Author: spotlight cinematics
[ad_1] The much-awaited film Tehran, starring John Abraham and Manushi Chhillar, has just dropped on Netflix. The geo-political spy movie from Maddock Films started streaming at 6 PM on August 27 and is already creating a massive buzz online. Inspired by true events, the film promises a gripping story filled with international espionage, deception, and high-stakes action. Even before its release, the trailer had set high expectations, and now that the film is out, fans are flooding social media with their positive first reactions. A Story Of Betrayal And Survival Tehran throws viewers into a dark and dangerous world where…
[ad_1] Director Pirjo Honkasalo moves fluently between fact and fiction, but has no interest in stories. “I think I have a Ural kind of head,” she says. Pirjo Honkasalo in Saint Petersburg in 2011. Photo: Kati Sinisalo WRITTEN BYKati SinisaloProducer at YLE Kulttuuri and Curator for YLE Teema Film Festival, former film journalist When boiled down to its essence – when it’s at its most liberated – what is film? Having made both fiction and documentary films for over 50 years, Pirjo Honkasalo has found the answer. But you can’t really say it. And still, this interview tries to…
[ad_1] Essential Machine – “Waiting” There is an interesting dynamic with this Pittsburgh rock act. They have an Arcade Fire quality to them in how they sermonize while still rocking. In “Waiting” we find the act pushing back on a world on fire. They have a bit of a garage rock quality we dig and they balance the movement of the song with the patience of the lyrics. Sign us up as “waiting” for all the new music this band has to offer. The climax solo of the track is absolutely killer as well. La Prada – “Precious” We dig…
[ad_1] It is hard to watch On Swift Horses without cynically regarding it as Jacob Elordi’s inevitable gay-for-pay moment. For every up-and-coming male actor under 30, showing your versatility and vulnerability in a queer role has become an overly familiar rite of passage. Fortunately, Elordi acquits himself well here – very well, in fact; this is easily one of his best performances so far. But for On Swift Horses, a historical drama afflicted with the kind of discomfiting fluidity and modern sheen that robs it of any grit or identity, Elordi’s committed turn as a queer gambler might be its most memorable part. Based on Shannon…
[ad_1] In this episode, we welcome Amanda and Michael Drexton. Known as The Drextons, this filmmaking duo has their directorial debut, entitled Sour Party, releasing soon. Their film was the winner of the Andrews/Bernard Award, presented by Decentralized Pictures, Steven Soderbergh and Roman Coppola. In our chat, they share their backstories, pathways into filmmaking, and about the making of this project. They also talk about getting distribution — and offer practical advice for other creatives working their way up. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Introducing the all-new KUMO 6464-12GRedesigned for maximum reliability and performance, KUMO 6464-12G is a high-capacity…
[ad_1] On Saturday, May 17, 2025, starting at 5:30 pm, the Peninsula Open Space Trust is holding their Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour Event at the Smithwick theatre in Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California. This free to the public event will include 9 short films about nature, adventure and conservation. The event also includes a community fair, with more than 20 local organizations (which many attendees report is one of their favorite parts) – plus falconers, music, and pizza! WHO IS PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST In 1972, San Mateo County voters passed Measure R, creating the…
[ad_1] One of the most rewarding filmography watches I completed was all thirteen features from the legendary Robert Bresson. Now, one of his finest works (as well as long-unavailable in a decent format), has been rightfully restored in 4K. The new restoration of Robert Bresson’s Four Nights of a Dreamer will now open in theaters beginning September 5 at Film Forum, courtesy of Janus Films. Ahead of the run, the new trailer and poster have arrived. Here’s the synopsis: “The rarely screened Four Nights of a Dreamer is Robert Bresson’s great forgotten masterpiece, a stark yet haunting ode to romantic idealism and…
[ad_1] The territorial battles between companies like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have blurred over the last few years, with PlayStation exclusives becoming increasingly available on PCs, and Microsoft continuing to “play nice” by leaking some of their hits into the world of Sony gamers. The latest such release is arguably the biggest to date, offering Sony PlayStation owners the first chance to play a “Gears of War” game on their console of choice. “Gears of War: Reloaded” doesn’t just import the bestselling and award-winning 2006 game that genuinely changed the shooter genre; it updates for the current generation with 4K…
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[ad_1] They say that according to archaeologist Margaret Mead, the earliest sign of human civilisation is a healed femur. A healed femur meant that an injured individual was helped by members of their community and survived. Instead of building weapons, it was the ability to nurture that assured the survival of the human race. Even if this story is false, this idea of the first sign of civilisation is inspiring. Care is what binds individuals together and therefore acts as the catalyst and binding agent for a community. This side of democracy is explored in the themed programme titled Radical…