Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary premieres in Venice with an AI-simulated interview
Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary premieres in Venice with an AI-simulated interview

Alex Gibney’s documentary about Elon Musk premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday. As its subject declined to sit for an interview, the film built one. In a fine irony, a CGI avatar of Musk, driven by AI voice syncing, delivers statements he m…

Richard Kelly on Donnie Darko at 25: ‘It’s a Miracle That Any Movie Gets Made’

The director discusses his debut novel, staying true to an artistic vision, and the absurd line of dialogue from Donnie Darko he believes will find its way into his obituary.

Oscar Winner Brings Monsters to Life With His Simulation Software
Oscar Winner Brings Monsters to Life With His Simulation Software

While walking to school as a child, Jernej Barbič would marvel at how beautiful his home was. He was born and raised in a picturesque village in northwestern Slovenia (formerly Yugoslavia), located in the European Alps. Surrounded by alpine and beech …

The team behind Paddington 2 could’ve made a Star Wars droid movie
The team behind Paddington 2 could’ve made a Star Wars droid movie

Paul King and Simon Farnaby, the directing and writing team behind Paddington 2, were approached by Lucasfilm to make a Star Wars film. The pair pitched a story centered entirely on a droid, with none of the franchise’s established characters. It did n…

3 underrated movies on HBO Max you should watch this weekend (July 31-August 2)

From an A24 dark comedy to a Studio Ghibli classic, these three underseen HBO Max movies deliver strong writing and performances audiences largely missed.

3 overlooked TV series on Prime Video you should watch this weekend (July 31-August 2)

Looking for something new to watch this weekend? These three hidden gems on Prime Video shows bring strong writing, real performances, and compelling stories to your screen.

Netflix used AI in 300 shows. Its biggest director calls AI a Trojan horse.
Netflix used AI in 300 shows. Its biggest director calls AI a Trojan horse.

The fight over AI in Hollywood used to be about the future. This month it turned into a fight about the present. Within days, a studio, a director and a union each drew a line. The lines do not agree. Taken together, they show an industry that has alre…

Minions & Monsters wins July 4 box office with a franchise-low $64M debut
Minions & Monsters wins July 4 box office with a franchise-low $64M debut

[tldr]Universal’s Minions & Monsters topped the US July 4 box office with roughly $64m over its first five days, the weakest opening in Despicable Me franchise history and far below the $120m-plus debuts of its two predecessors. The soft start rais…

Universal Is Skipping Influencer Screenings for ‘The Odyssey.’ Film Critics Are Thrilled

With discourse about Christopher Nolan’s epic already raging, first viewer reactions will come from mainstream press, not content creators. Some critics are gloating over this break from the norm.

EXCLUSIVE: Masters of the Universe star Sam C. Wilson breaks down the film’s vibrant visuals, stunts, and practical effects

In an exclusive interview, Masters of the Universe star Sam C. Wilson discusses playing the villain Trap-Jaw, the film’s practical effects, stunt work, and collaborating with director Travis Knight.