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    • Green Border

      ‘Green Border’ Review: Agnieszka Holland Won’t Let You Turn A Blind Eye To Suffering In Devastating Refugee Drama [TIFF]

      Brent McKnight
      September 12, 2023 12:05 pm
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      ‘Sex Education’ Season 4 Review: The Netflix Teen Show’s Final Season Is Messy, Imperfect, And Heartfelt – Just Like Growing Up

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 5:16 pm
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      ‘Succession’: Creator Jesse Armstrong Says He Nearly Split Season 4 Into Two Parts Before Deciding On A “Full-Fat” Final Season

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 1:45 pm
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      ‘No One Will Save You’: Kaitlyn Dever Doesn’t Speak In A Lifeless ‘A Quiet Place’-Like One Trick Pony Thriller

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 22, 2023 12:31 pm
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      David S. Goyer Confirms He Developed ‘Blade’ With David Fincher Before ‘Se7en’

      theplaylist
      September 22, 2023 11:12 am
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      David S. Goyer Recalls WB And DC’s “Crazy” Attempt To Catch Up To The MCU: “This Is Not How You Build A House”

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 10:58 am
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      ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Marshal’ Trailer: William Friedkin’s Final Film Premieres On Showtime On October 6

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 9:44 am
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      'The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar' Review: Wes Anderson & Roald Dahl Are A Match Made In Cinema Heaven [Venice]

      Brent McKnight
      September 1, 2023 11:32 am
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      ‘Sex Education’ Season 4 Review: The Netflix Teen Show’s Final Season Is Messy, Imperfect, And Heartfelt – Just Like Growing Up

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 5:16 pm
    • The Creator Gareth Edwards

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      Griffin Schiller
      September 21, 2023 10:58 am
    • The Continental John Wick

      ‘The Continental’ Review: ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Walks The Walk & Talks The Talk, But Lacks A Keanu-Like Presence

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 20, 2023 11:47 am
    • Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah

      ‘Rebel’: Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah On Their Musical Drama About Islamic Radicalization,’ Their ‘Batgirl’ Experience, ‘Ms. Marvel’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      September 15, 2023 9:00 am
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      ‘The End We Start From’ Review: Jodie Comer Stars In A Refreshingly Grounded Disaster Drama [TIFF]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 14, 2023 9:00 am
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      ‘Next Goal Wins’ Review: Taika Waititi Gets One Big Red Card For His Underdog Soccer Comedy [TIFF]

      Charles Bramesco
      September 11, 2023 4:24 pm
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      ‘American Horror Story: Delicate’ Trailer: Emma Roberts & Kim Kardashian Star In Latest ’AHS’ Season 12 Anthology

      Brent McKnight
      September 6, 2023 1:58 pm
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      ‘Sex Education’ Season 4 Review: The Netflix Teen Show’s Final Season Is Messy, Imperfect, And Heartfelt – Just Like Growing Up

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 5:16 pm
    • Jeremy Strong, Succession

      ‘Succession’: Creator Jesse Armstrong Says He Nearly Split Season 4 Into Two Parts Before Deciding On A “Full-Fat” Final Season

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 1:45 pm
    • The Caine Mutiny Court-Marshal

      ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Marshal’ Trailer: William Friedkin’s Final Film Premieres On Showtime On October 6

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 9:44 am
    • vhs85

      New ‘V/H/S/85’ Trailer: The Latest In The Horror Anthology Series Goes Back To The ’80s, Hits Shudder On October 6

      Ned Booth
      September 21, 2023 3:30 pm
    • Griselda

      ‘Griselda’ Trailer: Sofía Vergara Plays the Godmother Of The Miami Drug Cartel In January-Set Netflix Series

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 21, 2023 10:26 am
    • The Continental John Wick

      ‘The Continental’ Review: ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Walks The Walk & Talks The Talk, But Lacks A Keanu-Like Presence

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 20, 2023 11:47 am
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      ‘No One Will Save You’: Director Brian Duffield Talks His “Lean & Mean” Alien Invasion Thriller & Using Dialogue Sparingly [The Playlist Podcast]

      Brent McKnight
      September 21, 2023 12:16 pm
      Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • The Creator Gareth Edwards

      ’The Creator’: Gareth Edwards Talks The Dangers & Advancement Of A.I., The ‘Star Wars’ Influence & More [Interview]

      Griffin Schiller
      September 21, 2023 10:58 am
    • Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah

      ‘Rebel’: Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah On Their Musical Drama About Islamic Radicalization,’ Their ‘Batgirl’ Experience, ‘Ms. Marvel’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      September 15, 2023 9:00 am
    • 'Fremont': Babak Jalali & Anaita Wali Zada on [Sundance Interview]

      ‘Fremont’: Director Babak Jalali & Star Anaita Wali Zada On Their Charming, Wry, Low-Key Comedy [Interview]

      Isaac Feldberg
      August 25, 2023 10:34 am
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      ‘Bottoms’: Director Emma Seligman Talks The Teen Comedy, Reteaming With Rachel Sennott & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      August 24, 2023 4:05 pm
    • A still from Birth/Rebirth by Laura Moss, an official selection of the MIDNIGHT Section at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | Photo by Chananun Chotrungroj. All photos are copyrighted and may be used by the press only for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of Sundance Institute programs. Photos must be accompanied by a credit to the photographer and/or 'Courtesy of Sundance Institute.' Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of logos and/or photos is strictly prohibited.

      ‘Birth/Rebirth’: Laura Moss On Reimagining ‘Frankenstein,’ Thrilling Sundance & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      August 22, 2023 11:45 am
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      ‘Bad Things’: Director Stewart Thorndike Talks Shooting Horror In Daylight, Finding The Right Scary Hotel & More [Interview]

      Ally Johnson
      August 21, 2023 9:40 am
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      ‘Maestro’ Review: Bradley Cooper Plays It A Little Too Safe With Undaring Leonard Bernstein Biopic [Venice]

      Brent McKnight
      September 2, 2023 1:05 pm
      Features, Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • Sex Education S4

      ‘Sex Education’ Season 4 Review: The Netflix Teen Show’s Final Season Is Messy, Imperfect, And Heartfelt – Just Like Growing Up

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 5:16 pm
    • no one will save you

      ‘No One Will Save You’: Kaitlyn Dever Doesn’t Speak In A Lifeless ‘A Quiet Place’-Like One Trick Pony Thriller

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 22, 2023 12:31 pm
    • The Continental John Wick

      ‘The Continental’ Review: ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Walks The Walk & Talks The Talk, But Lacks A Keanu-Like Presence

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 20, 2023 11:47 am
    • Dear Jassl

      ‘Dear Jassi’ Review: Tarsem Singh’s TIFF Platform Award Winner Is A Shattering Real-Life Tragedy [TIFF]

      Ankit Jhunjhunwala
      September 18, 2023 10:53 am
    • Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction

      ‘American Fiction’ Review: Cord Jefferson Delivers A Funny & Insightful Feature Debut [TIFF]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 17, 2023 6:00 pm
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      ‘Wildcat’ Review: Director Ethan Hawke’s Portrait Of Writer Flannery O’Connor Blurs Her Truths & Fictions [TIFF]

      Ankit Jhunjhunwala
      September 17, 2023 4:50 pm
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      ‘Bottoms’: Director Emma Seligman Talks The Teen Comedy, Reteaming With Rachel Sennott & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Brent McKnight
      August 24, 2023 4:05 pm
      Features, Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • Brian Duffield No One Will Save You

      ‘No One Will Save You’: Director Brian Duffield Talks His “Lean & Mean” Alien Invasion Thriller & Using Dialogue Sparingly [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      September 21, 2023 12:16 pm
    • Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah

      ‘Rebel’: Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah On Their Musical Drama About Islamic Radicalization,’ Their ‘Batgirl’ Experience, ‘Ms. Marvel’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      September 15, 2023 9:00 am
    • A still from Birth/Rebirth by Laura Moss, an official selection of the MIDNIGHT Section at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | Photo by Chananun Chotrungroj. All photos are copyrighted and may be used by the press only for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of Sundance Institute programs. Photos must be accompanied by a credit to the photographer and/or 'Courtesy of Sundance Institute.' Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of logos and/or photos is strictly prohibited.

      ‘Birth/Rebirth’: Laura Moss On Reimagining ‘Frankenstein,’ Thrilling Sundance & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      August 22, 2023 11:45 am
    • The Adults, Berlin

      ‘The Adults’: Michael Cera & Sophia Lillis On Their Latest Indie Drama, Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Edward Davis
      August 15, 2023 1:51 pm
    • Ali Selim secret invasion

      ‘Secret Invasion’: Director Ali Selim On Helming All Six Episodes, Killing Off Fan-Favorite Characters & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      August 1, 2023 11:54 am
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      ‘Justified: City Primeval’: Timothy Olyphant On Returning To Raylan Givens, Dabbling In ‘Star Wars’ & Almost Becoming Iron Man [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      July 24, 2023 2:25 pm
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      ‘Opus’ Teaser Trailer: Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Son Crafts An Elegy Concert Doc For His Legendary Composer & Musician Father

      Brent McKnight
      August 31, 2023 1:30 pm
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      ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Marshal’ Trailer: William Friedkin’s Final Film Premieres On Showtime On October 6

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 9:44 am
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      New ‘V/H/S/85’ Trailer: The Latest In The Horror Anthology Series Goes Back To The ’80s, Hits Shudder On October 6

      Ned Booth
      September 21, 2023 3:30 pm
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      ‘When Evil Lurks’ Trailer: A Demon Is Coming To A Small Town In Demián Rugna’s Breakout TIFF Horror Film

      Charles Barfield
      September 21, 2023 12:00 pm
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      ‘Griselda’ Trailer: Sofía Vergara Plays the Godmother Of The Miami Drug Cartel In January-Set Netflix Series

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 21, 2023 10:26 am
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      ‘All Of Us Strangers’ Trailer: Andrew Haigh’s Acclaimed Drama Arrives in Theaters on December 22

      Maxance Vincent
      September 21, 2023 9:12 am
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      ‘The Kill Room’ Trailer: Uma Thurman & Samuel L. Jackson Star In This Darkly Comedic Crime-Thriller

      Charles Barfield
      September 20, 2023 12:20 pm
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      'All Of Us Strangers' Review: Andrew Scott Is Superb In Andrew Haigh's Portrait Of Inherent Loneliness [Telluride]

      Brent McKnight
      September 1, 2023 1:00 am
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      France Surprises Selecting ‘The Taste Of Things’ Over ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ For Oscars

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      September 21, 2023 3:47 pm
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      ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’s’ Lily Gladstone Takes The Tougher Best Actress Path

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 20, 2023 2:40 am
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      ‘Oppenheimer’ & ‘Poor Things’ Are Your 2024 Best Picture Frontrunners… For Now [Contender Countdown]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 13, 2023 9:48 am
    • Ian McKellen, The Critic, Gemma Arterton

      ‘The Critic’ Review: Ian McKellen Casts A Deadly Love Triangle In This Overstuffed Thriller [TIFF]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 11, 2023 2:00 pm
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      ‘One Life’ Review: Anthony Hopkins Gets This Tearjerker To Safe Shores [TIFF]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 10, 2023 1:30 pm
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      ‘His Three Daughters’ Review: Natasha Lyonne Is Riveting In Azazel Jacobs’ Sibling Drama [TIFF]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 9, 2023 1:40 pm
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Watch: Explore The Work Of John Cassavetes & Gena Rowlands In ‘Love Streams’ With 2 Criterion Featurettes

Brent McKnight
September 26, 2014 4:59 pm
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Watch: Explore The Work Of John Cassavetes & Gena Rowlands In 'Love Streams' With 2 Criterion Featurettes
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Watch: Trailer For Jacques Tati’s Restored Masterpiece ‘Playtime,’ Shot On 70mm

Brent McKnight
September 26, 2014 3:51 pm
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Watch: Trailer For Jacques Tati's Restored Masterpiece 'Playtime,' Shot On 70mm
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Watch: New Trailer For Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Tale Of Princess Kaguya’ Featuring The Voice Of Chloe Grace Moretz

Brent McKnight
September 22, 2014 5:25 pm
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Watch: New Trailer For Studio Ghibli's 'The Tale Of Princess Kaguya' Featuring The Voice Of Chloe Grace Moretz
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Watch: Get Moving With The First Trailer For ‘Northern Soul’ Featuring Steve Coogan

Brent McKnight
September 22, 2014 4:23 pm
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Watch: New U.S. Trailer for Mathieu Amalric’s Sexy Cannes Drama ‘The Blue Room’

Brent McKnight
September 20, 2014 12:29 pm
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Watch: New U.S. Trailer for Mathieu Amalric’s Sexy Cannes Drama ‘The Blue Room’
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Watch: Roman Polanksi Directed Short Film ‘A Therapy’ Starring Helena Bonham Carter & Ben Kingsley

Brent McKnight
September 19, 2014 4:25 pm
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Watch: Roman Polanksi Directed Short Film 'A Therapy' Starring Helena Bonham Carter & Ben Kingsley
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Watch: First Trailer For Period Drama ‘Casanova Variations’ Starring John Malkovich And Fanny Ardant

Brent McKnight
September 19, 2014 4:05 pm
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Watch: First Trailer For Period Drama 'Casanova Variations' Starring John Malkovich And Fanny Ardant

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