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    • elle fanning the great

      'A Complete Unknown': Elle Fanning Joins Timothée Chalamet In James Mangold's Upcoming Bob Dylan Biopic

      Charles Bramesco
      May 15, 2023 2:38 pm
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    • ‘Only The River Flows’ Review: Wei Shujun Adapts A Bleak, Inscrutable Noir [Cannes]

      ‘Only The River Flows’ Review: Wei Shujun Adapts A Bleak, Inscrutable Noir [Cannes]

      Jeffrey Zhang
      May 27, 2023 5:50 pm
    • La Chimera

      ‘La Chimera’ Is Another Enchanting Modern Myth From Alice Rohrwacher [Cannes]

      Farah Cheded
      May 27, 2023 5:36 pm
    • Anatomy of a Fall (Anatomie d'une Chute)

      ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Wins Palme d’Or At 2023 Cannes Film Festival

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 27, 2023 3:23 pm
    • Perfect Days

      ‘Perfect Days’ Review: Wim Wenders’ Latest Is A Moving Yet Not Unflawed Return To Form [Cannes]

      Rafaela Sales Ross
      May 26, 2023 4:09 pm
    • David O.Russell, Will Ferrell

      ‘Madden’: Will Ferrell In Talks To Play The NFL Icon In David O. Russell’s Upcoming Film For Amazon/MGM

      Ned Booth
      May 26, 2023 3:44 pm
    • In Our Day Hong Sang-soo

      ‘In Our Day’ Review: Cats And Rock Paper Scissors Make Up Hong Sang-soo’s Charming Chronicling Of Routine [Cannes]

      Rafaela Sales Ross
      May 26, 2023 2:57 pm
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    • . Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in "Platonic," premiering May 24, 2023 on Apple TV+.

      ‘Platonic’ Review: Seth Rogen & Rose Byrne Bring Ace Comic Timing To Clever Apple TV+ Comedy

      Charles Bramesco
      May 17, 2023 10:07 am
      Features, News, Reviews, Television
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    • La Chimera

      ‘La Chimera’ Is Another Enchanting Modern Myth From Alice Rohrwacher [Cannes]

      Farah Cheded
      May 27, 2023 5:36 pm
    • Anatomy of a Fall (Anatomie d'une Chute)

      ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Wins Palme d’Or At 2023 Cannes Film Festival

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 27, 2023 3:23 pm
    • Asteroid City, review, cannes

      ‘Asteroid City’ Review: Wes Anderson Explores The Loneliness Of The Cosmos & Our Place In It Through Creation & Grief [Cannes]

      Rodrigo Perez
      May 23, 2023 1:15 pm
    • The Idol, HBO, Sam Levinson,

      ‘The Idol’ Review: Sam Levinson’s Crude Provocation With The Weeknd & Lily-Rose Depp Is Gross & Sexist [Cannes]

      Robert Daniels
      May 23, 2023 7:38 am
    • the little mermaid

      ‘The Little Mermaid’ Review: Halle Bailey Brings The Magic To Disney’s Latest Remake

      Kathia Woods
      May 22, 2023 9:25 am
    • May December

      ‘May December’ Review: An Actor Prepares In Todd Haynes’ Superlative Age-Gap Dramedy [Cannes]

      Charles Bramesco
      May 21, 2023 8:35 am
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      Summer 2023 TV Preview: 40 Must-See Shows To Watch

      Charles Bramesco
      May 1, 2023 4:00 pm
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    • FUBAR Arnold Schwarzenegger 2

      ‘FUBAR’ Review: Arnold Schwarzenegger Enters His Dad Jokes Years In His TV Debut

      Andrew Crump
      May 26, 2023 10:26 am
    • The Lazarus Project Season 2

      ‘The Lazarus Project’ TV Review: Joe Barton’s Clever Sci-Fi Import Puts A New Spin On An Old Concept

      Brian Tallerico
      May 26, 2023 10:06 am
    • mayans jr Bourne

      JR Bourne Talks The Final Season Of ‘Mayans’ & Playing A Villain Who Is A “Festering Open Wound Of Trauma” [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      May 25, 2023 1:33 pm
    • How To With John Wilson S3

      ‘How To With John Wilson’ Season 3 Trailer: HBO’s Quirky Street Doc Series Premieres Its Final Episodes Starting July 28

      Ned Booth
      May 25, 2023 12:48 pm
    • Spider-Man Noir

      Phil Lord & Chris Miller Confirm That Their ‘Spider-Noir’ Live-Action Series At Amazon Is Still Happening

      Ned Booth
      May 25, 2023 11:15 am
    • Hijack, Idris Elba

      ‘Hijack’ Trailer: Idris Elba Stars In Apple TV+’s Thriller Series On June 28

      Ned Booth
      May 25, 2023 10:17 am
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      JR Bourne Talks The Final Season Of ‘Mayans’ & Playing A Villain Who Is A “Festering Open Wound Of Trauma” [Templo Talk]

      Charles Bramesco
      May 25, 2023 1:33 pm
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    • Bryan Cranston, Asteroid City

      Bryan Cranston on Wes Anderson, ‘Asteroid City’ &, Oh Yeah, Cannes

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 26, 2023 2:11 am
    • you hurt my feelings nicole holofcener, julia louis-dreyfus

      ‘You Hurt My Feelings’: Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Director Nicole Holofcener Talk Their Comedy About Overhearing Hard Truths [Interview]

      Jason Bailey
      May 24, 2023 12:24 pm
    • May December Natalie Portman

      Todd Haynes On Natalie Portman’s ‘May December’ Scene Everyone Will Be Talking About [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 24, 2023 11:51 am
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      ‘Master Gardener’: Joel Edgerton On Working With Paul Schrader, Returning To ‘Star Wars’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 22, 2023 1:42 pm
    • Mayans Emilio Rivera

      Emilio Rivera Talks ‘Mayans,’ The Evolution Of Marcus Alvarez & What To Expect In Season 5 [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      May 18, 2023 4:26 pm
    • ‘Sanctuary’: Margaret Qualley & Christopher Abbott Discuss Their Racy New Kink Film, Stunt Dildos & More [Interview]

      ‘Sanctuary’: Margaret Qualley & Christopher Abbott Discuss Their Racy New Kink Film, Stunt Dildos & More [Interview]

      Charles Bramesco
      May 16, 2023 3:00 pm
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    • White Men Can't Jump

      ‘White Men Can't Jump’ Review: A Disposable Remake That Will Make You Yearn For The Chemistry In The Original

      Charles Bramesco
      May 18, 2023 5:23 pm
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    • ‘Only The River Flows’ Review: Wei Shujun Adapts A Bleak, Inscrutable Noir [Cannes]

      ‘Only The River Flows’ Review: Wei Shujun Adapts A Bleak, Inscrutable Noir [Cannes]

      Jeffrey Zhang
      May 27, 2023 5:50 pm
    • La Chimera

      ‘La Chimera’ Is Another Enchanting Modern Myth From Alice Rohrwacher [Cannes]

      Farah Cheded
      May 27, 2023 5:36 pm
    • Perfect Days

      ‘Perfect Days’ Review: Wim Wenders’ Latest Is A Moving Yet Not Unflawed Return To Form [Cannes]

      Rafaela Sales Ross
      May 26, 2023 4:09 pm
    • In Our Day Hong Sang-soo

      ‘In Our Day’ Review: Cats And Rock Paper Scissors Make Up Hong Sang-soo’s Charming Chronicling Of Routine [Cannes]

      Rafaela Sales Ross
      May 26, 2023 2:57 pm
    • Being Mary Tyler Moore

      ‘Being Mary Tyler Moore’ Review: Capturing The Contradictions Of The Groundbreaking Star In A Familiar Documentary Framework

      Emma Fraser
      May 26, 2023 11:49 am
    • FUBAR Arnold Schwarzenegger 2

      ‘FUBAR’ Review: Arnold Schwarzenegger Enters His Dad Jokes Years In His TV Debut

      Andrew Crump
      May 26, 2023 10:26 am
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    • Mayans Emilio Rivera

      Emilio Rivera Talks ‘Mayans,’ The Evolution Of Marcus Alvarez & What To Expect In Season 5 [Templo Talk]

      Charles Bramesco
      May 18, 2023 4:26 pm
      Interviews, News, Podcasts, Television
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    • mayans jr Bourne

      JR Bourne Talks The Final Season Of ‘Mayans’ & Playing A Villain Who Is A “Festering Open Wound Of Trauma” [Templo Talk]

      Charles Barfield
      May 25, 2023 1:33 pm
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      ‘Master Gardener’: Joel Edgerton On Working With Paul Schrader, Returning To ‘Star Wars’ & More [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 22, 2023 1:42 pm
    • fast and furious 7

      ‘Fast & Furious’: The Best & Worst Of Vin Diesel’s Ridiculous, NOS-Fueled Franchise [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      May 19, 2023 4:18 pm
    • The Great, Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult

      ‘The Great’: Elle Fanning & Nicholas Hoult Talk About Returning For Season 3 Of Their Hit Historical Comedy, ‘Nosferatu’ & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] 

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 11, 2023 11:02 am
    • robert rodriguez hypnotic

      ‘Hypnotic’: Robert Rodriguez On His Hitchcockian Thriller, Close Calls With Franchise Films, & ‘Alita 2’ [The Discourse Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      May 10, 2023 10:58 am
    • guardians of the galaxy vol 3

      ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’: James Gunn’s Marvel Swansong Is A Mixed Bag Of Big Emotions, Cute Animals & Wasted Potential [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      May 5, 2023 1:43 pm
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      'The Starling Girl' Exclusive Clip: Eliza Scanlen & Lewis Pullman Star In Laurel Parmet's Coming-Of-Age Drama

      Charles Bramesco
      May 8, 2023 10:46 am
      News, Trailers, Video
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    • How To With John Wilson S3

      ‘How To With John Wilson’ Season 3 Trailer: HBO’s Quirky Street Doc Series Premieres Its Final Episodes Starting July 28

      Ned Booth
      May 25, 2023 12:48 pm
    • Barbie

      New ‘Barbie’ Trailer: Greta Gerwig’s Blockbuster With Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling Hits Theaters On July 21

      Ned Booth
      May 25, 2023 12:04 pm
    • Hijack, Idris Elba

      ‘Hijack’ Trailer: Idris Elba Stars In Apple TV+’s Thriller Series On June 28

      Ned Booth
      May 25, 2023 10:17 am
    • No Hard Feelings, Jennifer Lawrence, Sony Pictures

      ‘No Hard Feelings’ Trailer: Jennifer Lawrence’s Awkward Sex Comedy Is Coming This June

      Christopher Marc
      May 25, 2023 9:12 am
    • I think you should leave season 3

      ‘I Think You Should Leave’ Season 3 Trailer: Tim Robinson & His Crew Return With More Absurdity On May 30

      Charles Barfield
      May 24, 2023 2:31 pm
    • The Persian Version, Sundance

      ‘The Persian Version’ Teaser: Cultures Collide In Maryam Keshavarz’s Upcoming Comedy

      Charles Barfield
      May 24, 2023 1:32 pm
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      Brie Larson Has An Unexpected Cannes Press Conference Moment

      Charles Bramesco
      May 16, 2023 10:14 am
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      ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Wins Palme d’Or At 2023 Cannes Film Festival

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 27, 2023 3:23 pm
    • Bryan Cranston, Asteroid City

      Bryan Cranston on Wes Anderson, ‘Asteroid City’ &, Oh Yeah, Cannes

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 26, 2023 2:11 am
    • Four Daughters, Cannes 2023

      ‘Four Daughters’ Cannes Review: A Tunisian Mother Loses Her Daughters To Wolves

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 25, 2023 8:55 am
    • May December Natalie Portman

      Todd Haynes On Natalie Portman’s ‘May December’ Scene Everyone Will Be Talking About [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 24, 2023 11:51 am
    • Asteroid City, Cannes 2023

      ‘Asteroid City’: Wes Anderson Talks Aliens, Actors & Secret Animatics [Cannes]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 24, 2023 8:55 am
    • Rapito, Cannes 2023

      ‘Kidnapped’ Review: Pope Pius Steals A Boy & The Movie [Cannes]

      Gregory Ellwood
      May 24, 2023 3:58 am
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‘Sanctuary’: Margaret Qualley & Christopher Abbott Discuss Their Racy New Kink Film, Stunt Dildos & More [Interview]

‘Sanctuary’: Margaret Qualley & Christopher Abbott Discuss Their Racy New Kink Film, Stunt Dildos & More [Interview]

Charles Bramesco
May 16, 2023 3:00 pm
Interviews, News
A man, a woman, and an enclosed space — as any stage director knows, these components can be transformed into anything within the capabilities of the human imagination, a malleability essential to Zachary Wigo...
shazam fury of the gods

‘Shazam 2’ Writers Talk Finding The Teen Voice, A Cut Party Scene & That ‘Fast & Furious’ Mention [Interview]

Charles Bramesco
March 20, 2023 10:20 am
Interviews, News
In the super-sequel “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” mild-mannered teen Billy Batson (Asher Angel, who transforms into Zachary Levi when powered up) learns the importance of togetherness as he and his team of hero ...
Bones And All, Luca Guadagnino

‘Bones And All’: Luca Guadagnino On Violence’s Nature, Having The “Guts” To Release A Longer ’Bigger Splash’ & More [Interview]

Charles Bramesco
November 15, 2022 3:50 pm
Features, Interviews, News
New kid at school Maren (Taylor Russell), has been invited to a sleepover by a few popular girls, a rite of passage she correctly recognizes as fraught with potential for catastrophe. She doesn’t totally fit i...
Moonage Daydream

‘Moonage Daydream’ Director Brett Morgen Talks Creating A “Non-Biographical” David Bowie Doc & More [Interview]

Charles Bramesco
September 19, 2022 2:10 pm
Features, Interviews, News
At this point, we’ve all seen enough documentaries about 20th-century musical geniuses that the average viewer could direct one in their sleep: archival footage of the greatest-hits performances, behind-the-sc...
lodge kerrigan

‘Keane’: Lodge Kerrigan Recalls His Striking 2004 & Second Breakthrough Thriller Starring Damian Lewis

Charles Bramesco
August 19, 2022 12:55 pm
Features, Interviews, News
While his unnerving 1993 debut, "Clean, Shaven," really floored audiences who saw it back in the day, when director Lodge Kerrigan’s belated third film “Keane” first made the rounds on the festival circuit in ...
Triangle Of Sadness

‘Triangle of Sadness’ Review: Ruben Östlund Falters In This Broad Class Satire [Cannes]

Charles Bramesco
May 21, 2022 1:54 pm
Festivals, News, Reviews
It’s one of modern life’s most beguiling paradoxes that social media influencers are, of course, the scum of the earth, and yet the pop culture skewering them always plays so uncharitably that a viewer feels c...
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Book

‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’: Quentin Tarantino’s Novelization Is An Authoritative Act Of Self-Made Fan Fiction [Review]

Charles Bramesco
July 10, 2021 10:45 am
News, Reviews
Those who knocked “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” as nothing more than a pretense for Quentin Tarantino to meticulously recreate and hang out in the 1969 Los Angeles located somewhere between his boyhood memor...
A Chiara

‘A Chiara’: Jonas Carpignano’s Completes His Calabrian Trilogy On An Unexpected, But High Note [Review]

Charles Bramesco
July 9, 2021 7:06 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
Before Jonas Carpignano makes a movie, first, he must find it. His last two features integrated themselves into the terrain of a distinctly modern Italy and imposed a loose narrative on the real-world subcultu...
Abel Ferrara, Siberia Podcast

Abel Ferrara Talks ‘Siberia,’ Working With Dennis Hopper, Staying Sober & Much More [Deep Focus Podcast]

Charles Bramesco
June 25, 2021 1:20 pm
Features, Interviews, News, Podcasts
Abel Ferrara’s latest film, “Siberia,” finds his constant muse, Willem Dafoe, in an icy, isolated wasteland not explicitly meant to be the Russian tundra but rather an abstract plane of sol...
Todd haynes Mark Ruffalo Dark Waters

Todd Haynes Talks ‘Dark Waters,’ Studio Filmmaking & Directing Other People’s Scripts [Interview]

Charles Bramesco
November 20, 2019 2:33 pm
Features, Interviews, News
There’s been an overtone of befuddlement to the reception for Todd Haynes’ latest picture, the legal procedural “Dark Waters.” Where’s the smoldering queer angst, the reverent evocation of a stylized past, the ...
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