Wim Wenders is a legendary film director who has directed movies such as The Fear of the Goalkeeper at the Penalty Kick, The State of Things, or Paris, Texas; films adored by a certain sector of cinephilia. But at 80 years old, it seems that controversy follows him. Because he has been forced to withdraw one of his films from streaming, which he made more than 50 years ago, and for a very good reason: there are child nudities in it. A nudity that should not have passed. The withdrawal comes in response to the request of Natassja Kinski, the actress […]
Wim Wenders is a legendary film director who has directed movies such as The Fear of the Goalkeeper at the Penalty Kick, The State of Things, or Paris, Texas; films adored by a certain sector of cinephilia. But at 80 years old, it seems that controversy follows him. He has been forced to withdraw one of his films, made more than 50 years ago, from streaming for a very good reason: it contains child nudity.
A nude that should not have happened
The withdrawal comes in response to the request of Natassja Kinski, the actress who appeared nude, asking for the scene from the movie to be removed. This particular scene was one in which she appeared topless in Alice in the Cities, a 1975 film, when she was barely 13 years old. This is the reason why the actress deemed it inappropriate for it to continue being shown.
In Kinski’s words, “although I didn’t know much at 13, I could already say that it wasn’t right. It was my first movie, it was my first director, and he didn’t protect me”. To which Wenders responded on Instagram saying “as the only person responsible then for ‘Falsche Bewegung’ who is still here, I acknowledge that Natassja Kinski should have been better protected back then. I apologize, Natassja, unreservedly, with no ifs or buts,” making the decision to withdraw the film from circulation.
This is a relative success. To begin with, Kinski asked for the scene to be cut, not for the film to be withdrawn entirely, and besides, the actress had been asking for it to be removed for years, which the director and the rest of those involved have ignored until now. But they have finally heeded her wishes, and with this triumph, we hope Kinski can celebrate it.
After Stranger Things, there were doubts about whether Matt and Ross Duffer would achieve a success of the same caliber as their original series. Still under contract with Netflix, which wants to protect its stars, it seems they still have a lot to offer. And now they also have the approval of one of the most beloved and celebrated writers in the world: Stephen King. A man with specific tastes The Boroughs: Rebel Retirement, the Duffer brothers’ new series, has been considered “a true delight” by Stephen King on his Threads account. Emphasizing that “it is really worth it.” Although he has not elaborated further on why he […]
After Stranger Things, there were doubts about whether Matt and Ross Duffer would achieve a success of the same caliber as their original series. Still under contract with Netflix, which wants to protect its stars, it seems they still have a lot to offer. And now they also have the approval of one of the most beloved and celebrated writers in the world: Stephen King.
A man with specific tastes
The Boroughs: Rebel Retirement, the new series by the Duffer brothers, has been described as “a true delight”by Stephen King on his Threads account. Emphasizing that “it is really worth it.” Although he has not elaborated further on why he found it so extraordinary, the writer seems to have enjoyed the eight episodes of this series that blends science fiction, fantasy, and adventure.
And it is not the only one. Although it has premiered in a modest third place in Spain, the series has managed to take the top spot among the most-watched series on Netflix worldwide. Whether this is enough to be considered a success or not remains to be seen, because Netflix is not very transparent with the figures of its series. This means that even appearing at the top of the most-watched series does not necessarily imply anything regarding its continuity.
Considering that the series has not yet been renewed for a second season and the reviews have been less than enthusiastic, the future of The Boroughs: Rebel Retirement still seems up in the air. But if the success indicated by Stephen King’s praise and the public’s enthusiasm means anything, Netflix shouldn’t take long to announce that much-anticipated second season. Or explain exactly what has gone wrong.
Arkane Studios is one of the most unique video game studios. With absolute classics to their name, they are also a studio that has never managed to sell much of any of their games. Something understandable because they have never targeted a mainstream audience, preferring fans of what is now called immersive sims: games filled with systems where everything interacts with everything and the fun is discovering the way you want to solve each situation. And seeing how it gets resolved. Something that has given us gems like Dishonored. Two amazing licenses Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith are […]
This is understandable because they have never targeted a mainstream audience, preferring fans of what is now called immersive sims: games filled with systems where everything interacts with everything and the fun is discovering how you want to solve each situation. And seeing how it unfolds. Something that has given us gems like Dishonored.
Two Amazing Licenses
Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith are playing Dishonored, a game they co-created, for the first time since its release. And by streaming it, they are dropping some fascinating nuggets of wisdom, but also things we didn’t know about the studio or the game’s development. For example, they were close to making Thief 4. And a Blade Runner game.
According to Colantonio, “before we made Dishonored, we were supposed to make either Thief or Blade Runner.” Adding that “we were in a delicate business situation and (Bethesda) came not only to save us but also to bring us, frankly, the IPs I would have loved to work with the most.” Something that Smith has defined as “if you go to two cats and say ‘we have a huge bag of catnip on this side. We have another bag of catnip here. Which one do you want? Do you want both? We were both excited.”
Unfortunately, neither of the two projects moved forward. Although not everything was bad. As Colantonio has said, “in the end they said, ‘oh, that’s fine; keep doing what you’re doing and, uh, call it Dishonored.” So while we didn’t get what could have been a very interesting sequel and a game from a franchise without major video games, we got an excellent original game. Something we can’t complain about.
Once upon a time in… Hollywood is one of the most celebrated films of Quentin Tarantino’s recent career. It is no wonder. Its reflection of Hollywood, the 60s, the Manson family, and Los Angeles in general is interesting, bold, and no less controversial. That is why film lovers and audiences in general eagerly await its sequel, The Adventures of Cliff Booth. It has finally received a release date. The Adventures of Cliff Booth will hit IMAX theaters worldwide on November 25 for just two weeks. It is the exhibition contract […]
Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood is one of the most celebrated films of Quentin Tarantino’s recent career. It’s no wonder. Its reflection of Hollywood, the 60s, the Manson family, and Los Angeles in general is interesting, bold, and no less controversial. That’s why cinephiles and viewers in general are eagerly awaiting its sequel, The Adventures of Cliff Booth. It has finally received a release date.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth will hit IMAX theaters worldwide on November 25 for just two weeks. This is Netflix’s standard theatrical release contract for films they believe have a chance in the awards circuit and need at least that time in theaters to be considered for the Oscars. This is why we will be able to enjoy this movie in theaters for two weeks and on streaming on Netflix starting December 23.
That doesn’t mean we will see another Tarantino movie. On the contrary. The Adventures of Cliff Booth will be directed by another of the great directors of our time: David Fincher. With Brad Pitt returning to the lead role and the inclusion of cinematographer Eric Messerschmidt and composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross ensuring that this will be a memorable experience.
Although there is still quite a bit of time until the movie’s premiere, there is no doubt that it will be one of the major cinematic events of the year. And although with its limited release it will not compete for the top spot of the highest-grossing films of the year, something it could do under different circumstances, it is undeniable that it will make its way onto many lists of the best films of the year. So we will have to keep an eye on what David Fincher offers us in his vision of this unique Tarantino film.
With the last episode of the fifth season of The Boys, which has also been the series finale, many people expected to see a teaser for its new spinoff, Vought Rising. But that hasn’t happened. There has been no trace of the spinoff on Prime Video, which is supposed to continue the story of this particular superhero universe, except that it is now set in the 1950s. However, it has been shown coinciding with the season finale of The Boys, but not on streaming, rather in theaters. A finale without reward Those who have been able to see the eighth episode in theaters […]
With the last episode of the fifth season of The Boys, which has also been the series finale, many people were expecting to see a teaser for its new spinoff, Vought Rising. But that hasn’t happened.
On Prime Video, there has been no trace of the spinoff that is supposed to continue the story of this particular universe of superheroes, except that it is now set in the 1950s. However, it has been shown coinciding with the season finale of The Boys, but not on streaming, rather in theaters.
An unrewarded ending
Those who have been able to see the eighth episode of the fifth season of The Boys in theaters have been able to exclusively view a teaser for Vought Rising.
With some clips already appearing on social media like Twitter, it seems that this teaser shows Stormfront, Soldier Boy, Bombsight, Torpedo, and Private Angel, as well as, for the first time in this spinoff, official images of Liberty. Better known to fans as Clara Vought and by her superhero identity of Stormfront.
Without details on when this spinoff will premiere or whether it will be shown online, it seems that for now it will be an exclusive glimpse for the most devoted fans who saw the finale in theaters. Although this could well change in the coming days or hours.
Vought Rising is a spinoff of The Boys that takes place in the 1950s and tells how Frederick Vought created the first group of Supes along with his wife, Clara. Eric Kripke, the showrunner of the series, has described this spinoff as “a twisted murder mystery about the origins of Vought“, so a change in form is to be expected, but not in tone regarding the content. But with a generic release date of 2027, it seems we will still have to wait to learn more.
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment of the popular James Cameron franchise, will arrive on streaming exclusively on Disney+ on June 24. This falls within the normal window for any popular release, allowing movies the opportunity to perform well at the box office before being released in home format or streaming. In fact, Cameron’s film has performed extraordinarily well at the box office. Grossing $1.485 billion, the only downside that can be pointed out is that it has earned well below its predecessors. Both Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, […]
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment of the popular franchise by James Cameron, will arrive on streaming exclusively on Disney+ on June 24. This falls within the normal range for any popular release, allowing movies the opportunity to perform well at the box office before being released in home format or streaming.
In fact, Cameron’s movie has performed extraordinarily well at the box office. Grossing $1.485 billion, the only downside is that it has earned well below its predecessors. Both Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, the first and second installments, managed to surpass $2 billion by a wide margin with practically half of their budget. This could very well lead to a reassessment by Disney for future sequels.
Well, although it hasn’t performed as well as previous films, it is far from being a failure. Avatar 4 and 5 already have scheduled release dates for December 21, 2029, and December 19, 2031, respectively. Therefore, it seems that Disney continues to bet heavily on Cameron’s blue aliens, although with a series of conditions: they must be cheaper and shorter films. Something that Cameron does not agree with.
As it seems difficult for both parties to reach an agreement, it is likely that we will have Avatar for a while. And for now, we have to wait just over a week to be able to watch the movie again from the comfort of our home.
Harry Potter, the HBO Max series, has made a lot of noise so far, but it has not yet premiered. That hasn’t stopped them from already giving the green light and confirming that it will have a second season that will begin filming this fall, adapting one of the most beloved books by fans: The Chamber of Secrets. One season per book Here we will follow Harry during his second year at Hogwarts, where he will have two important events in his life. The first, the discovery that the heir of Salazar Slytherin has opened the Chamber of Secrets, unleashing chaos in the hallways of […]
Harry Potter, the HBO Max series, has made a lot of noise so far, but it has not yet premiered. That hasn’t stopped them from already giving the green light and confirming that it will have a second season that will begin filming this fall, adapting one of the most beloved books by fans: The Chamber of Secrets.
The season by book
Here we will follow Harry during his second year at Hogwarts, where he will have two important events in his life. The first is the discovery that the heir of Salazar Slytherin has opened the Chamber of Secrets, unleashing a horrible creature in the school corridors that will endanger the students. The second is meeting Dobby, a house-elf with whom he will start a friendship and who will warn him about the dangers that await him at Hogwarts.
After learning that the second season will adapt Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, following the first season adapting Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, it is confirmed that each season will adapt a new book from the franchise. This means there should be at least seven seasons of the series, unless it is canceled for any reason.
The first season of Harry Potter is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on December 25th. The second season does not have a release date yet, but it is expected to be at least a year after the premiere of the first season. Especially since everything indicates that HBO is convinced this is their new golden goose and they do not want to let it slip away.
Hannibal Lecter is one of the most fascinating characters in the history of fiction. Intelligent, brilliant, elegant, and with a particular temperament, he is the kind of person that many people would like to be. Except because he is a cannibalistic serial killer. The fascination he has inspired since the publication of the first book in which he appears, Red Dragon by Thomas Harris, in 1981, has only grown. Because few characters have been able to capture the public’s imagination over the years. That is why it should not surprise us that he has appeared in a whole series […]
Hannibal Lecter is one of the most fascinating characters in the history of fiction. Intelligent, brilliant, elegant, and with a particular temperament, he is the kind of person that many people would like to be. Except for the fact that he is a cannibalistic serial killer. The fascination he has inspired since the publication of the first book in which he appears, Red Dragon by Thomas Harris, in 1981, has only grown. Because few characters have been able to capture the public’s imagination over the years.
That’s why it shouldn’t surprise us that he has appeared in a whole series of novels where he was either a protagonist or an antagonist. That he has had adaptations to film of all kinds. Nor should it be surprising that a particular series has managed to capture the essence of his character like no other to the point that the fact it is being released again on streaming becomes a reason for celebration. Because Hannibal is one of the best series of the 2010s. Or one of the best series, period.
An actor worthy of the legend
Hannibal, created by Bryan Fuller, known for being the author of series like Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, or American Gods, is based on the books by Thomas Harris, particularly on Red Dragon, Hannibal, and Hannibal: The Origin of Evil to create its own version of the character. Not exactly the same Hannibal as the characters nor the same story, although it adapts some of the things that happen in the books, but its own version. One where the protagonist, Will Graham, an FBI psychologist specialized in getting into the minds of criminals to create psychological profiles of them, teams up with the psychiatrist and genius FBI consultant, Hannibal Lecter, to capture what is essentially a weekly serial killer. All of this without anyone knowing that Lecter himself is a killer. At least during the first season.
Hannibal is elegant, intelligent, wise, and seems like a figure beyond human, in every possible sense, and part of that is thanks to the incredible acting work of Mads Mikkelsen. Although he was already a very famous and beloved actor in Denmark, especially for his work with directors like Nicolas Winding Refn, Peter Lindmark, and Thomas Vinterberg, it was his mesmerizing presence as Lecter in Hannibal that made him the Hollywood star he is today.
Something that the romantic and sexual tension with Will Graham, played by the absolutely incredible Hugh Dancy. An actor capable of demonstrating a vulnerability and fragility so real that it seems he is on the verge of breaking down every time he enters the scene, and almost every time in a different way. Only seeming capable of holding himself together in the presence of his dogs, the love of his life, and Hannibal.
This has led to the series generating a lot of fanfiction about Hannibal and Hugh as a couple. Somewhat problematic, yet interesting, given the relationship they develop throughout the seasons.
Impeccable Art
Another reason why the series had unprecedented success is that there is not a single artistic aspect where it is not absolutely superb. The food presented looks tremendously elaborate and exquisite, no matter that it is made with human beings. The deaths and violence are brutal and have a ritualistic component, but it is always aestheticized to have an artistic component in itself. The music is strange, gloomy, but has an incomprehensible beauty due to how its composer, Brian Reitzell, uses all kinds of instruments to compose it. The artistic design makes it feel like we are seeing the world through Hannibal’s eyes. Violent, ritualistic, and exquisite.
It also helps that the direction is fantastic with some top-level directors known for their extraordinary obsession with composition and imagery, such as David Slade, Vincenzo Natali, or Neil Marshall. Or that the scripts combine a subtlety in the progression of the relationship between the characters, an addictive writing in the weekly case’s progress, and witty and tremendously intelligent dialogues.
Hence, there is a genuine celebration that the three seasons of Hannibal are arriving on Filmin starting today. In addition to the not-so-secret desire that one day they let Bryan Fuller make a fourth season to create his own version of the most well-known story of Hannibal Lecter: The Silence of the Lambs. Because if anyone has proven they can create something incredible, fascinating, disturbing, and impossible to look away from the screen with The Silence of the Lambs, other than the original movie, it is the creator of Hannibal.
The movie The Last House is set to premiere on Netflix on August 6. This new science fiction thriller features an impressive creative and acting team. Directed by Louis Leterrier, known for his work on Now You See Me, the film promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. A science fiction thriller that will spark conversation In The Last House, viewers will follow the story of a family of four who suddenly find themselves trapped inside their home, with no apparent way out. As the story unfolds […]
The movie The Last House is set to premiere on Netflix on August 6. This new science fiction thriller features an impressive creative and acting team. Directed by Louis Leterrier, known for his work on Now You See Me, the film promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
A science fiction thriller that will make headlines
In The Last House, viewers will follow the story of a family of four who suddenly find themselves trapped inside their home, with no apparent way out. As events unfold, the family members must come together and collaborate to face the challenges that arise as they find themselves confined in a space that, in theory, should offer them safety.
Greta Lee, the star of Past Lives, and Wagna Moura are the protagonists of the movie. The performance of both will be a key element in capturing the audience’s attention, especially in a genre characterized by its unexpected twists and constant tension.
The plot, which explores family dynamics in extreme situations, not only seeks to entertain but also to provoke reflection on the concept of home and how confinement can affect interpersonal relationships. With the direction of Leterrier, known for his appealing visual style and his ability to create intriguing atmospheres, The Last House promises to be an exciting offering for science fiction movie lovers.
As the release date approaches, fans of the genre are waiting for more details about the movie. The Last House could offer unexpected twists that stand out in a cinematic landscape filled with similar productions. Undoubtedly, this release will be one of the most talked about of the summer on the streaming platform.
Netflix has set its sights on the future, anticipating the 2027 Women’s World Cup, and will offer advertisers the option to insert ads dynamically during its broadcast. This strategy aims to increase the platform’s advertising revenue, which is expected to reach $3 billion this year, according to Greg Peters, co-CEO and director of Netflix. The race for dynamic ads Since announcing a subscription plan with ads in 2022, the company has been expanding its advertising capabilities. Among these innovations is dynamic ad insertion, which allows […]
This strategy aims to increase the platform’s advertising revenue, which is expected to reach $3 billion this year, according to Greg Peters, co-CEO and director of Netflix.
The race for dynamic ads
Since it announced an ad-supported subscription plan in 2022, the company has been expanding its advertising capabilities. Among these innovations is dynamic ad insertion, which allows personalized ads to be shown to different viewers in real time.
However, advertisers are cautious about this technology. Amanda Wallingford, programmatic director at The Shipyard agency, noted that there is high interest in live entertainment, but the effectiveness of DAI is still under evaluation.
One of the main concerns is the high cost of CPMs on Netflix, which could be a barrier for many advertisers. While DAI can target specific audiences in certain cities, its scalability has been questioned due to technical issues in previous live event broadcasts, such as the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
Some advertising agencies are devising strategies to use DAI effectively. For example, it has been suggested to target ads to viewers interested in traveling to sporting events, such as the Women’s World Cup or the 2028 Olympic Games. However, live advertising deals with Netflix have not yet been finalized, mainly due to high costs.
