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- “Bring Me Everyone”: The Story Behind Léon: The Professional’s Famous Line
NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - Some of the finest lines in cinema history were supposed to be outtakes or were mere unserious improvisations. “Bring me everyone!” from Luc Besson’s 1994 cult classic Leon: The Professional is no different.Oftentimes, on a movie set, a director and an actor reach a point where their collaboration is perfectly... - The Reluctant Mentor Trope, Explained: Why Hollywood Uses It Again and Again NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - There is a strange satisfaction in watching two star-crossed people working towards a shared goal. And when one of those people is meant to guide the other, the dynamic gets even more interesting. This keeps the “reluctant mentor” character trope fresh through the ages.The idea behind a mentor who is...
- Is a Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM on the Horizon?
Canonrumors (Tuesday, 16 December) - Canon has two RF versions of the 35mm focal length, but its flagship L series lens hasn't yet seen the light of day. The Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM has been rumored for quite some time, and if it continues for much longer, it will be granted unicorn status. The... - From Sherlock to Benoit Blanc: Evolution of the Eccentric Genius Detective NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - Among fictional characters that are as endearing as they are entertaining, an “eccentric genius” shines bright. They have been part of the storytelling ethos since long before the detectives took over. We enjoy watching them because they crack open mysteries that no one else is capable of seeing, and also...
- Sony A7 V Is Flying Off Shelves in Germany — New Orders Pushed to Mid-January
SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 16 December) - Sony A7V preorders: In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys. In EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR. In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia. Our reader Daniel (Thanks!) sent me this Hi, yesterday I contacted the German camera reseller Calumet, and... - Nikon Z9 Firmware Version 5.30
News Shooter (Tuesday, 16 December) - Nikon has announced Firmware Version 5.30 for its flagship Z9 mirrorless hybrid. This free firmware is now available for download, and it mainly adds improvements for professional sports photographers, including improved AF performance and functionality, auto capture enhancements, and flexible color options. The multiple focus enhancements include significant improvement in... - Major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.30 and minor Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.10 released
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 16 December) - As some readers correctly guessed in the comments section of my previous post, Nikon just released a major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.30 and a minor Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.10. Here are the details: Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.30 Note: The changes listed below under... - What Are the 25 Best Movies of 2025? NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - At the end of the year, I like to go through everything I've watched and try to assemble a list of the 25 movies I loved the most.This year it was pretty hard, since most of the movies I watched were on screeners or at home, thanks to a very...
- ARRI’s plans for 2026 & Beyond News Shooter (Monday, 15 December) - ARRI has posted an interesting update on social media, reassuring customers and the industry that it remains fully committed to its lighting business and the high-end cinema and live entertainment markets. They start by saying, ‘For more than 100 years, ARRI has created tools to empower filmmakers. As we come...
- Something new could be announced or released in the next 24-48 hours Nikonrumors (Monday, 15 December) - Nikon may announce or release something new in the next 24-48 hours. I am not sure what it is – it could just be a firmware update. Stay tuned for updates. What to expect next from Nikon? The post Something new could be announced or released in the next...
- 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Ending Explained NoFilmSchool (Monday, 15 December) - Rian Johnson is back with the third entry in the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man. This time, he takes the series into dark, gothic territory, setting the mystery in an upstate New York church community led by a morally compromised Monsignor.What I love about these movies is that...
- No Director Ever Had A Run Quite Like Rob Reiner NoFilmSchool (Monday, 15 December) - Like many people who love movies, I sat on Social Media last night with my jaw on the floor, mourning the senseless killing of Rob Reiner and his late wife. Reiner was an all-time great director and actor whose work spanned decades and permeated American culture like no one else....
- Viltrox Confirms Sony Did Not Intentionally Brick Third-Party Lenses on the a7 V SonyAlphaRumors (Monday, 15 December) - Sony A7V preorders: In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys. In EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR. In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia. – At the A7 V launch, Kai discovered a few of his third-party Chinese lenses weren’t behaving correctly...
- Practical Effects vs. CGI: Why Your Brain Trusts a Puppet More Than a Pixel NoFilmSchool (Monday, 15 December) - I watched two movies last Friday. One was Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The other was Lawrence of Arabia. (I contain multitudes.) Even though these are very different movies, I had a similar thought watching both. The things that were real in the frame looked really good, and they would...
- The More You KNOWLED: Here’s a Helpful Guide to Working With Godox’s New MG4K Light NoFilmSchool (Monday, 15 December) - Announced as a next-gen full-color COB light that aimed to offer surprisingly bright and remarkable color when first announced, the Godox KNOWLED MG4K has quickly become a popular option for video crews of all sizes as a well-tailored option for modern filmmaking and videography trends.Part of Godox’s KNOWLED lineup, the...
