Film

The village for filmmakers: On the inside of Peachtree Village International Film Festival

ATLANTA - As the fall memories begin to set in, the region's amazing assembly sees yet another influx of filmmakers and storytellers. Somehow, the PVIFF has slowly grown over the years from an emerging showcase to a very serious creative and industry event, and with...

Inside the Stacks of the Mind: Mark Katzman’s M7 and the Art of Visionary Storytelling

When the nameless young man in Mark Katzman’s novel M7 arrives at the vast and mysterious Library of U-City, he enters a world where words are sacred, books breathe with hidden power, and memory itself is both a map and a trap. The journey that unfolds is not just a...

Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Pacing for $120M–$125M Domestic Debut in Marvel Victory

Los Angeles, CA - Marvel Studios' highly expected Fantastic Four: First Steps is expected to debut with a hefty $120 million to $125 million domestic weekend, based on consensus tracking and early box office reaction. The performance represents a high-profile revival...

On Fantastic Four: First Steps, a Rock Named “Jennifer” Stole the Show as the Thing

Los Angeles, CA - To create the long-awaited Marvel reboot Fantastic Four: First Steps, director Matt Shakman and his visual effects crew took an unlikely but brilliant approach to realizing Ben Grimm, aka the Thing: they cast a real rock: "Jennifer," lovingly...

Materialists: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal Spark On-Screen Chemistry in Celine Song’s New Rom-Com

In the constantly changing world of romantic comedies, a new movie is set to win the hearts of viewers and rebrand the genre. "Materialists," a new film directed by the Oscar-nominated Celine Song, features a talented cast—Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro...

Jurassic World Rebirth Trailer Releases the Distortus Rex and Mutadons: The New Age of Dinosaur Horror Has Arrived

The Jurassic World series is looking to roar back on the big screens with its newest addition, Jurassic World Rebirth, which hits theaters on July 2, 2025. The recently dropped trailer hints at a darker, scarier chapter, unveiling mutated monsters such as the...

Tom Cruise: Creating Feelings Through Actions and His Love for the UK

Tom Cruise, with his seemingly never-ending reservoirs of energy and fear-defying stunts, has lured millions of audiences globally. More so than his physical prowess, Emilio Cruise talks about the necessity of genuine emotion sometimes in an action. Thus, his frequent...

Why the 20-Year-Old ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Film Still Enchants Audiences Today

With Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice marking its 20th anniversary in 2005, the film remains a source of enchantment for audiences across the globe. With Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy, this adaptation of Jane Austen's...

Julia Garner Stars in Chilling New Trailer for Zach Cregger’s Horror Epic ‘Weapons’

In a return to psychological horror that's harrowing and also intellectually stimulating, director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) has dropped the first official trailer for his latest film Weapons, and it's already causing shockwaves throughout the horror community....

Cannes Film Festival Adds Major Titles: Stewart’s Debut and Lawrence’s New Drama Included

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has announced an exciting addition to its official selection, a set of prominent films that are guaranteed to attract viewers and critics as well. Among the highly anticipated new entries is Kristen Stewart's directorial effort, The...
Film Photography News — August 2023 Recap By Dimitri

Film Photography News — August 2023 Recap By Dimitri

August 2023 was a month of significant developments in the world of film photography, with a mix of product releases, industry trends, and cultural movements that continue to shape the medium's resurgence. For many, film photography is more than just a nostalgic...

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The 10 Best Movies of 2021 By Peter Travers

The 10 Best Movies of 2021 By Peter Travers

The year 2021 was a cinematic rollercoaster. After the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused movie theaters to shutter and production to halt, the film industry made an impressive return. With the reopening of theaters and the continued dominance...

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