Movies

January 26, 2024

Fans React to Barbie Movie’s Controversial Oscar Nominations and Snubs

For many people around the world, Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie was a defining film of 2023, inspiring Barbie-core among other trends. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling brought a pair of plastic dolls to life, and, with the help of their director, created a heartfelt story. This past Tuesday, the film received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Actor for Ryan Gosling, and Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrera.

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December 14, 2023

AI Visualizes All 50 U.S. States as Hunger Games Contestants

Thanks to the new film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, the Hunger Games series is seeing a revival. This series of novels by Suzanne Collins about a dystopian future where rival districts send contestants to play a deadly game became a cultural phenomenon that helped launch Jennifer Lawrence's career after they were transformed into films.

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July 21, 2023

Mark Ruffalo Calls for Actors to Leave “Empire of Billionaires” and Take On Indie Films

With the SAG-AFTRA strike in full swing, actors have taken to the picket lines to fight for fairer pay and better conditions. As a consequence, Hollywood has come to a halt. So, with no major film or TV productions underway, one star sees a window of opportunity for change. Mark Ruffalo, known for his work in the Avengers franchise, 13 Going On 30, and Spotlight, is calling for his fellow actors to join indie films.

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