The Shape of Water (2017) Director: Guillermo del Toro Screenwriters: Guillermo del Toro, Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Doug Jones Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water is a modern fairy tale that blends fantasy, romance, and classic monster-movie tropes into a lush, emotionally resonant film. Known … Read more
At the Edge of the Volcano: Pete Ohs, Jeremy O. Harris, and Will Madden on Erupcja and Charli xcx Back at the Table of Bubbles ERUPCJA Still | Courtesy of Pete Ohs This is the second consecutive year I’ve met with Pete Ohs at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival to discuss his … Read more
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the nominees for the 2018 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Tuesday, 9 January 2018. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 18 February 2018 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. This year’s nominations feature a mix of international blockbusters, acclaimed indie films … Read more
Despite some quiet weekends driven by underperforming August releases and a pre-The Last Jedi lull in December, the UK box office reached a record high in 2017, grossing £1.378 billion ($1.87 billion) across the year. That final figure represents a 3.6% increase over 2016’s total of £1.33 billion ($1.8 billion), making 2017 the highest-grossing year … Read more
The 75th annual Golden Globe Awards took place Sunday, January 7, 2018, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Hosted by Seth Meyers, the ceremony celebrated the standout films of 2017 as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The evening delivered emotional and political moments as much as cinematic recognition: Oprah Winfrey received … Read more
Top 5 Films from SXSW 2026 The SXSW Film & TV Festival remains one of the most vibrant early markers of the film year, showcasing everything from major studio fare to raw, independent work from the so-called “Broke Wave.” The 2026 lineup offered a diverse mix: crowd-pleasers, striking experiments, and several quieter gems that stuck … Read more
Three Billboards Triumphs at the 7th AACTA International Awards On Friday, 5 January 2018, the Avalon Hollywood hosted the 7th annual Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts (AACTA) International Awards. The ceremony recognized films and performances from around the world, with Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri emerging as the evening’s biggest winner. … Read more
A Safe Distance Interview | Gloria Mercer, Aidan West, Cody Kearsley, and Tandia Mercedes on SXSW, Intimacy, and Building a Feminist Thriller Bethany Brown and Tandia Mercedes in A Safe Distance | Photo Credit: Devan Scott A Safe Distance premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival on Thursday, March 12. Directed by Gloria … Read more
2017 proved to be a remarkable year for cinema. Despite ongoing industry challenges and headlines about misconduct, the year delivered a strong mix of mainstream hits, mid‑budget surprises and bold independent films. Audiences embraced unexpected blockbusters like IT, while indie offerings such as Moonlight rose to widespread acclaim and ultimately won the Academy Award for … Read more
2017 was a year of many strong cinematic offerings across genres and budgets, but it also produced a surprising number of notable disappointments. Several high-profile projects failed to live up to expectations, some franchises were hurt by poor installments, and a few renowned actors and directors endured unusually weak outings. Below is our list of … Read more