Tag: magic
Behind the Surreal World of Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’: A Masterclass in Practical Magic, Miniatures, and Stop-Motion Chaos
Editor’s Note: This piece contains spoilers for “I Love Boosters.” Boots Riley has never been a filmmaker interested in playing by the conventional rules of Hollywood realism. With his sophomore feature film, “I Love Boosters,” the multi-hyphenate writer and director has constructed a wildly ambitious cinematic playground. The movie crams an astonishing array of high-concept, […]
Behind the Magic and Marxism of Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’
Editor’s Note: This piece contains spoilers for “I Love Boosters.” Main Facts: A Visually Inventive, Politically Charged Second Feature Boots Riley’s second feature film, “I Love Boosters,” is an auditory and visual assault on conventional cinematic language, packed to the brim with high-concept absurdity and radical theory. From a luxury San Francisco apartment tilted at […]
Chart-Topping Magic: Inside the Cultural Phenomenon and Musical Triumph of Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Main Facts Netflix has struck global gold with its animated musical feature KPop Demon Hunters. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film follows the fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x—comprising members Rumi (voiced by Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo)—who balance a chart-topping pop music career with a secret, high-stakes calling […]
Box Office Shake-Up: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Dethrones ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ as Milestone Records Loom
Main Facts The North American box office has officially entered a new era following a dramatic weekend shift that concluded one of the most dominant theatrical runs of the decade. Warner Bros.’ mystical dramedy sequel Practical Magic 2 has finally dethroned Spider-Man: Brand New Day, ending the Marvel juggernaut’s formidable six-week streak at the number […]
The Ageless Magic of Rankin/Bass: How Stop-Motion Pioneers Built the Blueprint for Holiday Nostalgia
By IndieWire Staff Published as part of IndieWire’s inaugural Holiday Week In the spirit of the magic of the season—and in hopes of providing some warm respite from the usual end-of-the-year "best-of" deluge of stories and their attendant doldrums—IndieWire proudly presents our first-ever Holiday Week. While the cinematic landscape is saturated with features designed to […]
Box Office Magic and Midnight Margaritas: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Eyes $40M Debut to Dethrone ‘Spider-Man’
Main Facts Following a historic, record-shattering summer box office season that energized exhibitors worldwide, the domestic film market is transitioning into the autumn frame with a potent cocktail of nostalgia, sibling rivalry, and rock-and-roll reconciliation. Warner Bros.’ fantasy sequel Practical Magic 2 is conjuring up expectations for a robust domestic debut. Powered by the enduring […]
Box Office Magic: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Casts a Spell Over U.K. and Ireland, Dethroning ‘Spider-Man’ After a Six-Week Reign
LONDON — In a cinematic landscape constantly reshaped by superhero juggernauts and nostalgic revivals, Warner Bros.’ long-awaited Practical Magic 2 has officially worked its charm on cinemagoers across the U.K. and Ireland. Conjuring up an impressive £2.7 million ($3.7 million) during its opening weekend, the spellbinding sequel successfully dethroned Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, ending […]
Box Office Witchcraft Fails to Charm: Practical Magic 2 Tops Soft Weekend While History Is Made at the Top
LOS ANGELES — Whatever potent spell was conjured by the witchy Owens sisters on the silver screen, it simply wasn’t strong enough to completely captivate modern moviegoers. Despite securing a first-place finish at the domestic box office, Warner Bros.’ Practical Magic 2 disappointed during its theatrical debut, conjuring up just $30 million from 4,146 North […]
Box Office Crown Conquered: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Ends ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Reign as Historic Records Loom
Main Facts: The Weekend Box Office Shift The North American box office has officially entered a new era, as Warner Bros.’ long-awaited mystical sequel Practical Magic 2 conjures up a stellar opening weekend. The film has officially dethroned Spider-Man: Brand New Day, bringing an end to the Marvel juggernaut’s formidable, six-week consecutive streak at the […]
Inside the Dreamscape: How Netflix’s ‘In Your Dreams’ Blends Childhood Nostalgia with Animation Magic
Introduction: The Boundless Canvas of Animation Certain surreal scenarios belong strictly to the realm of slumber—such as realizing you have skipped an entire semester of classes only to show up on the final day of exams, or navigating a suburban neighborhood overrun by the undead. According to co-director Erik Benson and Alex Woo, the masterminds […]
