Dara of Jasenovac, Serbia’s submission for the 2021 International Film Oscar, is a one-dimensional story set in a little-known concentration camp.

At this point, it’s a tried-and-true adage that if a filmmaker wants to receive awards attention, they should make a movie about the Holocaust. Undeniably, there have been some outstanding films about the Holocaust over the years, such as Schindler’s List and The Pianist, that interrogate and thoughtfully examine the tragedy of this historical event. But that leaves many, many more that seem to exist for cynical reasons. Unfortunately, despite being Serbia’s official selection for the Oscar’s International Film race this year, Dara of Jasenovac falls into the latter category.

The film is told largely from the perspective of the title character, a 10-year-old Serbian girl named Dara Ili? (Biljana ?eki?), who along with her mother and two brothers is taken to a concentration camp complex called Jasenovac in Croatia during World War II. Unlike the other concentration camps across Europe that were run by Germans, Jasenovac was run by Croatia’s fascist Ustaše government, and while they imprisoned and murdered Jews and Roma people there, they also followed their own agenda, imprisoning and murdering ethnic Serbs. The film portrays the overwhelming brutality of the camps and the wanton violence the Ustaše engaged in.

Disney’s decision to shut down Blue Sky animation studio confirms people’s worries about the studio’s purchase of Fox’s assets.

Disney sent shockwaves through the film industry when it finalized its purchase of Fox’s movie and TV assets in March 2019. However, as bold as the move was, it also raised legitimate concerns about the potential side effects of a major Hollywood player consolidating so many properties and smaller studios under a single roof. Now, if anything, the news that Disney is closing Blue Sky’s animation studio has validated much of what people were worried about when the Disney-Fox deal went through.

Admittedly, Disney’s decision to shut down Blue Sky is kind of predictable. After all, Blue Sky’s last film, 2019’s Spies in Disguise, was a commercial disappointment and even its Ice Age franchise has diminished in popularity since it peaked at the box office in 2009. What’s more, with Disney and Pixar Animation meeting the Mouse House’s demand for animated content, there wasn’t an obvious spot for Blue Sky in its present business model. As such, it’s no shock the relatively less successful former Fox animation studio has landed on the chopping block as a direct result of Disney’s financial losses over the past year due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic .

Producer Joe Russo said the script for Disney’s live-action Hercules reboot is almost done and teased an experience that will last a decade.

Disney’s live-action remake of Hercules is moving along, as producer Joe Russo confirmed that the script was nearly finished and the movie will kickstart a potential franchise.

Speaking to the Lights Camera Barstool podcast, Russo offered an update on the project, which he is producing with his brother, Anthony. “It is still in development, the script is about to come in a week. We’ve taken a lot of time and care with it,” Joe Russo said.

Russo then went on to tease that, much like with the MCU, Disney hopes to build a franchise out of Hercules. “They want to see something really cool that they wanna get lost in it for a decade, so that’s our mission is to provide them with that experience,” Russo continued.

Batman: Soul of the Dragon Is the BEST DC Animated Movie in a Decade

Batman: Soul of the Dragon is a return to form for DC’s animated movies in more ways than one.

Batman: Soul of the Dragon represents a stark departure from many of the DC animated movies produced in the past decade. Whereas the bulk of films released during that time were either part of the interconnected DC Animated Movie Universe or a direct adaptation of familiar comic stories, Soul of the Dragon strikes out as clever, stylish and most importantly, original. In fact, it’s probably the best DC animated film in the last decade.

Soul of the Dragon centers on the story of Batman reuniting with the deadly assassins who were fellow students of the martial arts years prior in order to stop the deadly Kobra cult. The film is a love letter to the 1970s kung fu movie era, and in fact, Batman takes a back seat as characters like Richard Dragon and Lady Shiva take equally important roles in the narrative and combat sequences. The whole film is done with a sense of genre and style that stands out as bold and unique in comparison to many previous projects.

Despite its awards-worthy performances, lavish visuals and unique structure, American Animals has flown under the radar for many film enthusiasts.

2018 was a stellar and arguably underrated year for movies, packed full of visionary, singularly original creations all across the indie and blockbuster spectrum. From Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to Roma and Sorry to Bother You, many of these releases have since found audiences thanks to their commercial accessibility, great word of mouth and attention from awards-season prestige. Unfortunately, what may be one of the 2010s’ best and most brilliant films, American Animals, was totally lost in the hubbub.

Written and directed by Bart Layton, American Animals is a stomach-turning coming-of-age story sizzling with a burning intensity few other films can claim to match. The film follows Warren, Spencer, Chas and Eric, four bored college students looking to lay claim to the riches of the American Dream early in their lives, each worried the soul-crushing journey of a career will lead them to middle-aged mediocrity. Together, the young men plan to steal a collection of rare books from their university’s library, hoping to cash them in on the black market with a multi-million-dollar score.

Director Christopher Landon said a Freaky sequel is unlikely but would like to see a project with Millie’s character alongside Happy Death Day’s Tree.

Director Christopher Landon shared his thoughts on a Freaky sequel, explaining why he thinks the project is unlikely to happen and why he’s “quite comfortable” with that.

“In terms of a sequel to Freaky, you know, I don’t think it’s ever gonna happen, because I honestly don’t know if the studio has an appetite for a sequel,” Landon told Comingsoon.net.

A new Zack Snyder’s Justice League t-shirt design showcases Darkseid sitting atop his throne.

A new t-shirt design for Zack Snyder’s Justice League features the New God Darkseid sitting atop a throne.

The shirt is available on the DC Shop website for $25.00 in various sizes. However, it only comes in one color: black.

The Golden Globes’ Best Picture nominees were startlingly lacking in diversity. What are the chances the Oscars will follow suit?

Although numerous awe-inspiring Black films were eligible for a Best Picture nomination at this year’s Golden Globes, they were snubbed in the category. While the outcome isn’t entirely shocking, it further proves just how far major film awards have to go to be truly inclusive.

With the Oscars on the horizon, nomination predictions are already being discussed. Will the Academy Award’s Best Picture nominations be comparable to those of the Golden Globes’? Here’s a brief look at the possibility.