Movie and TV show reviews

Kinetic CEO Chris Coelen expressed enthusiasm about engaging a younger demographic for the series he’s working on.

For quite some time, I kept my career in the film industry hidden from others,” Serraille admits. “I prefer anonymity and feeling like part of a larger group. This line of work requires not looking down on people, but rather being at their level and fitting in.

Prior to his days in feature filmmaking, Tøndel had already gained experience working with children. However, he is not unfamiliar with the realm of cinema; he is the grandson of Ingmar Bergman and Liv Ullmann. His first feature film focuses on a school setting, which mirrors where he spent a significant part of his early career professionally.

Woodall confessed in a swanky Claridge’s hotel room, right in his hometown of London, that he was drenched in sweat. He winced at the memory of pedaling his bike through the city to meet her. “Why did I do that?” he thought, regretting not taking the bus instead. It took him a moment to compose himself after this realization.

In my opinion, the two earlier “Paddington” movies rank among the finest family films ever produced, so naturally, I eagerly awaited the release of “Paddington in Peru” for 2025, as it promises more heartwarming adventures from the beloved Peruvian bear character created by Thomas Michael Bond.

The first time he encountered “Wicked’s” script, Kerstein recalls feeling so moved that he wept at the end. This same emotional impact is what he aimed to replicate during the filmmaking process.

Lately, films such as “The Light” by Tom Tykwer (which opened the Berlinale), “The Phoenician Scheme” by Wes Anderson (an upcoming project), and “Control” directed by Robert Schwentke (a thriller with James McAvoy and Julianne Moore) have been filmed at the renowned studio, which belongs to the Cinespace Studios group.

Industry spectators are keenly watching “Brave New World,” the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, to determine how it compares to past franchise peaks. Following its release in November 2023, “The Marvels” underperformed in theaters and was the lowest-grossing installment in the series, raking in only $206 million globally. However, Marvel Studios rebounded last summer with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which grossed an impressive $1.3 billion worldwide and holds the record for the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Notably, this movie was developed from intellectual property that Disney acquired when they bought 20th Century Fox, making it a sequel to two “Deadpool” films produced outside of Disney.

Under the guidance of director Michel Franco, the film “Dreams” will have its debut at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday. In this movie, Jessica Chastain plays Jennifer, a prosperous philanthropist who becomes smitten with Fernando (Isaac Hernández), a young Mexican ballet dancer. To be with her, Fernando illegally crosses the border into the United States, leaving behind his familiar life and brushing close to death’s edge.

Despite the contrast, the movie remains just as invigorating. As Ari struggles to regain his footing after a career-halting personal collapse, he learns that everyone has their life in pieces, making “Ari” a hopeful yet unsentimental tribute to making do with what you’ve got. Debuting at Berlin Film Festival in competition, this unconventional, skillfully constructed character study is low on traditional plot but keeps viewers engaged through gradual disclosures that seem more like a person reflecting on their past and present rather than a contrived narrative trick. Following her charming, underappreciated sophomore work “Mother and Son” (which blends classical elements with her latest effort), it underscores Céline Sciamma’s compassionate, unique perspective and disregard for typical story arcs.