Los Angeles Times

‘Carmen’ shows the true potential of a dance feature film: ‘It’s poetry’

Dance, commonly relegated to the background, is the main character in “Carmen.” Choreographer and former ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied pushes the boundaries of dance in his feature directorial ...
The Daily Dot

Gen Z and Gen Alpha are saying “41” on the internet. Here’s why.

The “41 meme” is a reference to the song “41” by rapper Blizzi Boi. It is also known as the “41 song” or “41 dance.” According to Know Your Meme, “It’s all about being 41 years old.” Social media ...
Daily Bruin

Student thesis film ‘Long Dance’ explores sexual pressures, uplifts Black youth

In “Long Dance,” Kenny Beckford is redefining the roles of Black characters on the screen. The fourth-year film and television student is the first Black undergraduate student to direct a thesis film ...
Variety

Netflix Bollywood Dance Film ‘Best of the Best’ Rounds Out Ensemble Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

Time for a dance-off! Netflix has rounded out the cast of Lena Khan’s film “Best of the Best,” set in the world of competitive Bollywood dance. Chaneil Kular (“Sex Education”), Ankur Rathee (“Four ...
Variety

‘Shall We Dance?’ 4K Restoration Nabbed by Film Movement (EXCLUSIVE)

Film Movement has acquired North American rights to the 4K restoration of Masayuki Suô’s 1996 box office hit “Shall We Dance?,” it was revealed at Hong Kong FilMart. The deal, announced by Film ...