Nagisa Oshimawasa trailblazing Japanese directoractive between the 1950s and ’90s. A key figure in the Japanese New Wave and an inveterate rule breaker, he was not afraid to smash any taboo. His films are always provocative and often erotic, his 1976 masterpieceIn the Realm of the Sensesmost of all. Beneath the daring subject matter and hard-hitting visuals, however, Oshima’s movies offer a pointed, sophisticated critique of postwar Japan. Consequently,exploring the director’s work is like revisiting the culture at a unique and pivotal moment in its history, where so much was changing....

My Lady Janehas only been out for over a week, yet fans have already been clamoring for more. Inspired by the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey (Emily Bader), also known as the “Nine Days Queen,” this story couldn’t be less historically accurate as it completely reimagines her life as the unexpected Queen of England and blends it with an enchanting fantasy twist. Anachronistic in every way possible,My Lady Janemixes historical fiction with adventure, feistiness, and a good amount of feminism....

Akira Kurosawawas one of the 20th century’s greatest filmmakers, and his remarkable body of work holds up to this day. He began directing feature films in the 1940s, and by the 1950s and 60s, had established himself as one of the most consistent and revolutionary in the history of cinema. He continued directing into the 1990s, passing away at the age of 88 in 1998, with more than 30 feature film directorial credits throughout his long and varied career....

You don’t become a legend by accident. Over a career spanning five decades,John Waynepractically embodied the Western. With his towering presence, drawling cadence, and no-nonsense charisma,he turned stoic cowboys, weary soldiers, and reluctant heroes into modern myths. Yet beneath the broad shoulders and gravelly voice was almost a surprising range, an actor capable of humor, introspection, and even melancholy when the role demanded it. With this in mind, this list ranksthe star’s bangers....

What is theprototypical American Southern film? That’s not an easy question to answer because the states beneath the Mason-Dixon Linehaveexperienced a lot over the last several hundred years. The Southern cinematic experience has captured thetumultuous and unfortunate days of slavery in the 19th centuryand aggressively segued into the modern era. Filmmakers have also addressed more recent issues unique to the South, ranging from contemporary racism and civil rights to the religion offootball....

Anyone who’s seen their fair share of giant monster movies is likely well aware of the fact that some of them aren’t necessarily good, at least not in the traditional sense. There are some that transcend being silly and cheesy, sure, while there are others that are disappointingly without much entertainment value. Somewhere in between those extremes lie not-great movies about giant monsters that are nonetheless entertaining. Some of the following examples could well have been intentionally made as comedies, whileothers are more likely noble failures that fit within the confines ofso-called “so bad they’re good” movies....

A popular subgenre of horror,demonic possession and exorcism moviesare a curious blend of psychological and supernatural.Unless you are a die-hard horror fan, exorcism movies generally turn away viewing audiences because they are exactly what you’d expect: the plot — usually recycled and rarely revamped — features a main character falling victim to supernatural possession. And, unfortunately, their titles are rarely creative enough to engage the viewer teetering on deciding whether the genre is for them....

Adam Sandleris set to star inHustle, a basketball-themed Netflix movie involving the NBA that hails from producerLeBron James, Collider has learned. Jeremiah Zagar, who helmed the acclaimed indie dramaWe the Animals, will direct from a script byTaylor MaterneandWill Fettersthat Netflix acquired out of turnaround from Legendary. James andMaverick Carterare set to produce under their Springhill Entertainment banner along withJoe Roth,Jeff KirschenbaumandZack Rothof Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, as well as Sandler and his Happy Madison banner....

HBO has released a trailer for their upcoming, equal parts heart-wrenching and heartfelt documentary,Adrienne, which will premiere on December 1. The film, which is under the direction ofAndy Ostroy, the husband of the lateAdrienne Shelly, will tell the story of Shelly’s remarkable life. Shelly wore many hats in life as an actor, filmmaker, wife, and most importantly to her—mother. The late creative starred in more than twenty movies, among themThe Unbelievable TruthandTrust....

Quick Links The final season of the Emmy-winning show will be back on the titular stomping grounds ofAtlantafollowing the wild third season that was based in Europe. The FX comedy-drama received an early fourth season renewal all the way back in August 2019 before Season 3 was due to start filming. However, a four-year wait between Seasons 2 and 3 resulted from the pandemic and led to the back-to-back filming of Seasons 3 and 4 during August 2021....

As the movie business caters itself more and more to foreign box office receipts and streaming platforms, the front-and-center movie star design approach to movie posters seems to have increased. However, because movie posters are now seen in many arenas other than theatre lobbies. Whether they’re online only, exclusives for film festivals, or animated motion posters for social media, there is more than one shot for many films to show off their designs....

Attention, Los Angeles residents:Beyond Festis bringing the heat this year with an absolute knockout of genre programming. The festival previously announced a killerDavid Cronenberglineup, which is a 13-film celebration of the filmmaker’s career, including appearances from the man himself. But before that, you can get caught up on all the must-see titles from the festival circuit. Some highlights from the lineup includeDavid Gordon Green’s much-anticipatedHalloweenandSteve McQueen’s heist thrillerWidows, both of which earned glowing reviews of out TIFF,Drew Goddard’sBad Times at the El Royale,S....

Let it be known now that 2017 was the year that Marvel figured out something that anyone with half a brain has known for decades: style matters. Okay, if you consider thatGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,Thor: Ragnarok, andBlack Pantherwere in production in 2015 and 2016, they learned this lesson a year or two ago, but you get my meaning. Compared even with the breathless efficiency and kinetic action sequences ofCaptain America: Civil War, as directed by the Russo brothers,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol....