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Think about just a few of the movies that have won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance over the years: “Blood Simple,” “The Brothers McMullen,” “Welcome to the Dollhouse,” “American Splendor,” “Frozen River,” “Winter’s Bone,” “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Whiplash,” and “Minari.” As the final Sundance in Park City gets off the ground for […]

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been consistently in the public eye in one way or another, for better or for worse, for a large part of his life. Now, the man dubbed the “modern-day El-Chapo” has been caught and will be made to answer for his crimes. After being placed on the FBI’s 10

Grief never really goes away, but its initial impact takes many forms. Some people are paralysed for months on end. With others, it doesn’t properly hit them until later. For some, our self-medicated methods for processing loss in the early days involve pursuing complicated projects, designed to distract us from the overwhelming mental noise. Such

The History of Concrete was one of my most anticipated films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, in part because I’m eager to see how the documentary plays to an audience that doesn’t let out a gasp of excitement at the credit “A film by John Wilson.” Although TV critics and people who get along

Sunny Deol’s much awaited war sequel Border 2 is finally arriving in theatres on January 23, 2026. The advance booking has kicked off strongly and the film is now heading towards a massive opening day. The Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh co-starrer has sold around 1,45,000 tickets at the national chains before release.  Directed by Anurag

W hen it comes to capturing the magic of cinema, the choice of film stock plays a crucial role. Among the many options available, Kodak film for movies has long been celebrated for its exceptional quality and timeless appeal. This blog post explores the reasons why Kodak remains a top choice for filmmakers worldwide, delving

Linda Fiorentino didn’t just act in films—she dominated them. From her breakthrough as the ultimate femme fatale in The Last Seduction to her enigmatic turn opposite Will Smith in Men in Black, she carved out a 90s career defined by intelligence, sexuality, and an unwillingness to play by Hollywood’s rules. Then, almost as suddenly as

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You know an action film truly works when, from the very first moment, whatever anticipation you bring into it is fully met and delivered with purpose. But strong action alone is never enough. The cast can be excellent, yet the film will fall apart if the writing doesn’t rise to the same level. It has

Charming Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) meets tough but cute customer Susan (Natalie Wood) in 1947’s classic comedy/drama “Miracle on 34th Street.” I only have dim memories of 1947’s Miracle on 34th Street from childhood. Apparently of the three channels we got back in the ’70s, the station that showed afternoon movies on TV favored It’s a