Review: A promising concept goes to waste in ‘The Old Guard’
You can make a messy movie, but as long as it’s exciting and stylish, you can get away with it. You can’t make one this messy and dull and expect to get by.
Exclusive: Q&A with ‘Dune’ head makeup designer Donald Mowat
Johnny Sobczak sat down with one of Hollywood’s most renowned makeup artists to discuss his career and what we can expect from “Dune.”
Educate Yourself: A Guide to Films Tackling Racism
People around the country are looking for ways to educate themselves on the struggles Black people face in America. Here are some streaming movies that can help.
Johnny’s Awards Radar: “Tenet” and “Da 5 Bloods”
It’s never too early to start predicting which movies will make the cut come awards season, and this week Johnny is breaking down the odds for “Tenet” and “Da 5 Bloods.”
“Dune” language creator David J. Peterson discusses working on Villeneuve’s adaptation
“Dune” language creator David J. Peterson held a Reddit AMA session Wednesday, and Johnny Sobczak is breaking it down.
Analyzing the new “Dune” photos from Empire Magazine
Inside The Film Room’s “Dune” beat writer is back to break down the latest photos and news from Empire Magazine’s spread.
First Look: Breaking down the “Dune” photos
Vanity Fair gave us the first look at Warner Brothers’ upcoming sci-fi epic, and our “Dune” expert Johnny Sobczak is here to react.
Q&A with Academy Award-winning VFX supervisor Joe Letteri
Inside The Film Room senior writer got the chance to speak with four-time Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri about his career and upcoming projects.
Review: ‘The Way Back’ showcases a moving, deeply personal performance from Ben Affleck
“The Way Back” is a showcase for its leading man, with Affleck throwing raw emotion onto the screen. It’s a film that borders on greatness thanks to this inspired story and Affleck’s powerful performance.
March Movie Preview
The early months of any year often mean a slow start at the box office, but getting out of the dreary winter months means a new slew of potential box office hits is coming.
Review: “Sonic The Hedgehog” delivers good, family fun thanks to new animation
While the story doesn’t do anything to reinvent the wheel, it’s still everything you could ask for from the first ever live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film. Sonic is beautifully brought to life with the rejuvenated effects and the film does enough to entertain and engage both children and adults.
Director of the Decade: Denis Villeneuve
With the 2010s coming to a close, Inside The Film Room is awarding End of the Decade Awards to the very best elements of film and entertainment over the past 10 years. Today, Johnny Sobczak is handing out the award for Director of the Decade.
Review: ‘Ford v Ferrari’ is loud, fast and tons of fun
James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari” is a proper adult drama set at 200 miles per hour.
Review: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is an intimate, authentic look at queer romance
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” plays out very much like the painting of a masterpiece. It takes its time, slowly sketching out the skeleton. Its movements are careful and tender. Eventually, the details are filled in, and all of the elements come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
EXCLUSIVE: Dan Lemmon joins ‘The Batman’ as VFX supervisor
In an exclusive interview at Film Fest 919, senior visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri of Weta Digital said his colleague Dan Lemmon will be serving as the visual effects supervisor on “The Batman.”
Review: ‘Parasite’ is a masterpiece from Bong Joon-ho
“Parasite” has been hailed as not only the best film of the year, but one of the best films of the decade. The hype is rightfully earned.
