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- The Shocking 'Weapons' Ending Explained
NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - The movie everyone is talking about lately is Zach Cregger's Weapons. It's a horrifying and hilarious look at the disappearance of kids from a neighborhood and everyone who is implicated in the crime. For me, the thing I want to talk to other people about is that wild and wacky... - What Is Basement Horror? NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - I am loving the discourse around Zach Cregger's newest movie, Weapons, mostly because I think it's the best movie of the year. And also because it introduced me to a new term, "Basement horror."It's a subgenre of horror that I had never heard of before, and today I want to...
- Read the 'Wicked' Script and Unlock Epic Characterizations NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - "Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" This central question launched a million sing-alongs and is the heart of the musical phenomenon Wicked. But while all the songs get the attention, today I wanted to show how the script is a masterclass in adaptation, transforming...
- Because of high demand the Sigma 300-600mm FE will ship in October only if you order the lens now
SonyAlphaRumors (Friday, 8 August) - Sigma 300-600mm preorders at BHphoto. Amazon. Adorama. FotoErhardt. Fotokoch. WexUK. Despite the recent price increase of $600, demand for this lens is so high that if you order it today, you will have to wait at least two months to receive it. The post Because of high demand the Sigma... - Safely Secure and Support Your Camera With These On-Sale Manfrotto Tripods NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - If you've ever used a cheap tripod and had it bend or break on you, causing your camera or lens to be damaged, we're here for you. It's not a great feeling. And it's actually an even worse vibe because you know the simple solution to avoid having a camera...
- 10 Best Brian De Palma Movies NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - Right up front, I want to say that I am a massive fan of Brian De Palma and the pastiche and excitement he put on screen. De Palma is a formative master who moves the camera like no one else. He's inventive, and he's not afraid to "go there" in...
- Is AI Filmmaking Punk Rock? Probably Not, But It Sure Pisses A Lot of People Off NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - “AI filmmaking and storytelling is punk rock,” according to X user Minh Do. It’s hip-hop, counter-culture, and anti-establishment too, he goes on. Yet, if you look at the majority of the comments to this post, it would seem that many do not agree.Regardless of how you feel about AI, we...
- 11 Orson Welles Great Films, Ranked for Cinephiles NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - Orson Welles once said he “began at the top and has been working my way down ever since,” and honestly, he wasn’t kidding.At just 26, he directed Citizen Kane, a film so groundbreaking it practically re-wrote the rules of cinema, only to spend the rest of his life chasing that...
- When Star Wars Pulled off One of the Greatest Twists in Cinema NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - Some lines change everything we understand about a story. In The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader cracked open pop culture with five little words: “No, I am your father.” It was the biggest twist ever—the kind that sent jaws crashing to the theater floors and rewrote what audiences thought a...
- Beep Boop Breakdown: 7 Films Where AI Turned Against Humans NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - With such an astronomical rise in AI, the idea that AI will turn against its creators isn’t just paranoia. Maybe, the day isn’t too far when your trusted AI assistant decides that it's done taking orders from a mere human. Be that as may (I mean seriously, what can I...
- ARRI is Reportedly Considering a Sale, Here’s What It Could Mean For Filmmakers NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - In what would be the biggest camera brand and manufacturer news since RED Digital Cinema sold to Nikon last year, a new report by Bloomberg indicates that ARRI Group’s management team and owners are in talks with potential advisers to sell a major stake in the company.The report also indicates...
- Spotlight on Hugh Grant: 7 Most Memorable Roles NoFilmSchool (Friday, 8 August) - With a wink that could derail a train (ladies, you know what I mean), Grant’s the tousled-haired, stuttering heartthrob that had women swooning and flocking to the box office. Hugh Grant became a household name after Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994. Despite breaking out as a rom-com hero,...
- Sony RX1rIII review by iPhonedo: not for everyone, but for some, it’s magic. SonyAlphaRumors (Friday, 8 August) - Sony RX1rIII in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK. His final thoughts about this camera: “This camera isn’t for spec sheet readers.” It’s imperfect, impractical, but has charm and character. A quirky luxury item — not for everyone, but for some, it’s magic. The post Sony RX1rIII...
- Announced: Meike MIX 24mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount
Nikonrumors (Friday, 8 August) - Meike officially announced the previously reported MIX Series 24mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount. The price is $589, and orders are now open at the Meike online store. Here is the information for this lens: Model: MK-2414FFSTM-E/Z/L SRP: USD589 Aperture Range: F1.4-F16 Focal Length: 24mm Filter thread:... - Bright Tangerine Halo Universal Camera Cage
News Shooter (Friday, 8 August) - Bright Tangerine has unveiled its new Halo Universal Camera Cage, which, as the name suggests, was designed to work with a lot of different cameras. What makes Halo different from most other universal camera cages is that it attaches to rods, instead of the camera. With accessories rigged to the cage,...
