On Sunday, the audience of the 2025 Tony Awards found themselves in the very room where magic once unfolded—an unforgettable reunion of the original Broadway cast of Hamilton. Gathering to celebrate a decade since the blockbuster show's debut, this ensemble brought back memories of its triumph at the 2016 Tonys, where it won 11 awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score Written for the Theatre. The evening was nothing short of a nostalgic journey through time. The performance featured none other than Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, alongside Carleigh Bettiol, Andrew Chappelle, Ariana DeBose, Alysha Deslorieux, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Sydney James Harcourt, Neil Haskell, Sasha Hutchings, Christopher Jackson, Thayne Jasperson, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Stephanie Klemons, Morgan Marcell, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom Jr., Okieriete Onaodowan, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Rua, Austin Smith, Phillipa Soo, Seth Stewart, Betsy Struxness, Ephraim Sykes, and Voltaire Wade-Greene. Rather than performing just one or two numbers, the cast delivered an exhilarating medley, blending snippets of iconic songs such as "Non-Stop," "The Schuyler Sisters," and "The Room Where It Happened." In a modern twist, they traded their signature fawn-colored costumes

When Joel Schumacher's "Batman Forever" graced the silver screens in 1995, it swiftly ascended to become one of the year's most lucrative films, raking in over $336 million globally. But does Schumacher’s take on Batman truly deliver? The answer is somewhat convoluted. While "Batman Forever" garnered a degree of affection upon its release, it also received mixed reviews from critics. Certain elements of this 1995 cinematic venture are indeed commendable, such as its pioneering use of CGI with the first-ever digital double. Conversely, much of the film feels like an excessive and chaotic spectacle. Looking back, the film's overwhelming success appears perplexing, as its flaws grow more conspicuous with time; the term "camp" can only justify so much before it stretches beyond its limits. Certainly, this form of entertainment resonated with a broad audience, including children who were the primary demographic for the film's tie-in toys. Its light-hearted, humorous tone significantly contributed to its widespread appeal. Nevertheless, this doesn't alter the fact that "Batman Forever" presents a challenging viewing experience, where impressive technical achievements clash with a glaring lack of depth. It comes as no surprise that Warner Bros. promptly greenlit a Schumacher sequel, banking on its predecessor's performance. Regrettably, 1997's "Batman

From TV Cowboys to becoming one of the world's most memorable movie stars, no one can blend characters with charisma perfectly like Clint Eastwood.The classic image of "Anonymous" he created, widely known for Sergio Leone's "Dollar Trilogy", has become an indelible symbol in popular culture.His signature squinted eyes and smiled, crossed the boundaries of generations and became an eternal classic.Even so, Eastwood could have lived on his actor status for the rest of his life, but he chose to keep breaking through himself. In 1978, he starred in the relaxed and humorous road comedy "Every Which Way But Loose", in which he plays a truck driver and bar fighter, traveling around the country with a fellow orangutan named Walt.This film not only proves his versatility, but also shows his adaptability to different types of works.As a director, he proved himself to be one of the most creative and restless souls in the industry with his rich and diverse portfolio. Over the past fifty years, Eastwood has been involved in almost all types of film creation, without any intention of stopping.2024’s Juror #2 is an amazing court moral drama that is a highlight of his career for any director, not to mention it also appears on Warner Bros.Incredibly, the 94-year-old legend is still able to contribute such a stunning work, which fully proves that he has always been one of the most productive directors in the American film industry. Estwood's directorial career began in 1971's Play Misty For Me, a psychological thriller set on the beach and the musical style is full of jazz.The film stars Jessica Walter, whose performance has earned her wide acclaim.This film laid the foundation for Eastwood's calm and composed style as a director. Although the later "High Plains Drifter" was considered his second directorial work, in fact, he directed a short film before his next official feature film, but unfortunately this short film is now hard to find.<

Alfred Hitchcock&#39;s astounding legacy as a filmmaker spans more than six decades, starting with &#34;The Lodger,&#34; a 1927 silent film that is believed to be the director&#39;s first critical success. The overarching themes in &#34;The Lodger&#34; anticipate Hitchcock&#39;s directorial sensibilities, such as his keen interest in complex psychosexuality and a perceptive preoccupation with death, guilt, and the cyclical nature of trauma. If we were to go further back, there&#39;s the debut feature &#34;The Pleasure Garden,&#34; which was deemed too erotically charged back when it was released, and contains the blueprints for the iconic imagery that would end up defining his oeuvre down the line.However, a lesser-known film exists right between &#34;The Pleasure Garden&#34; and &#34;The Lodger&#34; — one that has been deemed lost media save for the existence of six surviving stills from it. This 1926 silent film, &#34;The Mountain Eagle,&#34; is a romantic drama that leans heavily into German expressionism, while taking a more sensational route to establish the story. Per &#34;The Guardian,&#34; Hitchcock described this film as &#34;awful,&#34; and allegedly expressed relief about its lost status after every surviving print was lost/destroyed during his lifetime. It&#39;s tough to truly gauge this sentiment as the film can never be evaluated on its own merits, but it is an interesting perspective from a filmmaker who is known for being fearless and unapologetic about his craft.This is a good chance to delve into the history of &#34;The Mountain Eagle,&#34; which the British F

The 1990s are having a moment, a quarter of a century (yikes!?) since we welcomed the new millennium. Maybe it&#39;s merely millennials sipping the sweet nectar of nostalgia, &#34;kids these days&#34; having an archaeological-like fascination with the past, or our collective desire to remember the last time the world wasn&#39;t constantly ending (except on the big screen). Whatever the reason, it&#39;s also worth noting the &#39;90s were also a terrific time for movies. It was the last decade before Hollywood completely sold its soul to serialized slop. Sure, the film industry has long fawned at the feet of franchises, but get this: in the &#39;90s, only a handful of sequels led the end-of-year box office, while Best Picture-winners even topped the domestic box office twice. Beyond the box office, the decade saw the apex of the indie film movement, &#34;grown up&#34; movies still being made for theaters, and spandex-clad superheroes staying an unrealized dream, not an unstoppable inevitably. Movies were great in the &#39;90s; now armed with the benefit of time, I&#39;m counting down the best. While personal preference plays a part, I&#39;m ranking these based on influence, re-watchability, cultural footprint, and good old-fashioned quality. Only three of these 15 movies won Best Picture, but each deserves its place as one of the greatest movies of the 1990s.&#34;Shakespeare In Love&#34; campaigned its way to Best Picture, but the Oscar that year belonged to one of the best war movies, Steven Spielberg&#39;s &#34;Saving Private Ryan.&#34; Alas, the producer of &#34;Shakespeare,&#34; Harvey Weinstein, is a dirtbag, who ran a smear campaign arguing &#34;Ryan&#34; collapses after the Normandy invasion scene. Even if that were true (it&#39;s not), the most rivetingly realistic war scene outside of documentary foot

The British Film Institute has unveiled a groundbreaking report on AI, accompanied by a series of strategic recommendations. This initiative aims to illuminate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence within the screen sector. Titled “AI in the Screen Sector: Perspectives and Paths Forward,” this report emerges from the BFI’s work within the CoSTAR Foresight Lab and is authored by Angus Finney, Brian Tarran, and Rishi Coupland. It not only analyzes how generative AI technologies are being utilized and explored but also outlines a roadmap of key recommendations designed to foster ethical, sustainable, and inclusive AI integration across the industry. “AI has long been an integral part of the creative toolkit for the screen sector, most recently exemplified in the post-production of the Oscar-winning ‘The Brutalist,’” remarked Coupland, Director of Research

When the "Mission: Impossible" franchise graces the big screen once more, Tom Cruise invariably receives a significant boost to his already towering Hollywood stature. This is especially true with this year's installment, "Final Reckoning," which promises to bring the decades-spanning saga to its crescendo. Consequently, it comes as little surprise that the previous "M:I" entry, "Dead Reckoning," has surged back up the streaming charts, currently holding the number-two spot for movies on Prime Video at the time of writing. What may astonish you, however, is that "Dead Reckoning" isn't even the highest-ranked Cruise film on that list. That esteemed position belongs to "Oblivion," a 2013 science fiction gem that largely flew under the radar upon its release. It's a visually captivating, tightly focused movie with an intimate cast—a type of film that today often bypasses theatrical releases and heads straight to streaming platforms. Yet, "Oblivion" reigns supreme as the number-one movie currently streaming on Prime Video, according to FlixPatrol, perhaps buoyed by the fact that many Tom Cruise aficionados have yet to experience it. Notably, "Oblivion" was directed by Joseph Kosinski, marking his second feature film following the success of 2010's "Tron: Legacy." This was long before he cemented his status in Hollywood through his collaboration with Cruise on "Top Gun: Maverick." The supporting cast features illustrious names such as Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, adding depth and intrigue to the narrative. The storyline of "Oblivion" centers around Jack Harper, portrayed by Cruise, a technician operating on a largely desolate Earth in the year 2077. In 2017, aliens launched an assault on the planet but were ultimately repelled, leaving Earth ravaged. Most of humanity fled to Titan, one of Saturn's moons, establishing a massive colony ship orbiting Earth. This vessel is powered by generators extracting t

This article contains spoilers for &#34;The Life of Chuck.&#34;In 1843, the Danish philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard wrote in his journal a passage which has echoed throughout time ever since, albeit one which is often shortened for easier consumption. The abridged and paraphrased quote is: &#34;Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.&#34; The full passage laments the paradox inherent within this axiom: While it&#39;s obvious that there&#39;s no literal way of stopping, reversing, or otherwise manipulating the actual flow of time to closely and accurately examine our lives, human beings have found the next best thing: art. While some artistic mediums excel at capturing the present in an electrifying way (namely, live theatre), most can lightly defy the flow of time. Painting, music, literature, and cinema all manage to both address the present while existing for long after their initial creation, allowing their messages to speak to numerous generations and even grow deeper and more layered as a result. While the study of history is important to try and suss out the facts of our lives, art is important to try and find the truths.Some artists go a step further than most, realizing that their ability to create and tell stories within certain mediums doesn&#39;t have to follow the usual linearity. Author Stephen King utilized this possibility when writing his novella &#34;The Life of Chuck&#34; in 2020, and filmmaker Mike Flanagan has retained King&#39;s unique story structure for this year&#39;s film adaptation. While the concept of a story told non-chronologically is nothing new, the way that King and Flanagan tell &#34;The Life of Chuck&#34; recalls the work of Ch