Despite a rocky tenure at the global box office, the live-action adaptation of the iconic 1980s franchise Masters of the Universe is poised for a significant second act. Directed by Travis Knight, the film is scheduled to make its home media debut on Amazon Prime Video on July 22. This rapid transition from the cinema […]
Every family has its skeletons, but for the Grimaldis, the secrets are far more visceral—and they are kept strictly in the basement. As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows thin this coming October, Mad Cave Studios is set to unleash a new gothic nightmare that explores the toxic intersection of generational wealth […]
The television industry is mourning the loss of Chris Thompson, a veteran writer and producer whose career was as turbulent and colorful as the sitcoms he crafted. Thompson, 63, was found dead Friday evening at the Toluca Lake home of his longtime friend, actor Tim Curry. His death marks the end of a complicated, high-stakes […]
Editor’s Note: The following article contains significant spoilers for the plot and visual mechanics of Boots Riley’s "I Love Boosters." Boots Riley has never been a filmmaker interested in the easy path. From the surrealist biting social satire of Sorry to Bother You to the existential, reality-warping suburban odyssey of I’m a Virgo, Riley’s filmography […]
NEW DELHI – In the bustling city of Amravati, situated in the heart of central India, the dream of becoming a professional manga artist is often stifled by a lack of formal infrastructure and resources. Yet, for Jivan, 22, and his 18-year-old brother, Yash, the vast distance between their home and the hallowed halls of […]
The 79th Cannes Film Festival has officially commenced, transforming the sun-drenched French Riviera into the global epicenter of cinema. As the red carpet unfurls for another year of artistic ambition, the Film Comment editorial team has established a permanent base on the Croisette to provide comprehensive, rigorous coverage. This year’s festival promises to be a […]
The release of a film soundtrack is often more than a mere commercial tie-in; in the case of cinema that tackles the most sensitive wounds of a nation, the score becomes the emotional architecture of the narrative. ENKA has officially released the soundtrack album for the poignant French biographical drama Forsaken (originally titled L’Abandon). Featuring […]
The race to secure a coveted spot as a professional dancer for Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars is officially intensifying. Following a brutal premiere that saw the initial field of hopefuls trimmed down to ten, the pressure shifted from pure technical proficiency to the soul-baring demands of emotional storytelling in the series’ second […]
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has officially descended upon the Croisette, transforming the French Riviera into the global epicenter of cinephilia. As the Film Comment team settles into the frantic, high-stakes atmosphere of the Palais des Festivals, the buzz surrounding this year’s competition slate is palpable. With a roster featuring titans of world cinema—including Ryūsuke […]
The global music landscape was forever altered in July 2022 when a five-member South Korean girl group named NewJeans made an unannounced, paradigm-shifting debut. Produced by ADOR, an independent subsidiary of the multi-conglomerate HYBE Corporation, and masterminded by creative pioneer Min Hee-jin, NewJeans did not merely enter the K-pop scene—they redefined it. With their effortless […]
