FILM

Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

AI in Indian films: cheaper, faster, but is it better?

India makes more movies than anywhere else, yet fewer people are buying tickets lately. Big names still fill seats, but crowds aren’t spending as much on tickets or snacks. Studios face a tough choice: lower prices or lose viewers completely. Some are trying a different fix—swapping real actors for

reading time less than a minute
Apr 04 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why the new Mario movie feels like a missed chance

The latest Mario movie didn’t impress most viewers who walked in expecting fun. About half an hour in, many noticed something was off. Laughter was rare. Even a packed theater full of families stayed quiet. One die-hard fan in Mario gear nodded off before the first hour ended. Kids’ movies usually h

reading time less than a minute
Apr 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Top Picks for April Streaming: Three Crime Thrillers That Stand Out

April brings fresh options for streaming lovers, especially those craving suspense. Three thrillers released in recent years offer unique takes on crime, mystery, and human drama. One new release, Crime 101, delivers a slick heist story with high-speed chases and shifting alliances. The plot follows

reading time less than a minute
Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

First‑Ever British Vertical Series Takes the Spotlight

Onset Octopus says it is the first UK company to fully fund and produce a vertical‑video series that will be sold worldwide. The new show, Cowboy Before Dark, follows a same‑sex romance between two friends who reconnect. Writer Octavia McKenzie crafted the story, while actors Elliot Eason and

reading time less than a minute
Apr 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A farmhouse, old whispers, and a family struggling to move on

A family moves to a remote farm in Venezuela after losing a child. They hope the quiet countryside will help them heal. Two locals warn them about the land’s dark past. They say the dead don’t stay silent here—the wind carries their voices if you listen closely enough. The mother starts paying atte

reading time less than a minute
Mar 31 2026OPINION

Colorado’s Film Future: A New Path Ahead

The Colorado film scene, once a hotspot for classic movies, has struggled with few big projects and talent moving to bigger markets. A fresh opportunity arrives when the Sundance International Film Festival plans a ten‑year stay in Boulder starting 2027. The state’s $70 million deal includes $34 mil

reading time less than a minute
Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Space Talk: Movies, Orbit Tech and the Next Moon Mission

The new film about a lone astronaut on a long‑haul space trip sparks debate about how realistic the science feels. Experts point out that while some details are imaginative, many of the challenges shown—like life support and radiation protection—mirror real research. Next up is a look at data cen

reading time less than a minute
Mar 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime 101 Debuts on Prime Video April 1

Amazon MGM Studios’ new crime‑film, directed by Bart Layton and written by the same creator, will be available for streaming on Prime Video beginning Wednesday, April 1. The release follows a 47‑day period between its theatrical debut and the streaming launch, which is noticeably longer than the rou

reading time less than a minute
Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Project Hail Mary Shines Bright, Outshining Big‑Franchise Hits

The film “Project Hail Mary” has surprised many by pulling in $53. 1 million in its second weekend, a figure that tops the performance of well‑known franchises such as “Oppenheimer” and “Dune: Part Two. ” Even the historic $75. 6 million earned by a non‑franchise film in 2009, “Avatar, ” is eclipse

reading time less than a minute
Mar 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Maui’s Mighty Make‑Up: How Johnson Gave the Demigod Real Life

Dwayne Johnson stepped into the shoes – and the suit – of Maui for Disney’s new live‑action Moana, a task that tested both his body and his imagination. The actor explained that the costume was no light‑weight prop; it weighed 40 pounds and took roughly two and a half hours each day to get on. Even

reading time less than a minute