No multiplexes. No arthouses. No way to communally experience a film. That day may be coming sooner than you think. Each year theatrical box office receipts decline as the DVD becomes the preferred method for audiences to watch movies. And coming up just on the horizon is movies available for download — which may eventually become the way we all watch films. (”Eventually” meaning once the major studios choose a piracy prevention method that they can all agree upon as well as a cost per download structure acceptable to consumers....

The film’s quick pace, often jumping from plotline to plotline and character to character, critique of capitalism, meta-commentary on itself, queer subtext, and often absurdist humor have clearly been influenced by the kind of videos you’d scroll past. Even the look of the film is reminiscent of the filters thrown onto videos custom-made for the app. Like last year’s best picture winner, Everything Everywhere All At Once, the film grew out of the bizarre yet beautiful online culture that sprouted up with the widespread availability of filmmaking tools made available to anyone with a phone....

As the man describes the incident, Officer Crawford begins to question why he was on the street in the first place. The man says he was going to the liquor store for some chips. Crawford begins to obsessively dig into why he was there in the first place. She wonders, “Why just chips?”…oh, to satisfy his cravings…right? Then she wonders why he did not see the driver or that maybe the driver was in his short shorts....

The Evolution of CGI: How Computer Graphics Are Redefining Reality in Cinema! The advent of Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) in the film industry mirrors the revolutionary changes seen in digital platforms such as 1winindir.org, which transformed online gaming. CGI has been pivotal in altering our cinematic experiences, merging the realms of the real and the fantastical. It’s not just a technology; it’s a storytelling revolution, inviting audiences into new, visually stunning narratives....

And really, that’s my only criticism: I’d have liked to see the finished stunt footage juxtaposed with the behind-the-scenes shots, to see what it is they’re achieving. I know that could’ve been a trial and a half to accomplish, and for a five minute short I understand the decision to not go that route, but it still would’ve been cool to see. As it stands, we get two gregarious guys with a uniquely entertaining back-and-forth, talking about their uncommon job....

Directed and written by Brandon Smith, the film dives into the tumultuous dynamics between a bold film director, played by Matt Drago, and a subdued rancher, portrayed by McTavish. The plot thickens with an unexpected accident on set, pushing the characters into a compelling emotional spiral. Director Smith shares his personal connection to the film’s setting: “It is an incredibly intimate story, set in the vast backdrop of Montana, where one might feel disconnected to the outside world,” he said....

Handling the Undead follows three stories of grief. First is an elderly woman who is mourning the loss of her longtime partner in a funeral parlor. Second is a single mother who recently buried her son and is now living with her father. Finally, we have a family whose mother died on the operating table after a car accident. During a strange electrical storm, the lost loved ones are reanimated back to life....

Love, Death + Robots If you didn’t know by now, the result of Fincher’s efforts was Love, Death + Robots. It was the result of a collaboration between Fincher and Deadpool director Tim Miller, also the founder of Blur Studio. They had previously collaborated in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Netflix picked up the idea and launched the series in 2019. The show adapted sci-fi stories by legacy authors like Harlan Ellison and J....

Kaboom has a lot of things going for it. Combining gay camp, sex comedy, and supernatural thrillers, the film goes in all different directions at once, creating a complicated but easy to follow plotline that never ceases to surprise. Never without a shortage of boobs and psychedelic imagery, the film is at first an experiment in pop culture magical realism with a graphic novel-style look. Yes, there are witches. Witches exist in this film and no one seems to think voodoo is impossible....

This is a seriously twisted tale of betrayal, sex, drugs, and, well, some other unspeakable things. The comedic crime drama progresses slowly through the story, and it’s honestly paced a tad too slow. As a result, there were times when I struggled to remain focused. However, the film’s redeeming quality is that Mack regularly provides new, unique, and mind-blowing information about the characters and their journeys as the narrative progresses....

The narrative then moves to introduce union worker Paul (Andrew Jurcak), playing father to his recently deceased brother’s wife (Jenna Fournier) and child. It’s a quiet mood, and the film slowly reveals itself, utilizing flashbacks to show events leading up the Paul’s brother’s death, and how all elements are related. It’s a stark, bleak feeling, as the film moves ever forward with a creeping sadness. But that’s all I’ll say about the story; I don’t want to ruin it for anyone else, because I think the way the film shares its secrets is what makes it so compelling....

Stewart (Phillip Andre Botello) is an exacting and demanding director. He berates production assistant Tommy (Jadon Cal) at every turn for each mistake, no matter how minute. The indie filmmaker, whose project is about lost love and the horrors of war, is better to his actors. However, after the last scene is in the can, Tommy rebels. He holds the canisters of film hostage until his demands are met. First, he wants to talk to leading actress Rebecca (Kate Schrader) and get a cold drink as it’s quite hot out....

Ian comes to Lilly’s rescue, however, and thus begins a strained-at-first friendship. Only after another rescue by Ian does Lilly finally start to understand how dangerous her new environs are, which is only made worse when Ian reveals that everyone who enters this place, no matter who they are and for whatever reason, must stay there for 30 days. It’s not that bad for Ian, he’s on his final few days, but Lilly’s are just getting started....

The event kicked off with a panel discussion with Bobby Berk, star of Netflix’s Queer Eye. In a one-on-one interview with The Los Angeles Times, Berk went into full detail on his new book: Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind. He discussed the inspiration for his book. The excitement grew once Mexican actor and comedian Eugenio Derbez entered the scene. His appearance was a prelude to the screening of his new film, Radical, that night....

“One Missed Call” plays like a good cover song. It’s not just a repetition of the previous tune. It reminds you why you liked the original in the first place and makes you rediscover it. Simply put, if you liked “Ringu”, if you liked The Eye, if you liked Ju-On, then you will like this movie. What’s masterful of Miike’s direction is that he never quite lets the audience know if he’s going for a parody or homage, letting them make up their own mind about what’s onscreen....

Elmer (Wynton Odd), or Elmo to his friends, is a high school teen with mad drumming skills. Much to his father’s dismay, Elmo has joined a band called Snotty with his best friends, Sid (Kailii Nau) and Nancy (Stephanie Heiner). Together they have the potential to be something. Their dream is to one day play at the notorious punk music hall, the 429 Theater. When Elmo’s sister, Tay (Rachelle Highbrou), begins dating a member of a “real” punk band, becoming their opening act would give them the “in” they need to make their dreams come true....

Due to the deliberate presentation style, a traditional narrative does not exist. But there are two characters in which the events that follow thread through. In the sprawling cityscape, a man and a woman are in love. However, their romance is in danger, as outside forces, such as government oppression, wealth disparity, and a few old gods still revered from ancient times, threaten to keep them apart. That is a very boilerplate summation of the story....

Bummed about losing the opportunity to see his son, Robert decides he needs to figure something out to improve his life. After attending church on a lark with his girlfriend Valerie (Alisha Revel), and seeing the sweet ride Reverend Tom (David Lambert) drives, Robert decides he needs to start a ministry so he can make a ton of money from his congregation. Robert knows little about the Bible, however, and so he approaches Christianity with a more relaxed approach, preaching the word of “Don’t Be a Douche!...

However, when a hard drive that wasn’t backed up goes haywire, Lana’s life is turned upside down. The movie being made begins to react to her, and she to it. Scenes turn black and white. Text appears to define specific words. Is Lana’s life just a flick, or are these things happening to teach her something? Sorry, We’re Dead is a wild ride. The way Zajicek bakes the process of filmmaking directly into the story allows for creative flourishes....

In writer/director Richard Anthony Dunford’s horror film, The Caller, a killer is terrorizing the customer service representatives at Regal Union Bank. Izzy Roberston is unknowingly his next victim. House-sitting for her uncle, Izzy drives out to the isolated bungalow, begins working remotely, and spends her days soaking in the jacuzzi with piña coladas and her nights working as a service rep. During her first night on call, she encounters a disgruntled customer, Caleb Baxter (Eric Roberts), who takes his frustration out on her and threatens her life....