For more than ten years, independent filmmakers were told that visual effects would make their films look as good as those made by studios. Digital tools got cheaper, compositing software got easier ...

Digital visual effects have been an integral part of the filmmaking process for decades but their increased use over the years has had some moviegoers convinced that Hollywood is far too reliant on ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X From the multiverse of Marvel to the sandworm-infested deserts of Dune, the ability to bring even ...

At CinemaCon, Amazon shared a new update for Masters of the Universe, which is slated for a 2026 release. Based on the beloved franchise, the upcoming movie will provide a live-action story that ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook And what about that scene where Marge Dursley (Pam Ferris) gets inflated in Harry Potter and the ...

Florence Pugh stands on the roof of the second highest building in the world. She takes a moment to prepare and to get in character as Yelena Belova, the Black Widow of the new Thunderbolts* film, and ...

Fantasy movies are often only as good as the ability of their special effects to convince you that you’re watching another world. And even today, the most impressive special effects are often ...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has addressed the movie's practical effects and CGI in a new interview promoting the upcoming MCU movie. From what we can see from the first ...

Nolan’s career is defined by his steadfast commitment to practical effects, a philosophy that prioritizes in-camera illusions over digital creations whenever possible. This dedication is precisely ...

Chance Solem-Pfeifer is a film critic and arts journalist. He hosts "The Kick" movie podcast on the Now Playing Network and is a founding member of the Portland Critics Association. Willamette Week’s ...