Namely, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy's Revenge (i.e. And, while some of the newer entries in the horror franchise are completely skippable, there are a few notable exceptions to that rule. Wes Craven's beloved supernatural slasher film series (up to and including the fifth flick, that is) makes its Max debut this month. “Project Greenlight: A New Generation” is currently streaming on Max, which is owned by CNN’s parent company.The Nightmare on Elm Street movie collection arrives in early August. And who better than Rae and Nanjiani to help guide the contestants, along with Prince-Bythewood, who helmed “Love & Basketball” and “The Woman King.” Knowing the history of Hollywood, which has been less than inclusive, it’s great to have a series that seeks to level the playing field. The difference is that this time, the focus is on women, and in particular women of color. This time actors Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani and writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood serve at the mentors on “Project Greenlight: A New Generation,” as they seek to find the next great director. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images North AmericaĪnother example of revisiting something old and making it new again when it comes to the movies is the reboot of “Project Greenlight,” the 2001 docuseries spearheaded by Hollywood super-duo Matt Damon and Ben Affleck which showed their search for the next great filmmaker. Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae attend the red carpet event for HBO Max's Project Greenlight Film "Gray Matter" at The Fairmont Miramar on Februin Santa Monica, California. If someone in Hollywood decides to act upon my suggestion, direct message me and I will tell you where to send me the check for a cut of the profits. Since the double feature first came to be in the 1930s as a means to get people in seats after a Depression-era slump at the movies, why not turn to it once again to create a sense of nostalgia? Convenient, yes, but without the shared excitement that can come from experiencing the film with others and a bucket of popcorn. Movie theaters have been struggling in recent times with the proliferation of streaming services that make it easier for audiences to enjoy films at home. That got me to thinking about what a great idea double features have been in the past, and their potential in the future. Since both films are out the same day – but couldn’t be more different in terms of subject matter and target audience – some people have celebrated the double release and purchased tickets to both movies, a phenomenon that has been coined “ Barbenheimer” on social media. It stars Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh and Matt Damon, among others, and is directed by Christopher Nolan. Robert Oppenheimer, who helped develop the atomic bomb. “Oppenheimer” is based on the story of physicist J. Now you can double the fun (and the comfort) this weekend by enjoying a double feature of new releases “Barbie” (produced by Warner Bros., which is owned by CNN’s parent company) and “Oppenheimer.”įor those of you who have been living under a rock, “Barbie” is the eagerly awaited film about the world’s most famous doll, directed by Greta Gerwig and featuring a star-studded cast led by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. It simply cannot be said enough – with how hot it’s been outside, hanging out in a cool theater with an icy beverage sounds like heaven to me. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures
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