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Feb 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sundance 2025: The Shift is Here

Sundance this year was a mixed bag. The vibe didnt quite have a huge dose of star power. People could wait hours for a mediocre sandwich. There were rumors of a move but, despite all that, one thing stood out. The audience members are just ready for Salt Lake, Boulder, or maybe even Cincinnati. In t

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Jan 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Thrilling Cold War Romance: A Danish Director’s Unique Swedish Adventure

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War in 1968, the story of "Honeytrap" unfolds with a unique twist. Max, a young man who is fluent in Swedish, is tasked with a secret mission by Stasi, an organization that trains agents to flirt and gather information from Westerns. The mission goes astray when

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

2025 Sundance Movies to Watch Out For

Grab your popcorn, folks! The 2025 Sundance Film Festival has a lineup that's full of surprises. We're not talking about the usual suspects with big-name stars or crowd-pleasing premises. No, this year it's all about the unique stories and hidden gems that'll make you say, "I didn't see that coming!

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Laura Dern's Heartfelt Message to David Lynch on His Birthday

Laura Dern, the acclaimed actress, took to Instagram to share a warm tribute to her long-time collaborator and friend, David Lynch, on his birthday. With a sweet picture of the two, she wrote, "Happy birthday, tidbit. I'll miss and love you every day. " Lynch, known for his unique nicknames for his

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Film Nominees Lead the Race at BAFTAs

This year's BAFTA nominations have been announced, and two films are in the lead: the Vatican thriller "Conclave" and the musical crime flick "Emilia Pérez. " Both movies scored top spots with 12 and 11 nominations respectively. Other notable inclusions are "The Brutalist, " "Anora, " "Wicked, " and

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sundance 2025: Moving Forward Despite LA Wildfires

Just days before the highly anticipated Sundance Film Festival, organizers are working hard to ensure the event runs smoothly, despite the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. With strong winds expected in the coming days, the situation could worsen and impact the festival's operations in Park City, Ut

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pantera Kicks Off on Top

"Pantera, " the crime sequel from Lionsgate, grabbed the number one spot on its opening weekend. It raked in about $5. 8 million from 3, 008 theaters on the first day. This is slightly ahead of the first "Den of Thieves" movie, which opened with $5. 6 million in January 2018. It's also Lionsgate's f

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Violence in Movies: A Half-Century Look

Let's dive into the world of cinema and take a close look at how violence has evolved on the big screen over the past 50 years. It's a journey that starts from the subtle hints of brutality in older films to the graphic intensity we see today. You might be surprised to learn that violence in movies

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Jan 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Mourning Indie Cinema: Remembering Jeff Baena

The indie film world is in grief after the tragic loss of acclaimed director Jeff Baena. He was found dead at his Los Angeles home on January 3, at the age of 47. The cause of death was confirmed as suicide by the L. A. County Coroner's Office. Jeff Baena was known for his unique storytelling, blen

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Voltage and The Exchange Join Forces for Bigger Movies

In a big move, Voltage Pictures, known for hits like "The Hurt Locker, " has bought a majority stake in The Exchange, an international sales and finance company. Brian O'Shea will keep his role as CEO of The Exchange, focusing on new projects, while Sarah Dunn from Voltage will handle daily operatio

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