From ‘Roma’ to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’: The 10 Best Movies on Netflix Ever

KPop Demon Hunters

Remember when Netflix was the place you went to binge sitcom reruns and random rom-coms? Yeah, those days are long gone. Over the past decade, the platform has turned into a full-blown movie studio — dropping viral blockbusters, Oscar winners, and the kind of movies that dominate group chats for weeks. Some of these films … Read more

French vs. U.S. Indie Film Financing: Producers Reveal Why Some Stories Struggle to Get Made

The Little Sister

Producers at Unifrance Rendez-Vous in New York reveal how funding systems in France and the U.S. shape which indie films get made. Independent filmmakers around the world often face the same challenge: finding money to turn an idea into a finished movie. But where that funding comes from—and how it shapes a project—can look very … Read more

Box Office: Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Springs to $40M Debut as ‘The Bride!’ Struggles to Find Audience

Hoppers

Pixar’s new animated original ‘Hoppers’ is bouncing toward a $40 million debut, while Warner Bros’ ‘The Bride!’ stumbles with a much smaller opening. Pixar may finally have a post-pandemic original hit on its hands. The studio’s new animated film Hoppers is heading for an estimated $40 million opening weekend in North America, marking the strongest … Read more

WGA Members Back New Contract Agenda Centered on Health Care, Pay and AI Protections

A view of the WGA West building on 3rd and Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles, California on September 25, 2023.

WGA members overwhelmingly approved a new bargaining agenda focused on health care funding, fair pay and AI protections ahead of talks with studios. Members of the Writers Guild of America have overwhelmingly approved a new bargaining agenda that will guide upcoming contract negotiations with Hollywood studios. With 97.4% of members voting in favor, the union … Read more

White House Uses Hollywood Scenes in Iran Strike Video

White House Uses Hollywood Scenes in Iran Strike Video.

The White House posted a dramatic video mixing Iran strike footage with Hollywood scenes, drawing both praise and sharp criticism online. The White House is drawing attention — and criticism — after releasing a dramatic video that mixes real footage of recent strikes in Iran with scenes from well-known Hollywood films and TV shows. The … Read more

Ryan Gosling Breaks His Franchise Rule for ‘Star Wars: Starfighter,’ Calls It a “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Role

Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray on the set of 'Star Wars: Starfighter'.

After years of passing on blockbuster deals, the three-time Oscar nominee says ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ was simply too good to walk away from. Ryan Gosling has built a career on instinct. While Hollywood’s biggest franchises came knocking, he kept walking — until a phone call about a galaxy far, far away changed everything. The actor, … Read more

‘Scream 7’ Premiere Met With Protests After Melissa Barrera’s Firing Sparks Free Speech Debate

Melissa Barrera Instagram post.

About two dozen demonstrators gathered outside Paramount Studios, urging fans to boycott the horror sequel. The red carpet for Scream 7 wasn’t just about Ghostface and flashbulbs — it was also marked by chants, drums and protest signs. On Wednesday night, as cast and filmmakers arrived at the Paramount Studios lot in Los Angeles to … Read more

Kristen Wiig Reveals ‘Bridesmaids’ Food Poisoning Scene Was a Late Addition — and Almost Went Too Far

Kristen Wiig in Bridesmaids (2011)

The now-iconic bridal shop disaster nearly looked very different, with an even grosser version left on the cutting room floor. It’s the scene fans still quote more than a decade later — but the unforgettable food poisoning moment in Bridesmaids almost didn’t happen at all During a recent reunion for Vanity Fair, Kristen Wiig and … Read more

Vancouver Critics Shake Up Oscar Race, Crown ‘One Battle After Another’ Best Film of 2025

Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another'.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama tops Vancouver critics as major wins for Ryan Coogler and Timothée Chalamet boost Oscar buzz. Awards season momentum shifted in a big way Monday night as the Vancouver Film Critics Circle named One Battle After Another the best film of 2025, giving the politically charged drama a fresh surge of Oscar … Read more

Monsters, Idols and Oscar Buzz: Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Get the Criterion Crown

Frankenstein and KPop Demon Hunters

Two of 2025’s biggest Netflix hits just earned film world prestige as they join the Criterion Collection ahead of the Oscars. In a year filled with streaming milestones and awards buzz, two very different Netflix films just reached the same cinematic summit. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and the animated phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters are officially … Read more