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Amazon Studios Boss Explains Why The Company Is Moving Away From Traditional Theatrical Releases For Films

October 30, 2019 1:48 pm

In the realm of streaming companies, Amazon has carved out its own unique niche. While the Prime Video streaming service allows customers to watch tons of Amazon-produced original series and films, there is one...

Can Media Fantasy & Workplace Comedy Ever Truly Gel In ‘Late Night’, ‘Morning Glory’ & ‘Anchorman?’ [Be Reel]

Chance Solem-Pfeifer

June 21, 2019 4:33 pm

News, Podcasts

A dark fact pattern underlies this week's otherwise irreverent and inspirational "Be Reel" category: the female protagonists of "Late Night" (2019), "Morning Glory" (2010), and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Bur...

Bombs Away! ‘Dark Phoenix’ Fizzles With Franchise-Worst Opening As ‘Secret Life 2’ Can’t Compete With The Original [Box Office]

Charles Barfield

June 9, 2019 1:00 pm

Box Office, News

The summer movie season is always going to have some incredible, often record-breaking box office stats. Just this year, we’re seeing that with some great results for films like “John Wick 3,” “Aladdin,” and, o...

11 Movies To See In June: ‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘Last Black Man In San Francisco,’ ‘Dead Don’t Die’ & More

Ally Johnson

June 4, 2019 1:36 pm

Features, News

June can be characterized as the middle child of summer movie season. Maybe this is because we've become so accustomed to some sort of Marvel film kicking the season off in a big way in late April/early May, or...

Summer Movie Preview: 35 Must-See Films To Watch

Summer Movie Preview: 35 Films You Shouldn’t Miss

Nicholas Laskin, Andrew Bundy and Rodrigo Perez

May 10, 2019 2:44 pm

Features, News

Thanks to Marvel and the ‘Avengers’ films, summer blockbuster season starts in April now, so technically, our summer movie preview is late. That’s ok. This summer is stacked, as usual, and that does not even ac...

‘Late Night’ Trailer: Mindy Kaling & Emma Thompson Take On The World Of Late Night Comedy

Charles Barfield

May 1, 2019 9:28 am

News, Trailers

The world of late night talk shows has had plenty of hosting drama in the past. Whether it’s Jay Leno replacing Johnny Carson decades ago or Leno himself being replaced by Conan and Fallon, the idea of hosts be...

‘Late Night’ Trailer: Mindy Kaling & Emma Thompson Star In Sundance Standout Comedy

Charles Barfield

March 7, 2019 9:18 am

News, Trailers

One of the biggest films coming out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival is “Late Night.” Almost immediately snatched up after its premiere by Amazon, the film has an all-star cast and uses the late-night talk...

Emma Thompson Shines In Commercially Friendly ‘Late Night’ [Sundance Review]

Gregory Ellwood

January 27, 2019 3:46 am

Awards Campaign, Festivals, News, Reviews

PARK CITY - The biggest joy from Nisha Ganatra's "Late Night" is that it will remind the global moviegoing community we need more Emma Thompson in our lives. The 58-year-old actress hasn't had a leading role li...

Sundance 2019 Film Festival Preview: 25 Must-See Films

Rodrigo Perez

January 24, 2019 11:30 am

Features, News

If you, like everyone else on the planet, we're hoping for a few days of respite following the announcement of the 2019 Academy Award nominations, given all the wtf omissions and snubs (no "Mr. Rogers" doc??), ...

most anticipated films directed by women

The Most Anticipated Films By Female Filmmakers In 2019

Lena Wilson

January 18, 2019 1:11 pm

Features, News

2018 may have revitalized the “Year of the Woman” in politics, but it was also an outstanding year for female filmmakers. Auteurs like Karyn Kusama (“Destroyer”), Debra Granik (“Leave No Trace”), and Lynne Rams...

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