Oscar Micheaux is a trailblazing American filmmaker whose name and fandom — including Spike Lee and the late John Singleton — are better known than his groundbreaking films. A festival opening in New York on Friday, May 3, at Film Forum aims to fix that.
Though competition is steep in the New York film space, with 17 films and several curated special events, “Oscar Micheaux and the Birth of Black Independent Cinema” is designed to make history. Seven films on the schedule are new restorations of the original prints. Some screenings will be accompanied by live musical performances, much like when silent films were originally exhibited in the 1910s and 1920s. On May 5, there’s also a tribute for the recently deceased author and filmmaker Pearl Bowser, a pivotal architect of the renaissance Micheaux’s work now enjoys. The lineup also boasts conversations with DJ Spooky (aka Paul Miller), who composed new scores for...
Though competition is steep in the New York film space, with 17 films and several curated special events, “Oscar Micheaux and the Birth of Black Independent Cinema” is designed to make history. Seven films on the schedule are new restorations of the original prints. Some screenings will be accompanied by live musical performances, much like when silent films were originally exhibited in the 1910s and 1920s. On May 5, there’s also a tribute for the recently deceased author and filmmaker Pearl Bowser, a pivotal architect of the renaissance Micheaux’s work now enjoys. The lineup also boasts conversations with DJ Spooky (aka Paul Miller), who composed new scores for...
- 5/2/2024
- by Carole V. Bell
- Indiewire
Seeking to carve out a slice of Hollywood’s growing interest in golf and golf content, a new media and commerce startup called Pro Shop has raised nearly $20 million to expand the sport’s presence in the entertainment world.
Co-founded by Chad Mumm, the executive producer of Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries, and former Puck CEO Joe Przycki, Pro Shop has raised $19.25 million from lead investor Powerhouse Capital (The Athletic, Wondery), the PGA Tour, former CAA partner Jim Toth and EP Golf Ventures (a Jv between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures), among others.
Under the terms of the deal, Pro Shop will acquire Skratch, a digital and social media brand launched by the PGA Tour to appeal to younger consumers. It will also get a slate of rights from the tour, including highlights, archival footage and the right to film at PGA Tour events. The PGA Tour...
Co-founded by Chad Mumm, the executive producer of Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries, and former Puck CEO Joe Przycki, Pro Shop has raised $19.25 million from lead investor Powerhouse Capital (The Athletic, Wondery), the PGA Tour, former CAA partner Jim Toth and EP Golf Ventures (a Jv between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures), among others.
Under the terms of the deal, Pro Shop will acquire Skratch, a digital and social media brand launched by the PGA Tour to appeal to younger consumers. It will also get a slate of rights from the tour, including highlights, archival footage and the right to film at PGA Tour events. The PGA Tour...
- 3/7/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s golf documentary series Full Swing will return for season two on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 with featured golfers from season one back in the spotlight. The upcoming season focuses on professional golfers Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Tom Kim, Joel Dahmen, Matt Fitzpatrick, Alex Fitzpatrick, and Wyndham Clark.
Season two also features Keegan Bradley, Justin Rose, and Ryder Cup captains Luke Donald and Zach Johnson.
“The cameras are back for a second season, as this immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers – both returning favorites and new faces – on and off the course across a relentless season of competition on the PGA Tour, including all four of golf’s Major championships, the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Championship, and The Open Championship,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “And this season brings even more drama, with an unexpected proposed agreement between the PGA Tour, the...
Season two also features Keegan Bradley, Justin Rose, and Ryder Cup captains Luke Donald and Zach Johnson.
“The cameras are back for a second season, as this immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers – both returning favorites and new faces – on and off the course across a relentless season of competition on the PGA Tour, including all four of golf’s Major championships, the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Championship, and The Open Championship,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “And this season brings even more drama, with an unexpected proposed agreement between the PGA Tour, the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Athletes from Full Swing and Formula 1: Drive to Survive will compete in Netflix’s first-ever live sports event. The Netflix Cup, described as an all-star golf tournament, will air live on the streaming service on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3pm Pt and 6pm Et.
The match-play tournament is hosted by the Wynn Golf Club at Wynn Las Vegas. The streaming event will help kick off the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, and will feature four pairs made up of one Formula 1 driver and one PGA Tour professional. Each team will play an eight-hole match. The top two teams will then advance to the final hole and compete to win the first-ever Netflix Cup title.
Alex Albon (Williams Racing), Pierre Gasly (Bwt Alpine F1 Team), Lando Norris (McLaren Racing), and Carlos Sainz (Scuderia Ferrari) will represent Formula 1 drivers. The chosen golfers include Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa,...
The match-play tournament is hosted by the Wynn Golf Club at Wynn Las Vegas. The streaming event will help kick off the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, and will feature four pairs made up of one Formula 1 driver and one PGA Tour professional. Each team will play an eight-hole match. The top two teams will then advance to the final hole and compete to win the first-ever Netflix Cup title.
Alex Albon (Williams Racing), Pierre Gasly (Bwt Alpine F1 Team), Lando Norris (McLaren Racing), and Carlos Sainz (Scuderia Ferrari) will represent Formula 1 drivers. The chosen golfers include Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
To borrow — and alter — an Eminem punchline: Taylor Swift breaks so many records that each new claim sounds like a broken record. This time, Swift’s “The Eras Tour” concert film has broken AMC Theatres’ record for single-day advance ticket sales revenue.
Taylor attracted $26 million on Thursday, besting the previous record set by “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The 2021 animated Spidey flick netted $16.9 million in its own first-day presale web.
It’s important to point out that Swift’s film set adult tickets at $19.89, a reference to her “1989” album and world tour (and the singer/songwriter’s birth year); the “No Way Home” tickets were just regular market price. When “Spider-Man: No Way Home” swung into theaters, the average U.S. ticket price at an AMC theatre was $11.50, according to company filings.
That’s not a shot at Swift’s huge sales. It took her less than three hours to pass...
Taylor attracted $26 million on Thursday, besting the previous record set by “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The 2021 animated Spidey flick netted $16.9 million in its own first-day presale web.
It’s important to point out that Swift’s film set adult tickets at $19.89, a reference to her “1989” album and world tour (and the singer/songwriter’s birth year); the “No Way Home” tickets were just regular market price. When “Spider-Man: No Way Home” swung into theaters, the average U.S. ticket price at an AMC theatre was $11.50, according to company filings.
That’s not a shot at Swift’s huge sales. It took her less than three hours to pass...
- 9/1/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Netflix tries muscling in on the Mission: Impossible game with the adrenaline-charged spy thriller Heart of Stone, built as a vehicle for Gal Gadot (one of the producers) to swap superheroics for a more earthbound combo of brains, tech savvy, instinct and formidable fight skills. While it’s a few notches up from the Wonder Woman star’s last action romp for the streamer, Red Notice, it feels only marginally less manufactured from the spare parts of other movies. But it gets the job done and is sure to pull solid numbers. It doesn’t hurt that Gadot has appealing chemistry with co-star Jamie Dornan.
The timing seems mildly unfortunate given that the most recent M:i installment, Dead Reckoning, hit theaters only a month ago and also revolves around a risibly named AI mega-brain, “The Entity,” which nefarious forces are angling to control.
In Heart of Stone, that all-powerful cyber tool is called “The Heart,...
The timing seems mildly unfortunate given that the most recent M:i installment, Dead Reckoning, hit theaters only a month ago and also revolves around a risibly named AI mega-brain, “The Entity,” which nefarious forces are angling to control.
In Heart of Stone, that all-powerful cyber tool is called “The Heart,...
- 8/11/2023
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
By the end of this week’s Outlander, two Fraser men are in very bad straits, with no clear rescue in sight.
“Well, actually, Jem is a MacKenzie,” you just thought. Ok, Ok — two men with Fraser blood coursing through their adventurous, often-in-peril bodies are left in seriously worrisome ways as we head into next week’s midseason finale. The aforementioned Jeremiah has been kidnapped by Rob Cameron (whom we all kinda knew was a tartan trash bag, right?), and Jamie closes the episode face-down on a field following the first Battle of Saratoga.
More from TVLineMinx Recap: The Swing...
“Well, actually, Jem is a MacKenzie,” you just thought. Ok, Ok — two men with Fraser blood coursing through their adventurous, often-in-peril bodies are left in seriously worrisome ways as we head into next week’s midseason finale. The aforementioned Jeremiah has been kidnapped by Rob Cameron (whom we all kinda knew was a tartan trash bag, right?), and Jamie closes the episode face-down on a field following the first Battle of Saratoga.
More from TVLineMinx Recap: The Swing...
- 7/29/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Origins is a recurring series that gives artists a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, British post-punkers Squid take us through their latest single, “The Blades.”
Squid have returned with the latest single from the upcoming O Monolith, “The Blades.” The post-rock-inspired, experimental post-punk track comes complete with a video directed by Kasper Häggström and starring Charlotte Ritchie.
The tune evokes the high-strung, tense art rock of Hail to the Thief-era Radiohead, fusing classic art-punk instrumentals with sprawling electronics and blistering horns. It builds itself up only to crumble before offering any sense of catharsis, and all the while, vocalist Ollie Judge offers perhaps his most dynamic performance yet.
“The song is written from the perspective of a police helicopter pilot called out to a protest and going a bit mad with power,” Judge explains. “The song ends with him in bed being tormented...
Squid have returned with the latest single from the upcoming O Monolith, “The Blades.” The post-rock-inspired, experimental post-punk track comes complete with a video directed by Kasper Häggström and starring Charlotte Ritchie.
The tune evokes the high-strung, tense art rock of Hail to the Thief-era Radiohead, fusing classic art-punk instrumentals with sprawling electronics and blistering horns. It builds itself up only to crumble before offering any sense of catharsis, and all the while, vocalist Ollie Judge offers perhaps his most dynamic performance yet.
“The song is written from the perspective of a police helicopter pilot called out to a protest and going a bit mad with power,” Judge explains. “The song ends with him in bed being tormented...
- 5/25/2023
- by Jonah Krueger
- Consequence - Music
Netflix has been spending a lot of time developing some pretty niche genres. In recent years, the streaming service provider has worked hard to establish a sports docuseries genre on its platform. It is paying off. Full Swing, Netflix’s latest sports docuseries, is a hit with fans. So much of a hit, in fact, that viewers are already clamoring to learn if the show will be back for a second season just a few weeks after its premiere. While nothing is official, there seems to be some positive movement.
What is ‘Full Swing’ about?
Full Swing is an eight-part docuseries that takes golf fans behind the scenes during a full season. The series followed several famous golfers as they played through a complete season, including several major stops on the PGA Tour.
The series documented the highs and the lows of professional golf, focusing intently on the behind-the-scenes action...
What is ‘Full Swing’ about?
Full Swing is an eight-part docuseries that takes golf fans behind the scenes during a full season. The series followed several famous golfers as they played through a complete season, including several major stops on the PGA Tour.
The series documented the highs and the lows of professional golf, focusing intently on the behind-the-scenes action...
- 3/5/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
February is yet another stacked month for Netflix.
Not only are there returning TV shows, including the Penn Badgley-starring drama You, there is a host of new releases hoping to find success on the streaming service.
Below, we have compiled a list of every single movie and TV show coming to both Netflix in the UK and US.
Find the full list of everything being removed from the platform this month here.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Original Titles
TV
2 February
Freeridge season one
3 February
Class season one
8 February
The Exchange season one
9 February
Dear David season one
My Dad the Bounty Hunter season one
You season four, part one
10 February
Love to Hate You season one
14 February
In Love All Over Again season one
Perfect Match season one
15 February
#NoFilter season one
Eva Lasting season one
The Law According...
Not only are there returning TV shows, including the Penn Badgley-starring drama You, there is a host of new releases hoping to find success on the streaming service.
Below, we have compiled a list of every single movie and TV show coming to both Netflix in the UK and US.
Find the full list of everything being removed from the platform this month here.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Original Titles
TV
2 February
Freeridge season one
3 February
Class season one
8 February
The Exchange season one
9 February
Dear David season one
My Dad the Bounty Hunter season one
You season four, part one
10 February
Love to Hate You season one
14 February
In Love All Over Again season one
Perfect Match season one
15 February
#NoFilter season one
Eva Lasting season one
The Law According...
- 2/1/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
February is yet another stacked month for Netflix.
Not only are there returning TV shows, including the Penn Badgley-starring drama You, there is a host of new releases hoping to find success on the streaming service.
Below, we have compiled a list of every single movie and TV show coming to both Netflix in the UK and US.
Find the full list of everything being removed from the platform this month here.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Original Titles
TV
2 February
Freeridge season one
3 February
Class season one
8 February
The Exchange season one
9 February
Dear David season one
My Dad the Bounty Hunter season one
You season four, part one
10 February
Love to Hate You season one
14 February
In Love All Over Again season one
Perfect Match season one
15 February
#NoFilter season one
Eva Lasting season one
The Law According...
Not only are there returning TV shows, including the Penn Badgley-starring drama You, there is a host of new releases hoping to find success on the streaming service.
Below, we have compiled a list of every single movie and TV show coming to both Netflix in the UK and US.
Find the full list of everything being removed from the platform this month here.
Nb: The Independent compiled this list with help from What’s on Netflix.
UK
Original Titles
TV
2 February
Freeridge season one
3 February
Class season one
8 February
The Exchange season one
9 February
Dear David season one
My Dad the Bounty Hunter season one
You season four, part one
10 February
Love to Hate You season one
14 February
In Love All Over Again season one
Perfect Match season one
15 February
#NoFilter season one
Eva Lasting season one
The Law According...
- 2/1/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
After Sheryl Lee Ralph was announced as the Emmy Award winner for her role as Barbara Howard on "Abbott Elementary," she took to the stage and immediately began singing her face off — belting out the song "Endangered Species" by Dianne Reeves. As she held out a perfect note, completely enrapturing the audience, cheers erupted from the Emmy attendees, and probably everyone watching at home from their couches too. Thanks to the success and popularity of "Abbott Elementary," a world of people are learning about Ralph's undeniable talent for the very first time, but make no mistake, Ralph is not a newcomer.
"I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like, this is what striving looks like, and don't you ever, ever give up on you," she said in her acceptance speech. It's a fitting statement from a woman who landed her breakthrough role as Deena Jones...
"I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like, this is what striving looks like, and don't you ever, ever give up on you," she said in her acceptance speech. It's a fitting statement from a woman who landed her breakthrough role as Deena Jones...
- 9/13/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Spoiler Alert: This article contains details of tonight’s Better Call Saul‘s “Breaking Bad” episode. Let’s just say, the title is a bit of a giveaway.
“I said, no details,” insists Bryan Cranston’s Walter White to Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman in tonight’s third to last episode of Better Call Saul. “He’s on a need to know basis,” the partially ski-masked high school science teacher and would-be drug kingpin tells his sidekick as a smarmy Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) stands in front of the Breaking Bad duo in their infamous meth lab Rv a.k.a. the Krystal Ship.
Lurching towards the August 15 series finale, the Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould-created spinoff weaved back and forth Monday to the periphery of seminal Breaking Bad events in the Thomas Schnauz penned and directed “Breaking Bad” entitled 11th episode of the sixth and last season of Better Call Saul.
“I said, no details,” insists Bryan Cranston’s Walter White to Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman in tonight’s third to last episode of Better Call Saul. “He’s on a need to know basis,” the partially ski-masked high school science teacher and would-be drug kingpin tells his sidekick as a smarmy Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) stands in front of the Breaking Bad duo in their infamous meth lab Rv a.k.a. the Krystal Ship.
Lurching towards the August 15 series finale, the Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould-created spinoff weaved back and forth Monday to the periphery of seminal Breaking Bad events in the Thomas Schnauz penned and directed “Breaking Bad” entitled 11th episode of the sixth and last season of Better Call Saul.
- 8/2/2022
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
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