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The “amazing” movie Robin Williams and Mike Myers agreed was the greatest comedy ever made

  • Williams and Myers both chose *Dr Strangelove* as comedy’s peak.
  • They praised Peter Sellers’ performance and Kubrick’s farce.
  • Myers called it a masterpiece unlikely to be surpassed.

Robin Williams and Mike Myers both named Stanley Kubrick’s *Dr Strangelove* the greatest comedy ever made, and even the best film they had seen. Their shared admiration highlights the film’s lasting influence on comedians who built their careers around making audiences laugh. Williams said Peter Sellers’ performance and…

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‘Petal Dance’ Director Ishikawa Hiroshi Ends 13-Year Feature Hiatus With ‘The Blue We Touch’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Ishikawa Hiroshi returns with his first feature in 13 years.
  • “the blue we touch” is due in Japan in 2027.
  • The ensemble drama follows two pairs of characters and their changing feelings.

Japanese director Ishikawa Hiroshi is returning to feature films after 13 years with “the blue we touch”, an ensemble drama now in post-production. The film explores difficult-to-name feelings between people and is set for a 2027 release in Japan, marking Ishikawa’s first feature since “Petal Dance”. Nao plays…

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Ranbir Kapoor, Yash Epic ‘Ramayana: Part One’ Sets Pay-Per-View Release on JioHotstar After Theatrical Run

  • JioHotstar will sell the film on demand in India after its cinema run.
  • The platform calls it its first pay-per-view release of this kind.
  • The worldwide cinema opening is set for 5 November.

“Ramayana: Part One”, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, will be sold as a separate on-demand purchase on JioHotstar in India after its cinema run. The companies call it the first pay-per-view offering of its kind on the platform, extending access to the film…

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This 9-Minute Action Sequence Remains the Greatest Scene in Sci-Fi History

  • *Children of Men* features a roughly nine-minute climactic battle sequence.
  • The camera follows Theo through a chaotic refugee camp.
  • His vulnerability gives the scene its emotional force.

The article argues that the climactic battle in Alfonso Cuarón’s *Children of Men* remains one of science fiction’s most powerful action scenes. As Theo searches for Kee and her newborn amid fighting in a refugee camp, the film’s immersive camerawork makes the chaos feel immediate and underscores the…

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Becky G Talks ‘Baraja Bendita,’ Sisterhood & Why ‘Latino Joy Is So Important’ at Latin Music Week

  • Becky G’s fifth album embraces her Spanglish, genre-crossing identity.
  • She says women in Latin music are building space together.
  • Becky sees acting and music as ways to tell stories and advocate.

Becky G said her fifth album, *Baraja Bendita*, brings together lessons from her career and embraces her Spanglish identity and genre-crossing sound. Speaking at Latin Music Week, she described its release as personally significant and said making it without a fixed musical blueprint gave her room for fun…

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Hugh Jackman’s R-Rated Fantasy Remake Officially Hits a Bullseye on Streaming

  • The film leads HBO Max’s domestic movie chart.
  • It earned $9.5 million at the box office.
  • Critics rated it more highly than audiences did.

Hugh Jackman’s R-rated reimagining of Robin Hood has become the most-watched film on HBO Max’s domestic chart, despite a weak cinema run. Its streaming performance suggests the darker take is finding an audience after its release. Set in 1247, the film follows an aged Robin Hood living in…

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Greta Gerwig once named “the thing I will never do” in her career. So far, she’s kept her word

  • Gerwig says she will never direct herself.
  • She prefers to act for other filmmakers.
  • Her next film is due in February 2027.

Greta Gerwig has said she will not direct herself, explaining that doing so would make her “go crazy”. The article presents this as a deliberate boundary in her career: she prefers to direct from behind the camera and act in films made by other directors. Gerwig began in…

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10 Scary Movies We Knew Would Be Masterpieces in the First 10 Minutes

  • Strong openings can establish a horror film’s mood and themes.
  • *Sinners*, *Carnival of Souls* and *Black Christmas* are examples.
  • The article selects ten films based on their first ten minutes.

The article argues that a horror film’s opening can quickly signal its atmosphere, themes and potential, drawing viewers into the story. It highlights ten films whose first ten minutes impressed the author, including the recent film *Sinners* and the slasher *Black Christmas*. In *Sinners*, the opening shows sole…

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David Fincher Officially Reveals Why He Changed Quentin Tarantino’s New Script

  • Fincher says he cut a large portion of Tarantino’s script.
  • Brad Pitt leads the Cliff Booth follow-up.
  • The film is planned for IMAX before a Netflix debut in December.

David Fincher has confirmed that he substantially changed Quentin Tarantino’s script for a new film about stuntman Cliff Booth. The project is a follow-up to *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*, with Brad Pitt returning in the lead role, and marks an unusual arrangement in which Tarantino’s screenplay…

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Hur Jin-ho Thanks Singapore Festival for Protecting Freedom of Expression as ‘The Assassin(s)’ Opens, SGIFF Chair Boo Junfeng Says: ‘We Refuse to Show Anything That Has Been Censored’

  • SGIFF opened with “The Assassin(s)” despite pressure to withdraw it.
  • The film’s interpretation of a 1974 killing has drawn criticism in South Korea.
  • Festival chair Boo Junfeng defended the festival’s no-cut policy.

South Korean director Hur Jin-ho thanked the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) for standing by his political thriller, “The Assassin(s)”, which opened the festival’s 37th edition. The screening went ahead despite a request from South Korea’s conservative People Power Party to withdraw the film, renewing debate over artistic…

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