Movies
Cinema has fully returned after the interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Movie-goers are thrilled with the vast array of movies coming to the box office in the new year – here are some of the most anticipated premieres! The young and young at heart are waiting on the edge...
The official trailer for popular movie director James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film debuts this Thursday, December 19, 2024. Written and directed by Gunn, Superman (2025) is the first official movie in the new DC Cinematic Universe under the direction of James Gunn. While not much is known concerning the movie’s...
Photo Credit: Robert Sunnes Starring renowned retired actor Mike Nichols, the 1967 film The Graduate highlights issues from family dynamics to infidelity. The Graduate has amassed $104.9 million in revenue and recognition along the U.S. National Film Registry. A household name, audiences may attribute this to the film’s technical elements....
The transition of a novel from page to screen is a time-honored tradition in the entertainment industry. While adaptations offer filmmakers a chance to bring beloved stories to life for new audiences, the process is a complex blend of art and challenge, often sparking debate among readers and cinephiles alike....
Despite early reviews for Disney’s latest “live-action” film, Mufasa: The Lion King, director Barry Jenkins seems to be stepping away from the project, telling interviewers CGI films are “Not my thing.” “When I took this job, the idea was, ‘What does Barry Jenkins know about visual effects? Why the hell...
Speculation about a sequel to the iconic 2000s movie The Devil Wears Prada was reignited by Emily Blunt during her appearance on the red carpet at the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) in Saudi Arabia. The award-winning actress, known for her numerous iconic film roles, hinted at the possibility of revisiting...
The Wicked movie has been making theatrical waves over Thanksgiving weekend. According to Deadline, Wicked, along with Moana 2 and Gladiator II, topped the blockbuster charts, pulling in over 30 million people to the movie theaters. Global media analytics company Comscore reported that Wicked grossed $262.4 million domestically and $359.2 million globally....
After holding space for the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” musical theater fans worldwide have begun to notice striking parallels between the events in the land of Oz and the real-life shift toward conservatism in governments around the globe. In the film’s second half, the Wizard of Oz, played by Jeff...
Two decades ago, Wicked, the reimagined story of The Wizard of Oz, made its Broadway debut, starring Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. Translated into six languages, performed in over 100 cities, and seen by more than 65 million, Wicked is a phenomenon, and today, it’s hitting...
Ten years ago, Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson first graced the silver screen in their hit young-adult stoner comedy series, Broad City. The show followed the raunchy misadventures of two twenty-something best friends in New York City as they grappled with relationships, career changes, sexuality, and, of course, illicit substances....
In an era dominated by blockbuster franchises and streaming platforms, auteur filmmaking is experiencing a remarkable revival. Directors with distinctive visions—such as Martin Scorsese, Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, and Denis Villeneuve—are redefining the cinematic landscape, drawing audiences back to theaters with their ambitious, personal projects. Films like Scorsese’s Killers of the...
Biopics have long been a staple in cinema, and they continue to captivate audiences, from iconic films like Gandhi and Raging Bull to recent hits such as Oppenheimer and Elvis. This ongoing appeal lies in the genre’s unique ability to bring historical figures to life, offering not just a retelling of events, but an intimate glimpse into...
