Deafening cinema sound is ruining films, claims Hugh Grant
Star’s complaint to Vue has provoked an outpouring of disgruntled filmgoers. Source: Deafening cinema sound is ruining films, claims Hugh Grant | Film industry | The Guardian
Amitabh Bachchan Retrospective Set at France’s 3 Continents Festival
A nine-film retrospective of Indian cinema acting legend Amitabh Bachchan is set for the Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes, France. The retrospective, titled “Amitabh Bachchan, Big B Forever,” will showcase different aspects of the actor’s oeuvre including his persona … Continued
John Woo on Marvel Movies: “I Like Watching Real Cinema”
The action director weighs in on the Marvel/DC debate, and joins Team Martin Scorsese. Source: John Woo on Marvel Movies: “I Like Watching Real Cinema” – The Hollywood Reporter
Daniel Radcliffe Tried to Direct Doc About ‘Harry Potter’ Stunt Double: ‘I Thought I’d Know How… Turns Out, I Didn’t’
Daniel Radcliffe almost made his directorial debut with the documentary “David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived,” about his “Harry Potter” stunt double who was left paralyzed after a tragic on-set accident. Source: Daniel Radcliffe Almost Directed Boy Who Lived Harry … Continued
Taika Waititi Says He’s “A Bit Fatigued” By Big Studio Movies
Taika Waititi is weighing in on superhero fatigue at the box office, admitting that even he himself needs a break from that big-budget world. Source: Taika Waititi Says He’s “A Bit Fatigued” By Big Studio Movies – The Hollywood Reporter
Fran Drescher’s Role of a Lifetime: Leading SAG-AFTRA Strike
TV’s favorite nanny has morphed into an improbable Norma Rae, hailed by SAG-AFTRA’s rank and file even as she’s dismissed as a plushie-toting neophyte by some studio brass. Will she be remembered as an eccentric scene-stealer or a fiery labor … Continued