Movie and TV show reviews

I was saddened to learn about the passing of a remarkable individual who had worked closely with filmmaking legend Spike Lee on the Netflix adaptation of his iconic debut feature “She’s Gotta Have It.” In this collaboration, I had the privilege of working alongside him as a producer for both seasons, and even penned three captivating episodes. This talented soul left an indelible mark on the series that will forever be cherished by its dedicated fans.

George Clooney’s production company, Smokehouse, is associated with the upcoming fourth installment of the “Ocean’s Eleven” series. Consequently, it’s likely that George Clooney will reprise his role and work alongside Brad Pitt once more, as they previously collaborated on the movie “Bullet Train,” directed by Leitch.

“The White Lotus” Season 4 has officially been greenlit by HBO. Filming is being eyed for 2026.

According to JC Acosta, head of TMS US & Canada, speaking at Miami’s Content Americas event, this partnership provides The Mediapro Studio with an exclusive first chance to create and produce all of Cholawood’s scripted and unscripted programs.

In the future, a fresh installment for the “FBI” series could be born as a derivative show, introducing a brand-new character within an upcoming episode of the existing “FBI” series.

In a letter penned to Academy members, Bill Kramer (CEO) and Janet Yang (President) have revealed details about the 97th Oscars ceremony scheduled for March 2nd, Sunday. This announcement follows closely after the disastrous Los Angeles wildfires. The Academy is seizing this moment to emphasize their dedication to the strength and recovery of the film industry and their hometown.

Webley admits he was deeply drawn to the festival, and it surpassed all his expectations,” or simply, “He felt a strong connection to the festival, and it exceeded everything he’d dreamed of.

Reflecting on the significant evolution in cinema, consider how different things are today compared to “Showgirls,” a film released three decades ago. It was notoriously panned as a poor movie, but over time, it’s gained a cult following for its bold embrace of the gritty glamour found within the seedy world of Las Vegas nightlife. Initially, many critics, most of whom were men, criticized “Showgirls” because it dared to glorify something as supposedly lowbrow as aspiring to become a Vegas showgirl. After all, didn’t Elizabeth Berkley’s character Nomi have unworthy dreams? Instead, the film could be seen as celebrating ambition and resilience in the face of societal expectations.

In a recent chat with Variety, Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Doctor Strange, disclosed that his character won’t be featured in the forthcoming Avengers film titled Avengers: Doomsday.

The studio has also dated the film for release on Jan. 15, 2027 in Imax.