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'Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid': R.T. Thorne's sci-fi debut '40 Acres'

'Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid': R.T. Thorne's sci-fi debut '40 Acres'

TORONTO — R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature.

Italian film industry rocked by 'fantasy film' linked to American director sought in double murder

ROME (AP) — The head of the Italian Culture Ministry’s film department resigned Thursday following revelations that an American film director accused in a double homicide had secured nearly $1 million in tax credits from the ministry for a film he ne
‘Jurassic World’ needed a restart. Steven Spielberg knew who to call

‘Jurassic World’ needed a restart. Steven Spielberg knew who to call

NEW YORK (AP) — EXT JUNGLE NIGHT An eyeball, big, yellowish, distinctly inhuman, stares raptly between wooden slats, part of a large crate. The eye darts from side to side quickly, alert as hell.
NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor

NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lights, camera, layup. The NBA Summer League is giving athletes another shot that takes place behind the camera.
Movie Review: In 'The Old Guard 2,' Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman get half a movie

Movie Review: In 'The Old Guard 2,' Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman get half a movie

About 80 minutes into “The Old Guard 2,” I found myself wondering how the filmmakers were going to wrap things up.
2025’s best movies (so far) include 'Sinners,' 'Sorry Baby' and 'One of Them Days'

2025’s best movies (so far) include 'Sinners,' 'Sorry Baby' and 'One of Them Days'

Often the best movies of the second half of the year come almost preordained as the Oscars Industrial Complex revs into high gear. The first half, though, can offer more of a thrill of discovery.
Movie Review: In 'Heads of State,' a buddy comedy with statesmen

Movie Review: In 'Heads of State,' a buddy comedy with statesmen

Say what you will about the Idris Elba-John Cena vehicle “Heads of State,” but it’s surely the first buddy comedy about the fraying bonds of NATO .
Movie Review: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' puts a wobbly franchise back on track with superb installment

Movie Review: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' puts a wobbly franchise back on track with superb installment

If you've lately been feeling that the “Jurassic Park” franchise has jumped an even more ancient creature — the shark — hold off any thoughts of extinction. Judging from the latest entry, there's still life in this old dino series.
'F1' opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit

'F1' opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with $55.
Why is Rihanna in Belgium this weekend? Hint: Smurfs

Why is Rihanna in Belgium this weekend? Hint: Smurfs

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium rolled out the blue carpet Saturday for Rihanna and other stars who turned out for the world premiere of the new Smurf movie.