Screen Anarchy

BEAST Official Trailer: Lionsgate’s Action Drama Stars Russell Crowe And Daniel MacPherson

BEAST Official Trailer: Lionsgate’s Action Drama Stars Russell Crowe And Daniel MacPherson

After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. Reuniting with the trainer who once made him a legend, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning title-holder — a brutal fighter determined to dismantle the ex-champ’s legacy in front of the world. Pushed to his breaking point, the contender’s stakes are simple: win, or lose everything he’s built.

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SXSW 2026 Review: BEYOND THE DUPLEX PLANET Explores the Life of Artist David Greenberger

SXSW 2026 Review: BEYOND THE DUPLEX PLANET Explores the Life of Artist David Greenberger

In documentaries like Welcome to the Club and The Winding Stream, director Beth Harrington celebrates the work of outsider artists, pinpointing their importance in culture. Beyond the Duplex Planet covers David Greenberger, more overlooked rather than an outsider. For years Greenberger attracted a cult following for his zine The Duplex Planet, built from his experiences at a Boston nursing home for the elderly. There Greenberger befriended eccentrics, recording interviews with them on various formats. Greenberger adapted their anecdotes for his zine, but also for performances in which he would act out their words to a jazz or rock backing. He parlayed this into appearances on NPR’s All Things Considered, as well as collaborations with musicians from Los Lobos and NRBQ. At the time he started…

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Echoes: Are the Oscars Changing Faster Than Hollywood?

Echoes: Are the Oscars Changing Faster Than Hollywood?

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has historically faced intense criticisms regarding a lack of diversity, declining viewership, elitist voting habits, and chaotic campaign tactics. To combat these issues, the Academy implemented several significant changes for the 2025-2026 awards cycle, aiming to implement transparency, improve viewer engagement, and address modern industry shifts. Hollywood has changed massively over the past few years, but the last year alone has redefined the Academy with a 180-degree turn. For example, the addition of 10,000 plus members in the Oscar voting body with diverse demographics, a mandatory prerequisite for the voting members to watch the film first, the introduction of a new category named “Best Casting,” and the formation of separate branches for animated features and short…

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