Film
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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Natasha Lyonne to direct and star in a new sci-fi film created with generative AI
Natasha Lyonne to direct and star in a new sci-fi film created with generative AI Natasha Lyonne is set to direct and star in a new sci-fi film called “Uncanny Valley”, which will feature elements generated by AI models. The film, co-written with Brit Marling, tells the story of a teenage girl whose life is […]
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