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As a huge film music fan, I was really excited to hear Simon Franglen’s score for the new Avatar film. He had the incredible task of building on James Horner’s iconic work, and he absolutely delivers. What I loved most was how he created a totally different sound for the Ash People – much more intense and driven by powerful, almost primal rhythms. He contrasts that beautifully with the familiar, otherworldly beauty of Pandora’s forests, using soaring vocals and lush orchestration. It’s not just about big action sequences either; the music really knows when to step back and let the quieter, more emotional moments breathe, adding so much depth to the Sully family’s story. It’s a truly impressive soundtrack that manages to be both epic and deeply personal.

Beginning in 2029, YouTube will be the only place to watch the Oscars worldwide through 2033. This includes the live awards ceremony, plus events like the red carpet, the Governors Awards, and the announcement of who’s been nominated.

As a film buff, I was really impressed with Robert De Niro’s work in this gangster epic. He plays two different mob bosses across several decades, and the makeup artists did an incredible job! It was a huge challenge to age him and make him convincingly look like two separate people, sometimes even in the same scene. They used prosthetics and clever hair styling to really distinguish between Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. What I loved most was how they avoided relying on CGI – it was all practical effects, which made the illusion of two distinct men totally believable and added so much to the story.

The 80-year-old singer got annoyed during his performance of “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” when a fan in the audience held up a sign. He played 25 songs during the set, including his popular hits like “Maggie May,” “You Wear It Well,” and “Hot Legs.”

Edward Berger’s film, based on Lawrence Osborne’s novel, takes you inside the intense and visually striking world of a gambler in Macau. The movie beautifully contrasts the bright, flashy casinos with the more subdued, atmospheric moments of the gambler’s personal struggles. Clever use of shadows hints at the character’s mysterious past and questionable choices. The camera work is smooth but creates a sense of unease, reflecting how precarious a life based on luck and lies can be.

While filming, Cameron rescued a rat that accidentally drowned. The rat was important for showcasing the film’s water technology, and its death could have caused problems with the movie’s commitment to animal welfare – specifically, its ‘No Animals Were Harmed’ certification.