A card placed face down, a wheel slowing toward its final position, or a character waiting for one number to appear can hold a screen audience remarkably still. Film and television use games of chance...
Trailer Talk: June 2026 The past month has seen some recognizable titles return, as well as an interesting and original animated film. An unexpected sequel is ‘Fall 2: Deadpoint’, which once again fol...
Toy Story 5 enters the cinematic landscape in an interesting spot. Few films are connected to so many brands and IPs at once. It’s the latest film from Pixar, it bears the Disney logo, and is th...
Cutthroat Island – A Career Shipwrecker. By Simon Thompson. Finnish director Renny Harlin’s Cutthroat Island is one of those movies that studio bosses talk about around a great campfire as a kin...
Palm Springs ShortFest remains one of the most exciting showcases for emerging filmmakers, a place where intimate stories, bold experimentation, and global perspectives collide. This year’s programme ...











