South African streaming platform Showmax is making waves with its latest original series, The Fix. This sci-fi drama is set in a dystopian future Cape Town where the air is toxic, and follows the story of a model who undergoes a shocking transformation after taking a designer drug at a party. The show is set
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The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) recently condemned an Israeli government spokesman for his behavior during a BBC interview with presenter Mishal Husain. The spokesman, David Mencer, was accused of being abusive towards Husain and displaying double standards. The interview took place in the wake of an air strike on a school building in Gaza
In a weekend that saw Deadpool & Wolverine crossing the $1B global box office milestone, there is another film making waves at the turnstiles. It Ends With Us, a female-driven title from Sony and Wayfarer Studios, has had a mega $80M global opening. Despite its low production cost, the film has managed to capture the
Filmmaker Radu Jude’s recent comments regarding the Romanian Film Centre shed light on the challenges faced by filmmakers trying to secure financing for experimental projects in eastern Europe. Jude’s blunt assessment of Anca Mitran, head of the Romanian Film Centre, as being incompetent reveals a deeper issue within the industry. The comparison of finished films
“A New York Story” follows the captivating journey of Annabel, a young New Yorker who finds herself torn between the glamorous uptown lifestyle she is accustomed to and the alluring downtown world of a new love interest. The film, directed by Fiona Robert, delves into the complexities of social circles, relationships, and personal growth within
In a surprising turn of events, rapper Travis Scott found himself in hot water following an altercation with a security guard outside the prestigious George V hotel in Paris. Reports indicate that the rapper was allegedly violent towards the guard, prompting the intervention of the authorities. This incident highlights a concerning trend of celebrity misbehavior
The Venice Film Festival Artistic Director, Alberto Barbera, recently announced his decision to quit the social media platform X due to remarks made by its owner Elon Musk. Barbera expressed his dissatisfaction with Musk’s statements, stating that he no longer shared the same objectives and purposes as the platform. This move comes as Musk has
Dwayne Johnson’s appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in May to promote A24’s MMA fighting drama, The Smashing Machine, has proven to be a fruitful endeavor. A24 has announced a series of distribution deals for the film, which stars Johnson as the legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr. The biopic, which recently finished production in Japan,
Kate Winslet, renowned for her exceptional performances in a variety of films from blockbusters like Titanic to indie productions such as Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, is set to be honored with the prestigious Golden Icon Award at the upcoming Zurich Film Festival. This award serves as a tribute to her remarkable career and
Canadian director Xavier Dolan recently revealed his plans to write a period horror movie set in 1880s France, with hopes of shooting the film in late 2025. This project marks Dolan’s return to the big screen since his last feature, Matthias & Maxime, premiered in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. In a