Chasing the Ghost of James Baldwin: Yashaddai Owens’ ‘Jimmy’ and the New Wave of Impressionistic Biopics
In a 2024 interview with The Guardian, actor and Broadway icon Billy Porter posed a rhetorical question that resonated deeply within the halls of Black queer cinema: “If not me, who?” Porter was discussing his ambitious plans to direct and star in a…
The Next Generation of Ballroom: Kamri Peterson Joins the DWTS Troupe as Season 35 Approaches
The glitz and glamour of the ballroom are set to return with a fresh infusion of talent. As Dancing With the Stars prepares for its highly anticipated 35th season, the production has officially unveiled a new face to join its ranks. Kamri Peterson, a…
Into the Underworld: Howard Overman’s ‘Hit Point’ Promises a Gritty, Romantic Shift for British Crime Thriller Television
By Alex Billington | August 3, 2026 The British crime thriller landscape is set for a high-octane shake-up this August with the arrival of Hit Point, a sleek, adrenaline-fueled series arriving on the streaming platform U. Produced by the powerhouse team…
Snap Inc. Bets Future on AI Wearables Amidst Turnaround Effort and Financial Growth
Snap Inc. is at a pivotal crossroads. After a challenging period marked by layoffs and shifting market sentiment, the parent company of the ubiquitous social media app Snapchat has delivered a second-quarter performance that exceeded Wall Street…
The Web-Slinger Conquers All: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shatters Box Office Records
Is Spider-Man more powerful than the combined might of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? If current box office data is any indication, the wall-crawler has officially swung past the Avengers to claim the title of cinema’s supreme juggernaut. In a weekend that…
Nordic Cinema Ascendant: Haugesund Gears Up for the 54th Norwegian International Film Festival
Following a period where Norway has captured global headlines for its extraordinary athletic prowess—most notably on the pitch with superstars like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard—the spotlight is shifting from the stadium to the silver screen. From…
The Invisible Architecture of Fear: Engineering the Final Season of Stranger Things
The conclusion of the Duffer Brothers’ Stranger Things represents more than just the end of a cultural phenomenon; it serves as a masterclass in modern visual effects (VFX) integration. For the fifth and final season, lead visual effects supervisor Betsy…
The Unsolved Melodies of Woodstock: Lee Mendelson Film Productions Announces First-Ever Soundtrack for ‘It’s a Mystery, Charlie Brown’
For over half a century, the Peanuts television specials have served as a foundational pillar of American cultural heritage. While Charles M. Schulz’s poignant writing and the iconic animation style of Bill Meléndez are often cited as the bedrock of the…
The Prismatic Awakening: Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Redefines Queer Horror
Editor’s Note: This review was originally published during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Mubi releases “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” theatrically starting Friday, August 7. The Metaphysical Evolution of Jane Schoenbrun Visionary filmmaker Jane…
The Wall-Crawler’s Resurrection: Why ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shattered Box Office Records
The theater industry has witnessed a historic paradigm shift this weekend. Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and Sony Pictures’ flagship franchise, has not just performed well—it has fundamentally…
