‘The Queen’s Gambit’ becomes Netflix’s most-watched scripted limited series
Over 62 million member accounts have tuned in to watch the show in the first 28 days of its release. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/
Film programmer Barbara Scharres to retire, after nearly 50 years with Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center
Barbara Scharres, longtime programming director of the Gene Siskel Film Center, announced her retirement Monday, effective Dec. 31. Her affiliation with the Film Center, a public program of School of the Art Institute of Chicago, goes back nearly a half-century. … Continued
From Beyoncé to the Oscars: Mary Twala, Africa’s queen of cinema
The late South African actor was introduced to a whole new audience in Beyoncé’s Black Is King. But it’s her final film – This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection – that could be her best work. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/
Islamabad to have a car cinema next month
Residents of Islamabad regularly reach out to the DC on social media, and get promt response on their complaints and suggestions. Recently, a Twitter user shared the idea of holding a car theater in F-9 park every weekend until the … Continued
Cinema Eye Honors Announces First Wave of Noms, Plans to Highlight Films Hurt by Pandemic
At a virtual luncheon held last Thursday, the organization also announced a new initiative, Stay Focused 2021, that it says is “aimed to uplift emerging filmmakers who saw their festival runs impacted by the global pandemic” by “pledging to keep … Continued
Italy puts up Rosi’s ‘Notturno’ for Oscar Cinema: Italy puts up Rosi’s ‘Notturno’ for Oscar
Italy on Tuesday put up Gianfranco Rosi’s ‘Notturno’ for the best foreign film Oscar. The shortlist of 10 films will be announced by the Academy on February 9 next year. The five nominees will be announced on March 15, and … Continued