also in the lineup. Viewers can see a glimpse of the tense plot that follows a group planning an elaborate robbery. The trailer

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Jun 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Charli XCX’s New Album Mixes Music, Fashion and Film

Charli XCX is set to release a fresh collection of songs on July 24. The project, called “Music, Fashion, Film, ” promises a short run of eleven tracks that together last just over half an hour. Her Instagram post shows a cover art that puts three famous figures in the spotlight: John Cale for mu

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Drive‑Thru Story: Rhode Island’s 1992 Condom Hut Film

A new movie called “Rubber Hut” is in production, telling the tale of a 1992 drive‑through condom shop that once stood in Rhode Island. The original idea came from Emanuella DelVecchio, a former flight attendant who wanted to fight the AIDS crisis by selling condoms from a repurposed photo‑booth. Th

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May 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Scenes: How a New Sports Documentary Captures Teamwork Beyond the Court

A recent sports documentary gives an inside look at UCLA women's basketball team during their journey to a national championship. The film goes beyond typical sports coverage by focusing on the personal growth of young players and their coach. The coach emphasizes that basketball training isn't jus

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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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