Movies

March 8, 2026

Dive Into the Wondrous Underwater World of ‘Ponyo’ at L.A.’s Academy Museum

In 2002, Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved Spirited Away won the second-ever Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Since the category’s launch some 25 years ago, Miyazaki has directed five Studio Ghibli films, four of which were nominated for an Academy Award and two of which ultimately won. One specific film, however, didn’t make the cut: Ponyo. But now, nearly two decades after its release in 2008, L.A.’s Academy Museum is revisiting the movie through an immersive exhibition.

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January 9, 2026

Heartfelt Tribute Video Imagines Rob Reiner Walking Through His Cinematic Legacy

Embed from Getty Images When Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were tragically killed in their home on December 14, 2025, the world lost a remarkable filmmaker. Reiner was a visionary, and created some of the most well-loved films from the last four decades. In a tribute to his incredible career, a digital creator known as The Matrix created an AI-generated video, imagining Reiner walking through his movie sets.

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