Honestly, it’s hard to determine the 5 best artificial intelligence movies and series. There are so many hundreds (or possibly even thousands) of different ways in which we have tried to wrap our collective minds around the subject of AI through moving pictures. So, here just my, very subjective, personal, especially noteworthy Top 5. Which are yours?
It’s Christmas. Almost. (Where did this year go?). So, for a film nut like me this is the time to re-watch old Christmas favorites. For example, a Die Hard movie day, re-watching parts 1-3, never gets boring. Or how about Love Actually (which is my personal favorite)? And then of course there are oldies like A Christmas Story, or Home Alone, which are best watched in combination with a good slice of pizza and popcorn. Some years back, Rotten Tomatoes listed their Top 100. Check out the first 50. How many have you seen?
Circus Without Borders is a documentary about Guillaume Saladin and Yamoussa Bangoura, best friends and world-class acrobats from remote corners of the globe who share the same dream: To bring hope and change to their struggling communities through circus. Their dream unfolds in the Canadian Arctic and in Guinea, West Africa, where they help Inuit and Guinean youth achieve unimaginable success while confronting suicide, poverty and despair.
The Big Blue by Luc Besson. Have you seen it? Do you remember it? For me it was probably THE movie which impacted my life the most. In the long run, it permanently changed the trajectory of my existence. Brought me to the oceans and from there to places and jobs I would have never even known existed.
Following up on a recent article of mine exploring the psychological background as to why Zombies scare us so much, I thought I’d delight you all with my Top 5 greatest zombie movies of all time. There are so many around. And, of course, it depends on how gory you like it. These are my personal favorites. Not amongst the goriest I admit but, in my opinion, these are the zombie movie highlights with the most interesting storylines.
There is a psychological phenomenon called ‘The Uncanny Valley’ which apparently explains a lot regarding our fear of zombies. Countless movie producers have cashed in on that fear thus far. And the directors creating the myriad of zombie movies have entertained and scared us in the most delightful ways. Let’s take a look at the history and psychology behind it all.
The Internet Movie Database, abbreviated IMDb, was founded mainly by Col Needham along with several others at the dawn of the world wide web. And if you are a film buff like me then you haven’t been able to live without it for quite some years now. I must admit, I’m using it more often than Google. Everything you could possibly want to know about any film ever made is on that database. So here is a little background to where IMDb came from and how it developed…
Actor Ray Liotta, best known for his role in Goodfellas, has died suddenly aged 67. The actor was working on a film titled Dangerous Waters that was being shot on location in the Dominican Republic when he passed away in his sleep. Early career and breakthrough roles Ray Liotta began as a soap actor on […]
For film fans of all genres out there, let me share with you my Top 10 of what I believe to be the best ‘Making Of’ books. I don’t know about you, but when I see a cinematographic highlight which particularly intrigues or impresses me, I always love to see and read more about it, delve deeper. And there are some books out there which are a beauty to look and read through, explaining so much more about the films themselves, and about their creators.
Music legend Dave Grohl has released new music under the band name ‘Dream Widow’, and stars in the new comedy horror film Studio 666.
Method Acting, known informally as The Method, is a range of training and rehearsal techniques, as formulated by several different theatre practitioners. Based on Konstantin Stanislavski’s system and further developed by Lee Strasberg, Method Acting seeks to encourage sincere and expressive performances through identifying with, understanding, and experiencing a character’s inner motivation and emotions.
HBO Max released Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts on New Year’s Day 2022. In this nostalgic and wonderful documentary feature, the cast from the film series Harry Potter reunite and embark on a journey down memory lane. Nostalgic conversations interweave with scenes from the original movies. All-in-all the perfect celebration for the 20ieth anniversary of the very first film in the series: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Are you a movie aficionado? Do you love open air cinemas? Then you should travel to Western Australia! The Sun Picture Gardens (also known as Sun Pictures) is the world’s oldest picture gardens still in operation. It is located in Broome, Western Australia. And, unlike most outdoor cinemas around the globe, this open-air cinema screens multiple films per night. Most outdoor cinemas which are in areas with favourable climate conditions screen only one or two films per week.
The Zurich International Film Festival (ZFF) is always worth a visit. Each year, the excellent and eclectic choice of films is astounding. As is everything else the festival offers to its guests and audiences. Workshops and presentations with international film makers. An international film music competition. The awarding of Lifetime Achievement Awards throughout the festival days. As well as the main awards ceremony honoring film creatives from all over the world.
Do you remember those times when you wanted to watch a movie over the weekend, and you went to the video rental store to browse around for a while? To find just that perfect little gem of home evening entertainment? Nowadays, almost all those stores are gone from cities around the world. However, one store of what used to be one of the largest franchises for video rental still remains: the last Blockbuster.
Popcorn. Who here hasn’t munched on it at some point in their lives? It is inextricably linked to entertainment. Not all kinds of course. Connoisseurs of classical music and opera would most likely be aghast at all the crunching and rustling of paper bags during a performance. But, in circus, cinema, as well as during a myriad of other entertainment events, the iconic scent of popcorn will waft through the venue… and, most likely, you won’t be able to resist and will get yourself a bag, too.
Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul has confirmed that a new deal with Sony Pictures Television has been extended for another four years. The deal will mean that Gilligan, who has been with Sony for the last 15 years, will be part of one of the longest collaborative partnerships with the […]
A few weeks ago, I introduced you to my favorite documentaries about theatre. This time, I want to put the emphasis on dance. Here is a small collection for you. The 10 best documentary feature films about dance. Needless to say, this is highly subjective. These films are not on any official list, but rather my personal Top 10.
Are you a film addict as well as a theatre addict? I sure am and am always on the lookout for interesting documentaries about shows and theatre. Here is a small collection for you. The 10 best documentary feature films about theatre. Needless to say, this is highly subjective. These films are not on any official list, but rather my personal Top 10.
Zurich offers an astonishing palette of cinematic experiences. Independent movies from all corners of the world. Theatres dedicated to old classics only. Hollywood mainstream. Film festivals. Everything in the original language with subtitles. The movie theatres themselves are a sight to behold. Everything from large multiplexes to tiny cinemas with wooden chairs, to theatres which remind one more of being in an opera house, due to the opulent surroundings.
Ema Edosio Deelen is a gifted Nigerian film director and producer whose feature comedy Kasala! successfully made the global film festival circuit in 2018. In this interview we are not only looking at her first successful feature film, however. We are also getting to know more about Ema’s motivations. We hear about her dreams and her vision for the future of her peers and the creative arts in Africa.
NuNu Deng is the Founder and executive director of the inaugural Pangea Under The Stars Film Festival: Juba in South Sudan. It is a festival in the making. Presently, the first edition is set to open in the city of Juba in South Sudan in October 2021. The arts, the magical realm of movies, as an avenue for healing, dreaming, and societal transformation.
The Greatest Showman celebrates the birth of great circus extravaganzas and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Portraying P. T. Barnum in the movie was Hugh Jackman’s dream project since 2009. His dream finally came true in 2017, when Greatest Showman premiered in movie theaters around the world. Since August 2020, the inspiring, life-affirming, and heart-warming musical is now available for us on Disney+ to continue on dreaming.
The re-birth of drive-in movie theaters has officially begun. When it comes to social distancing, what could be safer than enjoying a good bit of evening entertainment in the safety of your own car? Paris is taking this revival a step further. They are hosting a innovative movie theater experience of the aquatic kind on the River Seine.
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