Denis Villeneuve Criticizes Oscars Over Excluding ‘Dune: Part Two’ Score

As a movie critic, I can’t help but voice my displeasure over the Academy’s decision to overlook Hans Zimmer’s extraordinary score for “Dune: Part Two” this year. In an interview with SlashFilm, director Denis Villeneuve expressed his strong disagreement with this choice, stating that he believes Zimmer’s score is one of the standout musical achievements of 2025.

While it’s unfortunate that the Academy didn’t share this sentiment, it’s clear that Zimmer’s powerful composition left a lasting impact on Villeneuve. He knows firsthand how impactful and memorable the score was in bringing the film to life. Although the 2025 Golden Globes awarded “Challengers” with Best Score instead, I can’t help but feel that Zimmer’s exceptional work for “Dune: Part Two” deserved recognition beyond just the Academy.

‘Moana 3’ Gets Optimistic Update From ‘Moana 2’ Director Dana Ledoux Miller

At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, ScreenRant interviewed Miller who provided an update on the future of the series and shared insights about her collaboration on the live-action remake of the 2016 Moana movie. With the impressive box office performance of the 2024 sequel, Miller is optimistic about the franchise’s continued success, expressing her belief in its future.

The Oscars Disqualify ‘Bird,’ ‘Madame Web,’ and More for Best Picture in 2025

Among the 116 films listed by The Academy, some highly anticipated ones, such as Ben Taylor’s emotional drama “Joy” about IVF discovery, Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut “Woman of the Hour”, and the drama led by Barry Keoghan titled “Bird”, did not make the cut to qualify due to not meeting The Academy’s required criteria. According to the official statement:

‘Wolf Man’ Leaves Audiences Howling the Praises of Latest Blumhouse Horror

Last night saw screenings for the latest joint production by Blumhouse and Universal, and viewers wasted no time in expressing their opinions about the film on social media. Critic Rachel Leishman commented, “The Wolf Man will have you fearing the dark!”, followed by: “I watched this movie with my feet off the ground due to being so scared of what might grasp my ankles. It was a heart-pounding suspense from start to finish. Christopher Abbott is exceptional and I adore him!

South Korea Opens Doors for Companies to invest in Crypto

Beginning this year, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea (FSC) has revealed a plan that allows companies to gradually invest in digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. This gradual process aims to simplify business involvement in the burgeoning virtual asset market. In my role as an analyst, I’m sharing that under the newly established guidelines, … Read more