DiCaprio Film Tops Box Office Amid Mixed Reactions

 

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, debuted atop the box office with $22.4 million domestically. Despite a high production cost, the film's positive critical and audience reception, along with strong premium format contributions, offer hope for profitability. Other new releases, "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie" and "The...

Master of Orion II: Enduring Galactic Conquest Fantasy

 

Master of Orion II (MOO2), a classic 4X strategy game, is revisited and praised for its enduring appeal in galactic conquest. Despite some design flaws and late-game busywork, its core gameplay loop of exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination remains compelling. The game's "total interstellar dominance" fantasy and satisfying long-term payoff...

Selena Gomez Marries Benny Blanco in Secret Ceremony

 

Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco have tied the knot. Gomez shared the news on Instagram, with Blanco confirming the marriage. The couple, who met a decade ago and got engaged late last year, were seen in bridal attire. Friends and industry colleagues from "Only Murders in the Building"...

Lola Young Collapses Onstage At Music Festival

 

Singer Lola Young collapsed mid-performance at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York City on Saturday, September 27th. The incident occurred while she was singing "Conceited" and she was subsequently carried off-stage by medical staff. This follows her cancellation of another performance the previous day, with her manager...

Production Design Creates Ambitious California Tapestry

 

Production designer Florencia Martin discusses the ambitious scope of Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," highlighting the challenge of creating a tapestry of California locations. The film, loosely based on Thomas Pynchon's "Vineland," spans diverse settings from desert landscapes and the Tijuana border to Northern California redwoods and El...

Anderson's New Film Dominates Weekend Box Office

 

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" is poised for a dominant box office opening, projected to earn over $20 million in North America. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a reluctant revolutionary, the critically acclaimed film boasts a 95 Metacritic score and an A CinemaScore. This opening could mark Anderson's biggest...

Rocky Horror Turns 50, Star Curry Reflects

 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special screening of its 4K remaster at the Academy Museum. Star Tim Curry attended, joined by fellow cast members Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn, and Nell Campbell, along with producer Lou Adler. Curry shared anecdotes about developing his iconic role,...

One Battle After Another Earns Strong Opening

 

Warner Bros.' "One Battle After Another" opened with $8.8 million, aiming for a $20-25 million weekend. Despite high production costs, the film has earned critical acclaim and an 'A' CinemaScore. Meanwhile, "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie" is projected for a $13.6 million opening, and horror sequel "The Strangers: Chapter II"...

Holocaust Survivor Joins Johansson's Debut Film

 

Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great," features Holocaust survivor Rita Zohar in a significant role. The film stars 95-year-old June Squibb as Eleanor, a woman searching for connection in New York City after her friend's passing. The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Johansson, Squibb, and...

Newcomer Chase Infiniti Stars in PTA Epic

 

Chase Infiniti, a 24-year-old Indianapolis native, makes her major film debut in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." She portrays Willa Ferguson, a teenager with a martial arts background thrust into an action-packed rescue mission. Infiniti, who drew from personal experiences for the role, expressed disbelief at achieving her...