formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The global movie theater industry has faced a prolonged struggle since the pandemic, but recent box office trends suggest a fragile recovery. While 2025 began with a disappointing 7% decline in U.S. box office revenue compared to 2024, the Memorial … Continued
Twenty years ago, Ang Lee’s drama about the love between two male sheep herders was finally released after a long struggle to get it made. It was a watershed moment for gay representation that balanced playing by Hollywood’s rules and … Continued
From binoculars to sweatbands, the characters in Wes Anderson’s cinematic universe wear their personas — sometimes literally — on their sleeves. Adam Woodward, film critic and author of “The Worlds of Wes Anderson,” breaks down some of the key costumes … Continued
The Mission: Impossible franchise has never just been about heart-stopping stunts or Tom Cruise dangling from cliffs and aircraft—it’s also a masterclass in cinematic craftsmanship. One of the often overlooked but absolutely essential components to this franchise’s visceral thrill is … Continued
As Netflix scraps an epic series exploring the Purple Rain star’s complexities, and Max takes down Leaving Neverland, we ask: are celebrity-endorsed docs, such as the $40m Melania Trump hagiography, the future? Source: From Prince to Michael Jackson: why are … Continued
SXSW (South by Southwest) has never operated within the traditional festival model. It doesn’t compete with the high-gloss of Cannes, the prestige of the Oscars, or the industry-fueled marketplace of Sundance. Instead, SXSW functions as a convergence zone—where tech, music, … Continued