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Ask Pappy #11: My Buddy Keeps Spoiling Movies, Is It Time to Cut Ties?
Dear Pappy, my buddy is a chronic movie spoiler who just can’t seem to help himself. Even when I explicitly beg him to keep quiet so I can enjoy the twists, he blabs the ending every single time.
2 hours ago2 min read
The 24-Frame Resistance: Preserving the Mechanical Heart of Cinema
In an era of digital convenience, the choice to shoot on 35mm is more than nostalgia: it is a commitment to the meticulous craft of the chemical image.
2 days ago3 min read
Hustle, Heart, & Fellowships w/ Craig T. Williams, Red Wall Productions | Lost in the Lens (Ep. 2)
Writer and producer Craig T. Williams joins Vega Montañez to discuss his 25-year career journey from independent film to the TV writers' room. Craig shares insights on surviving the industry's "yeses" and "no's," his experience in the Warner Brothers Discovery fellowship, and the importance of finding your unique writing voice. He also reveals details about his upcoming feature project, Black Boys Don't Sew, executive produced by Viola Davis.
3 days ago1 min read
Film Review: Underneath: Children of the Sun (8.5/10)
When an enslaved man named Khalil (played with intense gravity by Jordan Walker) discovers the wreckage, the film doesn't use it as a simple escape pod. The arrival of alien technology doesn’t erase the brutality of the time period; instead, it complicates it. This isn’t just a movie you watch; it’s a statement.
4 days ago5 min read
Screen Australia's Report Highlights High-End Craft, But Low Volume Labor Risk
The record $2.7 billion drama spend confirms a surge in premium production, highlighted by the 44% rise in SVOD cost-per-hour and $762M PDV spend. While a win for high-end craft, the decline in local title volume (from 89 to 71) presents a challenge for crew continuity and the essential labor pipeline.
4 days ago3 min read
Nolan’s 2026 Secret Project is the Industry’s Only Real Gravity Well
The buzz isn't just about the scale—it’s about the integrity of the production. While other studios are tightening belts, Universal is reportedly handing Nolan a blank check and the keys to the kingdom, reinforcing the idea that original, auteur-driven cinema is still the most valuable currency in the world.
5 days ago2 min read
Back to the Streets: Tom Holland’s "Full Reset" is the Hero Journey We Need
Spider-Man is going back to basics. Tom Holland confirms a "full reset" for Brand New Day, ditching the multiverse for a gritty, authentic New York story. We break down why this high-stakes pivot is the best news for Spidey fans.
5 days ago2 min read
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia and the Return of the "Handcrafted" Fantasy
New updates from Deadline regarding her upcoming adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia for Netflix suggest that Gerwig is taking a radically different approach than the CGI-heavy fantasies of the early 2000s.
5 days ago2 min read
Film Review: Sinners (10/10)
Sinners does not seek to comfort its audience; instead, it confronts them. Using the vampire genre as a window, Coogler tells a gratifying story rich in culture, history, and wonderment.
6 days ago6 min read
Embracing A Billion Dollars, Avatar: Fire and Ash is a Triumph of Emotional Resilience
One metric ton of money. That is how James Cameron described the cost of Pandora, but as Fire and Ash crosses the billion dollar threshold, we see that the true value lies in the emotional weight it carries for an audience seeking a sense of home.
6 days ago2 min read
Why Professionalizing Indie Distribution is a Win for True Filmmakers
Filmhub is shifting its model to prioritize high-performing creators. This article explores why the new restrictions on support and insights are actually a win for the professional filmmaker making over $1,660 a month, marking a new era of industry standards for the platform.
6 days ago4 min read
Film Review: Gladiator 2 (5.5/10)
Though a very well put together continuation of the original story, Gladiator II doesn’t resonate as much as the masterpiece that preceded it.
6 days ago6 min read
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