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The classic 1986 movie Winona Ryder’s parents banned her from starring in: “No, you can’t”

  • Ryder's parents vetoed a sex scene role at 15, prioritising her safety and education.
  • They enforced strict rules: 4.0 GPA, no work during school year, and careful role selection.
  • Their protective approach was unusually cautious for 1980s child actors in Hollywood.

Winona Ryder's parents refused to allow her to audition for the 1986 film River's Edge, which featured a sex scene, deeming her too young for such content. This decision exemplifies their unusually protective approach to their daughter's acting career during an era when many child stars were inadequately…

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Ninja Scroll Director Explains Why He Hasn’t Made a New Movie in Almost 20 Years

  • 75-year-old director cites stamina and perfectionism as reasons for avoiding new films.
  • Now focuses on storyboarding roles for acclaimed modern anime series.
  • Believes audience quality standards, not nostalgia, explain preferences for classic works.

Yoshiaki Kawajiri, the legendary anime director behind Ninja Scroll, has explained why he has not directed a new feature film in nearly twenty years. Now 75 years old, Kawajiri attributes his absence from directing to declining physical stamina and his perfectionist nature—he states he cannot delegate creative control…

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Eastwood & Hanks’ New WWII Thriller Officially Revives Classic War Movie Tradition as It Climbs Charts

  • WWII thriller follows a wounded soldier behind enemy lines.
  • Scott Eastwood and Colin Hanks lead the cast.
  • Limited cinema results have been followed by digital success.

*Lucky Strike*, a Second World War thriller starring Scott Eastwood and Colin Hanks, is gaining attention after a limited theatrical release and subsequent digital launch. Inspired by true events, it follows a wounded American soldier trapped behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge, while drawing on…

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Neil Jordan on Restoring ‘Interview With the Vampire’ for 4K and Why the Film Didn’t Have Jump Scares

  • Neil Jordan’s vampire classic has been restored in 4K.
  • Deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes features are included.
  • The film builds dread through immortality, obsession and time.

Neil Jordan’s gothic vampire film *Interview with the Vampire*, starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, has been restored and released in 4K and on 4K UHD Blu-ray more than 30 years after its cinema debut. Jordan says the frame-by-frame restoration allowed him to rediscover the film’s original visual…

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Wolverine Officially Chooses the Punisher Over Spider-Man

  • Wolverine secretly helps the Punisher escape with the Lexicon.
  • Spider-Man fears Frank will use it for lethal vigilante justice.
  • Mr Negative’s continued involvement could make the situation worse.

In *Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day* #5, Wolverine allows the Punisher to escape with the Lexicon, a ledger detailing New York’s criminal underworld. His decision places him firmly on Frank Castle’s side in this conflict, despite Spider-Man’s efforts to recover the book and his belief that the Punisher’s…

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What’s in the Paramount Settlement With States: Commitment to Not Sell Studio Lots, Additional $300M U.S. Film Production Investment, CNN Oversight and More

  • Settlement could enable Hollywood’s biggest-ever merger.
  • Paramount must increase US film production by $300 million annually.
  • CNN and CBS News would receive independent editorial oversight.

Paramount has agreed to a settlement with 12 US states that could clear the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, subject to judicial approval. The deal requires Paramount to keep its California operations and not sell the Paramount or Warner Bros. studio lots there for at…

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The “terrible” 1989 movie that convinced Quentin Tarantino to retire: “The party’s over”

  • Tarantino plans to retire after his tenth film.
  • He fears ending his career with a poor final movie.
  • Arthur Penn’s last film shaped his decision.

Quentin Tarantino says he intends to retire from directing after his tenth feature, but the delay has increased pressure for his final film to be exceptional. He has described the risk of ending his career with a weak film as a major concern, while continuing to write novels,…

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The 15 Best Animated Movies of the 2020s So Far, Ranked According to Letterboxd

  • Letterboxd ranks standout animated films from the 2020s.
  • The choices span comedy, friendship, grief and mortality.
  • Highlighted films include Robot Dreams and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

The article ranks the 15 best animated films of the 2020s so far, using Letterboxd users’ opinions as its guide. It argues that recent animation has demonstrated exceptional artistic range, tackling adventurous, emotional and experimental stories while continuing to push the boundaries of feature filmmaking. The selections highlighted…

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Oscars: Egypt Selects Amir El-Masry Starrer ‘The Stories’ As Best International Feature Film Entry

  • Egypt submits The Stories for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars
  • Drama follows pianist and Austrian pen pal's relationship across tumultuous 1960s–80s Egypt
  • Film won top award at Carthage Film Festival; director's third feature

Egypt has selected The Stories, directed by Abu Bakr Shawky, as its official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The drama stars British-Egyptian actor Amir El-Masry as an aspiring concert pianist and features Valerie Pachner as an Austrian woman with whom…

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First look at The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special revealed

  • Mary Bennet’s story continues in a three-part Christmas special.
  • Filming has finished, mainly in Wales.
  • The episodes will explore her new life as Mrs Hayward.

The BBC has revealed the first image from a three-part Christmas special of The Other Bennet Sister, showing Mary Bennet in a romantic picnic scene. The special will follow Mary after she agrees to marry Tom Hayward, exploring how marriage changes her identity and status in Regency England.…

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