As soon as the 2025 Academy Award nominations were released this morning, the internet was abuzz with who deserved their spot and who did not. But one thing we noticed was how many spots were...blank. In the race for best picture, where the names of producers should be, there were the four words: “nominees to be determined.” So, why did that happen? Let's dive in. Why Were the Producer Spots Labeled “Nominees to be Determined”? So, what is the deal with these blank spots? Well, as you can see, some of the movies have their producers' spots listed. The academy has a very strict policy for th ..read more

With NAB still a few months away, many of the major camera manufacturers are hard at work finishing up their marketing and shipment plans for their new cameras and major announcements. We don’t usually see a lot of new releases during this window, but we do see some nice housekeeping updates like firmware releases. Speaking of which, Panasonic has announced a series of new firmware updates for its full-frame and micro four thirds LUMIX cameras. These firmware updates are set to add new features like enhanced AF detection modes, frame markers, and codec and zoom options. Let’s take a look at ..read more

As Canon continues to refine and fill out its R lineup of mirrorless cameras in an attempt to further segue its reputation from its DSLR dominance, the company’s lineup of RF lenses is perhaps more important now than ever as a means to showcase the versatility and useability of its current camera lineup. Canon’s newest lens is the company’s smallest and lightest RF zoom yet and continues a trend of creating affordable and versatile lens options that are great for both video pros and run-and-gun content creators of all types. Let’s look at this new Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM with its wide ..read more

It's the most wonderful time of year, Awards Season. And we're finally to the 97th Academy Award nominations. As always, there are surprises, snubs, and a whole lot of cinematic glory to celebrate. Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang the nominees live at 5:30 AM in LA time from the Film Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. You can watch a video of them below. This year's race has been crazy, with Emilia Perez picking up 13 nominations, and it is the first time since 1997 that everyone in the Directing Award category is a first-time nominee. Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, M ..read more

There is so much to appreciate about Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. The period-accurate costume design, the impeccable sets, the sensational performances, and the incredible visuals all join together in an unholy matrimoney of sensuous darkness and haunting artisanship. Eggers clearly nailed the tone and aesthetic of F. W. Murnau's 1922 original, but were there any other films that influenced the director? Yes! Eggers shared a list of eight films with Film at Lincoln Center for its film series “Conjuring Nosferatu: Robert Eggers Presents," stating: "It’s a world of Gothic Romance, fairy tales, an ..read more

Charles Laughton's 1955 masterpiece, The Night of the Hunter, is one of those movies you see and you never forget. It's full of passion, danger, and lots of thrills. And it has one of the best closing images in any movie ever. Its chilling depiction of religious fanaticism and predatory evil, as well as its dreamlike atmosphere and haunting visuals, make it one of the most important movies ever made. It tells the story of two young children fleeing from a murderous preacher with "LOVE" and "HATE" tattooed on his knuckles. And it's become a movie often referenced by writers and directors as a ..read more

Fresh off just announcing almost 19 million new subscribers, Netflix is coming back for your wallet with a substantial price increase. The standard monthly membership without ads will go from $15.49 to $17.99, and an account with ads will rise a dollar to $7.99. The premium tier with 4K video, will increase two dollars to $24.99. These are the first price rises since 2022. But they come along with the company increasing profitability and users. So, why now? Let's dive in. Netflix Keeps Raising Prices  In terms of the streaming wars, Netflix is pulverizing the competition. They estimate ..read more

One of the most talked about cameras of 2024 had to be the Sony BURANO. Designed as a high-end cinema camera tailored for the run-and-gun shooter, the BURANO (along with other new cinema cameras like the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K) has helped open up the industry to higher-quality productions with smaller crews. The BURANO itself has already gotten some major awards, including Top Tech at NAB 2024. But there have been some improvements that have been requested by shooters, and it is rumored to be coming. That day is here now, as Sony has just announced some major new features for the BURANO wi ..read more

We’re all collectively in for a big day today as Adobe has announced a host of updates to Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Frame.io ahead of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The biggest headlines here might have to be the new features coming to Premiere Pro (beta) first though. Adobe Premiere Pro is getting faster with AI-powered Media Intelligence and a new search panel. Let’s look at this new AI power-up and explore how it could speed up your workflows. The Latest Premiere Pro (beta) Updates For editors, we all know finding the perfect shot is hard. We all have our own systems for reviewi ..read more

Welp, now that Inauguration Day has come and gone, it seems prudent to talk about movies about American presidents. (Channeling a little H.W. with that slick use of "prudent" there.) Now, I'm thinking since the political landscape here in the States has become pretty hostile and scary—basically the complete opposite of the feeling you get when you listen to Whitney Houston singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXV in 1991—we can be a little cheeky with this one while also giving kudos to the filmmakers who took a hard honest look at the country's Commanders-in-Chief, fictional or otherwi ..read more