“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” Review

©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Las Vegas needs a real-life Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, but not the smaller franchise store from the first film. Fans deserve a full recreation of the bigger flagship restaurant, complete with the river ride, as revealed in the new sequel—like only Vegas could build. Mike Schmidt’s encounters in the smaller Freddy Fazbear’s…

Audience-Controlled Interactive Slasher Movie ‘Slay Day’ to Premiere in Theaters in Fall 2026

Kino Industries’ CtrlMovie will release the interactive slasher film, Slay Day, in theaters in fall 2026, Variety is reporting. The drama will ask viewers in each theater to collectively vote on each critical decision using their smartphones. As a result, each audiences’ choices will alter the story as the movie plays on the big screen….

The Duet of ‘CLOTHED BY THE SUN’ from ‘THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE’ Film Features Amanda Seyfried and Daniel Blumenberg

©Searchlight Pictures The song for the historical drama musical film “The Testament of Ann Lee” has been unveiled by Searchlight at its premiere. The film is set to debut in 70mm and will be available in select cinemas on Christmas Day. The film was directed by Norway’s Mona Fastvold, who also co-wrote it with her…

Audience-Controlled Interactive Slasher Movie ‘Slay Day’ to Premiere in Theaters in Fall 2026

Kino Industries’ CtrlMovie will release the interactive slasher film, Slay Day, in theaters in fall 2026, Variety is reporting. The drama will ask viewers in each theater to collectively vote on each critical decision using their smartphones. As a result, each audiences’ choices will alter the story as the movie plays on the big screen….

Sundance’s Communications VP Tammie Rosen Dies of Cancer at 49

Tammie Rosen, who had served since 2020 as the chief communications officer for the Sundance Film Institute, has died of cancer at the age of 49. From 2007 to 2019, she had previously been the executive vice president of communications and programming at the Tribeca Film Institute in New York City. In announcing her passing,…

Hirokazu Kore-eda Will Direct the Live Action Manga Adaptation of “Look Back”

(C) Tatsuki Fujimoto/Shueisha (C)2026 K2Pictures・Shueisha Director Kore-eda, who happened upon the book at a bookstore and bought it after being drawn to the “back” on the cover of “Look Back,” read it in one sitting. He commented, “I felt so keenly that Tatsuki Fujimoto must have felt he couldn’t move forward without drawing this work….

“Stranger Things Season 5 – Volume 1” : Press Conference With Actors Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Jamie Campbell Bower

@Courtesy of Netflix Stranger Things Season 5 “Volume 1”: The Hawkins gang is back for one final battle with the monstrous villain from the Upside Down, and the adventure will be epic, with season 5 of the Netflix show consisting of eight action-packed episodes, including one with a special limited engagement in theaters. Executive Producer…

Exclusive Interview With Giulio Base On the 43 Torino Film Festival

©Courtesy of Torino Film Festival The 43rd Torino Film Festival took place from November 21st to November 29th 2025, under the aegis of the National Museum of Cinema, presided by Enzo Ghigo and directed by Carlo Chatrian, with the artistic direction of Giulio Base. This was the second year that Giulio Base was at the…

国宝:Q&A / 俳優吉沢亮、李相日監督

撮影:細木信宏 (国宝):任侠(にんきょう)の一門に生まれるも数奇な運命をたどり、歌舞伎役者の家に引き取られた喜久雄(吉沢亮)は、激動の日々を送る中で歌舞伎役者としての才能を開花させる。一方、彼が引き取られた家の息子・俊介(横浜流星)は名門の跡取りとして歌舞伎役者になることを運命づけられ、幼いころから芸の世界に生きていた。境遇も才能も対照的な二人は、ライバルとして互いに切磋琢磨(せっさたくま)し合いながら芸の道を究めていく。 監督 : 李相日 原作 : 吉田修一 脚本 : 奥寺佐渡子 製作 : 岩上敦宏, 伊藤伸彦, 荒木宏幸, 市川南, 渡辺章仁, 松橋真三 企画 : 村田千恵子 プロデュース : 村田千恵子 撮影 : ソフィアン・エル・ファニ 照明 : 中村裕樹 音響 : 白取貢 特機 上野隆治 美術監督 : 種田陽平 美術 : 下山奈緒 装飾 : 酒井拓磨 衣装デザイン : 小川久美子 衣装 : 松田和夫 ヘアメイク : 豊川京子 特殊メイク…

“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” Review

©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Las Vegas needs a real-life Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, but not the smaller franchise store from the first film. Fans deserve a full recreation of the bigger flagship restaurant, complete with the river ride, as revealed in the new sequel—like only Vegas could build. Mike Schmidt’s encounters in the smaller Freddy Fazbear’s…

‘Slanted’ Uses Body Horror To Mock White Ethnocentrism

If The Substance explored ageism through the transformation of the body, a film featured in the line-up of the 43rd edition of the Torino Film Festival uses the same means to discuss white ethnocentrism. Slanted follows Joan Huang (Shirley Chen), a Chinese-American teen, who moved with her family from China to the star-spangled country when…

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Review

©Courtesy of GKIDS Three of the biggest anime franchises share certain similarities. In Chainsaw Man, they fight devils, while in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba they do indeed slay demons. In the case of Jujutsu Kaisen, human “Jujutsu Sorcerers” battle so-called “Curses,” demonic monsters that coalesce from the excess negative energy humans release into the…

The Duet of ‘CLOTHED BY THE SUN’ from ‘THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE’ Film Features Amanda Seyfried and Daniel Blumenberg

©Searchlight Pictures The song for the historical drama musical film “The Testament of Ann Lee” has been unveiled by Searchlight at its premiere. The film is set to debut in 70mm and will be available in select cinemas on Christmas Day. The film was directed by Norway’s Mona Fastvold, who also co-wrote it with her…

Mother Mary | Official Trailer HD | A24 : Starring Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Directed by David Lowery

©Courtesy of A24 A24 has released the trailer for the brand-new pop melodrama and horror tale “Mother Mary“, which is a collaboration with celebrated filmmaker David Lowery (“The Green Knight” and “A Ghost Story“). Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel lead in the film which also stars Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Alba…

How to Make a Killing | Official Trailer HD | A24 : Starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley

©Courtesy of A24 The trailer for the revenge thriller “How to Make a Killing“, which is directed by A24 and stars Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, and Ed Harris, has been unveiled. The film’s premiere is scheduled for February 20th, 2026. This story revolves around Becket Redfellow (Powell), the heir to a multibillion-dollar fortune, who is…

CHICAGO JAPAN FILM COLLECTIVE: Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2: “The Cinematic Roar”

CHICAGO JAPAN FILM COLLECTIVE: Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2: “The Cinematic Roar” Two powerful documentaries celebrating Japan’s cultural legacy and artistic spirit December 14 & 21, 2025 | Chicago & Online Chicago, IL — The Chicago Japan Film Collective (CJFC) proudly announces Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2, featuring two extraordinary Japanese documentary films that explore…

Free Ultraman Premiere and Stage Show at Japan Society

@Courtesy of Japan Society  Ultraman Arrives in NYC: Family and Fan Screening & Stage Show  Japan Society – 333 East 47th St, New York City Nov 18 at 6 PM – Free Look out, NYC, Ultraman is here! This fall, Tsuburaya Productions, the powerhouse behind Japan’s most iconic superhero, is set to unleash a massive East Coast takeover…

NYFF: Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ Falls Short Despite Offering a Few Nice Moments from George Clooney

Over the years, Noah Baumbach has been hit or miss, from his side hustle collaborating with Wes Anderson, most notably on The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, to his more fruitful collaborations with partner Greta Gerwig. Marriage Story might end up being the benchmark for everything Baumbach has done since, because it was clearly something…

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Review: Pennywise Is Back…

@Courtesy of HBO MAX After the worldwide success of the two movies dedicated to Pennywise and the Losers, Andy Muschietti decided that there was more to say about IT, the masterpiece novel written by Stephen King. Inspired by the interludes that in an obscure and elusive way talk about the genesis of the evil entity…

“Black Rabbit” : Press Conference With Stars Jude Law, Jason Bateman and Creators Kate Susman, Zach Baylin

@Courtesy of Netflix Black Rabbit : When the owner of the hottest restaurant in New York allows his troubled brother to return to the family business, he opens the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. Creator : Kate Susman, Zach Baylin. Executive Producer : Zach Baylin, Jude…

‘Task’ : Press Conference With Actors Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones and Creator Brad Ingelsby

@Courtesy of HBO MAX Task : Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. Creator : Brad Engelsby Executive Producer : Brad Engelsby, Ron Schmidt Network : HBO Genre : Crime, Drama Original…

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