From Hallmark to Netflix, let’s take a walk through the history of holiday flicks, its huge commercial appeal, and the psychology as to why we crave these stories time and again.
The success of every filmmaker depends on their ability to create compelling stories that elevate reality, express genuine human emotions, and spark imagination and creativity. One of those iconic filmmakers who encapsulates that full spectrum is none other than Wesley Wales Anderson.
One of Hollywood's top directors hasn't made a movie in over 2 years but it'll be interesting to see what his version of 'Dazed and Confused' could look like.
Edson Oda On His Feature Debut, ‘Nine Days,’ Winston Duke, Marvel Actors, & Working With Spike Jonze
On the eve of 'Nine Days' release, we had the opportunity to speak with Edson Oda about its metaphysical story, working with Duke and his fellow Marvel actors, the "surrealness" of collaborating with Spike Jonze, and more.
Ahead of their nationwide one-night theatrical release, we spoke with Director and Producer, Nic Davis and Tim "Jack" Williams, about 'Enormous: The Gorge Story', their documentary on the mythical Washington concert venue.
Hollywood is a tough industry to break into but it is certainly not impossible. Let’s take an in-depth look into screenwriting contests and how they could help get one’s foot in the door.
Maria Staroselets sat down with us to talk about 'Continuous Mapping': her experimental theatre performance that uses audio and interactive elements to tell a unique story of the city with its residents as its main characters.
Since Joel Coen announced his solo directorial debut, there's been wide speculation about the nature of the pair's split, but it turns out it was for amicable reasons.
Three film stories were found in Stanley Kubrick’s library after he died in 1999, and 'Lunatic At Large' is the first to be revived.
We got a chance to talk with Juliana Guedes, a rising production designer in Hollywood about how she got into the field, its ups and downs, working on the upcoming short film, 'Bodies Will Tumble and Roll', and much more.
Whether you're an actor, director, producer, or writer, getting representation can be your best armor when entering into the industry fray. But how can we avoid that troublesome Catch-22?
With Scorsese and Scott now in their 80s, it's time for us to shift our focus to a new generation. Here's 5 rising filmmakers to keep an eye on.
Everyone is entitled to their own film preferences and opinions, and nobody could say who’s right and who’s wrong. All we can do is keep the Kuleshov Effect in mind, try to take the filmmaker’s reputation out of it, and watch a film as it is.
Alfonso Cuarón's latest awards show darling, 'ROMA', is his most personal yet as he delivers a heartfelt love letter to his nanny and all the other unseen people who deeply impact our lives.
This article is about those teachers that have stood out, that have challenged the norm, and made us question the basics and what we deem as fundamental. Highlighting what I think to be the most insightful tips on the craft of Screenwriting, I will list just a few, and hope that it will enlighten those who have reached a wall in their script or feel they need to make the hero/ heroine’s goal a little more challenging/relatable.
It's practically inevitable that Hollywood will jump at the chance to exploit the tragedy of the January 6 insurrection to make a blockbuster movie, and there's some impulses that I hope they avoid...
Since this pandemic is far from over, we should keep striving to find innovative ways to keep art alive and the visionaries behind 'Homemade' have paved the way for artists who are looking to get back into the creative hustle and bustle.
With the increasing debate between film traditionalists and streaming services, and with the recent news that Netflix has pulled their films from Cannes, it's time to delve into what's at the heart of the issue.
Color is an undervalued element in film, but when used the right way color theory can elevate a film to next level and give a director their own unique feel and identity.
Fresh from the release of his transhumanist documentary, 2030, Johnny Boston gave us some insight into how the documentary came to be.
Highly influential French New Wave filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard passed away in 2022, leaving an unknown number of projects unfinished.
Award-winning Asian filmmaker Jacky Song captivatingly transports us back to the '50s in his latest provocative, mind-bending short film 'Incognito.'
Billy Wilder is a name that instantly comes up in conversation, especially if you're in film school or simply an enthusiast who lives and breathes cinema. His films, achievements, and wisdom have been the foundation of books and the inspiration behind films that have graced the silver screens throughout the years.
Tyler Taormina's debut feature, 'Ham on Rye', is a coming-of-age spectacle reminiscent of Richard Linklater’s 'Dazed and Confused' and Sofia Coppola’s 'The Virgin Suicides.'
