Why UK cinema boss has called for shorter movies to be made
Clare Binns, the creative director of Picturehouse Cinemas, has called for shorter movies to be made. Source: Why UK cinema boss has called for shorter movies to be made
The crying game: what Hamnet’s grief-porn debate says about women, cinema – and enormous hawks
“Is it grief-porn or is it grief-art?” is a more vexed question. Grief-porn, in relation to cinema, would suggest that the film in question is emotionally manipulative, formulaic; grief-art would suggest the film unleashes feelings both universal and true. Source: … Continued
‘Everybody’s at each other’s throats’: James Cameron says he has left the US permanently
Cameron joins an increasing exodus of film industry celebrities leaving the US, citing Trump’s second term in the White House as a key reason. Source: ‘Everybody’s at each other’s throats’: James Cameron says he has left the US permanently | … Continued
Kristen Stewart plans dramatic exit from US over Trump’s America-first film industry policies
The “Twilight” actress revealed in an interview with The Times that she’s cultivating her directorial career around being able to create films in Europe because she “can’t work freely” in America. Source: Kristen Stewart considers leaving US due to Donald … Continued
‘For the authoritarian, culture is the enemy’: Salman Rushdie talks recovery and resilience at Sundance
Sundance film festival: a new documentary explores the author’s physical and spiritual healing from the 2022 knife attack that almost killed him. Source: ‘For the authoritarian, culture is the enemy’: Salman Rushdie talks recovery and resilience at Sundance | Sundance … Continued
‘I fell in love with him on the spot’: Alan Rickman remembered, 10 years after his death
On the anniversary of his death aged 69, stars from Sigourney Weaver to Sharleen Spiteri, Tom Felton to Harriet Walter, remember the wit, charm and endless generosity of one of Britain’s best-loved actors. Source: ‘I fell in love with him … Continued