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Tom Blyth's 'A Farewell To Arm's Movie Adaptation To Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: It's been a few years since we heard about writer-director Michael Winterbottom's A Farewell to Arms adaptation, but it now has fresh impetus with producer-financier Tribune Pictures and UK sales firm Embankment Films, which is bringing…
Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and Movie Marketer, Dies at 87
Tony Seiniger, known as “The Godfather of Movie Advertising” for his work on campaigns for films including “ Jaws,” died May 11 in Atlanta. He was 87. Born in New York City, he studied at the Rhode Island School of…
These 10 Facts About Movies, Music, And History Are So Wild You'll Have To Google Them
Because of that, the Stones' former manager, Allen Klein, who managed the band in the late '60s and controlled the band's music copyrights through 1970, sued the Verve. After a legal dispute, the Verve settled and gave songwriting credits and…
10 Best B-Horror Movies Of All Time, Ranked
If there was ever a genre that thrived within the realm of B-movies, low-budget indie flicks outside of the major studio production and distribution system, it's horror. Largely free of studio executive interference, these productions could get…
3 must-watch movies leaving Netflix in May 2026
Netflix, like most streaming services, gives with one hand and takes with the other. While the popular platform is always adding new movies every month, it also removes some, too. May 2026 will be no different. As the calendar ticks over to June, a…
3 best new to Prime Video movies to stream this weekend (May 16-17)
If you're looking to catch up on your watchlist this weekend with some new Prime Video movies, you're in luck. Amazon 's streaming service added dozens of new movies to its platform at the top of the month, so there's plenty to keep you…
The Mortal Kombat Movie Franchise Needs To Fix Its Fatality Problem
Warning: Major spoilers for Mortal Kombat II (2026) below, alongside descriptions of graphic imagery. The Mortal Kombat movie franchise needs to fully embrace its video game origins and their bloody fatalities. The original Mortal Kombat games were…
Netflix top 10 movies - here's the 3 worth watching right now (May 16-17)
Spring is in the air and the best streaming services are blooming with plenty of new movies to fill your weekend with. Granted, when you're spoiled for choice, narrowing down which movies are worth your time can quickly become a headache. To help…
In the Grey' Review: Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill Star in 'Generic Action Movie: The Movie
There's a theory that says if you want your audience to like a character, make them good at their job. You can have a lot of character flaws but hey, if you're the world's best bank robber, people have to admit you know what you're doing. We may…
5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Peacock and more (May 15-16)
Spring is in the air, and the best streaming services are delivering a bouquet of new movies for you to add to your watchlist this weekend. Leading the pack this week is the sci-fi blockbuster 'Project Hail Mary,' which finally debuted on paid…
Hollywood doesn't make patriotic movies anymore - and America's 250th isn't going to change that
Hollywood is largely ignoring America's 250th birthday, offering few patriotic films. This contrasts sharply with past blockbusters like “Saving Private Ryan” starring Tom Hanks. Industry veteran Peter Bart noted studios now…
10 Director's Cuts That Are Far Better Than the Movie Everyone Saw
Sometimes the version of a film that audiences first see isn't the one the director actually intended. Several factors, including studio interference and runtime constraints, can often shape a movie into something more digestible but less complete.
The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Hulu and More
Two of the best genre movies of the year have both arrived on video-on-demand this week. Elsewhere, Paramount+ has a new “Yellowstone” spinoff on deck and Amazon's Prime Video has a TV adaptation of author Elle Kennedy's popular…
Augenschein Moves Up a Level With Filmmaker-Driven Movies With Stars Attached Like Anne Hathaway, Ethan Hawke, Kristen Stewart
Fresh off the success of “Mother Mary,” starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Cole, German production company Augenschein is stepping up a level with more Hollywood projects and higher budgets. The company, heading by Jonas Katzenstein…
Julianne Moore Doesn't Want to Act in Movies 'With Explosions and Guns' When 'Things Are Rough Globally': 'I Don't Want to Watch It'
Julianne Moore reflected on her decades-long career in a conversation with Variety ‘s Angelique Jackson during a Kering Women in Motion Talk at Cannes on Saturday, discussing everything from female representation in film to how she selects…
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