Movie News · Interviews Pixar's Hoppers Draws Visual Inspiration From Studio Ghibli's Pom Poko Director Daniel Chong revealed in an exclusive interview that Pixar's new film "Hoppers" employs a dual-perspective visual device borrowed from Studio Ghibli's 1994 film "Pom Poko." The technique allows animals to appear anthropomorphic with expressive features when communicating with each other, while rendering them as realistic wildlife when observed by human characters. March 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Streaming · Movie News Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo: Perfect-Rated WWII Classic Joins HBO Max Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, the 1944 Oscar-winning war drama depicting the Doolittle Raid, is now available to stream on HBO Max. The film holds a rare 100% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and features authentic aerial sequences using real B-25 bombers. February 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Movie News · Interviews Olivia Wilde Says Gen Z Critique of Sex Scenes Demands Authenticity Olivia Wilde has praised Generation Z for pushing back against unrealistic on-screen sex scenes, interpreting their criticism as a call for greater authenticity. The actress and filmmaker made the comments while promoting her new erotic thriller, which utilized an intimacy coordinator to create a safe environment for its more realistic and awkward intimate moments. January 26, 2026 · 2 min read