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    • Criterion Collection, December

      Criterion Adds 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio,' Remasters Of 'The Red Balloon' & 'Blast Of Silence' For Its December 2023 Releases

      Drew Taylor
      September 18, 2023 1:59 pm
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    • WGA

      WGA & AMPTP Have A Deal: Strike Could End After 146 Days

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 24, 2023 10:19 pm
    • The Fall of The House of Usher

      ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Gothic ‘Succession’ Is A Horror Tale Of Pharma Greed & Sackler Family Retribution

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 23, 2023 4:09 pm
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • David Fincher, Blade

      David S. Goyer Confirms He Developed ‘Blade’ With David Fincher Before ‘Se7en’

      theplaylist
      September 22, 2023 11:12 am
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    • The Continental John Wick

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

      Drew Taylor
      September 20, 2023 11:47 am
      Features, News, Reviews, Television
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    • The Fall of The House of Usher

      ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Gothic ‘Succession’ Is A Horror Tale Of Pharma Greed & Sackler Family Retribution

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 23, 2023 4:09 pm
    • 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
    • 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
    • Jodier Comer, The End We Start From, TIFF 2023, Mark Strong, Katherine Waterston, Benedict Cumberbatch,

      ‘The End We Start From’ Review: Jodie Comer Stars In A Refreshingly Grounded Disaster Drama [TIFF]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 14, 2023 9:00 am
    • Next Goal Wins

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

      Drew Taylor
      September 21, 2023 3:30 pm
      News, Television, Trailers
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    • WGA

      WGA & AMPTP Have A Deal: Strike Could End After 146 Days

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 24, 2023 10:19 pm
    • The Fall of The House of Usher

      ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Gothic ‘Succession’ Is A Horror Tale Of Pharma Greed & Sackler Family Retribution

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 23, 2023 4:09 pm
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
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    • 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]

      Drew Taylor
      September 15, 2023 9:00 am
      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
    • 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
    • '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
    • bottoms emma seligman

      ‘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
    • bad things stewart thorndike

      ‘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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    • Day Of The Fight

      ‘Day Of The Fight’ Review: Jack Huston Harnesses The Poetic Power Of Boxing Movies In A Stylish Feature Debut [Venice]

      Drew Taylor
      September 6, 2023 8:55 am
      Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • The Fall of The House of Usher

      ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Gothic ‘Succession’ Is A Horror Tale Of Pharma Greed & Sackler Family Retribution

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 23, 2023 4:09 pm
    • 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
  • Podcasts
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    • 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]

      Drew Taylor
      September 15, 2023 9:00 am
      Features, Interviews, News, Podcasts
    Recent
    • 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
    • bottoms emma seligman

      ‘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
    • 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
    • justified city primeval

      ‘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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    • Wes Anderson, The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar,

      ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’ Trailer: Wes Anderson Gets Whimsical With Benedict Cumberbatch On Sept 27

      Drew Taylor
      September 14, 2023 11:04 am
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    • 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
    • WHEN EVIL LURKS

      ‘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
    • 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
    • All Of Us Strangers,Telluride,

      ‘All Of Us Strangers’ Trailer: Andrew Haigh’s Acclaimed Drama Arrives in Theaters on December 22

      Maxance Vincent
      September 21, 2023 9:12 am
    • the kill room

      ‘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,Telluride,

      'All Of Us Strangers' Review: Andrew Scott Is Superb In Andrew Haigh's Portrait Of Inherent Loneliness [Telluride]

      Drew Taylor
      September 1, 2023 1:00 am
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    • The Taste of Things, The Pot-au-Feu

      France Surprises Selecting ‘The Taste Of Things’ Over ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ For Oscars

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 21, 2023 3:47 pm
    • Lily Gladstone, Killers o the Flower Moon

      ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’s’ Lily Gladstone Takes The Tougher Best Actress Path

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 20, 2023 2:40 am
    • Best Picture, Oscars 2024

      ‘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
    • One Life, Anthony Hopkins

      ‘One Life’ Review: Anthony Hopkins Gets This Tearjerker To Safe Shores [TIFF]

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 10, 2023 1:30 pm
    • His Three Daughters, Elisabeth Olsen, Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon, TIFF 2023

      ‘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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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Review: The Franchise Finally Finds Its Footing

Drew Taylor
April 5, 2022 10:00 am
News, Reviews
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” has not had the easiest journey. Based on a slender volume of in-universe lore, it was author J.K. Rowling’s attempt to expand the so-called Wizarding World by focusin...
turning red pixar

‘Turning Red’ Review: Pixar Crafts A Sweet “Asian Tween Fever Dream” About Growing Up

Drew Taylor
March 7, 2022 9:49 am
Features, News, Reviews
Most of the discussion, thus far, around “Turning Red,” Pixar’s 25th (!) animated feature and its first to be solely directed by a female filmmaker, has been around its distribution. “Turning Red,” like last y...
sing 2

‘Sing 2′ Review: Garth Jennings’ Charming Sequel Is The Animated Equivalent Of A Top 40 Radio Station

Drew Taylor
November 19, 2021 1:19 pm
News, Reviews
“Sing,” Illumination Entertainment’s 2016 animated feature, is a breath of fresh air, particularly for a company most closely associated with the screeching, omnipresent minions. A kind of jukebox musical set ...
Rons gone wrong

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Is An Amiable, Charming Animated Robot Adventure With Only Some Minor Bugs [Review]

Drew Taylor
October 11, 2021 1:23 pm
News, Reviews
“Ron’s Gone Wrong,” a film first announced in 2017, is the debut feature from Locksmith Animation, a British animation company founded in 2014. With an animation team including veterans from Aardman and Pixar ...
Luca Disney

Pixar’s ‘Luca’ Is A Summery, Subtly Surreal Treat Unlike Anything The Studio Has Done Before [Review]

Drew Taylor
June 16, 2021 12:24 pm
News, Reviews
Back in 2012, Pixar released “Brave,” the offbeat “princess movie” set in the Scottish Highlands, and with it came “La Luna.” After watching the 7-minute short, “La Luna,” it was hard to focus on the feature. ...
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Matt Damon Reteams With ‘Ford v. Ferrari’ Director James Mangold for Don Winslow Adaptation ‘The Force’

Drew Taylor
January 22, 2020 5:08 pm
News
Matt Damon is ready to get back in the drivers’ seat with his “Ford v. Ferrari” director James Mangold for “The Force,” an adaptation of the 2017 Don Winslow novel for 20th Century Pictures, Deadline reports. ...
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Apple TV Plus Teams With Scott Z. Burns For Climate Change Anthology

Drew Taylor
January 22, 2020 2:49 pm
News, Television
In an as-of-yet-to-be published interview with "The Report" writer/director Scott Z. Burns (the screenwriter of many Steven Soderbergh films too and one of the writers of the forthcoming 00...
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‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ Director Sean Durkin Sets Von Erich Wrestling Family Saga

Drew Taylor
January 22, 2020 1:52 pm
Festivals, News
One of the more exciting films that’ll debut at the Sundance Film Festival this year is “The Nest,” the sophomore feature from Sean Durkin, who made a splash at the same festival in 2011 with “Martha Marcy May...
Parasite

Bong Joon-ho Says ‘Parasite’ HBO Series Will Be ‘High-Quality, Expanded Film’

Drew Taylor
January 22, 2020 1:06 pm
News, Television
Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite,” everyone’s favorite upstairs/downstairs/half-basement thriller is an Oscar frontrunner and will soon find an even wider audience as it’s transformed into an HBO series by the filmmak...
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‘Miss Americana’ Trailer: Taylor Swift Gets Real

Drew Taylor
January 22, 2020 11:36 am
Festivals, News
Late last year, in Taylor Swift’s very public feud with record executive Scooter Braun, she revealed that Braun was trying to block the use of her old songs for a forthcoming Netflix documentary. Now that Netf...
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