Blake Harrison

Emma Laird of “The Brutalist” and Fionn Whitehead from “Dunkirk” portray British musicians whose fragile relationship begins to deteriorate during a vacation on a Greek island in “Satisfaction.” This psychological drama, directed and written by Alex Burunova, will have its Greek debut on November 2 at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. The film premiered earlier this … Read more

In the creation of Nia DaCosta’s film “Hedda,” hair and makeup artist Sharon A. Martin introduced the term “classic modernity” to describe the elegant setting of mid-20th century England. “I came up with ‘classic modernity’ because the film is very much a period piece, yet it blends elements of contemporary styles with those of the … Read more

Hollywood Script Evaluators Concerned Over Potential AI Replacement In the ever-evolving landscape of Hollywood, script readers, integral to the filmmaking process, are now facing anxieties about the possibility of being supplanted by artificial intelligence (AI). To address these concerns and measure the capabilities of AI compared to human insight, they initiated a unique challenge to … Read more

Warner Bros. Discovery has addressed concerns raised by a legal notice about a proposed boycott against Israeli cinema entities, stating that such actions would contravene the company’s internal guidelines. “A spokesperson for Warner Bros. Discovery communicated to The Bangin Beats that the corporation strives to maintain a welcoming and equitable atmosphere for all its staff, … Read more

While attending the Lumiere Festival in Lyon, where he was celebrated with a tribute to his career, Michael Mann shared reflections on his time in Paris during the 1968 student protests, where he was reporting for NBC. He described this period as hugely influential on his subsequent works. “That year was transformative for me, as … Read more

Imagine a movie trailer adorned with bold neon text and vibrant filters, all set to a hit track by Dua Lipa. What if this trailer was created by a young person from the Philippines or Brazil using unauthorized video clips? What if the actual storyline of the movie was completely overlooked? For those who frequent … Read more

Every Monday, Mark O’Meara, who owns a theater in Virginia, reviews the weekend’s box office results to gauge how new films are performing locally. This past weekend, the results were disappointing, particularly for some critically acclaimed films that were expected to do well during the Oscar season. A24’s sports drama “The Smashing Machine,” featuring Dwayne … Read more

The Independent Film Company together with Shudder has secured the rights to Adam MacDonald’s new horror film about a zombie apocalypse, titled “This Is Not a Test.” The movie is based on a widely popular young adult novel by Courtney Summers, a New York Times best-selling author. The cast includes Olivia Holt (“Heart Eyes”), Froy … Read more

Mel Gibson’s upcoming film, “The Resurrection of the Christ,” a sequel to his 2004 hit “The Passion of the Christ,” has now cast Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen, known from “The Last Kingdom,” as Jesus, taking over from the originally cast Jim Caviezel. Filming for the movie commenced last week at the iconic Cinecittà Studios in … Read more

Cinema United has announced that CEO and President Michael O’Leary will continue in his role for another five years following a contract renewal. Since his start with the company in May 2023, O’Leary has been instrumental in highlighting the significant economic and cultural contributions of cinemas globally. Under his leadership, the Cinema United brand has … Read more