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Exit: Movie theater The Batmanout nowThe cast couldn’t be juicier: who wouldn’t want to see Robert Pattinson, one of our most unpredictable actors, face off against the no more charismatic Zoë Kravitz (above) and always intriguing Paul Dano? The fact that they play Bat, Cat, and Riddler in Gotham City’s …

Lao drama “The Long Walk” takes a languorous look at a near-future dystopia where fighter jets leave trails of smoke in the sky and government authorities track down missing people using microchips embedded in their body. In this reality, a spiritual and occult world exists under the noses of officials. …

Netflix releases so many new original TV series that it can be easy to lose track of the latest shows. We’ve compiled a running list of all the biggest new Netflix original shows and exclusive releases from the streaming giant’s partners, and we’ll keep updating it as new shows are …

Brad Bird’s The Iron Giant is a classic famous in part because of its anti-violence message, which a real-world tragedy helped inform. Brad Bird’s The Iron Giant arrived in the middle of a very competitive summer in 1999. Despite phenomenal word of mouth and the feeling that it constituted something …

Here’s what’s new on video on demand, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and other services. Top streams of the week Zoë Kravitz stars as an agoraphobic technician who overhears what she believes to be a murder in Steven Soderbergh”KIMI(2022, R). When no one believes her, she investigates on her own. Set …

Looop Lapeta – the new Netflix movie starring Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin – is proof that Bollywood can’t make a lean, mean high-concept B-movie. Rather than diving straight into the thick of it (and staying in its lane), the Hindi remake of Tom Tykwer’s 1998 Sundance Film Festival-winning …

Welcome to the full list of new Netflix Original movies that joined the service in 2022. This list will provide you with a monthly breakdown of each new movie added to the service. We’re going to break each month into sections and during each month we’ll show you the new …

German Films, an agency that promotes German cinema worldwide, has announced the talent that will be featured in its 7th annual Face to Face With German Films campaign. The high profile platform aims to bring international visibility to the wealth of groundbreaking talent working in film and television in Germany, …

Many of the worst things Nicholas Cage did for movie roles shows just how ready the veteran performer is to commit to a role. To date, the Front/Off The actor has starred in over 100 movies, ranging from comedy to action to drama. Even though his famous uncle, director Francis …

The 1990s spawned many beloved and gripping horror films. However, only a few of them are chosen for setting the audience’s expectations, only to overthrow them with a stunning twist at the end. A good horror movie goes beyond the fear of jumping, but instead creates a healthy narrative, introduces …

One of the best parts of a well-told story is a vibrant, emotional setting, and there is perhaps no greater canvas of the imagination than outer space. Humanity’s ability to explore space over the past century has blossomed alongside a deep interest in the great void above all realms of …

SUNDAY The beneficent collect their due to “The 15th Annual CNN Heroes Star Tribute” co-hosted by Anderson Cooper and Kelly Ripa. 5 p.m. CNN Decorators decorate the rooms at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in the new special “White House Christmas 2021.” 6 p.m. HGTV She’s there, “Miss Universe.” Steve Harvey hosts …

Whether it’s the slow work of redemption or the power of food connecting families through tough times, animated dramas like A Silent Voice are a must-see. The collection of anime available on Netflix has grown significantly over the past few years, making it an ideal streaming service to turn to …

The adaptation of the Mass Effect series is reportedly in the works and will be released on Amazon Prime. Who are the actors who can play Commander Shepard? Mass EffectCommander Shepard is one of the toughest roles to play for any series to date. Since the release of the first …

The late Jonathan Larson was more than a great lyricist and composer; he was also a force of nature in musical performance. In Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film about Larson’s quasi-autobiographical solo exhibition “Tick, Tick. . . Boom! Andrew Garfield plays the singer-songwriter; he sings merrily and frolics with energy and uninhibited …

The Man of Steel has many full friends and allies associated with him, but the Daily Planet’s Lois Lane has always been on her own. There have been as many performances of Lois as any character on the DC roster, and Dana Delany is behind one of the most iconic …

A doppelgänger is a kind of mirror. Literally, of course, it makes sense: the German compound word, first published in a novel from 1796, combines the terms for “double” and “walker”, suggesting someone’s duplicate in the world. But figuratively, just as a mirror has the ability to both reflect and …

Reaching 111 million fans 25 days after its release, “Squid Game” had the biggest series launch of all Netflix shows, according to Netflix’s Twitter. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo editor There is something about the masked men in red overalls that drew audiences around the world to the South Korean …

Born in Sweden, Noomi Rapace started her acting career at a young age, starring in numerous movies and TV shows in Sweden and Denmark. After her successful stint as Lisbeth Salander in the Millennium film series (The girl with the dragon tattoo, etc.) based on the books by Steig Larrson, …

In the 1970s and 1980s, the California Institute of the Arts animation program promotions were a melting pot of talented animators and filmmakers who would become some of Hollywood’s most prominent figures. The school founded by Disney has hosted promising directors and designers like Tim burton, Genndy Tartakovsky, Henri selick …

Just a day before superstar Prabhas’ 41st birthday, his photo from one of his highly anticipated upcoming films Radhe Shyam has surfaced on social media. As his birthday approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting a glimpse of him in the teaser for the romantic film set to hit screens on January …

What lines would you cross to be with your soul mate? Image via Lionsgate Lionsgate has released the final trailer for their upcoming romantic / sci-fi drama Needle in a parking meter, featuring Leslie Odom Jr, Cynthia Erivo, Orlando bloom, Freida Pinto, and Jadyn wong. The film is based on …

Japanese Film Festival 2021 This year’s edition of this film calendar staple will feature online question-and-answer sessions with seven filmmakers following screenings. A hybrid event, it will offer physical and online screenings. The sci-fi comedy Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes (PG, 71 minutes, a physical screening at Shaw Lido, October …

Buena Vista Pictures Of course, there is a plethora of subscriptions. streaming platforms out there with an endless selection of movies. But you don’t always have to shell out some cash to get to some of the best movies, because there are a lot of sites that offer totally free …

Actor Aaron Paul definitely saw a pivotal role with his performance in breaking Bad. While the grainy TV show ultimately won a record number of viewers and tons of accolades for its new take on the antihero trope at the height of its rise, Paul saw his career take off. …

A German sci-fi romance that follows a scientist participating in an extraordinary experiment to fund her own studies opens October 8 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center in Nebraska. “Mogul Mowgli” continues to show. “I am your man” introduces Maren Eggert as Alma, a scientist who must live …

The 2021 British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival kicks off in the UK this week and News week will be there to cover the biggest films, interview the stars present. This year’s festival sees a welcome return to live events and screenings after 2020 goes live due to the …

A good horror story like Extraterrestrial leaves fans hungry for more, a fact that Marvel Comics takes full advantage of. Now entering a new phase in franchise history with a series from writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, artist Salvador Larroca, colorist Guru-eFX and letterer Clayton Cowles, it’s not difficult to imagine …

Since his performance in small groups in Inside Llewyn Davis, Oscar Isaac has been a compelling force in dramatic films. He can make men even without scruples (like William Tell in The card counter, or Abel Morales in One of the most violent years) seem almost righteous despite their bloody …

Frankie Adams, The extent Courtesy of Amazon Studios Amazon Prime Video’s Sci-Fi Epic The extent isn’t just one of the best sci-fi series on TV right now, it’s downright one of the best TV shows on TV right now. The Expanse Season 5 ended in spectacular fashion, with Bobbie (Frankie …

Bleecker Street I am your man opens on 12 screens in seven markets, expanding to 15 more next week in a rare platform release that builds strong word of mouth for the well-rated 94% Certified Fresh film which is the entry to the ‘Germany for the International Feature Films Race …

Two of the biggest science fiction franchises on the planet (Star Wars, Star Trek) have both been heavily influenced by the western. But the links between these two genres run much deeper. The western genre in cinema is defined by staging in a desolate environment, stand-alone protagonist or anti-hero characters, …

Apple TV + is targeting the stars with two new sci-fi series and a movie this fall. Trailers for Foundation, Invasion and Bullfinch everything looks amazing. And dark. Descriptions for each of these include either “dystopian” or “apocalypse” or both. Could we get some more upbeat sci-fi from Apple’s streaming …

And as the colder weather sets in in the months to come, more of us will once again be spending more time in front of the TV. Thanks to Disney +, Netflix, Amazon Prime and now TV, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to TV shows and movies …

There have been a lot of love stories in movies where the path to true love is a race against time, but in the sci-fi romance of Lionsgate Needle in a parking meter, it gets pretty literal when a man travels through time to make sure he ends up properly …

Posted on September 11, 2021 5:17 PM by StudioCanal to celebrate James Cameron’s 30th birthday Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) with an all-new 4K Blu-ray edition of the film, which will be available for purchase on December 9. In addition to the standard Blu-ray 3D Blu-ray 3D edition of the …

If you’re trying to find something to watch on Netflix but want to prioritize time-limited movies, you’ve come to the right place. While the streaming service has added a slew of new titles for September, this month will also see a number of big movies leaving the streaming service. Below, …

Carmel Valley actress Elena Sahugan’s performance in the short film “Paz” won a Merit Award for Best Supporting Actress in the 2020 Best Short Film competition. Based on a true story, the film shares the experience of writer and director Andrew Guitierrez’s mother who grew up in a physically abusive …

Priyanka Chopra turns 39 today. Beginning with a Tamil film titled Thamizhan with Vijay in 2002, PeeCee, as it is affectionately known, turned to Hindi or Bollywood cinema and thanks to its Hollywood projects, is now an international icon. One of the secrets to Priyanka Chopra’s meteoric rise may be …

If you haven’t been able to track down any of the full sets in the collection, you’ll be happy to hear that some of the best Tremors suites are getting their own Blu-rays this summer. Universal Studios will be released Tremors 2: replicas (1996), Tremors 3: Back to perfection (2001), …

Herr Bachmann and Seine Klasse (Mr. Bachmann and his class), a heartwarming documentary about an unorthodox teacher and his sixth grade class, most of whom come from immigrant families, won the first-ever audience award at the 2021 Berlin International Film Festival. Directed by Maria Speth, Herr Bachmann was the favorite …