KVIFF Ruminations: Some Features Would Play Better as Short Films

With everyone complaining about films being so long these days (anything over two hours instantly becomes a discussion), why not go the opposite direction and just make a short film? Traveling to film festivals all over the world is a wonderful and exciting experience - not just because I hope to discover some gems (like Lara and The August Virgin) but because I get to watch all kinds of films. Big and small, good and bad. And inbetween all these screenings, there's plenty of time to think. To

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Evil Dead Burn has recorded a softer box office debut than Evil Dead Rise, giving the latest chapter in the horror franchise a slower theatrical debut. The film opened 44 percent below its predecessor at the domestic box office. Its performance over the coming weeks will determine whether it can recover from the slower debut.Evil Dead Burn box office opens less than $15 millionThe latest chapter in the Evil Dead franchise has opened below expectations at the d

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Josh Gad‘s Spaceballs 2 has revealed its first official poster. The Star Wars parody movie also features veteran star Mel Brooks alongside Lewis Pullman and more.What do we see in the Spaceballs 2 poster?The first teaser poster for Spaceballs 2 confirms that the film is the long-awaited sequel to the Star Wars parody franchise. The description for the movie poster reads, “We combed the desert and found the new teaser poster!”The upcoming insta

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Moana saw a disappointing opening weekend at the box office, revealing a bigger problem Disney will have going forward with live-action remakes.It’s only been one weekend, but Moana is trending toward becoming a box office bomb. The film, which stars Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, opened to $43 million in the U.S. and $95 million worldwide. That’s way below the projected $130 million Disney was hoping for.Compare

Photo Credit: Warner Bros. PicturesWarner Bros. has released the first full trailer for Tom Cruise’s new comedy Digger. The upcoming film from director Alejandro G. Iñárritu will see Cruise in one of his most unconventional roles yet.The film’s short yet cryptic synopsis reads, “The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.”Watch the Digger

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David Harbour’s acclaimed holiday action-comedy is leaving Peacock soon, giving subscribers limited time to stream it. The film blends Christmas humor with John Wick-style action, making it a fan-favorite release.David Harbour’s Violent Night is leaving Peacock this monthDavid Harbour’s action-packed Christmas thriller Violent Night will leave Peacock on July 20, 2026, giving subscribers a final opportunity to stream

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Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Hemsworth had a brand new reunion in a special promo for Avengers: Doomsday. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a script by Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely, Doomsday remains one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2026.Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Hemsworth appear in new promo for Bilibili WorldChris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Hemsworth appeared as themselves in a 32-second-long promo for Do

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ComingSoon can exclusively reveal Oni Press’ packed San Diego Comic-Con 2026 schedule. The publisher has a number of announcements, limited-edition merchandise, and signings that will interest Scott Pilgrim, Archie, and Flux House fans. Read on to find out why fans won’t want to skip booth #1829 on July 23-26.One of the biggest reasons SDCC 2026 attendees will want to check out the Oni Press booth is the chance to get limited-edition Scott Pilgrim merchandis

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Ted Lasso star, who plays the enthusiastic striker Dani Rojas, has brought his on-screen soccer dreams to life by making his professional debut. The actor joined an American soccer club earlier this year and recently stepped onto the pitch for his first match.Ted Lasso’s Cristó Fernández makes his professional soccer debutDuring El Paso Locomotive FC’s Saturday match against New Mexico United in the United Soccer League Cu

"I think we live in two very separate realities." 🇳🇴 🏝️ Palace Films has revealed the first official trailer for a Norwegian indie dark comedy titled Butterfly, an intriguing story about estranged sisters who must come together on the Canary Islands to deal with their very peculiar mother's legacy. This first premiered at the 2026 Rotterdam Film Festival earlier this year and has a Norwegian release set for September. The trailer is mostly in English as this is how

"Digger here got us into this mess, and Digger's gonna get dig us out again!" Can he do it?? Warner Bros has finally revealed the actual full official trailer for Digger, the entirely original new Tom Cruise movie directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu that's hitting theaters starting in October this fall. This has been a big mystery for a while - with cryptic teasers only building up the hype but not revealing much yet. Well – now we know exactly what's going on! The most powerfu

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A longtime mystery behind Raised by Wolves has a new answer. An executive producer says the show’s fate changed after a major merger. The sci-fi drama ended after only two seasons despite building momentum with critics and viewers. Years later, executive producer David W. Zucker has shared what he says ultimately stopped the planned third season from moving forward.Raised by Wolves EP blames WBD merger for Season 3 cancellationDuring an interview with ScreenRant at th

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A desperate bid for closure backfired in the latest episode of The Vampire Lestat. What began as a supernatural reunion ended with a twist that has thrown the fates of both Louis and Lestat into doubt.Sunday’s episode, titled “Montreal,” built toward an emotional crescendo before pulling the rug out from under viewers. Louis and Lestat, having clawed their way toward something resembling mutual understanding, turned to the witch Merrick for one impossible fav

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DC Studios has reimagined the iconic Death of Superman storyline in one of its most popular projects. The original crossover story appeared in issues published between 1992 and 1993. In the years that followed, there have been several adaptations of the narrative. However, the latest one takes the plot in a unique, uncharted direction.My Adventures with Superman Season 3 reinvents the Death of Superman storylineThe Adult Swim animated series My Adventures with Superman

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A blurry set photo from Atlanta has thrown fuel on a burning DC casting mystery. The image, taken during filming for James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow, shows a figure that some believe could be the alien queen Maxima. A new set video also teases an epic fight.New Man of Tomorrow set photo begins Maxima speculationAtlanta Filming, a Georgia-based production tracker, posted the photo, describing spotting a woman wearing a red wig, a red dress, and prominent shoulder pads.

"Don't worry - they're going to eat him up!" Letterboxd is previewing this indie film for anyone to watch online before it's officially released. Forelock is an indie dark comedy created & written by & directed by & starring actor Caleb Alexander Smith. The film originally premiered at the 2025 Austin Film Festival last year but hasn't been picked up for any release yet. Worth a look anyway. "2 Men. 1 lock of hair. 72 suburbs in search of a city." A fitness enthusiast looks for a fre

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The future of Sony’s Spider-Man universe continues to draw attention as the studio prepares to release Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Most recently, producer Amy Pascal shared how Sony plans to approach future projects connected to the franchise. Her latest comments outline the studio’s strategy for expanding the universe. Amy Pascal says Sony must be ‘really careful’ with Spider-Man spin-offsAs Sony continues to expand its Spider-Ma

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Reports suggest EastEnders icon Michelle Ryan is to be written out of the show. Rumors suggest that producers may kill off Zoe Slater, her character. Ryan joined EastEnders in 2000 and quickly won over viewers. Her exit in 2005 remains one of the show’s most talked-about departures.Is Michelle Ryan really leaving EastEnders?Michelle Ryan is reportedly facing an EastEnders exit just a year after returning to the show.Ryan made her EastEnders debut as Zoe Slater on Sep

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Netflix has set the release date for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, the second entry in the Josh Hutcherson-led horror film series. These movies are adaptations of Scott Cawthon’s namesake games. Initially, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 had its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater on December 2, 2025, before debuting in US theaters on December 5.Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 to hit Netflix next monthFive Nights at Freddy’s 2 becomes availab

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A new Marvel tease has fans connecting the dots. Kevin Feige may have hinted at another MCU crossover before Doomsday. The Marvel Studios president recently spoke about a known character while discussing upcoming films. His comments have fueled speculation that the character will appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the only MCU movie arriving before Avengers: Doomsday.Kevin Feige possibly confirms Yelena Belova’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day roleSpeaking

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New teasers from Spider-Man: Brand New Day have revealed Peter Parker wielding a familiar villain’s weapon against a mind-controlled Hulk. It also gave a frosty glimpse of a classic foe finally suited up. The upcoming Phase 6 film is anticipated to be one of the web-slinger’s most chaotic summer adventures yet.Spider-Man fights Hulk with a familiar weapon in Brand New Day footageThe latest internationa teaser spot throws viewers straight into a b

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Stephen King’s latest horror hit has wasted no time on streaming. The film climbed high on HBO Max in the United States. After a successful theatrical run, the dystopian thriller has found a new audience at home. Fresh streaming rankings show the movie leading HBO Max’s U.S. Top 10 chart ahead of several high-profile releases.The Long Walk conquers HBO Max upon streaming debutAccording to FlixPatrol’s latest U.S. rankings, The Long Walk debuted at No. 1

Wai Ching Ho, who was known for starring in Marvel shows such as Daredevil and Iron Fist, has passed away aged 82.
The Hong Kong-born actress played the role of Madame Gao across the shows, as well as The Defenders, also appeared in series such as Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, Only Murders In The Building and Pixar film Turning Red.
According to Variety, Ho died from a reported stroke on July 10, with a representative for the star confirming the news.
“Her family are deeply grateful for t

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Need some help solving the July 14, 2026, edition of NYT Connections? Here are some clues and hints that can guide you through today’s puzzle, as well as the final answers.The New York Times’ Connections is a daily word game. The objective of this puzzle is to create groups of four from a given assortment of 16 different words. Each group features a hidden theme that dictates which words belong in it together. Players have only

Director Kane Parsons has confirmed that bonus footage from Backrooms will be released on YouTube this week.
The psychological horror has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in May, and follows on from a web series by Parsons, who rose to prominence as a YouTuber. The story follows a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who discovers a dimension of liminal spaces accessed through the store’s basement alongside his therapist (Renate Reinsve).
As well as attracting acclaim, the

Michael has officially become the first biopic to make $1billion at the box office.Read More: ‘Michael’ review: safe, shiny reminder of the King Of Pop’s musical geniusThe film, which follows the life of Michael Jackson, features the late singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson portraying the star, following the beginning of his career in the Jackson 5 up until the ‘Bad’ world tour in the late 1980s.
After debuting to the largest-ever opening weekend for a biopic

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Peacock releases this week are stacked, with two epic finales and Obsession on the way.July 15 brings the In the City Season 1 finale to Peacock. The series follows former Summer House cast members as they navigate adulthood in the city with a new group of friends.
The finale centers on the cast’s Friendsgiving weekend in Connecticut, and things spiral fast. Whitney’s earlier comment about “sparks” and commitment comes back up. It leads t

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Samantha Harris recalled a memorable story about Tom Cruise saving her during a promotional shoot in Seville, Spain. She revealed that her attempt to get on a Ducati led to a mishap in front of the cameras. Harris was grateful that Cruise stepped in to help and even gave her another chance to get on the motorcycle the right way.Samantha Harris recalls Tom Cruise stopping a Ducati from crushing themIn an interview with Fox News Digital, Harris, who worked as a cor

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Rory Gibson, who is known for playing Michael Corinthos on General Hospital, is on cloud nine. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the actor tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Alicia Ruelas.General Hospital’s Rory Gibson gets married to Alicia RuelasGeneral Hospital’s Rory Gibson married Alicia Ruelas in Kauai, Hawaii, on Saturday. Ruelas shared a video on her Instagram Stories of the couple flaunting their wedding rings. “Ahhhh! Officially Mrs. Gibson!&rdquo

Sam Neill, the versatile actor whose career spanned Oscar winners like The Piano to blockbusters like Jurassic Park, has died aged 78.
News of the actor’s death was confirmed by his family on social media this morning (Monday July 13). No cause of death was given, but Neill recently revealed he was cancer-free after being diagnosed with blood cancer in 2022.
“It is with immense sadness that the whānau [Māori term for extended family] of Sam Neill share the news of his passi