What if you discovered that a comet was on a collision course with Earth? And what if no one really seemed to care? That’s the premise of Don’t Look Up, the upcoming Netflix comedy written and directed by Academy Award winner Adam McKay (Vice, The Big Short, Stepbrothers). The film uses subversive humor to reflect and underscore … Continue reading “Don’t Look Up: Jennifer Lawrence on collision course with comedy”
Aretha Franklin created a road map through her own life experience from being a child music prodigy who grew up with great privilege in a household in Detroit that understood the importance of social protest, racial justice, and community organizing which was centered squarely in the foundation of the Black church — faith, service, and … Continue reading “PHOTOS: Jennifer Hudson commands Respect at L.A. premiere”
In an unusual turn of events, a convergence of four fresh wide releases graced the cinema scene this weekend. Thanksgiving, an annual spectacle, cast its enchantment over this ten-day holiday stretch, beckoning movie enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the cinematic smorgasbord. Taking the spotlight and the #1 spot at the box office among this eclectic … Continue reading “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes takes top spot at B.O.”
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes which takes place 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem officially hits theaters in America this Friday and some select theaters as early as Thursday, but some lucky critics have already screened the film … Continue reading “What are critics saying about The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?”
A recent study conducted by the Center for Scholars and Storytellers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) highlights a shift in the preferences of young people aged 13-24 when it comes to content in television and movies. The “Teens and Screens” report emphasizes that over half of adolescents surveyed, approximately 51.5%, express a … Continue reading “GEN Z wants “Nomance” and less sex in TV and film”
It appears that there is a real possibility of a strike by members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) if their leadership cannot reach a new labor contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. This weekend, members of SAG-AFTRA have volunteered their time to prepare picket … Continue reading “SAG-AFTRA preps picket signs as strike looms”
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have extended their contract talks until midnight on July 12. This extension delays the expiration of their current deal, which was originally scheduled to end at 11:59 p.m. on a Friday. While the extension … Continue reading “SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP extend talks”
After the release of a video Sunday from SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher and national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland calling the talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) “extremely productive,” acoalition of high-profile actors has sent a pointed letter to the leadership (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) expressing … Continue reading “A-List actors let leaders know they are ready to strike”
This week it’s the Spider-Verse, not the Multi-verse! In a surprising twist of the web, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse reclaimed the top spot at the weekend box office, grossing $19.3 million, which was a 29% decline from the previous weekend. Although it secured the highest earnings, this figure is relatively low for a summer weekend. … Continue reading “Spider-Man knocks The Flash out of B.O. top spot”
Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to us to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, we started a “little” feature for Women’s History Month called “Reel Women.” To say it blossomed into something special would be a vast … Continue reading “REEL WOMEN: Writer, Director Viviane Winthrop”
Timothée Chalamet, who is currently eating up the silver screen (literally) in the acclaimed Bones and All, and will again star in the sequel to Dune coming later this year, still has a problem – he can’t get a series on Apple TV+. The young actor is jealous and the star of our Reel Ad … Continue reading “Apple, call Timothée Chalamet by his name”
Assembly, has announced the launch of a new, dedicated Beauty division within its VFX department, helmed by industry veterans Josh Laurence and Alan Balian. Josh Laurence joins Assembly as VFX Supervisor, with 32-years of experience in the Advertising, Fashion, and Feature Film industries as a Beauty artist. Josh spent 11 years establishing a premiere film … Continue reading “Assembly launches dedicated fashion & beauty department”
Take that Zack Snyder’s Justice League naysayers! The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced that director’s version of the maligned Joss Whedon release has received a Best Superhero Movie nomination and a nomination for Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot. The nominees for the 2nd Annual Critics Choice Super Awards, honoring the most popular, fan-obsessed genres across both television … Continue reading “Snyder’s Justice League earns Best Movie nom from Critics Choice Super Awards”
Nominees for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced this morning by Rosario Dawson (Dopesick, Go-Big Show) and Vanessa Hudgens (tick, tick…BOOM!, The Princess Switch) via Instagram Live. The nominees for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced by SAG Awards Committee Members Jason … Continue reading “The Power of the Dog’ and ‘House of Gucci’ Lead SAG Awards film nominations”
It was like the HFPA wore Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak. After a year of controversy and scandals, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the winners of the 79th annual Golden Globe Awards via Twitter on Sunday night. No media or celebrities were in attendance. There was no red carpet. WandaVision was shut out. And there was no … Continue reading “Power of the Dog, Succession win at cloaked Golden Globe Awards”
For many of us, 2021 began the same way 2020 ended – still stuck indoors. For our midwest sister outlet, Reel Chicago, forced hibernation was mainly due to inclimate weather and COVID. For us on the west and east coast, the Reel 360 team was hunkered down because coronavirus was spreading and there were no … Continue reading “2021 in Review: The Best of Reel 360 Interviews”
With Thanksgiving now in the past, Christmas is our future. Literally. And Future, one of hip-hop’s hottest rappers, is here to help us find the perfect gift, from Samsung and production company SixTwentySix, for all our techy-loving friends on our list this year. In this musical collaboration creative, the hip-hop artist puts his individual spin on … Continue reading “A Chat with SixTwentySix directors Miles and AJ”
Tickets recently went on sale for Spider-Man: No Way Home and so many fans rushed to ticketing websites and apps that they crashed, which shows the world that we need at least three more Tom Holland Spider-Man movies and guess what? That’s exactly what we’re getting! Producer Amy Pascal revealed in a new interview with … Continue reading “Producer Amy Pascal reveals plans for new Tom Holland Spiderman trilogy”
In the dramatic season finale of The Bachelorette, Katie Thurston’s unexpected journey to love came to an end when she accepted a proposal from Blake Moynes; with a gorgeous diamond and platinum engagement ring, from the official jewelry designer of The Bachelor franchise, Neil Lane. Katie’s ring centers an oval-shaped diamond that is centrally set within a crown motif and a hidden … Continue reading “Bachelorette: Katie Thurston says Yes to Blake Moynes and Neil Lane ring”
For the past few years the climate in Hollywood (among many other cities and industries) has been evolving from sexist and toxic work environments to more transparent, harmonious, and inclusive. After allegations against the likes of Harvey Weinstein and Joss Whedon have been coming to light we are now hearing more shocking allegations against others. … Continue reading “A wrap? Producer Scott Rudin’s unhinged behavior”
