How a DGA conversation revealed the craft behind this year’s awards frontrunners
A detailed recap of the Directors Guild conversation that brought five leading directors together, the backstage stories they shared and why Paul Thomas Anderson’s DGA victory matters for awards season
Lance Hammer’s return explores consent and dementia in Queen at Sea
A measured comeback for Lance Hammer, Queen at Sea stages a difficult conversation about consent, autonomy, and care through commanding performances by Tom Courtenay and Juliette Binoche
Blue Moon review: Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater explore Lorenz Hart’s twilight
Ethan Hawke disappears into the role of Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater’s intimate, melancholic Blue Moon, a film that blends historical fact and fiction around the opening night of Oklahoma! and is now streaming on Netflix
Where to find anime classics that disappeared from streaming
A concise guide to notable anime series that have vanished from major streaming platforms and the industry reasons behind their absence
Red River anime adaptation by Tatsunoko: a classic shōjo returns this summer
Red River, an influential shōjo manga by Chie Shinohara, is receiving a TV anime from Tatsunoko Production in summer 2026; expect historical detail, time-displacement drama, and classic 90s shōjo aesthetics
New Shōnen Jump series Alien Headbutt blends pro-wrestling and sci-fi action
Alien Headbutt combines the spectacle of professional wrestling with a War of the Worlds-style alien invasion in Akira Inui’s first serial for Weekly Shōnen Jump
Will Trent season 4 episode 7 recap: Paul Campano returns amid a dark serial killer investigation
Paul Campano’s comeback pushes Will Trent into confronting painful memories during a two-killer murder investigation while the APD deals with an odd skunk case
Emerald Fennell rises on box office list after Wuthering Heights opens big
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights opened to $88.5 million over four days, adding a third Top 100 entry for the director and underscoring Warner Bros.’ successful theatrical strategy
Studios push back as Seedance 2.0 sparks legal threats from Disney and Warner Bros Discovery
ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 has generated realistic videos of famous characters, prompting cease-and-desist letters from Disney and Warner Bros Discovery and broad industry backlash
Equal time rule scrutiny and its ripple effects on late night TV and venue programming
An FCC clarification of the equal time rule has pushed networks to avoid certain political interviews, a move with consequences for late night hosts, candidates and even local event programming
Shia LaBeouf charged after altercation in New Orleans during Mardi Gras
Shia LaBeouf was arrested following an alleged altercation outside an R Bar in New Orleans during Mardi Gras; he was released on his own recognizance and ordered to return to court
Brian Tyree Henry headlines Bass x Machina, Netflix’s adult animated steampunk western
Brian Tyree Henry executive produces and voices the lead in Netflix’s adult animated series Bass x Machina, a steampunk western arriving Oct. 6 with a starry ensemble and Studio Mir animation
Radcliffe urges restraint: don’t keep asking new Harry Potter actors about the original trio
Daniel Radcliffe has publicly asked fans and journalists to avoid repeatedly referencing him, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint when interviewing the new HBO Harry Potter cast
Who killed Alex Odeh? documentary review and investigation overview
A sober documentary revisits the 1985 killing of Palestinian activist Alex Odeh, tracing known suspects, archival records and contemporary inquiries while emphasizing grief over grand revelations.
Inside Tristan Forever: a doctor’s attempt to belong on Tristan da Cunha
A Parisian physician leaves the city for Tristan da Cunha in Tristan Forever, a contemplative docufiction that examines isolation, community, and personal reinvention
Sean Baker and Miguel Gomes announce ambitious new films and festival hopefuls
Sean Baker teases a playful homage to vintage Italian sex comedies; Miguel Gomes has started production on Selvajaria (Savagery), and several distinctive auteur projects just won funding
Isabelle Huppert dazzles in Ulrike Ottinger’s The Blood Countess at Berlinale
Isabelle Huppert delivers a magnetic, economical turn in Ulrike Ottinger’s lavishly staged vampire fable, which premiered at the 2026 Berlinale
Faraz Shariat’s Prosecution: a Berlinale courtroom thriller confronting right-wing networks
Faraz Shariat’s Prosecution is a propulsive legal thriller about a determined prosecutor who survives a racist attack and digs into archived cases to expose a wider right-wing network
Martin Scorsese rumored to appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer
A fresh trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu spotlights Hutt gangsters and a voice performance that could belong to Martin Scorsese, reflecting Jon Favreau’s long creative ties and a star-studded franchise lineage
How Aldis Hodge likens Alex Cross to a superhero in Prime Video’s Cross
Aldis Hodge draws parallels between Hawkman and Alex Cross, shares emotional responses to season 2, and outlines the show’s themes and streaming details
Sheriff confirms Guthrie family not suspects as investigation continues
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos announced the Guthrie family has been cleared as suspects and called for compassionate media coverage while the investigation and forensic analysis continue
Standout recent films that feel flawless and why they matter
A compact guide to twelve recent films—across genres—that many consider near‑perfect for their craft, performances, and emotional impact
How Train Dreams won big at the Independent Spirit Awards and what Clint Bentley learned
Train Dreams earned Best Feature, Best Director, and Best Cinematography at the Independent Spirit Awards, while Clint Bentley discussed challenges on location and creative lessons learned
Tunisian filmmaker afef ben mahmoud to direct gabès cinema festival amid changing festival landscape
Afef Ben Mahmoud takes charge of Gabès Cinéma Fen, connecting local ecological concerns and cross-disciplinary arts, while Doha’s Qumra and broader African industry trends point to evolving support and distribution models.
Wunmi mosaku balances oscar recognition with protest over ice killings
Wunmi Mosaku says celebration feels impossible after ICE-related deaths; she highlights representation in Sinners and stands amid broader Hollywood protests and honors.