Who hasn’t stared at the ceiling for hours, late at night, replaying an embarrassing memory from middle school over and over again? We Are Aliens (2026) takes this feeling and pushes it to its limit, and, as someone who tends to get stuck in the past, I immediately felt like the film was made for me.
The film allows us to admire the Mongolian landscapes, rendered in all their majestic vastness. The steppes, mountains, and fields surrounding Tana become powerful presences which are more than beautiful backgrounds—places that resonate with the stories of her ancestors.
Helped along by excellent performances from each of the four actors, the film weaves an elaborate game of push and pull through both poignant moments and hilarious banter that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Marty Waters, the VFX Supervisor of the film, had the mission to recreate the war-torn planet of Nu Earth and its toxic atmosphere. In June 2026, Rogue Trooper had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and I got the chance to speak with him about the process.
After a date goes sour, resulting in being drugged and robbed, John (Henry Ashton) turns to his brother Frank (Jake Flannigan), a small-time gangster, for help. I got the chance to speak with Director Blake Butler to discuss the filmmaking process behind his latest short film: Devil’s Breath (2026).
Ahead of its screening at South by Southwest 2026, we had the chance to speak with Director Renée Marie Petropoulos and Producer Yingna Lu on their insight into the Souvenir’s depiction of boundaries in relationships and uncomfortable power dynamics.
Gun belts, wide hats, and sunset duels, the cowboy has fueled the imagination of many authors, both in literature and film. Yet, the vision we have of these lonesome riders is not so faithful in depicting the real-life workers.
As the video features their tightest choreography to date alongside biting lyrics calling attention to their status as an irreplaceable powerhouse, the imitation begs the question: How does Park’s film factor into BTS’ long-awaited comeback?
Between the blue-haired singer Stuart “2D” Pot, the satanist bassist Murdoc Niccals, the martial arts expert guitarist Noodle, and Russel Hobbs, the drummer haunted by the ghost of his friend, Gorillaz are designed to mark the spirit.
