Elon Musk’s crusade against Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has raised eyebrows in Hollywood after the newly minted billionaire promised that before the end of the year, his AI tool Grok “will make a complete The Odyssey movie that is historically accurate and faithful to the art of Homer.” Musk also shared a three-minute clip of
Marketing in Hollywood is often viewed through the lens of huge budgets, flashy red carpets, and sky-high commercials. But any entertainment marketer will tell you that when it comes to selling a movie or series, the running game is just as important. That premise is crucial to the business model of SGG Media, a startup
Sam Neill had worked steadily in film for almost two decades before becoming, at the age of 45, a star in the eyes of the industry. A rugged, dependable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or steely coldness, the New Zealander never pursued flashy, explosive lead roles. In
It’s the 30th anniversary of Montreal’s historic Fantasia Festival, and screenings at this year’s edition are sure to match the excitement of a historic year. In addition to screening some of the year’s biggest festival hits, like “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” “Buddy,” and “Her Private Hell,” there are plenty of new visions
A few days ago, the New York Times published a provocative list titled “What is the definitive movie about America?” Its writers came up with a couple of inspired options, like “Dazed and Confused,” along with a handful of interesting questions (“Disclosure Day”? “The Florida Project”?). Since no one asked, I thought I’d offer five
Live long and prosper, Michelle Yeoh. After winning a best actress Oscar for her role in “Everything Everywhere All At Once” last month, Yeoh is preparing to step back into the Star Trek universe to reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the new “Star Trek: Section 31” movie. Yeoh was first introduced as