Analogue evil: why today’s horror film-makers are obsessed with obsolete tech
From Obsession to Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, a new wave of movies are ditching minimalism for retro settings. Source: The Guardian,
4 REASONS WHY PEOPLE DITCH THEIR ALEXA DEVICES
There are several reasons, including loss of interest, disappointing performance, Alexa’s suggestions amounting to thinly veiled ads, and increasing privacy concerns. Source: SlashGear
Haugesund unveils the programme for the 54th Norwegian International Film Festival
Erik Poppe’s Beloved will open this year’s edition, which will showcase a selection of Norwegian productions alongside acclaimed titles from Cannes and Berlin. Source: CineEuropa
The Jordanian‑Swedish producer changing who gets to tell European cinema’s stories
From Tarik Saleh’s award‑winning Cairo thrillers to a new Palestinian tragicomedy, Linda Mutawi’s cross‑cultural approach has made her one of the most in‑demand producers in Nordic cinema. Source: Hyphen Online
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Wildfires rage in Europe and the US, an earthquake rocks Colombia, Russian strikes in Ukraine and a solar eclipse – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists. Source: The Guardian
Movie paradise? How Malta became a magnet for big film shoots
EU’s smallest country has played ancient Rome, the Land of Spells and Bay of Pentos and draws more than 30 productions annually. Source: The Guardian