The film industry around the world is currently at a crossroads: How can audience interest in the theatrical experience possibly be rebuilt, when everyone's become so accustomed to the immeasurable convenience of streaming? A good first step, of course, would be to let films actually play in theaters -- and, even more than that, to let films play in theaters without having their box office runs curtailed by shorter release windows and premature streaming availability.
Is there any hope of Hollywood execs internalizing that notion before it's too late? Hard to tell at this point. But if they do, it will be to the benefit of both filmmakers and viewers, as attested by the numerous films in recent years that deeply deserved big-screen time yet never got it -- or got so little of it that 99% of viewers saw them on streaming anyway. Easy and accessible as watching movies on streaming can be,...
Is there any hope of Hollywood execs internalizing that notion before it's too late? Hard to tell at this point. But if they do, it will be to the benefit of both filmmakers and viewers, as attested by the numerous films in recent years that deeply deserved big-screen time yet never got it -- or got so little of it that 99% of viewers saw them on streaming anyway. Easy and accessible as watching movies on streaming can be,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Leo Noboru Lima
- Slash Film
Prime Video is the place to be in August with an incredible month of new releases. The month kicks off with the premiere of the animated series Batman: Caped Crusader on Aug. 1. The series was produced by J.J. Abrams and The Batman‘s Matt Reeves. We also return to Middle Earth this month with the premiere of The Rings of Power season 2 on Aug. 29.
As far as movies go, the Amazon original Jackpot! arrives on Aug. 15 starring Awkwafina and John Cena. This comedy is set in a world where Lottery winners have to survive until sundown in order to claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot – anyone who kills them before that gets to claim their prize.
The Hobbit trilogy also joins the Prime Video library this month, as do 21 and 22 Jump Street, Superman I-iv, Superman Returns, Night Swim, Drive Away Dolls, and 10 Cloverfield Lane.
Here’s everything coming...
As far as movies go, the Amazon original Jackpot! arrives on Aug. 15 starring Awkwafina and John Cena. This comedy is set in a world where Lottery winners have to survive until sundown in order to claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot – anyone who kills them before that gets to claim their prize.
The Hobbit trilogy also joins the Prime Video library this month, as do 21 and 22 Jump Street, Superman I-iv, Superman Returns, Night Swim, Drive Away Dolls, and 10 Cloverfield Lane.
Here’s everything coming...
- 8/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
We’ve known all along that director Zack Snyder intended to release extended, R-rated director’s cuts of his movies Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) and Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver (read our review of that one Here), which were rated PG-13 in their shorter form. Snyder said that there would be an hour of extra content in each of these director’s cuts – and now the Netflix listings for the director’s cuts, which sport the titles Rebel Moon – Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Rebel Moon – Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness have revealed just how much more Rebel Moon we’re going to be getting when these versions of the movies drop onto the streaming service on August 2nd. Rebel Moon – Chapter One: Chalice of Blood has a running time of 3 hours and 24 minutes, a full 70 minutes longer than the A Child of Fire cut.
- 7/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s safe to rank South Korean horror fans high atop the list of genre supporters the world over, mainly as the past several decades have produced blockbusters the likes of 2010’s “I Saw the Devil,” 2016’s “The Wailing” and even the work of Bong Joon-ho, Oscar-winning director of “Parasite,” with the widely acclaimed 2006 entry “The Host.” With Korean spirituality long held in high regard and scripture overflowing with stories of forces at work beyond the boundaries of humankind, writer/director Jang Jae-hyun has now brought “Exhuma” to the table, a film taking the kitchen sink approach when it comes to 134 minutes of content and a cast more than willing to try and sift through the murk to help it make sense.
Continue reading ‘Exhuma’ Review: A Fantastic Cast Elevates A Heavy South Korean Supernatural Horror Outing at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Exhuma’ Review: A Fantastic Cast Elevates A Heavy South Korean Supernatural Horror Outing at The Playlist.
- 7/19/2024
- by Brian Farvour
- The Playlist
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of “The Acolyte.”]
“The Acolyte” creator and director Leslye Headland loves a binge watch. The accessibility and volume of television out there in the streaming galaxy is such that not only is it possible to wait for a handful of episodes, but honestly seems preferable to her. You’ve got to sort out if a show will appeal to you, if you’re watching it with friends or a partner, and if so, are you doing that together or asynchronously? It’s a much easier call to make with three or four episodes at a time than just a pilot, invariably an exercise in worldbuilding.
“The last thing I think I really enjoyed watching weekly was ‘Breaking Bad,’ which I know is like a decade ago now,” Headland told IndieWire on the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast. “Or ‘Lost’ or like ‘The Sopranos.’ But those were constructed by these guys who knew that old model backwards and forwards,...
“The Acolyte” creator and director Leslye Headland loves a binge watch. The accessibility and volume of television out there in the streaming galaxy is such that not only is it possible to wait for a handful of episodes, but honestly seems preferable to her. You’ve got to sort out if a show will appeal to you, if you’re watching it with friends or a partner, and if so, are you doing that together or asynchronously? It’s a much easier call to make with three or four episodes at a time than just a pilot, invariably an exercise in worldbuilding.
“The last thing I think I really enjoyed watching weekly was ‘Breaking Bad,’ which I know is like a decade ago now,” Headland told IndieWire on the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast. “Or ‘Lost’ or like ‘The Sopranos.’ But those were constructed by these guys who knew that old model backwards and forwards,...
- 7/18/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
In einer langfristigen Vereinbarung haben Leonine Studios und Mfa+ abgemacht, dass Leonine fortan Bestandstitel und neue Filme von Mfa+ im Home-Entertainment- und TV-Bereich vertreiben wird.
Ein Ausschnitt des Mfa+-Angebots (Credit: Mfa+ / Leonine Studios)
Ab dem 1. Juli übernimmt Leonine Studios exklusiv den Vertrieb aller digitalen Home Entertainment-Rechte sowie der TV-Rechte der gesamten Mfa+ Library und aller zukünftigen Kinotitel im deutschsprachigen Europa. Das teilten beide Unternehmen am Dienstag mit. „Mit dieser Vereinbarung erweitert Leonine Studios seine starke Premium-Lizenzbibliothek um die Titel von Mfa+ und festigt seine Position als Nr. 1 der unabhängigen Home Entertainment-Anbieter im deutschsprachigen Raum“, heißt es dazu.
Teil der Vereinbarung sind beliebte Genrefilme wie die preisgekrönten koreanischen Action-Sci-Fi-Thriller „Snowpiercer“ und „The Host“. Ebenso umfasst sie Dokumentationen wie „Der Schneeleopard“ sowie „Die Rückkehr zum Land der Pinguine“. Weitere Highlights sind „Checker Tobi und die Reise zu den fliegen Flüssen“, mit rund 1,2 Millionen Kinobesucher:innen einer der zuschauerstärksten Familienfilme des Jahres 2023, und...
Ein Ausschnitt des Mfa+-Angebots (Credit: Mfa+ / Leonine Studios)
Ab dem 1. Juli übernimmt Leonine Studios exklusiv den Vertrieb aller digitalen Home Entertainment-Rechte sowie der TV-Rechte der gesamten Mfa+ Library und aller zukünftigen Kinotitel im deutschsprachigen Europa. Das teilten beide Unternehmen am Dienstag mit. „Mit dieser Vereinbarung erweitert Leonine Studios seine starke Premium-Lizenzbibliothek um die Titel von Mfa+ und festigt seine Position als Nr. 1 der unabhängigen Home Entertainment-Anbieter im deutschsprachigen Raum“, heißt es dazu.
Teil der Vereinbarung sind beliebte Genrefilme wie die preisgekrönten koreanischen Action-Sci-Fi-Thriller „Snowpiercer“ und „The Host“. Ebenso umfasst sie Dokumentationen wie „Der Schneeleopard“ sowie „Die Rückkehr zum Land der Pinguine“. Weitere Highlights sind „Checker Tobi und die Reise zu den fliegen Flüssen“, mit rund 1,2 Millionen Kinobesucher:innen einer der zuschauerstärksten Familienfilme des Jahres 2023, und...
- 6/25/2024
- by Michael Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
We’ve known all along that director Zack Snyder intended to release extended, R-rated director’s cuts of his movies Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) and Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver (read our review of that one Here), which were rated PG-13 in their shorter form. What we didn’t realize is that the director’s cuts would have different titles than the shorter versions – but Netflix has just confirmed that is the case, while also unveiling a batch of images from the director’s cuts and announcing that they will both be available to watch on their streaming service as of August 2nd. The new title for the director’s cut of the first movie is Rebel Moon – Chapter One: Chalice of Blood. The second movie is Rebel Moon – Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness.
The images from the director’s cuts...
The images from the director’s cuts...
- 6/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A new month is here, which gives us an excuse to showcase a whole new set of streaming horror movies. This month, we're looking at creature features! Monsters, insects, animas run amok — they're all here, ready to make mincemeat of unsuspecting humans who dare cross their paths. The creatures here come in all shapes and sizes, from normal-sized (killer) dogs to mutant sharks to city-leveling behemoths. They're mean, they're scary, they're not to be trifled with. Many of these beasts spring forth from nature, as if nature itself is fighting back against us puny, worthless human beings. Who will survive and what will be left of them? Let's find out.
Read more: The 50 Scariest Horror Movie Monsters Ranked
Godzilla Minus One
Streaming on Netflix.
In a surprise move, Netflix dropped the acclaimed, Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One" onto its platform with no warning on June 1. That's great news for those of...
Read more: The 50 Scariest Horror Movie Monsters Ranked
Godzilla Minus One
Streaming on Netflix.
In a surprise move, Netflix dropped the acclaimed, Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One" onto its platform with no warning on June 1. That's great news for those of...
- 6/8/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
We’ve known from the start that director Zack Snyder intended to released extended director’s cuts of his movies Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) and Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver (read our review of that one Here), which were rated PG-13 in their shorter form. At the start of this month, we learned that the director’s cut of Rebel Moon: Part One has been given a R rating for brutal bloody violence and gore, sexual content, graphic nudity and language. Now the Motion Picture Association ratings board has revealed that the director’s cut of Rebel Moon: Part Two has been rated R for strong bloody violence and gore throughout, strong sexuality, nudity and some language.
We don’t know a release date for the director’s cuts just yet, but Snyder has said that the director’s cuts...
We don’t know a release date for the director’s cuts just yet, but Snyder has said that the director’s cuts...
- 5/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Magnet Releasing has acquired North American rights to Belgian-French thriller Night Call, feature directing debut of Michiel Blanchart.
Magnet, the genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, plans to release the film in the US later this year. Gaumont is set to release in France on August 28.
Starring Jonathan Feltre, Jonas Bloquet and Romain Duris, the film follows a young locksmith who gets more than he bargained for when an emergency call puts him in the crosshairs of a ruthless mob boss.
Night Call is a Boucan and Quad production produced by Michael Goldberg, Boris Van Gils, Margaux Marciano and Nicolas Duval Adassovsky.
Magnet, the genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, plans to release the film in the US later this year. Gaumont is set to release in France on August 28.
Starring Jonathan Feltre, Jonas Bloquet and Romain Duris, the film follows a young locksmith who gets more than he bargained for when an emergency call puts him in the crosshairs of a ruthless mob boss.
Night Call is a Boucan and Quad production produced by Michael Goldberg, Boris Van Gils, Margaux Marciano and Nicolas Duval Adassovsky.
- 5/23/2024
- ScreenDaily
Magnet Releasing, the genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, has acquired North American rights to Night Call, a French thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Michiel Blanchart, whose live-action short You’re Dead Hélène was shortlisted for the 94th Oscars.
Slated for release later this year, the film follows a young locksmith who gets way more than he bargained for after responding to an emergency call that puts him in the crosshairs of a ruthless mob boss.
One evening, Mady (Jonathan Feltre) – a student by day, locksmith by night– receives an emergency call from Claire to open a lock. But the door the young woman wants to open isn’t hers, and the bag of cash she runs away with isn’t hers either. It belongs to Yannick (Romain Duris), a sinister crime boss who blames Mady and will stop at nothing to retrieve his stolen goods. In a city shaken by protests,...
Slated for release later this year, the film follows a young locksmith who gets way more than he bargained for after responding to an emergency call that puts him in the crosshairs of a ruthless mob boss.
One evening, Mady (Jonathan Feltre) – a student by day, locksmith by night– receives an emergency call from Claire to open a lock. But the door the young woman wants to open isn’t hers, and the bag of cash she runs away with isn’t hers either. It belongs to Yannick (Romain Duris), a sinister crime boss who blames Mady and will stop at nothing to retrieve his stolen goods. In a city shaken by protests,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A chameleon on screen and a fashion icon off, Doona Bae has steadily stacked her repertoire over the years, starting with her breakout role in the 2000 comedy Barking Dogs Never Bite, from Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho. Since then, Bae has starred in South Korean box office hits like Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, The Host, The Kingdom, and she has worked across the globe, earning critical acclaim in projects like the Japanese offbeat romance Air Doll. She made her Hollywood debut in the big-budget 2012 sci-fi film Cloud Atlas. Her most recent venture, The Silent Sea, is about a crew of researchers who embark on a mission to the moonand co-stars Gong Yoo and Lee Joon.
Bae’s roles thus far have ranged from an inflatable doll who comes to life to an archer to a bounty hunter. She’s survived a monster terrorizing Seoul, traversed across time and space, and even...
Bae’s roles thus far have ranged from an inflatable doll who comes to life to an archer to a bounty hunter. She’s survived a monster terrorizing Seoul, traversed across time and space, and even...
- 5/13/2024
- by Haein Jung
- Tudum - Netflix
10. Pearl (2022)
Hope isn’t the only thing chasing dreams can induce in one’s mind. Amid WWI and the global pandemic, a young woman is stuck with her family that she’s sick of. Her strict mother, paralyzed father, and across-the-ocean husband are her world… But she wants much more for herself, and her madness lights a dark path for her.
You can watch Pearl on Max, Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
9. Nope (2022)
Sometimes, you should trust your gut; sometimes, it’s much better to be rational. Two siblings struggle with maintaining their family ranch after their father’s death — and as they’re about to give up and sell it, they witness something unsettling in the locale. Instead of leaving, they decide to try and make the sight into their attraction.
You can watch Nope on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
8. Midsommar (2019)
Keeping ancient traditions and...
Hope isn’t the only thing chasing dreams can induce in one’s mind. Amid WWI and the global pandemic, a young woman is stuck with her family that she’s sick of. Her strict mother, paralyzed father, and across-the-ocean husband are her world… But she wants much more for herself, and her madness lights a dark path for her.
You can watch Pearl on Max, Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
9. Nope (2022)
Sometimes, you should trust your gut; sometimes, it’s much better to be rational. Two siblings struggle with maintaining their family ranch after their father’s death — and as they’re about to give up and sell it, they witness something unsettling in the locale. Instead of leaving, they decide to try and make the sight into their attraction.
You can watch Nope on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
8. Midsommar (2019)
Keeping ancient traditions and...
- 5/11/2024
- by [email protected] (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
1. Always hire Anthony Hopkins to deliver exposition. The man is an Oscar-winner, he’s played everybody from Hamlet to Hannibal Lecter, he’s got the best butter-melting British purr in the business. So if you’re Zack Snyder — or even if you’re not Zack Snyder, but are dropping the second chapter of a needlessly complicated space saga and need to get folks back up to speed — you enlist Sir Anthony to say things like: “On the far edges of the Motherworld’s reach, circling the gas giant Mara, was the small moon of Veldt…...
- 4/20/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Following a limited theatrical release, director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) was released through the Netflix streaming service back in December. Viewers will get the chance to find out what happens in the second half of the story when Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver reaches the service this Friday – and while doing press for that film, Snyder confirmed that a Rebel Moon 3 is already in the works. But he doesn’t intend to wrap this franchise up as a trilogy. In the end, he thinks there could be a total of 4 to 6 Rebel Moon movies!
Speaking with Radio Times, “We absolutely have the story (for Rebel Moon 3) all set, we did all that work. We wrote a treatment for the movie so we’ll see how we go ahead. … I guess (a total of) 4 makes sense. 4 or 6 movies,...
Speaking with Radio Times, “We absolutely have the story (for Rebel Moon 3) all set, we did all that work. We wrote a treatment for the movie so we’ll see how we go ahead. … I guess (a total of) 4 makes sense. 4 or 6 movies,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Miky Lee, vice chair of Korean media giant Cj, is set to give the USC School of Cinematic Arts 2024 commencement address, organizers said Tuesday.
As a pioneer of the Korean movie wave, Lee has championed Korean directors like Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho, and has executive producer credits that include Lady Vengeance, The Host, Snowpiercer, The Handmaiden and Parasite, the latter of which was the first non-English-language film to win the Oscar for best picture.
She will give the commencement address at the graduation ceremony set for May 10 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
“Miky Lee is a true pioneer and ambassador of collaborative global filmmaking, and we are so happy to have her share her insight and expertise with our graduating students,” Elizabeth M. Daley, dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, said in a statement.
Organizers also announced that the veteran Hollywood director, writer and...
As a pioneer of the Korean movie wave, Lee has championed Korean directors like Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho, and has executive producer credits that include Lady Vengeance, The Host, Snowpiercer, The Handmaiden and Parasite, the latter of which was the first non-English-language film to win the Oscar for best picture.
She will give the commencement address at the graduation ceremony set for May 10 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
“Miky Lee is a true pioneer and ambassador of collaborative global filmmaking, and we are so happy to have her share her insight and expertise with our graduating students,” Elizabeth M. Daley, dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, said in a statement.
Organizers also announced that the veteran Hollywood director, writer and...
- 4/16/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Following a limited theatrical release, director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) was released through the Netflix streaming service back in December. Viewers will get the chance to find out what happens in the second half of the story when Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver reaches the service on April 19th (you can watch our interviews with Snyder and cast members Here) – and during an interview with Forbes, Snyder confirmed that a Rebel Moon 3 is already in the works!
When asked about the possibility of a third film, Snyder said, “We have definitely been working on a Part Three, as far as the story goes. We definitely know where we’re all headed – we’ve known that for quite a while, to be honest. So yeah, I’m excited to make some more Rebel Moon movies – that would be fun.
When asked about the possibility of a third film, Snyder said, “We have definitely been working on a Part Three, as far as the story goes. We definitely know where we’re all headed – we’ve known that for quite a while, to be honest. So yeah, I’m excited to make some more Rebel Moon movies – that would be fun.
- 4/16/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Following a limited theatrical release, director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) was released through the Netflix streaming service back in December. Viewers will get the chance to find out what happens in the second half of the story when Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver reaches the service on April 19th – and in the build-up to that release date, we had the chance to sit down for an interview with Snyder and members of the movie’s cast! You can watch the interview in the embed above.
We’ve known for a while that extended director’s cuts of both Rebel Moon movies will eventually be released, and during this interview, Snyder revealed that both of the director’s cuts (which will each have around an hour of additional footage) will be released on the same day. He told...
We’ve known for a while that extended director’s cuts of both Rebel Moon movies will eventually be released, and during this interview, Snyder revealed that both of the director’s cuts (which will each have around an hour of additional footage) will be released on the same day. He told...
- 4/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
One glimpse at Stellar Blade’s trailers is enough to understand that a lot of work has gone into creating a visually appealing game. Dynamic environments, rapid particle effects, multiple explosions, and a protagonist who catches the eye are all from the mind of renowned game illustrator Hyung-Tae Kim.
That’s not to say the enemies in the game have not been given the same degree of attention. Hee-Cheol Jang, the man behind the iconic movie monsters seen in The Host and Okja, was first just a consultant on Stellar Blade before coming on full-time. We are going to see his expertise as Eve goes up against the Naytiba.
The Monsters of Stellar Blade have Some Hidden Secrets The Gigas from Stellar Blade are going to be the heavy hitters.
A well-designed character holds more than it shows. This allows the player to organically discover certain elements and aspects of the game world,...
That’s not to say the enemies in the game have not been given the same degree of attention. Hee-Cheol Jang, the man behind the iconic movie monsters seen in The Host and Okja, was first just a consultant on Stellar Blade before coming on full-time. We are going to see his expertise as Eve goes up against the Naytiba.
The Monsters of Stellar Blade have Some Hidden Secrets The Gigas from Stellar Blade are going to be the heavy hitters.
A well-designed character holds more than it shows. This allows the player to organically discover certain elements and aspects of the game world,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
With Stellar Blade’s releasing on April 26, a Behind The Scenes video was released by Shift Up, discussing the inspiration and challenges surrounding the game development journey.
Stellar Blade’s inspiration was drawn from a real-world event. Director Kim Hyung Tae, while watching a taxi strike news, was struck by the protest of drivers facing replacement by AI. On further reflecting, the game director envisioned the concept of humanity being replaced by artificial life forms. And this became the concept behind Stellar Blade.
And I was thinking, what if this happened to me? If humans can be completely replaced, then what does it mean?
Kim Hyung Tae, Game Director, Stellar Blade
The video revealed the greatest challenge behind the development of a Aaa title in South Korea to be the dominance of mobile gaming. Thus, introducing a solo-player console game such as Stellar Blade in such a market is a...
Stellar Blade’s inspiration was drawn from a real-world event. Director Kim Hyung Tae, while watching a taxi strike news, was struck by the protest of drivers facing replacement by AI. On further reflecting, the game director envisioned the concept of humanity being replaced by artificial life forms. And this became the concept behind Stellar Blade.
And I was thinking, what if this happened to me? If humans can be completely replaced, then what does it mean?
Kim Hyung Tae, Game Director, Stellar Blade
The video revealed the greatest challenge behind the development of a Aaa title in South Korea to be the dominance of mobile gaming. Thus, introducing a solo-player console game such as Stellar Blade in such a market is a...
- 4/12/2024
- by Santosh Kumari
- GamesHorizon
Perspective is one of the building blocks of cinema. It’s often thought of as a visual tool, but it doesn’t stop there. The audience is forfeiting both their visual and auditory senses and it’s the filmmakers’ job to take them on a journey using both images and sound.
In sound world, we aren’t simply creating the literal reality of where a character is currently located; we’re using sound to give a sense of the emotional situation using the naturalistic elements of that location. It’s the process of creating an experience wherein the audience steps into the subjectivity of a character—and to create that, it isn’t always as simple as “see a dog, hear a dog.” The cut is what the audience sees and the sonic-perspective is what they feel.
Case in point: take a stressful scene, one where our hero screams out loud from angst and frustration.
In sound world, we aren’t simply creating the literal reality of where a character is currently located; we’re using sound to give a sense of the emotional situation using the naturalistic elements of that location. It’s the process of creating an experience wherein the audience steps into the subjectivity of a character—and to create that, it isn’t always as simple as “see a dog, hear a dog.” The cut is what the audience sees and the sonic-perspective is what they feel.
Case in point: take a stressful scene, one where our hero screams out loud from angst and frustration.
- 4/12/2024
- by Thomas Ouziel
- Film Independent News & More
What we’ve seen so far about Stellar Blade shows it’s all about great designs and fluid combat. The combat may often be compared to Sekiro, but the art and design of the game are truly unique. Hyung-Tae Kim has put a lot of thought and effort into making his characters stand out from the crowd.
But the design doesn’t stop at just humans. The creatures Eve faces were given the same degree of attention by none other than legendary Korean movie monster designer Hee-Cheol Jang. Jang is the mind behind some iconic monster movies, such as The Host and Okja. However, even he was surprised by Shift Up’s design process.
Stellar Blade Creature Design Began with Old School Methods
Stellar Blade‘s Naytiba are going to be a formidable and horrifying foe.
In the game, Eve will be facing off against a never-before-seen species known as the Naytiba.
But the design doesn’t stop at just humans. The creatures Eve faces were given the same degree of attention by none other than legendary Korean movie monster designer Hee-Cheol Jang. Jang is the mind behind some iconic monster movies, such as The Host and Okja. However, even he was surprised by Shift Up’s design process.
Stellar Blade Creature Design Began with Old School Methods
Stellar Blade‘s Naytiba are going to be a formidable and horrifying foe.
In the game, Eve will be facing off against a never-before-seen species known as the Naytiba.
- 4/12/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Allow Robert Pattinson to introduce himself again… and again and again.
He plays more than a dozen versions of the same character, Mickey Barnes, in director Bong Joon Ho’s upcoming sci-fi thriller “Mickey 17.”
Bong, the Oscar-winning director of “Parasite,” brought a wacky, thrilling first look at the film to CinemaCon, the annual exhibition trade show that’s currently unfolding in Las Vegas. Through an interpreter, the Korean director described “Mickey 17” as a “story about a simple man who ultimately ends up saving the world. It’s a strange type of hero’s journey.”
It’s based on Edward Ashton’s novel “Mickey 7,” but Bong opted to ever-so-slightly change the name of the film to “Mickey 17.” The number reflects how many times the main character dies, so Bong teased, “I killed him 10 more times!”
Before theater owners at CinemaCon got a sneak peek of the trailer, which...
He plays more than a dozen versions of the same character, Mickey Barnes, in director Bong Joon Ho’s upcoming sci-fi thriller “Mickey 17.”
Bong, the Oscar-winning director of “Parasite,” brought a wacky, thrilling first look at the film to CinemaCon, the annual exhibition trade show that’s currently unfolding in Las Vegas. Through an interpreter, the Korean director described “Mickey 17” as a “story about a simple man who ultimately ends up saving the world. It’s a strange type of hero’s journey.”
It’s based on Edward Ashton’s novel “Mickey 7,” but Bong opted to ever-so-slightly change the name of the film to “Mickey 17.” The number reflects how many times the main character dies, so Bong teased, “I killed him 10 more times!”
Before theater owners at CinemaCon got a sneak peek of the trailer, which...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Following a limited theatrical release, director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review Here) was released through the Netflix streaming service back in December. Viewers will get the chance to find out what happens in the second half of the story when Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver reaches the service on April 19th – and with that date swiftly approaching, Snyder took to social media to unveil a batch of character posters. You can check them out at the bottom of this article.
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story for Rebel Moon with 300 co-writer Kurt Johnstad, and the pair wrote the screenplay with Army of the Dead co-writer Shay Hatten. The events of the two films,...
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story for Rebel Moon with 300 co-writer Kurt Johnstad, and the pair wrote the screenplay with Army of the Dead co-writer Shay Hatten. The events of the two films,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Clockwise from left: The Big Lebowski (Working Title Films/Gramercy Pictures), Barber (Fubar Films), Stars At Noon (Canal+)Image: The A.V. Club
For the first full month of spring, Hulu adds some fan-favorite films as well as some recent indie movies before the summer movie season begins and we turn our attention to big-budget blockbusters.
For the first full month of spring, Hulu adds some fan-favorite films as well as some recent indie movies before the summer movie season begins and we turn our attention to big-budget blockbusters.
- 4/2/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
Disney+ has reveled the release date for its ambitious Korean political drama Uncle Samsik, starring Song Kang-ho in his TV series debut. The show will launch with a five-episode premiere on May 15 exclusively on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the U.S. The 16-part series will then unfurl in batches of two episodes per week until a three-part season finale drops on June 19.
Uncle Samsik is directed by veteran Korean writer and filmmaker Shin Yeon-shick (The Russian Novel, Cobweb), who is also making his series debut with the project.
Set in 1960s Korea, the series follows Kim San, an ambitious idealist who is driven to turn his country’s fortunes around. A recipient of an Albright Scholarship, San wants nothing more than to transform his country into an industrial nation and deliver an American level of affluence to the people of Korea. Determined to become a success, San attracts...
Uncle Samsik is directed by veteran Korean writer and filmmaker Shin Yeon-shick (The Russian Novel, Cobweb), who is also making his series debut with the project.
Set in 1960s Korea, the series follows Kim San, an ambitious idealist who is driven to turn his country’s fortunes around. A recipient of an Albright Scholarship, San wants nothing more than to transform his country into an industrial nation and deliver an American level of affluence to the people of Korea. Determined to become a success, San attracts...
- 4/2/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
April is shaping up to be a huge month at Hulu! Catch the premiere of the Hulu Original series “Under the Bridge,” starring recent Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Riley Keough, and Vritika Gupta and based on the book of the same name by Rebecca Godfrey chronicling the 1997 murder of Reena Virk. The streamer will also host the premieres of multiple major FX projects, including the second half of Ryan Murphy’s latest “American Horror Story” installment, “American Horror Story: Delicate,” starring Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian, Cara Delevingne, and more. The end of April will also bring the premiere of the new limited international spy series “The Veil,” starring Elisabeth Moss and Yumna Marwan
Whether you’re looking for a new “Real Housewives” spinoff or a best-selling manga adaptation, check out everything coming to Hulu this month, including The Streamable’s top picks available throughout April!
Whether you’re looking for a new “Real Housewives” spinoff or a best-selling manga adaptation, check out everything coming to Hulu this month, including The Streamable’s top picks available throughout April!
- 4/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Women’s History Month may be over, but that doesn’t mean that women aren’t leading many of Hulu’s top picks for April. The month begins with the premiere of Vanderpump Villa, a Hulu Original reality series that follows Lisa Vanderpump and the hand-selected staff members employed at her lavish French estate, Chateau Rosabelle. This next chapter in the Vanderpump saga is sure to be full of drama, decadence, and debauchery as the staff caters to Vanderpump, her wealthy guests, and their own desires.
Hulu Original Under the Bridge, based on the 1997 true-crime novel of the same name, also premieres this month. This limited series follows the investigation of Reena Virk’s disappearance –the fourteen-year-old left to meet some friends and never returned home. Starring Riley Keough and Academy Award nominee Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge has all the makings of a true-crime hit. Rounding out this month,...
Hulu Original Under the Bridge, based on the 1997 true-crime novel of the same name, also premieres this month. This limited series follows the investigation of Reena Virk’s disappearance –the fourteen-year-old left to meet some friends and never returned home. Starring Riley Keough and Academy Award nominee Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge has all the makings of a true-crime hit. Rounding out this month,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
The Trill were first introduced in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Host". In that episode, Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) engaged in an intense love affair with a Trill super-diplomat named Odan (Franc Luz), a man whom she later discovered had a very unusual biology. It seems some members of the Trill species are joined with incredibly long-lived worm-like symbionts that are surgically implanted in their stomachs. The symbionts possess the memories and experiences of all their hosts and take over the personalities of the people they are implanted inside of. Symbionts can live through dozens of hosts in their lives.
In "The Host," Odan sported inverted v-shaped forehead ridges above his eyes and a larger, extended septum. The makeup was designed by Michael Westmore, a longtime "Next Generation" makeup artist.
It wouldn't be until "Emissary", the pilot episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," that Trekkies would encounter another Trill.
In "The Host," Odan sported inverted v-shaped forehead ridges above his eyes and a larger, extended septum. The makeup was designed by Michael Westmore, a longtime "Next Generation" makeup artist.
It wouldn't be until "Emissary", the pilot episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," that Trekkies would encounter another Trill.
- 3/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Four weeks after its initial release, South Korean horror film “Exhuma” is still burning through the country’s box office. “Pamyo,” as it’s known in Korea (which directly translates to “exhumation for relocation or cremation”), has resonated in a major way with audiences who have shown up in droves to see the story of a shaman named Hwa-rim (Kim Go-eun) and the wandering spirits she takes on with Bong-gil (Lee Do-hyun), her protégé. This week: it expands in the United States.
Just one week into its release, “Exhuma” became the highest-grossing Korean film of 2024 so far, knocking the Timothée Chalamet-starring “Wonka” off the top spot following its delayed release there. Chalamet’s other big film of the moment, “Dune: Part Two,” placed second in Korea for three successive weekends in the wake of “Exhuma” too.
That means that, nearly a month in, “Exhuma” has made $67.8 million with sales of 9.3 million tickets,...
Just one week into its release, “Exhuma” became the highest-grossing Korean film of 2024 so far, knocking the Timothée Chalamet-starring “Wonka” off the top spot following its delayed release there. Chalamet’s other big film of the moment, “Dune: Part Two,” placed second in Korea for three successive weekends in the wake of “Exhuma” too.
That means that, nearly a month in, “Exhuma” has made $67.8 million with sales of 9.3 million tickets,...
- 3/21/2024
- by David Opie
- Indiewire
If you haven’t taken the leap to bundle Disney+ and Hulu, it might be time. Streaming is only getting more expensive and competitive, and the enticing bundle (which also includes ESPN) might be a version of cable TV, but it’s also just cost efficient. Disney+ and Hulu are so intertwined that their monthly listing updates come in the same email — and as such, we decided to compile them here for you in the same list.
Whether you have Disney+ or Hulu, or both (and the IndieWire staff has weighed on our favorites), each has its benefits. Disney has the family-friendly titles, the Star Wars and Marvel (new episodes of “The Bad Batch” and “X-Men: 97” continue through April), while Hulu is the place to catch FX originals and network episodes. Both streamers have the rights to distribute National Geographic titles, which are well worth exploring along with the rest of the library.
Whether you have Disney+ or Hulu, or both (and the IndieWire staff has weighed on our favorites), each has its benefits. Disney has the family-friendly titles, the Star Wars and Marvel (new episodes of “The Bad Batch” and “X-Men: 97” continue through April), while Hulu is the place to catch FX originals and network episodes. Both streamers have the rights to distribute National Geographic titles, which are well worth exploring along with the rest of the library.
- 3/18/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Blue Finch Film Releasing presents A Bittersweet Life, The Foul King and The Chaser on digital platforms from 8 April. These must-see modern Korean cult cinema classics from acclaimed filmmakers Kim Jee-woon and Na Hong-jin, are exploding back onto screens, with The Foul King available in the UK and Ireland for the very first time.
A Bittersweet Life
Gangster Sun-woo (Lee Byung-hun) has worked his way up the ranks in his organisation, earning the trust of his callous crime boss Mr. Kang, who assigns him to spy on his mistress fearing she may be having an affair. When Mr Kang's suspicions are found to be true, Sun-woo finds his life on the line when his choice to spare the mistress and her secret lover's lives starts an irreversible gang war.
This ultra-stylish neo noir is written and directed by renowned filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, and features a career-defining performance from international star Lee Byung-hun,...
A Bittersweet Life
Gangster Sun-woo (Lee Byung-hun) has worked his way up the ranks in his organisation, earning the trust of his callous crime boss Mr. Kang, who assigns him to spy on his mistress fearing she may be having an affair. When Mr Kang's suspicions are found to be true, Sun-woo finds his life on the line when his choice to spare the mistress and her secret lover's lives starts an irreversible gang war.
This ultra-stylish neo noir is written and directed by renowned filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, and features a career-defining performance from international star Lee Byung-hun,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Laura Harrier is ready to go to war with Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgård for the Andrew Niccol-directed sequel Lords of War. Harrier will star opposite Cage and Skarsgård for a follow-up to the filmmaker’s 2005 thriller, Lord of War.
Andrew Niccol directs from a script he wrote, with Cage reprising his role from the 2005 original, arms dealer Yuri Orlov. The plot includes a father-son twist, with Skarsgård playing Orlov’s son, Anton. In the Lord of War sequel, Anton “tries to top his father’s wrongs instead of stopping them as he launches a mercenary army to fight America’s Middle East conflicts.” The details of Harrier’s role remain a mystery.
“There is so much more to explore with these characters. Plato said it best — ‘Only the dead have seen the end of war.’ I’m looking forward to spending more time in the company of the...
Andrew Niccol directs from a script he wrote, with Cage reprising his role from the 2005 original, arms dealer Yuri Orlov. The plot includes a father-son twist, with Skarsgård playing Orlov’s son, Anton. In the Lord of War sequel, Anton “tries to top his father’s wrongs instead of stopping them as he launches a mercenary army to fight America’s Middle East conflicts.” The details of Harrier’s role remain a mystery.
“There is so much more to explore with these characters. Plato said it best — ‘Only the dead have seen the end of war.’ I’m looking forward to spending more time in the company of the...
- 2/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Bret Easton Ellis is finally taking a seat in the director’s chair.
After his slated feature directorial debut “The Deleted” was pivoted into a web series on the since-defunct social platform Fullscreen, famed author and screenwriter Ellis will direct horror film “Relapse.” Ellis penned the script about a man (played by “Stranger Things” breakout Joseph Quinn) who witnesses a brutal death during a drug party and is thrust into an unsteady existential crisis upon entering rehab. Variety first reported the news of the project.
The film’s official synopsis reads: “Fueled by his unstable personality and the invading power of social media, Matt Cullen’s paranoia grows, messing up with his rehabilitation program. As he starts using again, a mysterious presence starts growing around Matt, and a monster that has been haunting him since he was a teenager reveals itself. His therapist tries to help, convinced that the monster...
After his slated feature directorial debut “The Deleted” was pivoted into a web series on the since-defunct social platform Fullscreen, famed author and screenwriter Ellis will direct horror film “Relapse.” Ellis penned the script about a man (played by “Stranger Things” breakout Joseph Quinn) who witnesses a brutal death during a drug party and is thrust into an unsteady existential crisis upon entering rehab. Variety first reported the news of the project.
The film’s official synopsis reads: “Fueled by his unstable personality and the invading power of social media, Matt Cullen’s paranoia grows, messing up with his rehabilitation program. As he starts using again, a mysterious presence starts growing around Matt, and a monster that has been haunting him since he was a teenager reveals itself. His therapist tries to help, convinced that the monster...
- 2/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Subversive American author Bret Easton Ellis is set to make his directorial debut with “Relapse,” an elevated horror film he wrote starring “Stranger Things” breakout Joseph Quinn.
Paris-based Snd has boarded the project as producer, alongside Adrian Guerra’s Nostromo (“Penny Dreadful”) and Simon Wallon’s Kiss & Kill (“Bonnie”). Snd will handle worldwide sales on “Relapse,” as well as French distribution, and will tease the title at the EFM with an exclusive sizzle reel.
Quinn, who will next be seen in “A Quiet Place: Day One” and the “Gladiator” sequel, will star in “Relapse” as Matt Cullen, who checks into rehab after witnessing a horrific death during a drugged-up party. Three months later, he is set to get his life back together, staying at his parent’s mansion in the hills of Los Angeles. But things have changed around Matt and everything seems off balance.
“Fueled by his unstable...
Paris-based Snd has boarded the project as producer, alongside Adrian Guerra’s Nostromo (“Penny Dreadful”) and Simon Wallon’s Kiss & Kill (“Bonnie”). Snd will handle worldwide sales on “Relapse,” as well as French distribution, and will tease the title at the EFM with an exclusive sizzle reel.
Quinn, who will next be seen in “A Quiet Place: Day One” and the “Gladiator” sequel, will star in “Relapse” as Matt Cullen, who checks into rehab after witnessing a horrific death during a drugged-up party. Three months later, he is set to get his life back together, staying at his parent’s mansion in the hills of Los Angeles. But things have changed around Matt and everything seems off balance.
“Fueled by his unstable...
- 2/14/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire (read our review Here), the first part of director Zack Snyder’s two-part sci-fi epic, has been available to watch on the Netflix streaming service for over a month, and now we’re getting ready for the April 19th release of the follow-up Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver. With its release date just two months away, Rebel Moon Part Two has received its official rating from the Motion Picture Association ratings board: PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, brief strong language and suicide. Also earning a PG-13 rating this week is the Blumhouse horror film Imaginary, which reaches theatres on March 8th. Imaginary got its PG-13 for some violent content, drug material and language.
Neither one of these ratings comes as a surprise. Many Blumhouse movies, from Insidious to Five Nights at Freddy’s, M3GAN, and Night Swim have PG-13 ratings. As for Rebel Moon,...
Neither one of these ratings comes as a surprise. Many Blumhouse movies, from Insidious to Five Nights at Freddy’s, M3GAN, and Night Swim have PG-13 ratings. As for Rebel Moon,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Hansel and Gretel, the two German kids who nearly became somebody’s meal, need little introduction. The characters in this Brothers Grimm classic have been used as a lesson about stranger danger and resilience for years. And while Hansel and Gretel’s ordeal has been put on screen multiple times — both faithfully and loosely — Yim Pil-sung’s 2007 movie is one of the more distinct adaptations. This Korean reimagining retains the essence of the influential fairy tale while also adding its own unique twists.
Hansel and Gretel was one of several movies from the golden age of South Korean Horror — often referred to as “K-Horror” in the West — to be based on fairy or folk tales. While Arang and A Tale of Two Sisters dug into local Korean lore, other movies drew from European narrations. However, much like Cinderella and The Red Shoes, Hansel and Gretel’s interpretation of its basis is rather liberal.
Hansel and Gretel was one of several movies from the golden age of South Korean Horror — often referred to as “K-Horror” in the West — to be based on fairy or folk tales. While Arang and A Tale of Two Sisters dug into local Korean lore, other movies drew from European narrations. However, much like Cinderella and The Red Shoes, Hansel and Gretel’s interpretation of its basis is rather liberal.
- 2/7/2024
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
As I get older, I find it harder and harder to find horror movies from the 80s and even 90s to qualify for a recommendation towards a best horror movie you never saw. First is the influx of all these great companies like Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow, and Severin Films, not to mention Kino and Scream Factory, who pull out all the stops finding the most hidden of hidden gems to clean up and release. Second, we have a ludicrous amount of streaming services, and the free ones typically can find these smaller movies that cost way less to license a streamable version. Between my generation recommending everything under the sun to their coworkers, friends, and family as well as newer generations being willing to stream something if its easy to find, the 80s is well represented, for better and for worse. The 2000s are Chock Full of movies that came...
- 2/6/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
Looking through Shim Hyung-rae’s small oeuvre, it would only make sense for the South Korean comedian-turned-filmmaker to create a movie like Dragon Wars: D-War. As early as 1993, Shim was playing with monsters; his directorial debut, Young-Goo and Dinosaur Zu-Zu, is derivative of Gorgo, Mothra and the like. Shim returned soon after with more monster mayhem in two other obscurities: Tyranno’s Claws and Dragon Tukka. His big break then came in 1999 with the high-budget remake of 1967’s Yongary, Monster from the Deep. As exciting as the opportunity was, Shim ultimately experienced unforeseen hardship after directing what was, at the time, the most expensive Korean-produced movie.
Yonggary, or Reptilian in the West, led to a challenging period for Shim. This ‘99 movie could have easily been the end of his career. Strangely, though, it was not the critical derision that caused Shim’s personal crisis. On the contrary, a shady distribution...
Yonggary, or Reptilian in the West, led to a challenging period for Shim. This ‘99 movie could have easily been the end of his career. Strangely, though, it was not the critical derision that caused Shim’s personal crisis. On the contrary, a shady distribution...
- 1/31/2024
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
Saoirse Ronan reportedly rejected an offer from Marvel Studios to play one of the McU's biggest superheroes.
Outside of her Oscar-nominated performances in films like Lady Bird and Little Women, Ronan has dipped her toes into bigger-budget work, starring in both 2009's The Lovely Bones and 2013's The Host while also cameoing in 2014's Muppets Most Wanted.
Saoirse Ronan Rejected Major MCU Role Read full article on The Direct.
Outside of her Oscar-nominated performances in films like Lady Bird and Little Women, Ronan has dipped her toes into bigger-budget work, starring in both 2009's The Lovely Bones and 2013's The Host while also cameoing in 2014's Muppets Most Wanted.
Saoirse Ronan Rejected Major MCU Role Read full article on The Direct.
- 1/4/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
Parasite‘s Song Kang-ho is set to star in Uncle Samsik, Disney+’s ambitious period drama from Korean writer-director Shin Yeon-shick.
Set in 1960s Korea, a time of great social and political upheaval, Uncle Samsik tells the story of a young idealist man who is driven to turn his country’s fortunes around. The man attracts the attention of a shady fixer, who adapts to any situation and takes whatever steps necessary to help him accomplish his boss’ goals.
Song will play the fixer Pak Doochill/Uncle Samsik, and Byun Yohan (Mr. Sunshine, Six Flying Dragons) with the idealistic Kim San.
Written and directed by Shin, the series is notable for being the filmmaker’s first television project, as well as Song’s first appearance in a drama series. The pair worked together on Shin’s volleyball drama One Win and his black comedy Cobweb, both of which were released in 2023.
As well as Parasite,...
Set in 1960s Korea, a time of great social and political upheaval, Uncle Samsik tells the story of a young idealist man who is driven to turn his country’s fortunes around. The man attracts the attention of a shady fixer, who adapts to any situation and takes whatever steps necessary to help him accomplish his boss’ goals.
Song will play the fixer Pak Doochill/Uncle Samsik, and Byun Yohan (Mr. Sunshine, Six Flying Dragons) with the idealistic Kim San.
Written and directed by Shin, the series is notable for being the filmmaker’s first television project, as well as Song’s first appearance in a drama series. The pair worked together on Shin’s volleyball drama One Win and his black comedy Cobweb, both of which were released in 2023.
As well as Parasite,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Yesterday, we shared some quotes from director Zack Snyder and co-writer Kurt Johnstad where they gave some information on what will be seen in the extended cut of Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire (read our review of the PG-13 cut Here), which will be released through the Netflix streaming service sometime after Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver reaches the service on April 19th. Speaking of Rebel Moon: Part Two, Johnstad also told The Hollywood Reporter what can be expected from that film: “a nonstop action rollercoaster ride of twists and turns.”
When asked how the second half of the story compares to the first, the co-writer answered, “I would say that it’s definitely its own movie, and it’s a very different movie. It’s not an assembly of the team. The team is built, and now it’s why they fight. I think [the PG-13 cut] is two hours,...
When asked how the second half of the story compares to the first, the co-writer answered, “I would say that it’s definitely its own movie, and it’s a very different movie. It’s not an assembly of the team. The team is built, and now it’s why they fight. I think [the PG-13 cut] is two hours,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire (read our review Here), the first part of director Zack Snyder’s two-part sci-fi epic, was released through the Netflix streaming service last week… and a few days later, a teaser trailer for the follow-up Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver arrived online to give us a preview of the second half of the story, which is set to start streaming on April 19th. When the trailer for Part One was released, Snyder did a “trailer breakdown” video for Netflix, and now that the teaser for Part Two is available, Snyder has sat down for another breakdown video. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story...
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story...
- 12/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Stars: Minami Hamabe, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yuki Yamada, Yuya Endo, Kisuke Iida, Sae Nagatani, Ozuno Nakamura | Written and Directed by Takashi Yamazaki
After debuting on the big screen in 1954, Godzilla has become famous throughout all of cinema. Staring in over thirty films, the giant lizard has terrorised the world, from Tokyo to San Francisco, and now the filmmakers of Godzilla Minus One have brought the monster back to what feels like its roots, in post-World War 2 Japan. This time it may just be the best version we’ve ever had.
Godzilla Minus One is set in post-war Japan, as the country is at its lowest point, we follow Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki), a kamikaze pilot who abandoned his position at the end of the war. His so-called failure and his very duty in the war is brought into question, and in doing so...
After debuting on the big screen in 1954, Godzilla has become famous throughout all of cinema. Staring in over thirty films, the giant lizard has terrorised the world, from Tokyo to San Francisco, and now the filmmakers of Godzilla Minus One have brought the monster back to what feels like its roots, in post-World War 2 Japan. This time it may just be the best version we’ve ever had.
Godzilla Minus One is set in post-war Japan, as the country is at its lowest point, we follow Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki), a kamikaze pilot who abandoned his position at the end of the war. His so-called failure and his very duty in the war is brought into question, and in doing so...
- 12/18/2023
- by Alex Ginnelly
- Nerdly
There was a time when any great international actor tended to be reduced to their perceived Hollywood counterpart whenever they were discussed in the U.S. press. Under this outmoded prerogative, Korean screen icon Song Kang-ho easily could be described as his country’s simultaneous answer to both Marlon Brando and Tom Hanks, such is his seemingly contradictory blend of sardonic physicality, fearsome technique, lyrical humanism and overwhelming likability. Today, thankfully, it is sufficient to simply describe Song Kang-ho as Song Kang-ho: “One of the protean greats of world cinema — a master, end of,” as Tilda Swinton, a co-star with Song in Bong Joon Ho’s Snowpiercer (2013), once summed him up in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
For global movie buffs, arguably one of the most exciting stories of the past 30 years has been the renaissance and growing global reach of Korean cinema — and no figure has been more...
For global movie buffs, arguably one of the most exciting stories of the past 30 years has been the renaissance and growing global reach of Korean cinema — and no figure has been more...
- 12/3/2023
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The holidays are upon us, so whether you looking for film-related gifts or simply want to pick up some of the finest the year had to offer in the category for yourself, we have a gift guide for you. Including must-have books on filmmaking, the best from the Criterion Collection and more home-video picks, subscriptions, magazines, music, and more, dive in below.
Giveaways
In celebration of our holiday gift guide, we’ll be doing a number of giveaways! First up, we’re giving away My First Movie Vol. 2, a three-part ‘lil cinephile series by Cory Everett and illustrator Julie Olivi, featuring My First Spaghetti Western, My First Yakuza Movie, and My First Hollywood Musical.
Enter on Instagram (for My First Yakuza Movie), Twitter (for My First Hollywood Musical), and/or Facebook (for My First Spaghetti Western) by Sunday, November 26 at 11:59pm Et. Those that enter on all three platforms...
Giveaways
In celebration of our holiday gift guide, we’ll be doing a number of giveaways! First up, we’re giving away My First Movie Vol. 2, a three-part ‘lil cinephile series by Cory Everett and illustrator Julie Olivi, featuring My First Spaghetti Western, My First Yakuza Movie, and My First Hollywood Musical.
Enter on Instagram (for My First Yakuza Movie), Twitter (for My First Hollywood Musical), and/or Facebook (for My First Spaghetti Western) by Sunday, November 26 at 11:59pm Et. Those that enter on all three platforms...
- 11/20/2023
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
A couple days ago, the Netflix streaming service unveiled the first trailer for Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire, the first part of director Zack Snyder’s two-part sci-fi epic, which they will be releasing on December 22nd. Now Netflix has also uploaded a video where Snyder spends almost 9 minutes breaking down the moments in the trailer. You can watch the trailer in the embed above, and check out Snyder’s trailer breakdown at the bottom of this article.
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story for Rebel Moon with 300 co-writer Kurt Johnstad, and the pair wrote the screenplay with Army of the Dead co-writer Shay Hatten. The events of the two films, which draw inspiration from Seven Samurai, are set in...
Snyder has always been open about the fact that he’s hoping “a massive IP and a universe that can be built out” from the foundation of Rebel Moon. He crafted the story for Rebel Moon with 300 co-writer Kurt Johnstad, and the pair wrote the screenplay with Army of the Dead co-writer Shay Hatten. The events of the two films, which draw inspiration from Seven Samurai, are set in...
- 11/14/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Director Zack Snyder revealed months ago that there will be two cuts of the movies in his upcoming two-part sci-fi epic, Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire, which will be released through the Netflix streaming service on December 22nd and Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver, which will reach Netflix on April 19, 2024. One cut will be something “anyone can enjoy and watch”, while the director’s cut will be a more explicit version that will allow fans to take “a deeper, harder dive” into the material. He has even said that the director’s cut of Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire has “close to an hour of extra content”… and now Netflix’s Tudum site has posted the runtime for the regular cut of the film. It’s 2 hours and 13 minutes. So it looks like the director’s cut will boost it up to around the 3 hour mark.
- 10/18/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho’s 2006 monster movie “The Host” is among Paris-based distributor The Jokers Films’ recent releases, made available for the first time ever as a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray edition.
The Jokers’ other new French release, the 4K restoration of Bruce Weber’s 1988 Chet Baker doc “Let’s Get Lost,” also screened at the Lumière Festival in Lyon with Weber in attendance.
Describing the film’s sound and 4K restoration as “sublime,” The Jokers head Manuel Chiche says, “‘Let’s Get Lost’ is now a timeless classic not only about life but also about art and creation.”
“Let’s Get Lost” is due to hit French theaters in summer 2024.
“The Host,” meanwhile, premiered earlier this year in France with a special screening, along with the Oscar-winning “Parasite,” and master class by Bong at Paris’ famed Grand Rex theater and also unspooled at the Institut Lumière in Lyon as part of a Bong retrospective.
The Jokers’ other new French release, the 4K restoration of Bruce Weber’s 1988 Chet Baker doc “Let’s Get Lost,” also screened at the Lumière Festival in Lyon with Weber in attendance.
Describing the film’s sound and 4K restoration as “sublime,” The Jokers head Manuel Chiche says, “‘Let’s Get Lost’ is now a timeless classic not only about life but also about art and creation.”
“Let’s Get Lost” is due to hit French theaters in summer 2024.
“The Host,” meanwhile, premiered earlier this year in France with a special screening, along with the Oscar-winning “Parasite,” and master class by Bong at Paris’ famed Grand Rex theater and also unspooled at the Institut Lumière in Lyon as part of a Bong retrospective.
- 10/18/2023
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
A high-powered panel at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market pondered the condition of the theatrical market for arthouse films in Asia and Europe post-pandemic.
The two themes that emerged from the discussion were the necessity for films to have an X factor that can be marketed and, second, that restored classics are finding new audiences.
June Lee, content business team lead at Korea’s Watcha said that the company’s acquisition strategy for this year and the next is to either pick up a Hollywood blockbuster or “really arthouse films with elements that could go viral.”
The panel, which was moderated by Katarzyna Siniarska, head of sales at Poland’s New Europe Film Sales, also included Valeska Neu, international sales agent at Germany’s Films Boutique, Kini Kim of France’s The Jokers Films, Felix Tsang, sales and acquisitions manager at Hong Kong’s...
The two themes that emerged from the discussion were the necessity for films to have an X factor that can be marketed and, second, that restored classics are finding new audiences.
June Lee, content business team lead at Korea’s Watcha said that the company’s acquisition strategy for this year and the next is to either pick up a Hollywood blockbuster or “really arthouse films with elements that could go viral.”
The panel, which was moderated by Katarzyna Siniarska, head of sales at Poland’s New Europe Film Sales, also included Valeska Neu, international sales agent at Germany’s Films Boutique, Kini Kim of France’s The Jokers Films, Felix Tsang, sales and acquisitions manager at Hong Kong’s...
- 10/10/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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