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June is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time for one of Eastern Europe’s most prestigious showcases of cinema to return — theKarlovy Vary International Film Festival. Ahead of its 58th iteration beginning in late June, the event unveiled its full lineup of official selections and special screenings. This year’s edition promises a fairly even mix of feature debuts as well as new works from prolific international filmmakers hoping to make their mark once again....

When you get particularly good at chess, so good that you’re able to compete at the level of the various emotionally stunted grandmasters in Netflix’sThe Queen’s Gambit, the chess moves you make can start to feel second-nature, inherent, fundamental, even rote. The moment one player moves their white pawn (white always goes first), the next player simply files through their Rolodex of follow-up moves at a split-second pace, causing a similar reaction, and on and on until someone’s knocking over their king in resignation....

Filmmaker,Peter Berg,has had a fascinating career in the industry, as he’s managed to transition between making commercial crowd pleasers to more intimate stories about recent tragedies in American history. While Berg’s work on the action-comedyThe Rundownand the football dramaFriday Night Lightssuggested he had a knack for working on projects of immense scale with incredible casts, it wasn’t until he began his series of creative collaboration withMark Wahlbergthat he proved he could make films with loaded physical commentary....

Adhesive card holders have become a staple accessory for anyone looking to streamline how they carry and access their most-used cards. Whether you’re a student, commuter, professional, or minimalist, these stick-on sleeves provide an effortless way to keep essentials like credit cards, ID badges, transit passes, or business cards within reach. By attaching directly to phones, laptops, desks, or wallets, they eliminate the need to fumble through bags or bulky wallets—perfect for a world that values convenience and mobility....

Transformershave long been robots in disguise and “more than meets the eye”, but a relatively new line of Hasbro toys take those ideas to an all new level.Transformershave been vehicles, military equipment, prehistoric creatures, insects and animals, construction equipment, and much more.Transformers BotBotstake the concept to a cute and collectible level, hiding otherworldly robots behind what appear to be common and ordinary items. But a new batch of BotBots coming exclusively to San Diego Comic-Con are anything but ordinary, and we have an exclusive first look at these upcoming collector’s items....

In the wake ofDavid Lynch’s passing, a streaming service is paying respects to the legendary filmmaker by offering free access to two of his finest works. Kanopy, an on-demand streaming platform that primarily hosts classics, indie films, and documentaries, is celebrating Lynch’s legacy by allowing people to watchEraserheadandLost Highwaywithout fees, and with no ad-breaks. By signing up with a public library card or a university login, cinephiles can take in these mind-bending titles at no additional cost....

The more I see ofSolo: A Star Wars Story– but more specifically, ofDonald Gloveras Lando Calrissian – the more convinced I am that this movie should have just been called Lando. Glover is already magnetic in the role, and during a successfulSNLhosting gig this week, he previews his take on the iconic character that is already better than everySoloteaser I’ve seen so far. The bit, “Lando’s Summit,” is about Lando hosting a meeting of all of the black people in space … which is not many (they’re played byKenan Thompson,Leslie Jones, andChris Redd)....

While touring around the world, legendary composerHans Zimmerhas gotten the chance to perform at some incredible venues, from the O2 Arena in Prague to the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai and Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix. Last year also marked the first time in seven yearshe’s brought the show back to North Americawith his “Hans Zimmer Live” tour, bringing him, his talented team, anda slate of beloved tunesfrom Georgia’s Gas South Arena to Vancouver’s Rogers Arena with a whole host of stops in between....

TheHarry Potterfranchise, property ofJ. K. Rowlingand Warner Bros. Discovery, is proud to say that everything is business as usual, thank you very much. However, theHarry Potterfranchise isn’t exactly telling the truth. Despite a best-selling video game andthe promise of a new seven-season-long television series, the franchise hasn’t been in such a weird place ever since it was the star ofsome bizarre book burnings in the early 2000s. This time, however, it’s hard to point fingers and laugh at those asking people not to consume merch associated with the Wizarding World: as Rowling’s views on transgender rights become more and more bigoted, it has become clear to many fans that supporting her work may actually pose a threat to human rights all over the world....

A timeless emotional saga, the 2023 adaptation ofThe Color Purpleis a fresh interpretation of the beloved classic. Adapted fromAlice Walker’s iconic 1982 novel and the Broadway musical, the film follows Celie Harris (Fantasia Barrino) as she confronts the harsh realities of life, including separation from her sister Nettie (Halle Bailey), all while enduring the torment of an abusive husband known simply as Mister (Colman Domingo). Despite the odds against her, Celie discovers an extraordinary strength within the unbreakable bonds of a newfound sisterhood....

If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like shouldMr. Napkin Headbe in control of a nuclear arsenal, wonder no longer with the confirmation from actorJude Lawthat he will be playing the Russian presidentVladimir PutininThe Wizard of the Kremlinfrom directorOlivier Assayas. Law’s involvement in the film was first revealed last spring, though specifics about his role were kept under wraps. The movie, based onGiuliano da Empoli’s best-selling novel of the same name, centres on a young filmmaker (played byPaul Dano) who unexpectedly becomes a key advisor to Putin during his ascent to power in post-Soviet Russia....

Cleaning ladies are known for just that: cleaning. Unless it’s Thony fromThe Cleaning Ladyon Fox, who uses her numerous talents to survive. Now,Kaitlin Olsonis bringing her own version of a cleaning lady to ABC’s new series,High Potential. Contrary to Thony’s actions, Olson’s character, Morgan, solves crimes instead of helping cover them up. According to ABC,High Potentialfollows a single mom with an exceptional mind whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective....

2023 has already been another incredible year for horror. In just the first five months, we’ve seen the return of a few classic horror franchises. This includesScreamVIwhich saw Ghostface and the survivors of Woodsboro take Manhattan. Like many other films in the series, the sixth installment wasbeloved by both critics and moviegoersalike. Despite the film releasing almost three months ago, Ghostface has had a constant haunting social media presence to help build anticipation for the upcoming physical media release ofVI....