Last month might’ve seen the end of the Cannes Film Festival, waving goodbye to cinema’s A-listers as they tottered off into the distance, high heels in hand. But for the group of actresses who joined forces at the event to protest racism in the French film industry, the action has
Action fandom is getting in a twist with the news that John Woo is remaking arguably his best-loved movie – 1989’s 'The Killer'. On the one hand, it’s great to see the legendary action director coming back West at last; on the other hand, there’s the question of why he
It’s a tough world out there for a screenwriter. The competition is fierce and the industry is cutthroat. To help guide you in the right direction and sift through the fodder, here are ten of the best screenwriting contests, competitions, and fellowships that are worth your time.
'Disobedience' follows a woman as she returns to the community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend. Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
When it comes to on-screen LGBTQI representation, Sebastián Lelio’s 'A Fantastic Woman' is an absolute triumph. The indie marvel is the very definition of a must-see movie, but it’s also one that deserves to be appreciated on the full scope of the big screen.
It’s a sad truth that documentaries don’t get enough love, but the right subject can still illicit a powerful response from an invested audience. But what’s on the slate for this year? We’ve taken a look at festival premieres and release schedules for upcoming docs so you know exactly what
Donald Glover has struck out against Marvel after it was announced he, his brother Stephen, and FX would no longer be involved in 'Deadpool: The Animated Series'. In the 15-page script, Deadpool is depicted as protecting (and chatting with) the world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan.
In the same week Cannes announced a ban on Netflix Originals, evident industry purist Steven Spielberg also offered a glib criticism of Netflix, the quality of its movies, and its impact on the film industry. Turns out Mr. Spielberg has a real bee in his bonnet over Netflix Originals being
With such widespread reach, the #MeToo movement was the perfect opportunity to make a fast buck and – in addition to 'The Silence Breaker' – we’ve already seen some sneaky campaigns utilizing the movement for financial gain.
In the past ten years or so, there have been some weird, wonderful, and inventive “for your consideration” campaigns released by showrunners, directors, movie studios, and networks for the promotion of their various projects. Here are seven of the most memorable.
