Denis Villeneuve Says ‘Oppenheimer’ Reminds Us Film Is an ‘Art Form’ and Not ‘Content,’ Paul Thomas Anderson Calls $900 Million Gross ‘Nature’s Way of Healing’

In a landscape marred by ecological hardships and shrouded in dystopian shades, Foe, directed by Garth Davis and adapted from Iain Reid’s novel of the same name, attempts to paint a panorama of anguish, mystery, and existential dread. With Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, and Aaron Pierre at the forefront, the film navigates through a terrain of domesticity entangled with environmental and interpersonal discord. The film does excel in the visual space, but meanders through its scenic wasteland in search of a connection with characters so despondent they repel more than engage.

A Tennessee judge said Friday she is ending a conservatorship agreement between former NFL player Michael Oher and a Memphis couple who took him in when he was in high school, but the highly-publicized dispute over financial issues will continue.

Paramount+ is expanding its global Korean content slate with three new series produced through its partnership with Korea’s CJ ENM.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Massive, internally-produced originals such as “Lord of the Rings” should sit alongside acquired content and aggregated channels and content to drive usage of the Prime Video platform, says Kelly Day, VP of international at Amazon. That spin on aggregation echoes the ‘flywheel effect’ that Amazon executives regularly refer to, meaning the way that content and e-commerce businesses drive each other.

Even though Martin Scorsese’s films end up getting major distribution with large studios, the filmmaker works primarily independently. He is no longer beholden to the traditional Hollywood studio system where executives have a say in the creative aspects of a film.

Martin Scorsese is doing the press rounds for his forthcoming Killers of the Flower Moon, and during a recent feature article, he was once again quizzed on his opinions about comic book films. 

Video site Rumble has lashed out at the UK government for asking if it would stop Russell Brand earning money on the platform following the sexual assault allegations made against the comedian and actor.

As of this writing, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” has grossed more than $900 million at the global box office. That’s well above everyone’s highest expectations.

As of this writing, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” has grossed more than $900 million at the global box office. That’s well above everyone’s highest expectations.

Denise Welch has told critics to 'do one' as she took an opportunity to clap back at claims of 'toxicity' behind the scenes on Loose Women. The TV star and actress has been a panellist on the ITV lunchtime show on-and-off since 2005 but over the years there has been various claims made about the show.

Another day, another controversial resurfaced clip of Russell Brand!

Sophia Scorziello editor “Oppenheimer” cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema will be honored with Variety’s Creative Impact in Cinematography award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. In addition to this summer’s Christopher Nolan blockbuster, the Dutch cinematographer has worked as Nolan’s DP on “Tenet,” “Interstellar” and Dunkirk” along with Jordan Peele for “Nope” and Spike Jonze for “Her.” “SCAD is proud to partner with Variety on this year’s Creative Impact Award, which will be presented to cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema,” said SCAD Savannah Film Festival executive director Christina Routhier.

MTV Video Music Awards are tomorrow, and Shakira will be honored with the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, making her the first South American artist to receive it. Ahead of what is sure to be an epic evening, we invite you to remember her 2005 electric and sensual performance of “La Tortura,” which had a surprise guest and her good friend, Alejandro Sanz.Shakira, who had already achieved international success and recognition by 2005, lit up the stage with her powerful vocals.

Iconic soap Neighbours is back with a bang – and Mischa Barton – on Monday. Australian soap Neighbours broadcast what was thought to be its last episode in July 2022 when Hollywood star Guy Pearce’s Mike Young got back together with Jane Harris (Annie Jones).

Spanish Screenings on Tour, which unspools at Rome’s MIA forum, taking place Oct. 9-13. A platform of market premieres, projects, pics in post and potential remake titles, the Spanish Screenings also underscore the ever stronger emergence in Spain of open arthouse titles – Isaki Lacuesta’s “Saturn Return,” Arantxa Echeverría “Chinas,” Benito Zambrano’s “Jumping the Fence” and Gerardo Herrero’s “Under Therapy,” which was one of the best-selling titles at March’s Malaga Spanish Screenings.

Addie Morfoot Contributor In his latest documentary “In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon,” Alex Gibney explores the singer-songwriter’s six-decade career. The Oscar winning director also captures Simon creating his latest album, “Seven Psalms,” which he made while losing hearing in his left ear. Although Gibney is mostly recognized for his rigorously researched investigative exposes (“Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief”), he is also skilled in creating portraits of cultural icons like Simon.

Anne 'The Governess' Hegarty has revealed that she and her fellow The Chase stars have a group chat to "b****" about ITV bosses.

French filmmaker Claire Denis has been announced as the jury president for the Official Section of the 71st San Sebastian Film Festival, running from September 22-30.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director One of the big reveals to come out of the infamous 2014 Sony email hack was that Warner Bros. had been in talks with indie director Jeff Nichols to helm its “Aquaman” movie starring Jason Momoa. Nichols was coming off acclaimed back-to-back dramas “Take Shelter” and “Mud” at the time.

Former Dumfries and County player Connor Syme got some Swiss bliss with his best finish of the season on Sunday.