‘Marty Supreme,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ & Fantasy Oscar 2nd Round Draft [VIDEO]
To close out 2025, we finally make our Fantasy Oscar 2nd round draft trades and review Marty Supreme and Song...
‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Production Design Echoes Classic Movie Musicals
The Kiss of the Spider Woman production design team sits down to discuss their and Bill Condon's vision for the...
‘The Housemaid’ Review: Fun Trash That Should Have Been More
In our The Housemaid review, Clarence holds up the Paul Feig-directed film to another high concept potboiler adaptation and finds...
2026 Oscars Shortlists, Saying Goodbye To the Great Rob Reiner [VIDEO]
This week, we're sadly but fondly revisiting the films and legacy of the late Rob Reiner. Plus, we break down...
‘Fantastic Four’ Production Designer Inspired By Optimism In Jet Age, 1964 World’s Fair
Fantastic Four production designer Kasra Farahani talks about optimism, The Jetsons, and other inspirations for his gorgeous designs. The Fantastic...
‘Sinners,’ ‘Frankenstein’ Lead 2025 Astra Creative Arts Awards
This evening, the Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) honored the winners of the 2025 Astra Creative Arts Awards during a ceremony...
‘Fantastic Four’ VFX Supervisor On Artistic Challenges Posed By Each Character’s Powers
Fantastic Four VFX Supervisor Scott Stokdyk talks about bringing the core four, plus a new Silver Surfer, to vivid, authentic...
PGA Announces 2026 Doc Nominees, Finalists for PGA Innovation Award
LOS ANGELES, CA — December 9, 2025 — Today, the Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced the nominees for Documentary Motion Pictures...
Ego Nwodim Named 2026 Indie Spirit Awards Host
LOS ANGELES (December 9, 2025) – Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual...
‘Sinners’ Leads Winners for 17th Annual AAFCA Awards
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today announced the winners of its 17th annual AAFCA Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions...
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