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‘Obsession,’ ‘Backrooms’ Ushering in Shift Similar to ‘Easy Rider’ in 1970s, Sony Pictures Classics Co-Chief Says

  • YouTube-born films are bringing more young people back to cinemas.
  • “Backrooms” has grossed roughly $400 million.
  • Executives see a possible major shift in cinema culture.

The success of Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms” and Curry Barker’s “Obsession”, made by young YouTube creators, is drawing Gen Z audiences back to cinemas and prompting Hollywood to reassess theatrical filmmaking. Sony Pictures Classics co-president Michael Barker compared their impact with the industry shift associated with “Easy Rider” in…

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The movie David Fincher disowned despite it making $160,000,000: “No one hated it more than I did”

  • Fincher disowned commercially successful Alien 3 due to creative clashes with Fox studios
  • $160m box office made on $50m budget, but creative compromise frustrated director
  • Mixed reception and sequels followed despite Fincher's public hatred of the film

Director David Fincher notoriously disowned Alien 3 (1992), his directorial debut for a major film, despite it earning $160 million at the box office. Although the commercial success would typically signal a triumph, Fincher found himself at war with studio Fox throughout production, frustrated by their refusal to…

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The 10 Best Game Boy Advance Games of All Time, Ranked

  • The GBA’s library remains remarkably strong and influential.
  • Wario Land 4 perfects quirky puzzle-platforming.
  • Kirby and Golden Sun stand out as cult classics.

The article ranks the ten best Game Boy Advance games, arguing that the often-overlooked handheld has one of Nintendo’s strongest game libraries. It highlights how several titles remain classics, while some have never been remade or ported, making the GBA their only official home. - Wario Land 4…

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Hidden California desert pet cemetery holds unexpected piece of White House history

  • Gerald Ford’s dog Liberty is buried in a remote California pet cemetery.
  • Liberty was the first dog to give birth in the White House.
  • The cemetery also contains pets of several Hollywood celebrities.

A secluded pet cemetery in California’s Sonoran Desert contains the graves of former President Gerald Ford’s golden retriever, Liberty, and her daughter, Misty. Liberty was the first dog to give birth in the White House, making the site an unusual and largely hidden part of presidential history; Secret…

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The Best Horror Movie of Each of the Last 6 Years

  • Horror has enjoyed major critical and commercial success in the 2020s.
  • *Titane* is celebrated for its originality and historic Cannes win.
  • *Nope* and *Talk to Me* offer ambitious, emotionally resonant horror.

The article highlights horror’s renewed cultural and commercial strength in the 2020s, comparing its current prominence with the genre’s 1970s peak. It argues that horror now attracts major directors, supports original ideas and emerging filmmakers, and receives greater critical and awards recognition. Its selections include *Titane*, praised for…

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‘Forgotten Island’ Directors Confirm They Have Sequel Plans

  • Directors confirm sequel plans for original animated film Forgotten Island
  • Six-year development blended personal friendship with Filipino cultural celebration
  • Film pushed animation boundaries by merging 2D drawings with 3D models

Directors Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado have confirmed they are already planning a sequel to their original animated film Forgotten Island, which follows Filipino teenagers discovering a fabled island. The confirmation represents a significant moment for original storytelling in animation, a space increasingly dominated by established franchises…

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The 2000 movie Demi Moore will always regret making: “The film didn’t get the best of me”

  • Moore attributes "Passion of Mind" failure to personal crisis, not film quality
  • Divorce and mother's death left her emotionally unavailable during production
  • Film's assistant director later directed her Oscar-nominated "The Substance"

Demi Moore has long regretted making the 2000 film "Passion of Mind," which became a commercial disaster, losing nearly its entire $12 million budget. Rather than blaming the cast, crew or script, Moore attributed the failure to her personal circumstances, stating that she was emotionally unavailable during filming…

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Forget ‘Mindhunter,’ Russell Crowe’s New Crime Thriller Is Officially a Netflix Super-Hit

  • *Unabomber* has topped Netflix’s viewing charts.
  • The thriller stars Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay.
  • It is popular despite a 23% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Netflix’s new psychological thriller *Unabomber*, starring Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay, has quickly reached the top of the platform’s viewing charts. Its strong early performance is significant because Netflix has recently found major success with mid-budget films, despite the movie receiving largely negative critical reviews. According to FlixPatrol,…

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Kane Parsons Recalls ‘Backrooms’ Trailer “Activated a Desire to See: How Did Hollywood Mess This Up?”

  • Backrooms became a major global box-office success.
  • Its online origins helped attract younger cinema audiences.
  • Parsons rejects simplistic assumptions about short-form viewing habits.

Kane Parsons said the success of A24’s Backrooms shows that young audiences remain eager to visit cinemas when offered fresh ideas rooted in online culture. Speaking at the Zurich Film Festival Summit, he argued that the film should not be confined to the horror label and that its…

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Pierce Brosnan’s Gritty Spy Thriller Is Officially the Perfect Watch for ‘MobLand’ Fans

  • The November Man is trending on Paramount+ as MobLand fans await season two
  • Brosnan's 2014 spy thriller is among the ten most-streamed US films
  • MobLand season two premiere received critical praise with 8.2/10 IMDb rating

Pierce Brosnan's 2014 CIA thriller "The November Man" has become one of the ten most-streamed films on Paramount+ in the United States as viewers tune in ahead of the second season premiere of "MobLand," another Brosnan crime drama. The renewed interest in the film stems from anticipation for…

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