Sxsw Film Review: ‘6 Balloons’

The appeal of a truly great period drama lies in its ability to transport the viewer to another time and place. How else to explain the delight of watching a historical show hinging on the secret romances and jaw-dropping scandals of high society during New York’s Gilded Age or a royal family thrown into tumult by the many love affairs of its king?

If you were a filmmaker who had made at least four of the greatest films of the late 20th century, had amassed a nice chunk of money to spend thanks to some sound investments, and had reached a point in your life where you cared more about speaking to an audience than pleasing it, what kind of movie would you make?

The latest Assassin’s Creed game in the beloved franchise based loosely on historical events, called Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has generated controversy among fans for one of its leading characters, a real-life figure named Yasuke who was a samurai believed to have been of African origin. Ubisoft, the creator of Assassin’s Creed, released a trailer for the new game Wednesday.

Angie Harmon is taking legal action. Over a month after a man delivering groceries to her home shot and killed her dog Oliver, the Rizzoli & Isles alum is suing both the delivery person and the

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are going strong into their cotton year.  In fact, the couple just celebrated their second anniversary by replaying the memories of their city hall nuptials

The 2024 BET Awards will surely be a night to remember. The network announced the full list of nominees for the event May 16, with Drake and Nicki Minaj leading the pack with seven and six,