Author Archives: Bolaji O

From Emmy-winning work on the Netflix megahit ‘Squid Game’ to local blockbusters like ‘Escape From Mogadishu’ and such studio tentpoles as ‘The Batman,’ the South Korean effects sector is thriving like never before. Source: Cannes: How South Korea Became a VFX Powerhouse – … Continued

The city of Cannes has banned protests along the Croisette and its surroundings during the Cannes Film Festival. The labor union CGT, which is represented by Denis Gravouil on the administration board of the Cannes Film Festival, is still preparing … Continued

Johnny Depp made a rare public appearance at the Cannes press conference for “Jeanne du Barry,” a costume drama that opened the 76th edition of the film festival. The movie marks the actor’s first leading role in three years, following … Continued

The action icon — set to make his series TV debut in Netflix’s ‘FUBAR’ — sounds off on his ‘Terminator’ and ‘Conan’ futures, identity politics and why emotions are overrated: “We have to work our ass off and stop worrying … Continued

What makes a good sci-fi movie? We’d wager an interstellar imagination, revealing of terrestrial truths. Source: The 10 best sci-fi movies of all time | British GQ

With a record number of films in the official lineup, African cinema will be well represented on the Croisette this year, but insiders say top festivals need to do more to reflect the continent’s true filmmaking diversity: “It’s like they … Continued