The Oscars used to matter. Not just to film nerds who can quote Cassavetes or argue about lens choices, but to everyone. There was a time when winning Best Picture meant something, when the whole world tuned in to see who’d walk away with a little gold man and a lifetime of credibility. But now? … Continue reading The Oscars Want to Be Relevant Again. Good Luck With That.
Everyone Wants a Sinners Franchise Except the Guy Who Made It
There’s something weirdly exhausting about what happens when a movie like Sinners becomes a hit. Not just because it breaks through the noise—though thank God it did—but because the minute it lands, everyone scrambles to ask the same question: What’s next?Not “what’s next for Coogler?” Not “what’s next for cinema?” But Sinners 2 when?I get … Continue reading Everyone Wants a Sinners Franchise Except the Guy Who Made It
The Film Capital of the World Is Becoming a Ghost Town
There was a time when the dream was to make it to Los Angeles. You know the story—land of palm trees, perpetual golden hour, and the faint scent of ambition mixed with exhaust. For filmmakers, actors, editors, hell, even background extras, LA was it. The gravitational pull of Hollywood was so strong you didn’t question … Continue reading The Film Capital of the World Is Becoming a Ghost Town
Hollywood After Dark 