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[ad_1] John Boyega hasn’t been shy about his complicated feelings regarding his role in Disney’s Star Wars sequel trilogy.The actor, who played stormtrooper-turned-rebel Finn in The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker, has been vocal about his frustrations with the series, including how his character’s arc was handled and the terrible way some fans treated him and his non-white co-stars.During a recent appearance at Supercon Florida, the Attack the Block star revealed the specific changes he would have made to the sequel series had he been a producer on the films.One of the major changes he’d…
[ad_1] Join the Larimer County Conservation Corps for their Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour Event on Friday, October 3 at the Lory Student Center Theater in Fort Collins, Colorado. The films offer a journey into some of the most beautiful places on earth, complemented by stories of inspiration, activism and finding solutions to restore our planet. This event pulls community members together to mingle, enjoy food and drink and watch amazing conservation-focused films! This year features special guest speaker Mikah Meyer from the film Canyon Chorus, as well as the premiere of Generations of Dirt: Stories from the…
[ad_1] If you live in New York and care about movies, the beginning of the New York Film Festival—this year, specifically, on Friday, September 26—is perhaps the most exciting moment of any year. Though he served on the committee for a number of years, since 2020, Dennis Lim has shepherded the festival, his dispensation as a journalist and critic carrying naturally to his inclinations as a programmer. On the eve of the New York Film Festival’s kick-off, I spoke to Dennis about his role as a programmer, how seemingly disparate films make nice pairings, what it feels like watching eight-to-ten-hours of…
[ad_1] Joseph Kosinski has been heralded as the next great blockbuster filmmaker, and for good reason. Although they had been in development for years, Kosinski managed to finally create the long-anticipated sequels Tron: Legacy and Top Gun: Maverick, but of which managed to both satisfy existing fans and open themselves up to new audiences. More recently, Kosinski defied the odds by making F1 into one of the biggest original movies of all time, outgrossing expected hits like Superman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, and Snow White. Although he hasn’t made a false move yet,…
[ad_1] Image Pic of the Day: ♫ “The taste of love is sweet / When hearts like ours meet / I fell for you like a child / Oh, but the fire went wild / I fell into a burning ring of fire / I went down, down, down and the flames went higher / And it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire / The ring of fire.” ♫ (20th Anniversary) Spread the Word Like Mono in College: Related This entry was posted on September 24, 2025 by B+ Movie Blog. It was filed under Movies, Pic of the Day…
[ad_1] In a huge update for fans everywhere, Superstar Rajinikanth has himself announced the release date for his next big film, Jailer 2. The much-awaited sequel to his 2023 blockbuster is currently in production, and now, Thalaivar has given everyone a date to mark on their calendars. This news is extra special because the superstar revealed it himself even before the production house could make an official announcement. It’s a direct treat from the man himself to his millions of eager fans. Rajinikanth Drops The Big News While speaking to reporters recently during the film’s shoot in Kerala, Rajinikanth was…
[ad_1] One of the most unforgettable, harrowing documentaries of the year, Geeta Gandbhir’s The Perfect Neighbor explores stand-your-ground laws through an individual case in Florida. Following a Sundance premiere, where it picked up a directing award, the film will now come to the New York Film Festival ahead of a Netflix release on October 17. Here’s the synopsis: “One woman. Dozens of 911 calls. And a close-knit neighborhood caught in a nightmare. What begins as one woman’s relentless harassment of children spirals into a shocking act of violence. Captured through gripping police bodycam footage, The Perfect Neighbor – Winner of the Sundance…
[ad_1] Jonathan Millet’s Ghost Trail played at the Cannes Film Festival a full year before Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning It Was Just an Accident, which is worth noting in that both films have strikingly similar set-ups regarding the moral and ethical pretexts of bringing war criminals to justice. Hamid (Adam Bessa) shiftily walks up to a park bench in a playground and sits down next to Nina (Julia Franz Richter). They look like they’re from different worlds, but as she wanders off, he grabs an attaché case she leaves on the floor and scarpers. He is a Syrian refugee, inducted into a covert crew looking…
[ad_1] Open Road Folk Music – “Sunny Days”-I can’t quite put my finger on who this lead vocal reminds me of, but it’s someone like Gregory Alan Isakov. It’s rich, deep and abiding, causing the listener to lean in and really listen. The acoustic guitar is crisp and engaging. The duo harmonies are delicate, offering a delightful compliment to the lead. The combination makes for a thoughtful folk sound that is both comforting and encourages the listener to connect. It’s equally good for meditation as it would be for being on in the background while you enjoy a cup of…
[ad_1] Fantastic Fest is an interesting combination of known quantities and unexpected discoveries. Everyone has an idea what something like “Black Phone 2” or even “Primate” is before they use their pass to score a ticket for it, but a lot of the schedule also consists of premieres that can feel more like throwing a dart at a schedule. Maybe this will be good? To varying degrees, all three in this dispatch are. “Colors” meets “Sinners” in Ryan Prows’ intense “Night Patrol,” one of the most buzzed Fantastic Fest premieres of 2025, like it or not. Love it or hate…