Oscar Rule Bars Pre‑Vote Private Events Funding
"Prior to the end of the final voting period, private Oscar-related events and gatherings may not be funded, organized, or endorsed in any capacity by motion picture companies." Unenforced Academy Rule
Finding Light Again: Bloom’s Journey Through Depression
Bloom – a touching animated short film about depression and what it takes to recover the light of being https://t.co/FgD7NGou4t
Celebrating the Rise of Outstanding Women Filmmakers
So many great filmmakers out there: Mia Hansen-Løve, Marielle Heller, Mira Nair, Gurinder Chadha, Coralie Fargeat, Rose Glass, Julia Ducournau, Nora Fingscheidt, Nia DaCosta, Niki Caro, Sarah Polley, Alice Rohrwacher, Céline Sciamma, Jennifer Kent, Kelly Reichardt, and on & on.
Butterfly and Retirement Plan Vie for Oscar Nod
Final Oscar Predictions: Animated Short — An Open Category With ‘Butterfly’ and ‘Retirement Plan’ Seeking Academy Recognition https://t.co/xKB8Iq9O0L via @variety
Predicting Oscar Winner: ‘All the Empty Rooms’ vs Rivals
Final Oscar Predictions: Documentary Short — Can ‘All the Empty Rooms’ Hold Off ‘The Devil Is Busy’ and ‘Children No More’? https://t.co/rZaRJsBOtX via @variety #Oscars
Celebrating Favorite Genres with Beloved Friends at Saturn Awards
Got to celebrate some of my favorite genres with some of my favorite people. #saturnawards https://t.co/we9hMmZjjQ
GKIDS Joins CinemaCon State of Industry, Previews Godzilla
NEW: As #CinemaCon takes shape, GKIDS has been added to the Tuesday April 14th “State of the Industry” presentation. Director Takashi Yamazaki will take the stage to preview #GodzillaMinusZero, due in theaters this November. Meanwhile, Neon will later close out...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Returns as Conan in King Conan
True news: Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as Conan the Barbarian, baby, and is teaming with Christopher McQuarrie, the filmmaker behind the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movies, for the endeavor, titled KING CONAN. https://t.co/yl94annuX7
Two People Exchanging Saliva vs Netflix’s The Singers Oscar
Final Oscar Predictions: Live Action Short — Is ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ the Film to Beat or Could Netflix’s ‘The Singers’ Upset? https://t.co/ViVHRJYtom via @variety #Oscars
Japanese Papercraft Short ‘Light Hole’ Dazzles Viewers
Watch: Handmade Papercraft Animated Short 'Light Hole' from Japan https://t.co/KHFqnsNosa #Kodansha #animation #shortfilm #papercraft #LightHole https://t.co/R26TdEkEa6
Official Trailer Drops for Mortician Horror “Broken Bird”
Official Trailer for 'Broken Bird' Mortician Horror with Rebecca Calder https://t.co/0kovTrbs4g #horror #RebeccaCalder #JamesFleet #BrokenBird https://t.co/aMP188iliq
Latina Voices Lead Indie Film ‘Valentina’ Narrative
‘You Have to Kill Every Single Time’: Jessica Alba, Keyla Monterroso Mejia and Tatti Ribeiro on the Indie Film ‘Valentina’ and Latina Storytelling https://t.co/Jil5A5Cupi via @variety
Entertainment Over Aesthetics: Choosing Buddy‑Cop Vibes
Maybe this is a controversial take, but I am always more concerned with how entertaining and enjoyable a show or film is versus how much of the color green is present in someone's costume. #Lanterns is giving dusty buddy-cop vibes,...
Ballot Reveals Industry Insiders Also Hold Voting Power
I found this ballot horrifying. It's a reminder that the producers, publicists, executives, members at large and agents also vote. Not just artists.
Grace Van Dien & Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson Lead 'Silver Star' Trailer
Grace Van Dien & Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson in 'Silver Star' Film Trailer https://t.co/95ePZhwOLK #SilverStar #GraceVanDien #TroyLeighAnneJohnson #roadtrip https://t.co/Hodtje0Ya3
The Bride Token Dips to $7M, 90%
#TheBride actual comes in LOWER at $7M Next weekend’s drop might be -90% 💀 https://t.co/BT99WFkYc7
Sony Pictures Classics Appoints New VP, Bids Farewell to Veteran
Sony Pictures Classics Hires John Z. Shahinian as Vice President of Sales; Tom Prassis Retiring After 29 Years (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/EE3zhBehvp via @variety
Guy Ritchie Unveils Action-Packed “In The Grey” Trailer
Guy Ritchie's 'In The Grey' Trailer with Jake Gyllenhaal & Henry Cavill https://t.co/hJ9VbeX4De #JakeGyllenhaal #HenryCavill #EizaGonzalez #RosamundPike #actionmovie #GuyRitchie https://t.co/EvUu5Y9h1V
One Battle After
‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘The Studio’ Among American Society of Cinematographers Award Winners https://t.co/aXRYJ4euQT via @variety
Not Every Event Needs to Be All‑In
“Hoppers had a nice and a little surprising opening. Was it the big Pixar comeback? No. Did it redefine the role of Original Animation? No. Every event doesn’t have to be all in or all out.” THB #809: It's Okay To Just...
Michael Bauman Sweeps BSC, BAFTA, ASC Awards
ASC Award goes to ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER by Michael Bauman. That's a hat-trick win from BSC, BAFTA and ASC. #TrainDreams won CCA. https://t.co/J7L3YKqGen
After 28 Years, Finally Enjoyed It—Odd Ending
I finally watched 28 years later. I liked it. Although the Teletubbies/Tracksuit Ninjas at the end was weird.
Network's 70s Warning Echoes in Today's Media Takeovers
Dear F-ing God. Watching the Criterion 4K of Network - looks great, but looks like it was made in the 70s - and it could not be more relevant, not just to television and Chayefsky’s genius insights and that news...
Jack Quaid Hits Saturn Awards Red Carpet
It’s the #SaturnAwards, happening now. Here’s THE BOYS’ Jack Quaid making his red carpet appearance. https://t.co/rwI81MaFAo
Film Twitter's Reign Ends, Rejecting Low‑quality Movies
Good riddance Film Twitter, you know-nothing group of weirdos that push trash films like THE BRIDE on the trusting public Your reign is O-V-E-R
The Bride's Flop Scares Audiences Away From Theaters
The collateral damage to theaters done by THE BRIDE is one of the key undiscussed impacts here Movies need GREAT product but instead Maggie served up straight REFUSE that will now have anyone who suffered through this shitshow gun-shy about returning...
Critics of The Bride Haven’t Actually Watched It
there sure are a lot of people sounding off here on THE BRIDE without actually suffering through it I dare you to actually see it if you REALLY want to get worked up
Supporting #TheBride Marked Film Twitter’s Relevance End
Supporting #TheBride was the official end of Film Twitter having any form of relevance going forward
First 4DX Adventure with Son Makes Sirat Unforgettable
took my 6-year-old son to my first ever 4DX movie today, and suffice it to say that it was an incredible way to experience Sirat.
Anderson’s Vineland Adaptation Wins Best Screenplay
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY "One Battle After Another" -- Screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson, Screen Story by Paul Thomas Anderson, Inspired by the novel Vineland by Thomas Pynchon; Warner Bros. Pictures (WINNER) https://t.co/TvWjEOaEmx
Warner Bros. Missed Huge Opportunity: Batgirl as The Bride
I honestly cannot believe WB didn’t BATGIRL #TheBride One of the biggest whiffs in Hollywood history that missed decision
Greenlighting “The Bride” Projected to Lose $150 M
Someone needs to fall on the sword for greenlighting #TheBride, a film that’s gonna lose $150M+ (via #MMT🌕) https://t.co/Q5dOZ3RxiF
One Battle After Another Clinches
‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Adapted Screenplay at 2026 WGA Awards (Updating Live) https://t.co/yNXqtDMYGh via @IndieWire
Wuthering Heights Drives The Bride More than Netflix Frankenstein
PS on The Bride open… Wuthering Heights likely had more of a “repetition” effect on The Bride than Netflix’s Frankenstein. Wuthering did ok, but was expected to be a sensation. The female empowerment vibe is what repeated less than a month...
Weak Opening Stems From Misaligned Casting Focus, Not Marketing
Why didn’t The Bride open? People saw the trailer and were not drawn to the material, no matter how aggressive the campaign got. I would say that part of that is that Christian Bale is the opener of the cast...
Final Oscars Predictions: Who Wins, Deserves, and Was Overlooked
The 98th #Oscars are one week from today. The final awards column of the season comes this week on who will win, could win, should win, and should have been nominated. https://t.co/YTV34gIVcV https://t.co/MFU7bfA6LX
Rediscovering “The Secret Agent” With Amanda
I had a great time revisiting THE SECRET AGENT and discussing it with Amanda on the pod. What a special movie.
The Bride Costs Warner Bros $100M, H
#TheBride will cost Warner Bros $100M+ in losses #Hoppers gets Pixar back on track Here’s #MMT🌕 Midnight Movie Money to break it all down https://t.co/tR45x1FzCL
Jessica Henwick Shines; The Royal Hotel Still Resonates
Love watching JESSICA HENWICK crush it in one major franchise after the next, but was especially excited to hear that Kitty Green’s The Royal Hotel is still making a big impression. https://t.co/z8r79XtPxJ
GOAT Hits $146M Revenue, Still Not Profitable
#GOAT ascends to $146.3M globally against $80M budget so still a ways to go for profitability https://t.co/3ZfNy2WTPD
The Bride Faces $90M Budget, $13.6M Global Opening
🚨$90M BOMB ALERT🚨 #TheBride debuts with just $7.3M against that $90M budget Adds paltry $6.3M overseas for minuscule $13.6M global opening WB gonna lose $100M+ on this minimum 💀💀💀💀💀 https://t.co/yxGxmKbjiL
Hoppers Sets Record $88M Global Debut for Original Animation
#Hoppers hits $46M domestic debut, adding $42M overseas for $88M global bow Biggest worldwide debut for original animation since COCO https://t.co/Cl1dChzF6o
Scream 7’s Steep Drop yet on Track for Franchise Record
#Scream7 fell sharply in its 2nd wknd and took 2nd place with $17.3M. Drop was bigger than what recent franchise flicks had: -73% | 2026 | Scream 7 -61% | 2023 | Scream 6 -59% | 2022 | Scream 10-day domestic #boxoffice sits at...
Paramount Lot Sale Rumors Remain Unverified After 15 Years
The gossip around the Hollywood lots of WB and Paramount may turn out to be true. But at this point, it's 100% gossip. The media has been selling the Paramount lot for 15 years already.
Oscars Voters Remain Predominantly White, American; Women at 35%
There are 10,136 active #Oscars voters. The body remains majority white and American, though those demographics vary by branch. The Academy is 35% women, 22% from underrepresented communities and 21% international. https://t.co/mIoGLYW7jk via @variety
Oscars Losing Prestige as Bigger Events Dominate Entertainment
Good: "I'm all the way #Sinners. It's bigger than the #Oscars." Bad: “When #F1 makes the best picture lineup, it’s a rough year for movies.” Ugly: “The weakest film year we’ve had in the entertainment business in a long time.” https://t.co/mIoGLYW7jk via @Variety...
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride” Electrifies with Buckley
THE BRIDE is a showcase for filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal & Jessie Buckley to go buck wild & break rules. You’ll want to be on its wavelength. My review: https://freshfiction.tv/the-bride-review-maggie-gyllenhaal-and-jessie-buckley-conduct-electricity/
Project Hail Mary: Visually Spectacular, Hopeful IMAX Must‑See
#ProjectHailMary is a beacon of happy, feel-good hope when we all need it the most. Might be the most visually spectacular film this year. A towering achievement & a must see in IMAX. Greig Fraser’s cinematography & Daniel Pemberton’s score...
Pixar Still Delivers Films on Par with Classics
Not every Pixar flick has risen to the level of ‘Finding Nemo’ or ‘Up,’ but that doesn’t mean the studio hasn’t semi-regularly produced new toons on par with its 2000s-era classics. @scott_alan_mendelson’s early review of Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’)
The Trap's Plot Holes Expose Unrealistic Law Enforcement Logic
I just watched The Trap on Netflix. What a garbage movie. 1. Why is the FBI Profiler in charge of the entire operation? 2. Why set up a trap/fake concert for a serial killer at a concert for kids? 3. Why have...