Kumar Shahani, Indian cinema pioneer, breathes his last at 83

Kumar Shahani, Indian cinema pioneer, breathes his last at 83 Kumar Shahani, one of the most prime people for India’s arthouse parallel cinema movement, passed away due to prolonged illness. As reported by Variety, the pioneer of Indian cinema was 83-years-old when he breathed his last on February 24, 2024, after feeling ill for some … Read more

Dumb Money Writers On The Big Short Comparisons And Elevating TikToks To Cinema [Exclusive Interview]

You’re also attached to a movie version of “The Premonition: A Pandemic Story.” We were talking a little about the pandemic earlier, but from my perspective, it seems like society kind of wants to forget about the pandemic and basically pretend that it never happened. So does that provide a challenge for you? Schuker Blum: … Read more

Kino Lorber Launches New Prime Video Channel for Cinema Lovers

If Prime Video’s regular movie selection doesn’t feel deep enough, a new streaming video channel from one of the most noted indie film distributors is here to help. This week, Kino Lorber launched Kino Film Collection, a new addition to Amazon’s SVOD line-up, and one that’s filled with an impressive array of titles both recent … Read more

Martin Scorsese Weighs in on Whether “Barbenheimer” Saved Cinema

The Big Picture Martin Scorsese is grateful for the theatrical experience in showcasing his new film Killers of the Flower Moon, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Scorsese acknowledges the success of films like Barbie and Oppenheimer, and the importance of communal theatrical experiences. The contrast in tone between films like Oppenheimer and Barbie … Read more