Film

New York Times Company enters exclusive talks to acquire Letterboxd for $330m

• The Times Company is in exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd for about $330 million.
• Letterboxd may remain standalone, with its co-founders continuing to lead it.
• The proposed deal could bring the Times Company’s ad technology to the service.

The New York Times Company has entered exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd for around $330 million, according to a report. The deal would bring the film lovers’ social network into the Times Company’s portfolio, after Sony Pictures Entertainment and A24 were also reported to be interested. Under the…

The 10 most terrifying dream sequences in cinema history

• The article considers ten memorable nightmare sequences in cinema.
• Dream scenes can reveal characters’ fears and deepen a film’s horror.
• Examples include *A Nightmare on Elm Street*, *Trainspotting* and *Aliens*.

The article examines how nightmare sequences can make films unsettling, arguing that they work best when they draw on dream logic and a filmmaker’s visual imagination. It highlights ten sequences across cinema history, including examples from films that are not primarily horror, to show how dreams can intensify…

Taiwan’s Content Agency Chief Sue Wang Puts IP Commercialization at Center of Strategy

• Sue Wang wants Taiwan to prioritise commercialising creative IP.
• TAICCA has invested NT$560 million in 24 international projects.
• Taiwan’s content festival has 107 exhibitors, with IP participation rising 13%.

Sue Wang, chair of Taiwan’s Creative Content Agency, is making the commercial development of intellectual property a priority for Taiwan’s content industry. She argues that creating strong work is not enough: companies need tested business models that can turn creative ideas into lasting revenue and reach audiences internationally.…

Anya Taylor-Joy’s 128-Minute Sci-Fi Thriller Is Officially One of Apple TV’s Biggest Movies Ever

• *The Gorge* has stayed in Apple TV’s top 10 for over 300 days in 2026.
• The sci-fi thriller stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller.
• It was released in February 2025 and also features Sigourney Weaver.

Apple TV’s sci-fi thriller *The Gorge*, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, has remained among the service’s top 10 films for more than 300 days in 2026. Its staying power makes it one of Apple TV’s biggest streaming hits and shows how the film has continued to attract…

7 Greatest Picard Quotes of All Time, Ranked

• Picard’s catchphrases capture his thoughtful character.
• “Make it so” reflects his trust in his crew.
• “There are four lights!” shows his resolve under torture.

Jean-Luc Picard’s most memorable lines reflect the qualities that made him a defining character in *Star Trek: The Next Generation*: thoughtfulness, trust in his crew and commitment to truth. The article revisits these quotes in tribute to Patrick Stewart’s performance and its lasting influence on fans. It highlights…

Bill Skarsgård Explains Why Starring in Hideo Kojima’s Physint Is a ‘Big Deal’ for Him

• Skarsgård is a longtime Metal Gear fan.
• He will provide performance capture for Physint.
• The game has moved from Sony to Xbox.

Bill Skarsgård says starring in Hideo Kojima’s game Physint is a major opportunity because he is a longtime fan of the Metal Gear series and admires Kojima’s distinctive approach to storytelling. He sees Kojima’s work as blending cinema with interactive worldbuilding, making the project significant to him as…

6 Forgotten Movie Trilogies Where Every Movie Is 10/10, No Notes

• Six little-known trilogies stand on their own and deepen as a group.
• Their stories return to hardship, dignity and everyday human struggles.
• The films range from deadpan comedy to a nine-and-a-half-hour epic.

The article highlights six film trilogies whose films work as stand-alone stories while gaining extra meaning when viewed together. Rather than following one continuous plot, they revisit shared themes and human struggles, showing how very different films can form a powerful whole. The selections include Roy Andersson’s Living…

Ronaldo signals Portugal exit as BioWare petition reaches Commons

The 23-year international career of Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing its end, while a petition urging Canada to help BioWare regain independence from EA qualifies for the House of Commons. The bulletin also covers IPL transfers, film history and a new book on American courage.

Lionsgate Animated John Wick Film With Keanu Reaves Officially A Go

• Lionsgate has approved an animated John Wick prequel.
• Keanu Reeves will return as the assassin.
• The story centres on Wick’s “Impossible Task”.

Lionsgate has greenlit an animated John Wick film, with Keanu Reeves set to reprise the title role. The prequel will explore a pivotal part of the character’s past, expanding the franchise’s story through animation. The film will follow Wick as he completes the “Impossible Task” to escape his…