In the bustling world of cinema, two giants, Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater, recently sparked a conversation about the role of money in art. They believe that when cash becomes the main goal, creativity takes a backseat. This was a key point at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for their
The BAFTAs, a big deal in the film world, had an unexpected twist this year. The night belonged to "Conclave, " a movie about choosing a new pope. It won four prizes, including best film, best editing, best adapted screenplay, and outstanding British film. The film stars Ralph Fiennes and was direct
The Oscar season is in full swing, and the BAFTAs have thrown a curveball with their recent wins. The BAFTAs have a history of being either a crystal ball or a red herring for the Oscars. In 2024, every BAFTA winner (except for visual effects) went on to win the Oscar, making it the most predictive
Taichung, Taiwan, got a great opportunity this year. The Berlin film festival had some big news for the country. Fires got started to celebrate this year as Taiwan's films are ready to charge in. Time to discuss art and learn something about culture from Taiwan. Dropping some of
Who would have thought? A quirky comedy from Brooklyn has suddenly become the talk of the town. In a surprising twist, a movie named "Anora" won the big prizes at the recent Producers Guild Awards and Directors Guild Awards. This win has made it the hot favorite for the Oscar's. Until now, the Osca
This year, the Directors Guild of America celebrated the best in film and TV. The event was held in a grand hotel. The host, Judd Apatow, was back for the sixth time. This year, it was no surprise to see some of the usual suspects. The big prize for best film was won by Sean Baker for his movie,
“Dog Man” is still the most popular movie this weekend for the second week in a row. This despite a considerable drop in earnings. This crime comedy picture from DreamWorks didn’t let the Super Bowl keep it from keeping its top position. But, what does this mean? Isn’t the Super Bowl extremely popu
Emilia Pérez, the highly anticipated film, is dealing with a ton of drama due to Karla Sofía Gascón’s controversial social media posts. Gascón, who plays the lead character, has been caught up in a storm of her own making. Gascón’s social media posts have caused a major shift in how people
The 2025 Oscar race for the Best International Feature Film has taken some unexpected turns. This year, the Brazilian film "I'm Still Here" has taken the lead in the race. The lead actress, Fernanda Torres, has been in the spotlight for her role as Eunice Paiva, a brave woman trying to find her hu
The Oscar race is more than just a festive parade. It is a thrilling competition when the lights shine on the stars and their movies. Ten months of hard work and campaigning with the hope of winning the award. The competition begins at film festivals in May. Actors and actresses throw their hats i
