Alex Carter 
“The Wild Robot” stands out as a unique animated feature by a major studio. With a distinctive aesthetic and a unique narrative, it offers humor and emotion in abundance — all of which are genuinely earned. The voice acting, particularly from the lead actors Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal, is exceptional. The film is as … Read more
San Francisco — Vice President of the San Francisco Film Commission, Jack Song, has attended numerous Hollywood movie openings, yet this was a unique experience — a grand event led by tech aficionados where they showcased short films produced using artificial intelligence. Sporting a black jacket and a green shirt, Song stood at the back, … Read more
Greetings on this second day of fall. The Dodgers have six more regular season games left. 60-60? Do you seriously believe that’s out of reach for this guy? I’m Glenn Whipp, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, host of The Envelope’s additional Monday newsletter, and someone who hasn’t ever put maple syrup in his … Read more
Kathryn Crosby, known for her roles in films like “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad,” “Anatomy of a Murder,” and “Operation Mad Ball,” and also as the wife of the renowned singer and Academy Award-winning actor Bing Crosby, has passed away at the age of 90. A representative for the family stated on Saturday that she … Read more
Welcome to Screen Gab, your go-to newsletter for the latest happenings in the world of film. This week, we are excited to announce that the highly anticipated tennis-themed film, “Challengers,” directed by Luca Guadagnino, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. This film has been hailed as the best of the year so … Read more
Hi there, I’m Mark Olsen and welcome back to your regular guide to the world of Exceptional Cinema. This week, we’re looking forward to the release of two much-lauded films from this year’s festival circuit: Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” and Aaron Schimberg’s “A Different Man.” “The Substance” debuted at Cannes Film Festival, earning Fargeat a … Read more
The film “In the Summers” opens with Vicente, a blue-collar guy, waiting nervously in his car. He’s constantly playing with his lighter and drumming on the steering wheel to ease his anxiety. He’s eagerly waiting for a pivotal moment in his year to begin — the period that defines his identity. His young daughters finally … Read more
In a refreshing departure from the norm, the medium of animation breathes new life into a franchise that has seen its share of lackluster sequels. “Transformers One” acts as a precursor to the expansive narrative universe centered around an extraterrestrial race of metallic humanoids with the capability to shape-shift into vehicles, delving into the origins … Read more
Whether it’s a series of hotel rooms, car scenes, alleyways or garages, when a story is driven by genuine movie stars, we’re ready and willing to come along for the ride. Such stars have the ability to make any location feel enthralling, enigmatic and immersive. This fundamental truth is unnecessarily put to the test in … Read more
Hollywood’s latest psychological thriller, “Never Let Go,” directed by Alexandre Aja, comes across in its trailer as a ghost story. The film features Halle Berry, who portrays a distressed mother in an apparent post-apocalyptic scenario, secluded in a forest with her two young sons. To safeguard her family from unseen dangers, she adheres to a … Read more
