TONY opens in 1 month (8/7). Which 2026 version of A24 is going to open this Anthony Bourdain biopic — the A24 that puts its full marketing might behind a film (DRAMA, BACKROOMS, INVITE) or the A24 that doesn’t know how to sell a film and dumps it (HOW TO MAKE A KILLING, MOTHER MARY, ROBIN HOOD)?

MINIONS 3 cost only $85M so it will make a profit. But this is Universal/Illumination’s warning that there needs to be longer break b/w DESPICABLE ME and MINIONS sequels. And that the next sequel should not open so soon after a major Pixar sequel. deadline.com/2026/07/box-...

MAN FINDS TAPE is now available to stream on Tubi.

One was the biggest mistakes in franchise filmmaking was not paying Will Smith what he wanted to return for the two INDEPENDENCE DAY sequels that were going to be shot back to back. www.space.com/entertainmen...

What’s Vin Diesel going to do after FAST FOREVER other than hang with Michael Caine and promise sequels to RIDDICK, xXx, and LAST WITCH HUNTER that will never materialize? variety.com/2026/film/ne...

This is a surprise. There’s usually room in the marketplace for more than 1 animated family film. Maybe M3 arrived too soon after DM4. Maybe interest in the Minions is finally fading 7 films in. Either way, how will M3 hold up next weekend against MOANA? www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

He got the memo to delete the post or AMC’s not screening the inevitable wedding documentary. deadline.com/2026/07/amc-...

Enjoy your 250th celebrations!

Taylor Swift knows how to squeeze every last penny from her fans. So it would not surprise me if speculation turns out to be true about her filming her wedding for a documentary or streaming special.

Cape Verde, you surprised us. You entertained us. You took Argentina to extra time. You earned our respect. We will not forget what you did this World Cup. You can go home as national heroes.

The KOOP Radio interview with MAGIC HOUR star/co-writer/director Katie Aselton: www.lightscameraaustin.net/katie-aselto... The romantic drama, which premiered at SXSW 2025, is now available for digital/on-demand viewing. #MagicHour #KatieAselton #DaveedDiggs @koopradio.bsky.social

The HEAT (2) is on. www.thewrap.com/creative-con...

RIP Kjell Nilsson. deadline.com/2026/07/kjel...

MAN FINDS TAPE, an indie passion project made by a bunch of friends here in Austin—and funded by me and Jess—has dropped on Tubi. Looking for a good, creepy horror film to watch this weekend? This is Found Footage at its best and weirdest. So proud to have been a part of this. Find it on Tubi!

I like A PRIVATE LIFE, so it’s sad to learn that AI was used for a dream sequence. deadline.com/2026/07/jodi...

Probably the only person here happy for that offside call and to see Ronaldo extend his final World Cup run.

To quote George Washington: “Avoid AI—this is a vice which is productive of every possible evil.” variety.com/2026/film/ne...

Also involved: Aaron Koontz and Austin’s Paper Street Pictures. deadline.com/2026/07/yout...

The KOOP Radio interview with David Liu, the Austin-based director of TO BE SEEN: www.lightscameraaustin.net/david-liu-ju... The documentary, about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Austin’s food & service industry, screens tonight at the AFS Cinema. @koopradio.bsky.social #ToBeSeen #DavidLiu

Too close for comfort, but a win is a win. Respect to DR Congo and its defense.

Neon is a better fit for ARTIFICIAL than Amazon MGM. Knows how to craft a marketing campaign for a speciality title and how to wage an effective awards campaign (assuming the film is awards worthy). variety.com/2026/film/gl...

RIP Akihiro Miwa. ew.com/akihiro-miwa...

RIP Penelope Keith. www.bbc.com/news/article...?

RIP Michael Byrne. variety.com/2026/film/ne...

The KOOP Radio preview of the Austin Film Society’s July 2026 programming with Lars Nilsen and Jazmyne Moreno: www.lightscameraaustin.net/austin-film-... @austinfilm.bsky.social #AustinFilmSociety #AFSCinema #Boyhood #MaddiesSecret #PrestonSturges @koopradio.bsky.social @thelarsnilsen.bsky.social

Anyone declaring the SUPERGIRL needle drop the worst obviously does not remember the MIAMI VICE climatic needle drop. Exemplified everything that Michael Mann got wrong with the film.

Ridley Scott’s gonna break the Internet if the press ask about Russell Crowe’s dismissal of GLADIATOR II. www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

Best response to the question that’s been on our collective mind since THE SOCIAL RECKONING was announced. variety.com/2026/film/ne...

Method auditioning for a live-action remake of MADAGASCAR. abcnews.com/US/wireStory...

Not a DC Comics purist so add me to the minority who dug SUPERGIRL’s fun, energetic amalgamation of GOTG, JOHN WICK, and FURY ROAD. And Milly Alcock nails it as a lost and mournful Kara Zor-El. That said, I’m not going to argue with complaints that the “child bride” subplot was underdeveloped. 1/2

JACKASS fan but not surprised BEST AND LAST opened with almost 1/3 of FOREVER’s $23.1M. Word spread fast that it’s heavy on previously unseen footage, light on new gags. Inessential installment: less fond farewell, more post-script. And $10M is too much to spend on 7-8 new p*nis/butt pranks/skits.

Happy 100th birthday to Mel Brooks. Here’s to 100 more birthdays!!!

The KOOP Radio interview with LUCKY STRIKE writer/director Rod Davis Lurie: www.lightscameraaustin.net/rod-davis-lu... The World War II thriller, starring Scott Eastwood, is now in theaters. #LuckyStrike #RodLurie #ScottEastwood @koopradio.bsky.social

SportsCenter shoots and scores.

RIP Ann Blyth. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Coming in 2030: FIFA HAS FALLEN.

Was hoping to do this Paramount Summer Classic Film Series double bill tonight but the State Theatre is temporarily closed due to minor flooding. All screenings have been postponed through Sunday.

FYI, from tomorrow onward at the Alamo South Lamar …

The KOOP Radio preview of the Austin Asian American Film Festival with film programmer Josh Martin and shorts programmer Alishba Javaid: www.lightscameraaustin.net/josh-martin-... #AAAFF 2026 runs Wednesday-Sunday at the AFS Cinema. @koopradio.bsky.social @austinfilm.bsky.social #AAAFF2026

Finally! I’ll miss Tyler Herro. But the Heat needed to do something drastic to get out of the play-in and back into championship contention. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

RIP Clive Davis. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

The KOOP Radio preview of JACKASS Week with Hyperreal Film Club programmer Ziah Grace: www.lightscameraaustin.net/ziah-grace-j... The first four #Jackass films screen Monday-Thursday at the Hyperreal Film Club. Plus nightly hijinks. @koopradio.bsky.social #jackassmovie @atxfilmcritics.bsky.social

ARTIFICIAL update: variety.com/2026/film/gl...

Happy Father’s Day!!!

it appears that… my god… Soylent Green is made out of people!

The KOOP Radio interview with LEVITICUS writer/director Adrian Chiarella and star Joe Bird: www.lightscameraaustin.net/joe-bird-and... The #SXSW 2026 chiller is now in theaters. #Leviticus #AdrianChiarella #JoeBird @neon-rated.bsky.social @koopradio.bsky.social

RIP James Burrows. variety.com/2026/tv/news...

Guess this means we are going to have a longer wait for Curry Barker’s TCM remake. Which is fine, because we need more original horror films. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Would be hilarious if Netflix picks up ARTIFICIAL from a rival streamer and finally wins its elusive Best Picture Oscar. variety.com/2026/film/gl...

RIP Daveigh Chase. deadline.com/2026/06/dave...