Following on from the controversy of #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is introducing some massive new standards to drive diversity and inclusion in the historically problematic awards show.
The controversial rule that prevented most streaming films from being eligible for the Oscars has now been set aside as a result of the ongoing theater closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Tony Stark has been one of the most iconic characters in modern movie history, so why did Disney not even put him up for consideration when it came to the Oscars?
If you want to become one of the world’s biggest movie studios what do you do? Well, according to Apple you ditch the big blockbuster stuff and focus on making small, indie films instead.
After flip-flopping from one disaster to another, you have to wonder if the Oscar organisers even know what the industry it is supposed to celebrate is about.
After watching Black Panther, I gave it a glowing review. I discussed the cultural significance of the film in the light of the lack of diversity that Hollywood & the film industry at large has often struggled with. Its rapturous embrace globally indicated how important this film was in this regard. On top of that, it championed African culture in …
The nominations for the granddaddy of the Hollywood awards season is here, as Roma leads the list with 9 nominations followed hotly by A Star is Born, Vice, and Black Panther.
When the Academy recently unveiled their new Oustanding Achievement in Popular Film category, everybody knew what's up. This was more than likely a direct response to Marvel's Black Panther as it gave the Academy the means to still keep the big awards for their usual style of film, but also placate the masses by not snubbing the popular blockbuster and others of its ilk to follow. Except, Marvel is apparently not content with a consolation prize.
Humans want connection and the internet is so far the best connection machine. A …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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