- Last month
- Why Doesn't Benicio Del Toro's Character in 'Sicario' Talk More?
NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - One of my favorite movies of the 2010s is Sicario, a brutal and realistic crime thriller about the hopelessness of the drug war on the American and Mexican borders. The movie is full of strong performances, but the one that stands out to me the most is Benicio Del Toro's... - Darren Aronofsky's Mind Games Failed on 'Black Swan' NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - It's been 15 years since Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis, showed us the lengths one dancer would go to for the role of her lifetime. The gritty indie, sometimes shot without permits in New York City, follows Nina (Portman) as she struggles to fit the...
- Manny calls the new Sigma 200mm f/2 the “greatest portrait lens of all time”
SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - Preorders: Sigma 200mm f/2.0 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Sigma 12mm f/1.4 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. Manny Ortiz actually owns the 17 year old Canon 200mm f/2.0 EF lens and therefore shared an interesting comparison with the new Sigma. For him the... - The 'PROBLEM' Framework That Makes Erik Bork's Writing Work NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - Erik Bork has won two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Best known as a writer/producer on HBO's Band of Brothers and From the Earth to the Moon, he's sold features to Universal, HBO, TNT, and Playtone. Working alongside executive producers Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, Bork earned his...
- Aubrey Plaza: Hollywood’s Most Unpredictable Star NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - Let’s be honest, there was a time when we all thought we had Aubrey Plaza figured out. She was April Ludgate on Parks and Rec, and most people assumed that she could rely on her deadpan wit to carry her. It was an iconic, career-making performance.And for 99% of actors,...
- How 'Prisoners' Made a Lasting Impression on 'Weapons' NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - When it comes to movies about kids disappearing in the suburbs, Weapons and Prisoners are two of the best, so I am sure it's not surprising to learn that when director Zach Cregger was making his latest horror flick starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, he had everyone check out...
- Quentin Tarantino Breaks Down Hong Kong vs. American Fight Scene Styles NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - I recently got to sit down to watch Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair at Quentin Tarantino's Vista Theater in Los Angeles. It was a fantastic way to watch the movie and brought me back to my deep love for martial arts movies. I've been seeking out behind-the-scenes stuff from...
- Why Horror Movies About Animals Always Hit a Nerve NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - There's something instinctual about the way most of us react when horror movies put animals at the center of the terror. For me, it's desperation—keep that precious animal safe! They didn't do anything wrong! Maybe it's a cheat, but put a pet in something, and I'm immediately invested.Maybe animals in...
- Using the new Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens on Nikon cameras with the Megadap Pro+ adapter
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - Dariusz Breś tested the new Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens (price: $3,299 | more info) on Nikon cameras with the latest Megadap Pro+ adapter (price: $249 | more info). Here is a side-by-side comparison with the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G AF-S IF-ED lens: Summary, pros+cons, and conclussion:... - Your Favorite Fujifilm Cameras Are Getting More Expensive As More Tariff-Related Increases to Go Into Effect NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - In what is becoming a recurring headline to write, tariff-related price increases are set to hit American consumers here soon. Following in the footsteps of pretty much every other major camera and lens manufacturer, the Japanese-based Fujifilm has revealed that additional price adjustments are coming to the majority of the...
- Quick note: This new Sony teaser is for the RX1rIII launch in the Philippines SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 19 August) - Many SAR readers sent me this teaser for a new Sony product launch event. But I hate to disappoint you: This is for the RX1rIII launch event in the Philippines :( Sony RX1rIII in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. The post Quick note: This new Sony...
- Ready to Capture the World From a Wide-Angle Perspective With This Fast and Portable Sigma 12mm? NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - Ideal for those looking to travel light, yet shoot fast, this new 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens from Sigma could be a great option for all types of photographers, videographers, and hybrid shooters.Designed for Sony-E, Canon-RF, and Fujifilm-X mounts, the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens will provide an 18mm...
- The World’s First 200mm f/2 Telephoto Prime Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras is Here NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 19 August) - It’s finally here. After leaks indicated that it was on the way, Sigma has now officially announced its new 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports telephoto prime lens, the world’s first of its kind, designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless camera systems.Set to be available in early September, let’s take a quick...
- FUJIFILM Raises U.S. Camera Prices Again – Effective August 30th
CineD (Tuesday, 19 August) - FUJIFILM has announced a second U.S. price increase on their cameras and lenses, slated to take effect August 30th, 2025. This follows an earlier adjustment on August 1st, where prices rose between 10% and 15%, with some models jumping by hundreds of dollars. According to a statement below that was... - Blackmagic Design URSA Cine Immersive Camera Guide
News Shooter (Tuesday, 19 August) - Blackmagic Design has published a very comprehensive 156-page camera guide for the new URSA Cine Immersive Camera. As this is a brand new form of technology, there is a pretty steep learning curve for working out how to use and then deal with the recorded footage in post-production. The guide...
