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Published on May 6, 2025

Spike Lee’s 'Highest 2 Lowest' Reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s Crime Thriller Masterpiece

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but in filmmaking, that isn’t always true. Perhaps a better term would be reinterpretation, as filmmakers adapt movies but give them their own twist, allowing the story to be refreshed for a new …

Source: Inverse - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

The Akira Kurosawa movie Clint Eastwood hated with a passion: “I thought that was terrible”

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still) Cinema might look strikingly different if Akira Kurosawa had never graced audiences with various iconic works of art, like Rashomon and Seven Samurai. He emerged in the 1940s, before finding the greatest success in …

Source: Far Out Magazine - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Highest 2 Lowest Trailer: Spike Lee's Akira Kurosawa Remake Looks Extremely Cool

It's been nearly 20 years, but one of the greatest actors of his entire generation is once again teaming up with one of the most prolific filmmakers of all time. The news of a fresh Spike Lee joint is always reason for celebration, but this one comes …

Source: /FILM - Indiana - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

15 Best Samurai Movies Of All Time, Ranked

The samurai archetype is as enduring an image worldwide as that of the Wild West gunslinger, embodying an entire genre and romanticized bygone time period. As long as Japan has been making movies, it's been making films featuring samurai characters and …

Source: /FILM - Indiana - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

I've picked my 11 must-watch indie movies this summer — where I ranked movies from Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and more

Worried that the next few months of the summer blockbuster season won’t bring anything but superheroes, horror, animated movies and broad comedy to the big screen? While those big-budget extravaganzas will make most of the headlines, there are going to be …

Source: What to Watch - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

After Working With Denzel Washington, ASAP Rocky Dropped A Humorously Honest Take On Why It’s ‘Difficult’ To Act ...

Audiences are going to witness a truly intriguing pairing of actors, as ASAP Rocky and Denzel Washington are starring in Highest 2 Lowest. The film is the latest "joint" from director Spike Lee, who teams up with Washington again after their …

Source: Cinema Blend - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

‘One of the greatest actors ever’: Spike Lee praises Denzel and drops trailer for their new movie together

There are few dynamic duos in Hollywood who demand attention quite like Spike Lee and Denzel Washington. Many of us can still recall the electric feeling of watching “He Got Game” or “Malcolm X,” and how their brilliant storytelling transported us to …

Source: TheGrio - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

A$AP Rocky Recalls Trying to Get a Role in a ‘Star Wars’ Film: ‘My Audition Was Trash’

A$AP Rocky is looking back on his audition for a role in the iconic Star Wars franchise, which he didn’t end up getting after a “trash” tryout. Rocky revealed in an interview with Variety published Tuesday (May 7) that he auditioned to play Lando …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Who played Lando in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’? A$AP Rocky reveals he auditioned for the role but it was “trash”

In an interview with Variety on May 6, A$AP Rocky disclosed that he auditioned for the role of Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story. The role ultimately went to Donald Glover (Childish Gambino), who portrayed the character in the 2018 film directed …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Denzel Washington & Spike Lee Team Up Again In First ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Trailer

Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE When these two get together, you know it’s going to be special. Denzel Washington and Spike Lee’s fifth movie, Highest 2 Lowest, is expected to hit theaters this summer, and they’ve just dropped its first teaser …

Source: Black America Web - Left-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

A$AP Rocky wants to be the 'Black James Bond'

Rapper and fashion icon A$AP Rocky may not be best known for his acting, but he’s no stranger to appearing on the silver screen, having played parodic versions of himself in films like Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and Zoolander 2, as well as …

Source: ShortList - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

A$AP Rocky reflects on working with Denzel Washington in a new movie

A$AP Rocky reflects on working with Denzel Washington in a new movie A$AP gets honest about working with Denzel Washington in Spike Lee’s upcoming movie, Highest 2 Lowest. In an exclusive interview with Variety, the rapper reflected on his working …

Source: The News International - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

A$AP Rocky Reveals Denzel Washington’s Love For Pooh Shiesty & Moneybagg Yo

A$AP Rocky said Denzel Washington surprised everyone on set by rapping NLE Choppa and playing Pooh Shiesty and Moneybagg Yo. A$AP Rocky couldn’t believe his ears when Denzel Washington rolled up to the set of their upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest blasting …

Source: AllHipHop - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Mikio Naruse: 30-Film Retrospective to Play in New York City

Posted in: Movies | Tagged: Akira Kurosawa, Japan Society, Japanese cinema, Kenji Mizoguchi, metrograph, Mikio Naruse, Mikio Naruse: The World Betrays Us, Yasujiro Ozu Mikio Naruse: The World Betrays Us, the biggest retrospective of the Japanese master…

Source: Bleeding Cool - Illinois - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

A$AP Rocky Says He Wasn't Nervous to Act Opposite Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's New Movie: 'I Was Born for This'

A$AP Rocky says acting alongside Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's upcoming Highest 2 Lowest is a "dream come true" Rocky plays an aspiring rapper named Yung Felon who aims to be noticed by Washington's music mogul character "You’ve …

Source: People - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

A$AP Rocky Recalls Tanking His Audition for Lando in the Star Wars Universe: 'I Was Trash That Day'

A$AP Rocky shared how his audition for Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story was "trash" Donald Glover ultimately took on the role, starring alongside Alden Ehrenreich in the 2018 film directed by Ron Howard Rocky is set to star alongside …

Source: People - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

Denzel Washington & A$AP Rocky Shine in Trailer for Spike Lee’s New Crime Thriller ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

This is the 5th film for the dynamic duo that is Spike & Denzel! Spike Lee is back—and this time, he’s bringing an all-star cast, a New York state of mind, and his signature storytelling to the global stage. The legendary director is making his …

Source: Because of Them We Can - Center-left
Published on May 7, 2025

Spike Lee says dispute with studio over Malcolm X was 'the most I’ve been depressed in my life'

Spike Lee looked back on the tolls of trying to complete his 1992 biographical epic Malcolm X, revealing that the period was the most depressed he has ever been. A completion bond company assumed control of the production from Warner Bros., the studio …

Source: Entertainment Weekly - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

A$AP Rocky reveals he auditioned to play Lando in Solo: A Star Wars Story but 'was trash that day'

A$AP Rocky nearly ventured to a galaxy far, far away. The Grammy-nominated rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, revealed in a new interview with Variety that he auditioned to play the smooth-talking space smuggler Lando Calrissian in the 2018 movie …

Source: Entertainment Weekly - Neutral

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Red Coral Universe Launches Channel Devoted to Gen Z Filmmakers

Big Lettuce Entertainment Features Award-Winning Content From Young Filmmakers Now Streaming on OTT NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Red Coral Universe, the New Jersey based, artist-first, OTT streaming platform …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Debut Filmmaker Ali Cook Wins Top Genre Award at Oscar-Qualifying Cleveland Film Festival

British filmmaker’s first film, THE PEARL COMB takes Best After Hours Short Film award at Cleveland International Film Festival DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First-time filmmaker Ali Cook won the Oscar-qualifying Cleveland …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Epic Level Entertainment’s Film The Lord of All Future Space and Time To Premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival

HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A grief-stricken cowboy is saved by a duffle bag from the future. The rest is history. Epic Level Entertainment’s Dana Guerin, Cindi Rice and John Frank Rosenblum are proud to announce …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:08 GMT

Monica Albuquerque, SVP of Scripted Content & Development at NBCUniversal Telemundo, Joins NYF TV & Film Advisory Board

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Festivals Television and Film Awards® proudly announces the appointment of award-winning content creator Monica Albuquerque to its Advisory Board. As Senior Vice …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 09:17 GMT

AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER, RELEASES A NEAR FUTURE NOVEL 'HUMAN WITHOUT END'

BOOK PREMIERES IN #1 ON AMAZON An Exploration of Love, Ambition, and the Evolution of biotech. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning filmmaker and composer releases his first novel “Human without End” …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 06:28 GMT

New Creative Hub 'FilmSpark Studios' Launches in Historic Downtown Fremont

FilmSpark Studios opens in downtown Fremont as a shared space for film, media, education, and community—uniting five creative organizations under one roof. FREMONT, NE, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A spark of creativity is …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

Trump's Foreign Tariff Threat Shakes Film Industry

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump's recent declaration of a potential 100 percent tariff on films produced overseas has generated significant turmoil within Hollywood and the broader global entertainment sector. The announcement immediately …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 23:00 GMT

SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAM FOR 4-15 JUNE FESTIVAL

SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 72nd Sydney Film Festival program was officially launched today by Festival Director Nashen Moodley, unveiling an exceptional line-up, including 15 films direct from the Cannes Film Festival …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 23:58 GMT

Macy Gray And FJ Productions Announce The Untitled Macy Gray Documentary

Featuring Never Before Seen Footage Of Her Journey From Natalie Renée McIntyre To Macy Gray LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Macy Gray is hitting the road to celebrate the 25th anniversary world tour of her first major …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY BEGINS ACADEMY AWARD-QUALIFYING RUN AT LAEMMLE GLENDALE MAY 9–15

With Special Late-Night Screenings of David Lynch Presents: I Don’t Know Jack and 7 Year ZigZag LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The authorized and emotionally powerful documentary I Know Catherine, The Log Lady …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:08 GMT

Monica Albuquerque, SVP of Scripted Content & Development at NBCUniversal Telemundo, Joins NYF TV & Film Advisory Board

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Festivals Television and Film Awards® proudly announces the appointment of award-winning content creator Monica Albuquerque to its Advisory Board. As Senior Vice …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

Reconciliation Week: New Novel Outback Odyssey Brings the Spirit of Reconciliation to the Page—and Soon, to the Stage

New Novel Launches in May, with Stage Adaptation Premiering During National Reconciliation Week MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation prepares for National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3), …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

Star Track Tours Launches New 'Hollywood, Stars and Beach Tour'

Star Track Tours, premier Hollywood tour company announces a new 5-hour tour including Hollywood, stars’ homes and the Pacific Ocean. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Star Track Tours, one of Southern California’s …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Epic Level Entertainment’s Film The Lord of All Future Space and Time To Premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival

HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A grief-stricken cowboy is saved by a duffle bag from the future. The rest is history. Epic Level Entertainment’s Dana Guerin, Cindi Rice and John Frank Rosenblum are proud to announce …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 16:49 GMT

David Dobrik, Digital Megastar, Evolves His Pizza Empire Into The Snack Space With The Original DOUGHBRIK’S Wavers

Bonafide pizza connoisseur David Dobrik Introduces The Original DOUGHBRIK’S Snacks "Wavers" with Tastemaker Food’s co-founders Adam Cohen and Jerry Bello LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Immediate …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Red Coral Universe Launches Channel Devoted to Gen Z Filmmakers

Big Lettuce Entertainment Features Award-Winning Content From Young Filmmakers Now Streaming on OTT NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Red Coral Universe, the New Jersey based, artist-first, OTT streaming platform …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

Mozart Reborn: Don Giovanni Ignites as a Rock Opera at The Cutting Room This June

MOZART’S DON GIOVANNI: A ROCK OPERA Gets New York Premiere With an English adaptation and rock orchestrations by Adam B. Levowitz NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mozart Reborn: Don Giovanni Ignites as a Rock Opera …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

LYNYRD SKYNYRD Releases Live Version of Iconic Hit 'Sweet Home Alabama' from Upcoming 50th Anniversary Album

The legendary southern rock band will release a new live album and DVD on June 27th, recorded at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic Launches Globally Today on Major Streaming Platforms

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the growing epidemic of gun violence and the ongoing national conversation around mental health, the powerful documentary Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Debut Filmmaker Ali Cook Wins Top Genre Award at Oscar-Qualifying Cleveland Film Festival

British filmmaker’s first film, THE PEARL COMB takes Best After Hours Short Film award at Cleveland International Film Festival DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First-time filmmaker Ali Cook won the Oscar-qualifying Cleveland …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 11:45 GMT

A.R.I. Invests in Breakbeat Media, Led by Dave Mays, Kendrick Ashton & Bill Bellamy, to Scale a Hip-Hop Podcast Empire

Strategic Growth Credit Facility from A.R.I. to Accelerate Breakbeat Media’s Expansion into New Media, Subscriptions, and Live Touring Ventures LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Applied Real Intelligence (“A.R.I …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Hollywood Insider and Philanthropy Champion Harlan Boll Joins the International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP)

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harlan’s career began unexpectedly in his teens when he was hired as an usher for the Elitch Gardens Summer Stock Theatre in Denver. A twist of fate redirected him to serve as the …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 09:17 GMT

AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER, RELEASES A NEAR FUTURE NOVEL 'HUMAN WITHOUT END'

BOOK PREMIERES IN #1 ON AMAZON An Exploration of Love, Ambition, and the Evolution of biotech. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning filmmaker and composer releases his first novel “Human without End” …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 06:49 GMT

Off the Court to the Runway: NBA All-Star Blake Griffin joins FlyHouse as Newest Ambassador

Blake Griffin joins FlyHouse’s distinguished ambassador roster, ushering in a new era of innovation, performance, and cultural influence in private aviation. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Known for challenging …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 06:28 GMT

New Creative Hub 'FilmSpark Studios' Launches in Historic Downtown Fremont

FilmSpark Studios opens in downtown Fremont as a shared space for film, media, education, and community—uniting five creative organizations under one roof. FREMONT, NE, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A spark of creativity is …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

'70s Playboy Bunny and "WHO'S WHO" Honoree Barbara Camp Writes Inspirational Book "Your Soul: Fixer-Upper or Tear-Down?"

Timeless Truth in Modern Metaphors - A Witty and Motivating Biblical Blueprint for Renovation and Rebuild! NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Baby Boomer, Catholic schoolgirl (can readily identify any plaid ever used …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 23:35 GMT

Brazen Animation Levels Up with New ‘Brazen Games’ Division

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brazen Animation, the Dallas-based studio known for its bold storytelling and high-quality artistry, is officially expanding into the world of interactive entertainment with the launch …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 23:00 GMT

SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL PROGRAM FOR 4-15 JUNE FESTIVAL

SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 72nd Sydney Film Festival program was officially launched today by Festival Director Nashen Moodley, unveiling an exceptional line-up, including 15 films direct from the Cannes Film Festival …

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