cinema
Paramount Wants Twelve States to Post a Bond for a Penalty Paramount Invented
Paramount's $31-a-share takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is cleared in 68 countries and frozen by a courthouse in Oakland. It is now asking a judge to make twelve state attorneys general post a bond of around $1.9 billion — largely to cover a penalty Paramount invented itself, to outbid Netflix.
September 11, 2026 1:15 pm
Godzilla Is Back on a Streaming Chart, Two Places Below Dodgeball
Gareth Edwards' 2014 Godzilla — the film that started a $2.5 billion franchise — spent this week at No. 10 on the Paramount+ chart in the United States, two places below Dodgeball. It is on a service with no stake in the character's future, and the cross-platform data says the resurgence is a great deal smaller than the headlines.
September 7, 2026 1:05 pm
Zack Snyder Made a Small Movie With His Own Money, and TIFF Just Squeezed It In
TIFF has added a last-minute special screening of The Last Photograph, the independently financed revenge film Zack Snyder shot in Colombia, Iceland and Los Angeles. It premieres 6:30pm on Sunday, Sept. 13.
September 1, 2026 1:10 pm
The Mid-Budget Movie Died and It's Why Cinemas Feel Strange Now
Think about the films that defined your twenties. A lot of them cost between thirty and sixty million dollars — adult dramas, thrillers, comedies with a star and a script. That entire category has largely vanished from theaters, and its absence explains most of what feels off about going to the movies.
August 22, 2026 11:25 am
Stream Amy Goodman's Steal This Story, Please! now: where to watch the must-see documentary
The award-winning investigative documentary Steal This Story, Please! is available now—see where to watch it today.
July 19, 2026 2:15 pm
Fast & Furious Star Names Shocking Pick for First Action Film
The blockbuster franchise star reveals his surprising choice for cinema's original action movie, pointing to an unexpected 1939 classic that redefined danger on screen.
January 25, 2026 6:45 pm
Eddie Murphy: Sofia Coppola's Dream Collaboration Revealed
The acclaimed director opens up about her unexpected choice for a future project, revealing which comedy legend she's always wanted to direct in a dramatic role.
January 25, 2026 4:48 pm
Springfield's Secret: Five Films That Shaped The Simpsons
A dedicated research group has tracked every movie reference across 13 seasons of The Simpsons, revealing surprising patterns in how Hollywood's greatest films influenced Springfield's most famous residents.
January 25, 2026 3:56 pm
Hollywood Director Exposes Why Modern Movie VFX Look Fake
Gore Verbinski, who created the stunning visual effects in Pirates of the Caribbean, reveals the gaming technology that's ruining modern cinema and why older films still look better today.
January 25, 2026 12:54 pm
Actor Calls Nolan's Directing Style 'Very Disconcerting'
A Dark Knight Rises star reveals the uncomfortable reality of working with Hollywood's most celebrated director, exposing an unexpected side of Christopher Nolan's filmmaking approach.
January 25, 2026 12:40 pm
Kevin James' New Rom-Com Gets Mixed Reviews Despite Italian Charm
Angel Studios ventures into romantic comedy territory with a predictable yet charming film starring Kevin James. The verdict on this family-friendly offering might surprise you.
January 25, 2026 12:28 pm
Carpenter Blasts Studio for Destroying His Script Vision
The legendary horror filmmaker opens up about studio interference that transformed his original screenplay into something unrecognizable, calling the final result a complete disaster.
January 25, 2026 12:27 pm
Legendary Critic's Brutal 1-Star Review of Action Masterpiece
A celebrated film critic completely missed the mark on what many consider the decade's finest action film, dismissing a groundbreaking movie that would reshape Hollywood's approach to fight scenes forever.
January 25, 2026 11:10 am
Susan Sarandon's Bold Script Notes Shocked Geena Davis on Set
A simple script meeting between two actresses revealed something profound about women speaking up in Hollywood. What happened during that conversation would change one star's entire perspective on having a voice.
January 25, 2026 10:57 am
Geena Davis at 70: Six Must-Watch Films Streaming Now
The Oscar-winning actress celebrates seven decades with a filmography that spans comedy, drama, and action. From supernatural comedies to groundbreaking feminist road trips, these streaming gems showcase why Davis remains Hollywood royalty.
January 25, 2026 10:44 am
Director Credits Coppola's Vietnam Epic for Career Inspiration
Rising filmmaker Nia DaCosta reveals how Francis Ford Coppola's chaotic 1979 masterpiece shaped her directorial ambitions, despite her latest zombie sequel struggling at theaters.
January 25, 2026 10:04 am
Hollywood Legend Declares John Wayne Never Made Bad Film
A respected actor reveals his unwavering admiration for The Duke's filmography, calling out one western as Wayne's most sophisticated work despite the icon's controversial legacy.
January 25, 2026 9:51 am
Tarantino Blocked Pitt's Violent Superhero Role for War Epic
A legendary director's casting decision changed superhero cinema forever when he pulled a major star away from one of the most controversial comic book adaptations ever made.
January 24, 2026 7:52 pm
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