Month: May 2020

With the help of a technical consultant and several dry runs, the online pitch day for the Tribeca Film Institute If/Then Short Documentary Program, originally set to be held at the Cleveland International Film Festival, went off without a hitch. 828 more words via For Film Festivals, the New Normal Means Less Face Time and More… Continue reading For Film Festivals, the New Normal Means Less Face Time and More Access — IndieWire

Everyone’s a little off their game in Season 5 of “Billions,” the no-holds-barred financial drama that once transcended its more ludicrous deliverables by sweetening the deal with big thrills and sharp fangs. 711 more words via ‘Billions’ Review: Season 5 Spins Its Wheels Without Much Juice in ‘Beg, Bribe, Bully’ — IndieWire

Lilly Wachowski isn’t allowing Elon Musk and Ivanka Trump to quote “The Matrix” without any blowback. Lilly, who co-wrote and co-directed the original “Matrix” trilogy with sister Lana, took to Twitter to eviscerate Musk and Trump for citing her blockbuster movie while showing support for the Republican party. 352 more words via Lilly Wachowski Slams Elon… Continue reading Lilly Wachowski Slams Elon Musk and Ivanka Trump for Citing ‘The Matrix’ — IndieWire

Charlize Theron is holding nothing back about the making of “Mad Max: Fury Road” five years after its release. The Oscar-winning actress took part in a… 453 more words via Charlize Theron Admits ‘Mad Max’ Set Tension Was Fueled by Lack of Trust in George Miller — IndieWire

Anyone who’s conducted an interview knows that the last question is often the hardest. Sometimes you save the trickiest one for the end; at other times, it’s a chance to sneak in one last curveball to get at the real interview subject underneath. 1,007 more words via ‘The Last Dance’: Director Jason Hehir on Michael Jordan’s… Continue reading ‘The Last Dance’: Director Jason Hehir on Michael Jordan’s Second (and Third and Fourth) Act — IndieWire

With readers turning to their home viewing options more than ever, this daily feature provides one new movie each day worth checking out on a major… 942 more words via Stream of the Day: How ‘Miss Julie’ Turns the Strindberg Play Into a Cinematic Triumph — IndieWire

Edward Norton made headlines in October 2019 after sharing his belief that movie theaters were doing more damage to the theatrical experience than streaming giants such as Netflix. 597 more words via James Mangold Says Movie Theaters Are Hurting Themselves with Awful Film Projection — IndieWire

The current shutdown of production in Hollywood has brought out a philanthropic side on the part of studios, and as announced on Monday that includes a new initiative set up by Warner Bros. 366 more words via Warner Bros. TV Wants to Hire Acting Students Affected by Shutdowns — IndieWire

The big new movie of the week is VOD release “Scoob!” (Warner Bros.). (It’s available solely on VOD platforms at the cost of $19.99 for 48 hour rental, $24.99 to download and own.) All three VOD charts list the animated reboot at #1 for numbers of transactions (not revenue). 991 more words via ‘Scoob!’ and ‘Capone’… Continue reading ‘Scoob!’ and ‘Capone’ Pull Strong VOD Numbers as Drive-Ins Lure Moviegoers — IndieWire

Drive-in movie theaters aren’t just keeping the theatrical experience alive amid the coronavirus pandemic, they’re also being utilized by businesses to help them stay afloat. 354 more words via New York City Diner Turns Into Makeshift Drive-In Theater to Help Business Survive — IndieWire