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Hollywood cozied up to AI in 2025 and had nothing good to show for it
Hollywood cozied up to AI in 2025 and had nothing good to show for it Hollywood’s adoption of AI in 2025 was marked by a lack of impressive results. The entertainment industry has been using generative AI for various post-production processes, such as de-aging actors and removing green screen backgrounds. AI has been a useful […]
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Joachim Trier finds his place
Joachim Trier finds his place Joachim Trier’s new film, Sentimental Value, has been recognized as an Oscar hopeful since its win at Cannes. The Norwegian director’s latest work explores parental issues, following in the footsteps of his previous family-anchored drama, The Worst Person in the World. Trier’s newest film stars Stellan Skarsgård as Gustav Borg, […]
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The endearing movie that affirms creativity as a human act
The endearing movie that affirms creativity as a human act The film “Peter Hujar’s Day” is based on an interview between Peter Hujar and Linda Rosenkrantz from 1974. The movie adaptation was conceived by director Ira Sachs after reading the interview, which was published as a book in 2022. The film stars Ben Whishaw and […]
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Exit 8’s director was inspired by watching people play the game
Exit 8’s director was inspired by watching people play the game The director of Exit 8’s film, Genki Kawamura, was inspired by watching people play the game. The movie takes the rules and structure of the game and builds on them with actual characters and a story. Kawamura aimed to create a new cinematic experience […]
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Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice is as bleak as it is hilarious
Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice is as bleak as it is hilarious No Other Choice, a film by Park Chan-wook, was screened at TIFF 2025. The film’s screening was notable for its long line outside the Criterion Closet, a van-turned-museum housing Blu-Rays of classic films. The author attended TIFF 2025 and observed the long line, […]
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Weapons turns our deepest anxieties into a potent horror masterpiece
Weapons turns our deepest anxieties into a potent horror masterpiece Zach Cregger’s new thriller “Weapons” continues his trend of blending horror and absurdity. The film’s tone is unpredictable, making it difficult to anticipate how the story will unfold. “Weapons” also serves as a commentary on who benefits from urban redevelopment, adding depth to its twisted […]
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Hollywood’s pivot to AI video has a prompting problem
Hollywood’s pivot to AI video has a prompting problem Hollywood has largely adopted AI-generated videos, often accompanied by praise from fans who claim it’s a new art form. Most AI-generated videos are poorly made and lack realism, yet they still receive hundreds of likes and comments. The entertainment industry is both embracing and fearing the […]
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‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever The two-note theme composed by John Williams for Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” (1975) has become synonymous with tension, fear, and sharks, representing primal dread. “Jaws” is often credited as the first true summer blockbuster, catapulting Spielberg to fame and kicking off his long collaboration with Williams, […]
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“Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema
“Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema A screening of the NASA+ documentary “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope” was held at Greenbelt Cinema on June 11, 2025. The documentary features never-before-seen footage and offers an unprecedented glimpse into the assembly, testing, and launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. A […]
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Jazz legend Kamasi Washington was influenced by anime, and now he’s making music for one
Jazz legend Kamasi Washington was influenced by anime, and now he’s making music for one Kamasi Washington, a Grammy-nominated jazz musician, has been influenced by anime and is now creating music for an anime series called “Lazarus”. The series’ creator, Shinichirō Watanabe, is known for his work on popular anime shows like “Cowboy Bebop” and […]
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