The Age of Bad CGI Movies Is Over
The current cinema era appears to be returning to tried-and-true practical effects. Modern filmmakers are more restrained with CG as the frenzied trend dies down. Source: Screen Rant
The Age of Cultural Stagnation
It is the age of signing open letters, then issuing apologies for signing them a few days later; of fretting about the effect of AI on human creativity, then boring anyone who will listen with “hilarious” responses generated from ChatGPT … Continued
‘Why do we need a king?’: Thousands risk jail to question monarchy
The laser projection on the side of the Democracy Monument in the heart of Bangkok said what was once taboo. The hashtag asked in Thai: “why do we need a king?”. During an eight-hour rally on Sunday night, at least … Continued
Classification ratings across cinema, games, TV and streaming to be ‘harmonised’
Ratings of films, TV shows and video games consumed by Australians are to be shaken up to ensure they’re uniform across platforms and adapt to the rapidly evolving media environment. Australian Press Council chair and former communications department head Neville … Continued
After 17 years, derelict skate arena to reopen as boutique cinemas
A much-anticipated cinema that has risen from the ashes of an old Red Hill skate arena burnt by fire in 2002 is finally about to open. Brisbane cinema brothers Peter and Stephen Sourris, who have been restoring the site for … Continued
Original 3-strip Cinerama was again the great attraction during the Widescreen Weekend 2018!
The Widescreen Weekend 2018 was the 22nd edition of this unique Filmfestival in Bradford, the Unesco City of Film. And again the celebration of cinema technology reached a climax with the screening of a 3-strip original Cinerama film on the … Continued