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    • The Creator

      ‘The Creator’ Review: Gareth Edwards’ Familiar Pastiche Of Lo-Fi Sci-Fi Is Epic, Intimate & Ponders A.I.’s Humanity

      Zach Hollwedel
      September 27, 2023 11:44 am
      Features, News, Reviews
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    • ‘Rogue One’: Gareth Edwards Remembers An Obligatory Draft Of Where Cassian & Jyn Lived  [Flashback]

      ‘Rogue One’: Gareth Edwards Remembers An Early, Obligatory Draft Where Cassian & Jyn Lived  [Flashback]

      theplaylist
      September 29, 2023 3:32 pm
    • Marvel X-Men

      Marvel Studios Plans To Hear Pitches From Writers Soon For Upcoming ‘X-Men’ Film

      Ned Booth
      September 29, 2023 1:38 pm
    • Robert Pattinson, Batman

      Robert Pattinson’s Worst Fear Is Being Humiliated Onscreen: “You’re The One Who Everyone’s Going To Say Is Lame”

      Ned Booth
      September 29, 2023 12:49 pm
    • Dancing In The Dust

      ‘Dancing In The Dust’ Trailer: Asghar Farhadi’s Debut Film Gets Its First-Ever North American Release Today

      Ned Booth
      September 29, 2023 11:08 am
    • Reptile director Grant Singer

      ‘Reptile’: Director Grant Singer Talks Benicio Del Toro Collaboration, Coppola & Hitchcock’s Influence & Subverting Crime Tropes [Deep Focus Podcast]

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 29, 2023 11:03 am
    • AFI Fest 2023 Full Lineup

      AFI Fest 2023 Lineup Includes ‘All Of Us Strangers,’ Steve McQueen’s ‘Occupied City,’ ‘The Bikeriders’ & More

      Ned Booth
      September 29, 2023 10:09 am
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    • Maestro, Bradley Cooper

      ‘Maestro’ Review: Bradley Cooper Plays It A Little Too Safe With Undaring Leonard Bernstein Biopic [Venice]

      Zach Hollwedel
      September 2, 2023 1:05 pm
      Features, Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • Reptile director Grant Singer

      ‘Reptile’: Director Grant Singer Talks Benicio Del Toro Collaboration, Coppola & Hitchcock’s Influence & Subverting Crime Tropes [Deep Focus Podcast]

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 29, 2023 11:03 am
    • The Creator

      ‘The Creator’ Review: Gareth Edwards’ Familiar Pastiche Of Lo-Fi Sci-Fi Is Epic, Intimate & Ponders A.I.’s Humanity

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 27, 2023 11:44 am
    • New York Film Festival

      New York Film Festival Preview: 19 Films To Watch At 2023’s Fall Fest

      Jamie Rogers
      September 26, 2023 11:17 am
    • 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
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    • ‘The Changeling’ TV Review: Lakeith Stanfield Delivers In Riveting Horror-Fantasy Apple TV+ Experience

      ‘The Changeling’ TV Review: Lakeith Stanfield Delivers In Riveting Horror-Fantasy Apple TV+ Experience

      Zach Hollwedel
      September 1, 2023 11:58 am
      News, Reviews, Television
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    • Big Mouth Season 7

      ‘Big Mouth’ Season 7 Trailer: The Animated Comedy Returns To Netflix For Its Penultimate Season On October 20

      Ned Booth
      September 28, 2023 12:59 pm
    • Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Our Flag Means Death

      ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Review: Max Comedy Continues Confident Sail With Increasingly Lovable Characters

      Brian Tallerico
      September 28, 2023 12:46 pm
    • The Curse

      ‘The Curse’ Teaser: New Showtime Series With Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder & Benny Safdie Premieres On Showtime On November 10

      Ned Booth
      September 28, 2023 10:14 am
    • True Detective: Night Country

      ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Teaser: HBO’s Acclaimed Crime Series Returns January 14, 2024

      Edward Davis
      September 27, 2023 4:17 pm
    • gen v

      ‘Gen V’ Review: Amazon’s Super-Youth Rebellion Stalls Over Franchise Demands

      Andrew Crump
      September 27, 2023 12:15 pm
    • Wolf Like Me

      ‘Wolf Like Me’ Season 2 Trailer: Isla Fisher & Josh Gad Return To Their Werewolf Romantic Dramedy Oct 19

      Edward Davis
      September 27, 2023 11:43 am
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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]

      Zach Hollwedel
      September 21, 2023 12:16 pm
      Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • Reptile director Grant Singer

      ‘Reptile’: Director Grant Singer Talks Benicio Del Toro Collaboration, Coppola & Hitchcock’s Influence & Subverting Crime Tropes [Deep Focus Podcast]

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 29, 2023 11:03 am
    • Bad Bunny, Gael Garcia Bernal, Cassandro

      ‘Cassandro’: Roger Ross Williams Talks Directing Bad Bunny In His First Movie

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 27, 2023 9:00 am
    • 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
    • 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
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    • louis ck sorry not sorry

      ‘Sorry/Not Sorry’ Review: Louis C.K. Doc Offers The Facts But Doesn’t Tackle The Glaring Questions [TIFF]

      Zach Hollwedel
      September 13, 2023 12:46 pm
      Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • Story Ave

      ‘Story Ave’ Review: Artistole Torres’ Humane Direction Elevates One Of The Most Undersung Movies Of The Year

      Christian Gallichio
      September 28, 2023 3:16 pm
    • Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Our Flag Means Death

      ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Review: Max Comedy Continues Confident Sail With Increasingly Lovable Characters

      Brian Tallerico
      September 28, 2023 12:46 pm
    • gen v

      ‘Gen V’ Review: Amazon’s Super-Youth Rebellion Stalls Over Franchise Demands

      Andrew Crump
      September 27, 2023 12:15 pm
    • The Creator

      ‘The Creator’ Review: Gareth Edwards’ Familiar Pastiche Of Lo-Fi Sci-Fi Is Epic, Intimate & Ponders A.I.’s Humanity

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 27, 2023 11:44 am
    • 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
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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]

      Zach Hollwedel
      September 15, 2023 9:00 am
      Features, Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • Reptile director Grant Singer

      ‘Reptile’: Director Grant Singer Talks Benicio Del Toro Collaboration, Coppola & Hitchcock’s Influence & Subverting Crime Tropes [Deep Focus Podcast]

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 29, 2023 11:03 am
    • 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
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      ‘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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    • The Boy and the Heron (2023)CR: Studio Ghibli

      'The Boy And The Heron' Trailer: Hayao Miyazaki's First Feature In A Decade Opens TIFF Tonight, Hits American Theaters On December 8

      Zach Hollwedel
      September 7, 2023 9:43 am
      Festivals, News, Trailers
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    • Dancing In The Dust

      ‘Dancing In The Dust’ Trailer: Asghar Farhadi’s Debut Film Gets Its First-Ever North American Release Today

      Ned Booth
      September 29, 2023 11:08 am
    • Big Mouth Season 7

      ‘Big Mouth’ Season 7 Trailer: The Animated Comedy Returns To Netflix For Its Penultimate Season On October 20

      Ned Booth
      September 28, 2023 12:59 pm
    • Down Low still

      ‘Down Low’ Trailer: ‘The White Lotus’ Star Lukas Gage & Zachary Quinto Star In New Sex Comedy On October 10

      Ned Booth
      September 28, 2023 11:26 am
    • The Curse

      ‘The Curse’ Teaser: New Showtime Series With Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder & Benny Safdie Premieres On Showtime On November 10

      Ned Booth
      September 28, 2023 10:14 am
    • The Mill Lil Rel Howery

      ‘The Mill’ Trailer: Capitalism Has Run Amok In New Horror Film Starring Lil Rel Howery

      Charles Barfield
      September 28, 2023 9:40 am
    • Argylle trailer

      ‘Argylle’ Trailer: Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard & Henry Cavill Lead Matthew Vaughn’s New Spy Series

      Edward Davis
      September 28, 2023 8:38 am
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    • One Life, Anthony Hopkins

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

      Zach Hollwedel
      September 10, 2023 1:30 pm
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    • Barbie, Behind The Scenes, Greta Gerwig

      Best Director Oscars 2024 Predictions And Contenders

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 28, 2023 1:34 pm
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      Best Picture Oscars 2024 Predictions And Contenders

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 28, 2023 9:25 am
    • Bad Bunny, Gael Garcia Bernal, Cassandro

      ‘Cassandro’: Roger Ross Williams Talks Directing Bad Bunny In His First Movie

      Gregory Ellwood
      September 27, 2023 9:00 am
    • 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
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Watch: 1-Hour Talk With Nicolas Winding Refn About His Book ‘The Act Of Seeing’

Zach Hollwedel
November 4, 2015 1:07 pm
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Watch: Martin Scorsese, Christiane Kubrick & Jan Harlan Reflect On The Life And Career Of Stanley Kubrick In 55-Minute Talk

Zach Hollwedel
November 4, 2015 11:05 am
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Watch: Martin Scorsese, Christiane Kubrick & Jan Harlan Reflect On The Life And Career Of Stanley Kubrick In 55-Minute Talk
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Watch: 17-Minute Video Essay On The Essence Of Humanity In The Films Of Hayao Miyazaki

Zach Hollwedel
October 27, 2015 4:29 pm
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Watch: 17-Minute Video Essay On The Essence Of Humanity In The Films Of Hayao Miyazaki
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How Filmmakers Use Color To Manipulate Our Emotions

Zach Hollwedel
October 14, 2015 4:34 pm
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Watch: Video Essay Explores How Filmmakers Use Color To Manipulate Our Emotions
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Listen: 40-Minute Talk Between Cult Directors Ben Wheatley And Alex Cox

Zach Hollwedel
October 14, 2015 11:05 am
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Listen: 40-Minute Talk Between Cult Directors Ben Wheatley And Alex Cox
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Watch: 1 Hour 43 Minute Talk With Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu T’ien-Wen And Olivier Assayas

Zach Hollwedel
October 2, 2015 5:46 pm
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Watch: 21-Minute Documentary ‘Vision Of A Future Passed: The Prophesy Of 2001’ With Roger Ebert, William Friedkin, And More

Zach Hollwedel
October 2, 2015 1:03 pm
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Watch: 21-Minute Documentary 'Vision Of A Future Passed: The Prophesy Of 2001' With Roger Ebert, William Friedkin, And More
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Explore The Influences And Techniques In The Films Of Martin Scorsese

Zach Hollwedel
September 30, 2015 4:37 pm
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Watch: 19-Minute Video Essay Explores The Influences And Techniques In The Films Of Martin Scorsese
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Listen: 64-Minute Talk With Jake Gyllenhaal About His Career, Physical Tranformations, And Why Actings Is Like Super Mario Brothers

Zach Hollwedel
September 30, 2015 2:29 pm
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Watch: Detailed And In Depth Video Essay Explores Identity And Space In ‘Ghost In The Shell’

Zach Hollwedel
September 23, 2015 5:32 pm
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