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DJI Osmo Price Drop, ‘Sinners’ Box Office Drama, and John Hughes Gems

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Ryan Koo
April 24, 2025

DJI Osmo Price Drop, ‘Sinners’ Box Office Drama, and John Hughes Gems

Hey Readers,

Welcome back! Ready to get up to speed on what’s moving and shaking in tech and movies this week? Nice! We are, too!

First up, if you’ve wanted to jump into making content with action cams, now might be the perfect time to do it. DJI just gave the Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo a huge price drop, making it more affordable than ever to get your hands on a powerful action cam. We share the new price and details down below.

Also, you hear about that Variety headline that got fans of Sinners up in arms? After having a hugely successful weekend, Ryan Coogler’s new vampire flick came under unusual fire from Variety, who didn’t seem as impressed as the rest of us at its box office receipts.

Lastly, we do the impossible task of listing John Hughes’ five best movies of all time.

Okay, let’s get to it.

📽️ Industry

'Sinners' Credit: Warner Bros.

The movie everyone is talking about from this weekend is Sinners. From the ending to the villain inspiration, it's a movie that begs you to talk about it after. But some conversations should be more calculated and not done for clickbait.

Last weekend, as numbers for Sinners came in, we learned it was opening to a $61 million weekend worldwide. That usually is cause for celebration, but not according to an article published by Variety.

And filmmakers and fans on X had a lot to say about it.

🗞️ Quick Reads from Industry

• Check Out Ryan Coogler's 'Thank You' Note to Fans For Seeing 'Sinners' - It's always nice when a filmmaker brings the fans together.

• Oscar Voters Now Have to Watch All The Movies For Their Opinions to Count - Finally, the Academy Members are treated just like us.

• Netflix Continues to Expand to Video Podcasts and Creator Content - Netflix is no longer just a destination for film and TV.

🎞️ Movies & TV

'Sixteen Candles' Credit: Universal Pictures

Fun fact: If you ask a Gen-Xer or Millennial about their childhood, a John Hughes movie will start playing in their head. It’s true! This iconic director made some of the most memorable teen movies of the ’80s, from The Breakfast Club to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

His films perfectly reflect what it felt like to grow up—awkward moments, familial drama, and unrequited love. To celebrate his work, we take a look at his filmography and choose five of the best.

🗞️ Quick Reads from Movies & TV

• Why Is There So Much Irish Music in 'Sinners'? - Dance some reels with vampires in the moonlight.

• Unpacking That Agonizing 'Last of Us' Death From Last Night - Fans of the game knew it was coming. It still hurt.

• The 'Sinners' Ending Explained - Ryan Coogler takes us inside a vampire movie that has to be seen to be believed.

📷 Tech

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Credit: DJI

If you’re someone who’s ever been interested in exploring new avenues of content creation, the world of action and adventure content is always out there. And gearing up for these types of content pivots has never been easier.

In fact, DJI has just dropped the price of its Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo kit to well under $400, which—in theory—should give creators everything they need to get started.

🗞️ Quick Reads for Tech

• Affordable All-Around Glass: Meet Viltrox's New Flagship 35m f/1.2 Lens - A look at the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Lens and how it could be an ideal affordable option for all types of photo and video projects.

• Sony Introduces the World’s First f/2 Telephoto Zoom Lens to Reach a Maximum Focal Length of 150mm - A look at the new Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM lens and its boundary pushing focal length and constant aperture combination.

• A Brilliant New Contender Joins the High-Bright Monitor Game - A look at the new ANDYCINE C215S 21.5″ High-Bright Broadcast Monitor and its bright viewing support for both studio or on-location projects.

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