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Markus Schleinzer on Sandra Hüller, Star of His Austrian Oscar Entry ‘Rose’ and a Berlin Best Lead Performance Winner: ‘She’s the Queen’

  • Sandra Hüller stars in Austria’s Oscar entry *Rose*.
  • The film follows a woman posing as a 17th-century soldier.
  • Schleinzer drew on historical accounts of women living as men.

Markus Schleinzer’s historical drama *Rose*, Austria’s Oscar entry, stars Sandra Hüller as a woman who disguises herself as a male soldier in 17th-century Germany. Through her story, the film examines how social rules restrict women’s choices and who is allowed to contribute, while asking what a society’s treatment…

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‘Whalefall’ Director Brian Duffield Talks Book Changes, Test Screening Challenges and How Those ‘Alien’ Rumors Started

  • *Whalefall* centres on a diver swallowed by a sperm whale.
  • Duffield says a turbulent production shaped his approach to directing.
  • His previous films found audiences despite release and promotion challenges.

Brian Duffield’s new film, *Whalefall*, follows a scuba diver swallowed by a sperm whale, and draws on his wider career in screenwriting and directing. He says his early success came after Skydance bought his screenplay *Your Bridesmaid Is a Bitch*, and that a difficult experience on *Jane Got…

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James Mangold’s DC Horror Movie ‘Swamp Thing’ Is Officially Happening

  • Swamp Thing is still in development at DC.
  • James Mangold remains attached to direct and write.
  • DC is waiting for a screenplay draft.

DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran says James Mangold’s Swamp Thing film is still moving forward, confirming the director remains involved. The update matters because the project was announced years ago with few details, leaving fans uncertain whether it would be made. The studio is waiting for Mangold to…

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“It’s going to be amazing”: the 1997 movie Morgan Freeman predicted would become a “national treasure”

  • Freeman expected *Amistad* to become a national treasure.
  • Spielberg’s 1997 drama fell short of its early promise.
  • It received four Oscar nominations but flopped commercially.

Morgan Freeman predicted Steven Spielberg’s 1997 historical drama *Amistad* would be “amazing” and a “national treasure”, but it failed to meet those expectations. The film’s disappointing reception showed that a celebrated director, powerful subject and star-studded cast do not guarantee either awards success or box-office appeal. Released after…

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Russell Crowe was offered one of the most influential movies ever made and “couldn’t get past page 42”

  • Crowe stopped reading *The Matrix* at page 42.
  • The Wachowskis wanted him to play Morpheus.
  • His earlier sci-fi film *Virtuosity* explored AI but struggled in execution.

Russell Crowe says he turned down a role in *The Matrix* after reading only 42 pages of the screenplay, because he did not find its imagined world interesting. The decision meant passing on Morpheus, the part later played by Laurence Fishburne, in a film that became highly influential.…

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The 10 most underrated movie soundtracks of the 1980s

  • Some overlooked 1980s film soundtracks have endured better than their films.
  • *Popeye* features original songs by Harry Nilsson.
  • *American Pop* links popular music to a family’s history.

The article argues that several 1980s film soundtracks deserve renewed attention, despite being overshadowed by better-known hits. It points to how the decade made movie music a popular genre, with songs and scores helping films leave a mark on popular culture. Among the examples discussed are *Popeye*, whose…

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The 1969 movie that united Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe: “He took this film to heart”

  • *Midnight Cowboy* struck a deep chord with Robert Mapplethorpe.
  • Patti Smith said the film helped her understand his state of mind.
  • Its New York outsiders echoed themes in his life and art.

Patti Smith said that Robert Mapplethorpe rarely went to the cinema, but John Schlesinger’s 1969 film *Midnight Cowboy* deeply affected him. His response helped Smith understand how adrift he felt while they were living apart, and why the story of an outsider in New York resonated with him.…

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The 10 most visually staggering movie scenes of the 1960s

  • A ranking celebrates ten visually striking scenes from 1960s cinema.
  • International films and ambitious studio productions shaped the decade.
  • *Purple Noon*, *L’Avventura* and *Psycho* feature in the excerpt.

The article ranks ten visually striking film scenes from the 1960s, a decade when Hollywood’s studio era was waning and international cinema was shaping new filmmakers. It argues that these scenes show how directors used image, setting and composition to tell stories, and how ambitious filmmaking from the…

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Variety’s 2026 Artisans to Watch: ‘Obsession’ Makeup Head, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Animation Supervisor, ‘La Bola Negra’ Composer and More

  • Variety named 10 behind-the-scenes film artisans to watch in 2026.
  • Rocky’s animation relied on subtle movements and puppetry references.
  • Jimkes used researched sounds to ground “The Mosquito Bowl”.

The article profiles Variety’s 10 Artisans to Watch for 2026, recognising behind-the-scenes film workers whose craft helps realise directors’ visions. Their work spans areas including makeup, animation, sound and music, and the honourees are due to be celebrated at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. The article highlights how…

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“It Was Unpitchable”: How ‘Wicker’ Became the Horniest, Most Tender Film of the Year

  • *Wicker* pairs Olivia Colman with Alexander Skarsgård as a wicker husband.
  • The fantasy rom-com became an unexpected online sensation.
  • Its directors say tenderness lies beneath its erotic premise.

Real-life couple Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer adapted Ursula Wills-Jones’ short story into *Wicker*, a fantasy romantic comedy about an ostracised fisherwoman who asks a basket weaver to make her a husband from wicker. The film has drawn attention online for the striking, erotic image of the…

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