Under the volcano, a city converses with its past in the haunting ‘Pompei: Below the Clouds’

Gianfranco Rosi’s documentary, “Pompei: Below the Clouds,” captures the unique feeling of Naples – a city deeply connected to its rich and ancient past. Whether you live there or are just visiting, that history is always present. Rosi, known for his film “Fire at Sea,” lets the city and its people speak for themselves, offering a quietly observant and thoughtful portrait without excessive narration. He trusts the viewer to connect with the atmosphere of both beauty and unease that permeates the city.

Caroline Goodall Introduces A Fascinating Mythos In Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead Clip

A new clip from ScreenRant reveals a scene from the upcoming movie, where The Baroness (Caroline Goodall, known from The Princess Diaries) shares some of the world’s complex backstory with the hero, Neb (Marco Ilsø, who starred in Vikings). The story takes place in a world where people, known as Islanders, had their civilization broken apart by a massive flood 300 years ago. Now, the city of Argos – a safe haven reachable only by a dangerous method called Storm Riding – offers a chance for a better future. The film also features Billy Barratt, James Cosmo, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Goran Bogdan.

10 Cloverfield Lane Is Secretly the Best Sequel of the 21st Century

Dan Trachtenberg’s follow-up to Cloverfield was even more critically acclaimed than the first film. 10 Cloverfield Lane currently has a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a significant improvement over the original’s 78%. Many reviewers appreciated the change in style, moving away from the found footage look of the first movie to a more conventional cinematic approach. As the 10th anniversary of 10 Cloverfield Lane‘s release approaches, and with talk of Trachtenberg potentially returning to direct another Cloverfield sequel, it’s a perfect time to recognize this outstanding science fiction follow-up.