Movies

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it as follows: In the world of cinema, exhibitors play a crucial role in connecting stars and fans. By showcasing films in their cinemas, they have their fingers on the pulse of what audiences want to see on the big screen. At Cine Expo 2024, some of India’s top independent exhibitors – Vishek Chauhan, Akshaye Rathi, Daggubati Suresh Babu, Satadeep Saha, and Ashutosh Agarwal – shared insights on films such as Baby John, the exhibition sector, and audience preferences, exclusively with TopMob.

Opinions were divided among critics during the premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux” at the Venice International Film Festival last month. On one hand, some reviewers like Eric Eisenberg from TopMob found it hard to endure due to its persistent brutality and excessive musical sequences. Conversely, others were thrilled, particularly praising Joaquin Phoenix’s acting performance. For our own Sean O’Connell, the film significantly altered his perspective on the original one. As audiences begin to voice their opinions ahead of its 2024 release, it appears that the upcoming Batman movie is receiving some harsh criticism.

As a gaming enthusiast, nothing quite compares to this exhilarating season approaching, not the one with snow and presents, but the one where Hallmark unleashes a flood of new original movies! This year, we’ve got two fantastic flicks brewing from the ever-popular Alison Sweeney. Just recently, she spilled some behind-the-scenes secrets about her latest Hannah Swensen murder mystery production – and guess what? Even my real-life partner (not to be mixed up with on-screen love interest Victor Webster) is joining in the fun!

The Western movie that was helmed by the West, initially known as -led, has finally been set for its world premiere, nearly three years since the unfortunate demise of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins who met her end during a filming accident involving a prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin. This incident also left director Joel Souza injured. After a series of legal procedures including manslaughter charges, court hearings, dismissals, and guilty verdicts, the movie titled Rust will make its debut at the EnergaCamerimage International Cinematography Film Festival held in Toruń, Poland.

Maison Margiela MM6 has been selected as the guest designer for Pitti Uomo 107, an event happening at Florence’s Fortezza da Basso from January 14 to 17. Details about the specific date and format for presenting their Fall 2025 collection are yet to be revealed, but it has been confirmed that the presentation will focus solely on menswear fashion. (WWD reports this development.)