Several “Don’t Worry Darling” crew members and studio execs have denied a bombshell report claiming Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh got into a “screaming match” on the set of the thriller film. “We are so proud of the work that Olivia Wilde has done making this incredibly beautiful and entertaining film and look forward to … Read more
Polygon is on the ground at the 2022 Fantastic Fest, reporting on new horror, sci-fi, cult, and action movies making their way to theaters and streaming. This review was published in conjunction with the film’s Fantastic Fest premiere. Grim futures and hopeless circumstances are so common on screen that they’ve come to feel like the … Read more
After two weeks of solid showings at the box office, excellent reviews and passionate fan responses, “The Woman King” has become one of the year’s standout hits, with plans to be competitive in the awards races for both major and artisan category attention. One of the film’s standout stars, Thuso Mbedu, who plays the young … Read more
CNN — “Salt” resembles many science-fiction films from the ’70s and early ’80s, complete with 35mm footage of space freighters and moody alien landscapes. But while it looks like a throwback, the way it was created points to what could be a new frontier for making movies. “Salt” is the brainchild of Fabian Stelzer. He’s … Read more
the first three episodes of Andor landed on DisneyPlus on wednesday, kicking off the new Star Wars show in feature-length style. the Rogue One The prequel series reveals the murky backstory of the morally questionable Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), who’ll go on to become a hero of the Rebel Alliance as it faces down the … Read more
Fantastic Fest: The director of “Tickled” returns with another documentary that starts with a kooky subject before spiraling into darkness. Journalist and filmmaker David Farrier — who, in a nod to the homespun modesty of his documentaries, only refers to himself as the former onscreen — has a certain affinity for sinister weirdos. “Tickled,” “My … Read more
This Saturday’s big Netflix event (called Tudum, for the record, like the noise that the Netflix bumper makes) was full of announcements for a wide gamut of movies and TV shows that currently populate the streaming service. The Witcher, Bridgerton, Outer Banks, you, dead to meChris Hemsworth’s extraction 2and more got dates, trailers, and/or cast … Read more
Chihiro and No Face in Spirited Away photo: 2001 Studio Ghibli-NDDTM (Getty Images) There’s a moment early on in Spirited Away that sticks with me after countless viewings and many years. Plucky ponytailed 10-year-old protagonist Chihiro breaks down by a river after losing her parents—and the human world she recognizes—in a bathhouse for the spirits. … Read more
The India leg of Netflix’s annual fan event Tudum on Saturday showcased several big ticket films and shows including Vishal Bhardwaj’s “Khufiya,” starring Tabu, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK’s “Guns & Gulaabs,” with Dulquer Salmaan, and Hansal Mehta’s “Scoop.” Tudum India was hosted by comedian Zakir Khan and actor Prajakta Koli. “Class,” set in an … Read more
For a second year in a row, Netflix held a livestreamed event called Tudum to show off some of its biggest upcoming movies, TV shows, and now games. (Though the names are the same, this Tudum has nothing to do with the struggling fansite also managed by Netflix.) There were a few notable absences from … Read more
