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Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value is a polyphonic film exploring unreconciled paternal trauma passed to estranged daughters, culminating in a silent scene of emotional understanding.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value is a polyphonic film exploring unreconciled paternal trauma passed to estranged daughters, culminating in a silent scene of emotional understanding.
Avatar: Fire and Ash opened with $345 million worldwide ($88M domestic, $257M international), ranking as 2025's second-biggest global debut.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Avatar: Fire and Ash opened with $345 million worldwide ($88M domestic, $257M international), ranking as 2025's second-biggest global debut.
Waiting to Exhale celebrates its 30th anniversary, reunites stars who honor Whitney Houston, and continues to resonate with new generations through its story and soundtrack.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Waiting to Exhale celebrates its 30th anniversary, reunites stars who honor Whitney Houston, and continues to resonate with new generations through its story and soundtrack.
A driven table-tennis hustler pursues fame at any cost, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet in Josh Safdie's film blending Brooklyn roots and real-life inspiration.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A driven table-tennis hustler pursues fame at any cost, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet in Josh Safdie's film blending Brooklyn roots and real-life inspiration.
A laid-off paper company employee resorts to murdering competing job candidates, exposing capitalism's extractive pressures via dark comedy, tragedy, and social critique.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A laid-off paper company employee resorts to murdering competing job candidates, exposing capitalism's extractive pressures via dark comedy, tragedy, and social critique.
The Great Flood is a Korean sci-fi survival thriller that uses a time-loop simulation to test an AI 'emotion engine' replicating maternal devotion.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Great Flood is a Korean sci-fi survival thriller that uses a time-loop simulation to test an AI 'emotion engine' replicating maternal devotion.
Laura Dern initially doubted Steven Spielberg's on-set methods but was astonished and 'mind blown' after seeing Jurassic Park's finished visual effects.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Laura Dern initially doubted Steven Spielberg's on-set methods but was astonished and 'mind blown' after seeing Jurassic Park's finished visual effects.
Christmas spirit can be evoked by diverse films beyond traditional holiday settings, with varied movies reflecting different personal meanings of the season.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Christmas spirit can be evoked by diverse films beyond traditional holiday settings, with varied movies reflecting different personal meanings of the season.
Many films gain energy and emotional impact from a live audience, and solitary moviegoing—especially in small towns—can make cinema feel diminished.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Many films gain energy and emotional impact from a live audience, and solitary moviegoing—especially in small towns—can make cinema feel diminished.
Thirty-seven children of famous parents, once seen clinging to parents at events, have grown into independent public figures by 2025.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Thirty-seven children of famous parents, once seen clinging to parents at events, have grown into independent public figures by 2025.
Renate Reinsve unexpectedly rose to international stardom after her breakthrough role in The Worst Person in the World, winning major awards while remaining grounded.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Renate Reinsve unexpectedly rose to international stardom after her breakthrough role in The Worst Person in the World, winning major awards while remaining grounded.
Residents of La Cañada Real Galiana face severe poverty, power cuts, and social stigma while participating in a film that portrays their lives and hopes.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Residents of La Cañada Real Galiana face severe poverty, power cuts, and social stigma while participating in a film that portrays their lives and hopes.
Hand-drawn, pencil-frame animation by Masanobu Hiraoka visually interprets Max Cooper's 'On Being', exploring perception, transformation, and the physical, time-marked act of drawing.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Hand-drawn, pencil-frame animation by Masanobu Hiraoka visually interprets Max Cooper's 'On Being', exploring perception, transformation, and the physical, time-marked act of drawing.
James Cameron refuses U.S. citizenship despite decades in Los Angeles, has expatriated to New Zealand, and criticizes Donald Trump and U.S. political direction.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
James Cameron refuses U.S. citizenship despite decades in Los Angeles, has expatriated to New Zealand, and criticizes Donald Trump and U.S. political direction.
Avatar films prioritized extreme cinematic technology—3-D and high-frame-rate—to maximize spectacle, initially reshaping the industry before audience enthusiasm and impact diminished.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Avatar films prioritized extreme cinematic technology—3-D and high-frame-rate—to maximize spectacle, initially reshaping the industry before audience enthusiasm and impact diminished.
Natasha Lyonne's Asteria Film Co. develops copyright-conscious AI video tools like Marey, using open-license and permitted content for film and TV production.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Natasha Lyonne's Asteria Film Co. develops copyright-conscious AI video tools like Marey, using open-license and permitted content for film and TV production.
Chris Evans returns as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday, confirmed in an in-theater teaser; the film opens Dec. 18, 2026.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Chris Evans returns as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday, confirmed in an in-theater teaser; the film opens Dec. 18, 2026.
Isolation from wartime motives can transform enemies into caregivers, creating empathy that transcends species through survival, shared loss, and raising a child.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Isolation from wartime motives can transform enemies into caregivers, creating empathy that transcends species through survival, shared loss, and raising a child.
Refine plans, focus on skill development, act carefully and confidently to outshine competition and replace outdated approaches with new, sought-after offerings.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Refine plans, focus on skill development, act carefully and confidently to outshine competition and replace outdated approaches with new, sought-after offerings.
Sinners, a Black-led Jim Crow-era vampire film directed by Ryan Coogler, defied studio skepticism to become a major commercial and cultural success.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Sinners, a Black-led Jim Crow-era vampire film directed by Ryan Coogler, defied studio skepticism to become a major commercial and cultural success.
Sydney Sweeney's 2025 visibility produced mixed reactions, with controversies and high-profile moments complicating her path to movie stardom.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Sydney Sweeney's 2025 visibility produced mixed reactions, with controversies and high-profile moments complicating her path to movie stardom.
Emma Thompson's restrained, silent performance in Love Actually powerfully conveys betrayal and the effort to control overwhelming emotion.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Emma Thompson's restrained, silent performance in Love Actually powerfully conveys betrayal and the effort to control overwhelming emotion.
Avoid paying for unused streaming services; choose viewing options based on family interest to save money and recreate communal holiday movie traditions.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Avoid paying for unused streaming services; choose viewing options based on family interest to save money and recreate communal holiday movie traditions.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a $400M emotionally focused sequel using Pandora's conflict as a metaphor for rising authoritarianism, division, threats to empathy and nature.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Avatar: Fire and Ash is a $400M emotionally focused sequel using Pandora's conflict as a metaphor for rising authoritarianism, division, threats to empathy and nature.
2025 horror favored playful, romantic, character-driven films and revived franchises over nihilism, with successful franchise reboots and notable adaptations.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
2025 horror favored playful, romantic, character-driven films and revived franchises over nihilism, with successful franchise reboots and notable adaptations.