Author: spotlight cinematics
[ad_1] On this very special episode of Truth & Movies, the LWLies team head over to Amsterdam to experience the opening of a new exhibition at the Eye Filmmuseum. Tilda Swinton – Ongoing is a celebration of all things Tilda, from her memories, her collaborators and her distinctive vision of creativity. We spoke to Tilda about how this multi-tendrilled exhibition came together, as well as some of her key collaborators such as filmmakers Joanna Hogg and Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Head of Exhibitions at Eye, Vincent van Velsen. [ad_2]
[ad_1] If you’re a fan of danceable pop music, definitely take a moment to check out SOZI’s latest EP Dream, which kicks off with a track called “Superstar” that will have you feeling like the star of your own show. The whole EP has an energy of dance and optimism. Fans of the Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter turn in pop music currently will find a lot to like about SOZI’s sound. The opening track “Superstar” has a pop beat with some minimal (yet effective) production. The bass keeps the song pulsing like a heartbeat. SOZI’s vocal is the focal…
[ad_1] Collectors of physical media need to get their hands on Criterion’s box set of the year, a beautiful collection of the first ten films by writer/director Wes Anderson. Criterion has released Wes Anderson films before, but this is the first time they’ve assembled them into a box set, and they’ve marked the occasion with new 4K digital masters of all of the films, while also releasing the new 4K editions with new special features individually for “Isle of Dogs” and “The French Dispatch.” The set comes in a very Anderson-esque box that makes it look like each film is…
[ad_1] “From the totalitarian point of view, history is something to be created rather than learned,” George Orwell wrote in his 1946 essay “The Prevention of Literature.” Orwell: 2+2=5, the new documentary from Raoul Peck, serves as a stark reminder of indisputable facts and the rate at which they are disappearing. This film comes at a precarious time in which fiction is often presented as fact. Phrases from Orwell’s 1949 novel 1984 hit as hard (if not harder) than they did so many decades ago. In a totalitarian state, “war is peace” and there are “thoughtcrimes.” Capitulation is not just…
[ad_1] Every year around Halloween, horror movie lovers look for films to satisfy their seasonal craving for scares. It’s fun to revisit a favorite like A Nightmare on Elm Street or Psycho, but a horror movie is almost always scarier the first time you watch it, when it can sneak up on you and surprise you with unexpected twists and gore.But if you look for new horror films to watch by Googling something like “best horror films” or “most famous horror films,” and then you cross-reference those results against a site like Metacritic or Rotten Tomatoes, you’ll find that many of the best-known and most-watched horror movies…
[ad_1] Alex Wong – “If You Want to You Will”-If you’re a fan of relaxing acoustic guitar work, you’ll find a lot to like about this track. Wong has a lovely baritone voice that sits right in the middle of the recording. The rhythm is unhurried, allowing the listener to connect with the peaceful energy. The lyrics are about free will, basically, and how humans are ultimately responsible for the decisions they make. It’s existential and philosophical, yet goes down quite smooth. It’s a track that’s perfect to enjoy while meditating. Each question in the lyrics could result in its…
[ad_1] Despite a bullish promotional campaign and terrific reviews, Dwayne Johnson’s pivot to drama, The Smashing Machine, is flailing hard in its box office debut. The movie is currently eyeing a quarter of its projected opening weekend gross, having been blindsided by Taylor Swift’s new concert movie, which is being distributed exclusively by AMC Theaters. Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl is looking at around $32 million in its first weekend of release, which, while good enough for a number one debut, is around a third of what her Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film earned…
[ad_1] Spooky season arrives with a lot more non-horror titles than horror ones. It shouldn’t be a surprise considering the genre has become a year-long celebration rather than just the routine of good ones opening in October and bad ones in January. I simply can’t get used to studios not wanting to capitalize on Halloween. Some still slip through, though. Shelby Oaks (October 24) gets a creepy poster campaign. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (limited, October 17; Netflix, November 7) has a nice diptych. And Ethan Hawke dons an icy mask for Black Phone 2 (October 17). We’re simply too close…
[ad_1] Fans of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were in for a pleasant surprise this weekend. The two superstars, who are one of Bollywood’s most loved on-screen pairs, coincidentally bumped into each other at the Mumbai airport. In an industry of busy schedules, moments like these are rare, and a video of them warmly greeting each other has quickly become a favorite among fans. For everyone waiting to see them in a film together again, this real-life reunion was the next best thing. Their natural chemistry and friendship were clear to see, reminding everyone why they create such magic on…
[ad_1] EJ Chen – “I do”-The words “I do” always make me think of the vows in the context of marriage. This song is ultimately a chill indie pop track that helps the listener contemplate commitment and the end of a relationship, one that decidedly did not end up in marriage. There’s a soaring vocal on the chorus that repeats the titular lyric, “I do…” It’s a rather self aware track about the complexity of commitment and identity. There’s a crispy contemporary production style here that makes it feel urban and distinctly modern. I’m sure it will find a resonance…