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    • Firestarter Ryan Kiera Armstrong

      The Razzie Awards Apologize For Nominating 12-Year-Old 'Firestarter' Actress Amid Backlash

      Isaac Feldberg
      January 26, 2023 10:39 am
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    • Andrea Riseborough, To Leslie

      Andrea Riseborough Oscars Controversy Prompts Academy Campaign Review

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 5:13 pm
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      Phoebe Waller-Bridge To Write/Produce Live-Action ‘Tomb Raider’ Series At Amazon

      Christopher Marc
      January 27, 2023 5:01 pm
    • The Eternal Memory

      ‘The Eternal Memory’ Review: Maite Alberdi’s Moving Doc Is A Love Story About The Trauma Of Remembering & The Decay Of Memory [Sundance]

      Rodrigo Perez
      January 27, 2023 4:26 pm
    • Stephen Dorff Black Adam

      Stephen Dorff Misses When Superhero Movies Took Risks & He’s Done With “Worthless Garbage” Like ‘Black Adam’

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 3:51 pm
    • Joe Cornish Attack The Block 2

      ‘Attack The Block 2’: Joe Cornish Says “Central Concept” Of Upcoming Sequel Is That John Boyega’s Moses “Has Grown Up”

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 2:54 pm
    • A Thousand and One

      ‘A Thousand And One’ & ‘The Persian Version’ Top 2023 Sundance Film Festival Awards

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 2:48 pm
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    • Overlooked & Underrated: The 25 Best Films Of 2022 You (Prolly) Didn’t See

      Overlooked & Underrated: The 25 Best Films Of 2022 You (Prolly) Didn’t See

      Isaac Feldberg
      January 5, 2023 1:55 pm
      Features, News
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    • Copenhagen Cowboy Nightcall with Nicolas Winding Refn

      ‘Copenhagen Cowboy: Nightcall’: Watch An Entire New Doc About The Making Of Nicolas Winding Refn’s New Netflix Series [Exclusive]

      Rodrigo Perez
      January 25, 2023 3:00 pm
    • oscars 2023 nominations

      ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Lands 11 2023 Oscar Nominations [Complete List]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 24, 2023 8:24 am
    • Passages, Ira Sachs

      ‘Passages’ Review: Franz Rogowski, Adèle Exarchopoulos & Ben Whishaw Star In Ira Sachs’ Irresistible Love Triangle [Sundance]

      Charles Bramesco
      January 23, 2023 3:31 pm
    • You Hurt My Feelings, Nicole Holofcener

      ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ Review: Nicole Holofcener Is Back On Her Game In A Tender, Funny Julia Louis-Dreyfus Vehicle [Sundance]

      Jason Bailey
      January 23, 2023 8:50 am
    • Flora and Sam, John Carney, Flora and Son,

      ‘Flora And Son’ Review: Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Eve Hewson Make John Carney’s Familiar Musical Sing [Sundance]

      Jason Bailey
      January 22, 2023 8:47 pm
    • Infinity Pool Sundance

      ‘Infinity Pool’ Review: Mia Goth & Alexander Skarsgård Terrify In Neon-Lit Nightmare [Sundance]

      Poulomi Das
      January 22, 2023 1:43 pm
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      ‘Poker Face’ Review: Rian Johnson & Natasha Lyonne Team Up For A Clever, Funny Mystery Series

      Isaac Feldberg
      January 25, 2023 11:00 am
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      Phoebe Waller-Bridge To Write/Produce Live-Action ‘Tomb Raider’ Series At Amazon

      Christopher Marc
      January 27, 2023 5:01 pm
    • The Perfect Nanny Nicole Kidman Maya Erskine

      ‘The Perfect Nanny’: Nicole Kidman & Maya Erskine To Star In Upcoming HBO Limited Series, With Erkine Also Serving As Showrunner

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 2:00 pm
    • Steven Soderbergh, The Pendulum Project

      Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Pendulum Project’ Is A Satire Series From Writer Kurt Anderson Featuring Michael Cera, Roy Wood Jr. & Liev Schreiber [Exclusive]

      Rodrigo Perez
      January 26, 2023 2:01 pm
    • The Last Of Us

      ‘The Last Of Us’ Co-Showrunner Craig Mazin On The HBO Show’s Future: “There’s Really No Way To Tell The Story Of The Second Game In One Season”

      Ned Booth
      January 26, 2023 1:50 pm
    • 'Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, 'Ted Lasso' Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      ‘Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 26, 2023 1:07 pm
    • Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark

      ‘Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark’ Trailer: Catch The Comedian’s Latest Stand-Up Special On HBO On February 11

      Ned Booth
      January 26, 2023 12:09 pm
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    • Infinity Pool Mia Goth

      'Infinity Pool': Mia Goth & Brandon Cronenberg Talk About Their "Unhinged" New Film, The Material Magic Of Practical Effects & More [Interview]

      Isaac Feldberg
      January 26, 2023 11:49 am
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    • Lukas Dhont

      ‘Close’: Lukas Dhont On Why You Should See His Oscar-Nominated Film This Weekend [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 10:49 am
    • 'Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, 'Ted Lasso' Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      ‘Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 26, 2023 1:07 pm
    • Aliens Abducted My Parents

      Will Forte Talks ‘Aliens Abducted My Parents’ & Hoping For More ‘MacGruber’ [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 25, 2023 1:32 pm
    • Skinamarink movie

      Kyle Edward Ball Talks Experimental Horror ‘Skinamarink,’ Earning The Title Of Scariest Film Ever & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 18, 2023 10:47 am
    • M3GAN, Gerard Johnstone

      ‘M3GAN’ Director Gerard Johnstone Loves That You Think It’s A Comedy, Talks Sequels & More [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 13, 2023 10:20 am
    • J.D. Dillard Talks ‘Devotion,’ The Greatness Of Jonathan Majors, Franchise Filmmaking & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      J.D. Dillard Talks ‘Devotion,’ The Greatness Of Jonathan Majors, Franchise Filmmaking & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 13, 2023 9:24 am
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    • 5 Seasons of Revolution

      ‘5 Seasons of Revolution’ Review: A Powerful Testament to the Impossible Work of Reporting Your Own Country's Implosion [Sundance]

      Isaac Feldberg
      January 21, 2023 6:05 pm
      Festivals, News, Reviews
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    • The Eternal Memory

      ‘The Eternal Memory’ Review: Maite Alberdi’s Moving Doc Is A Love Story About The Trauma Of Remembering & The Decay Of Memory [Sundance]

      Rodrigo Perez
      January 27, 2023 4:26 pm
    • Nam June Paik: Moon Is The Oldest TV

      ‘Nam June Paik: Moon Is The Oldest TV’ Review: The Founder Of Video Art Gets A Documentary That is Never As Radical As Its Subject [Sundance]

      Christian Gallichio
      January 26, 2023 4:47 pm
    • Lío Mehiel, Mutt

      ‘Mutt’ Review: 24 Stressful Hours In The Day Of A Trans Man [Sundance]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 25, 2023 5:54 pm
    • Willie Nelson and Family -Still1

      ‘Willie Nelson & Family’ Review: Docuseries Mistakes The Comprehensive For the Essential In Well-Meaning Slog [Sundance]

      Warren Cantrell
      January 25, 2023 4:00 pm
    • A Thousand And One, Sundance

      ‘A Thousand And One’ Review: Black Motherhood And Harlem Take Centerstage In A.V. Rockwell’s Handsome Debut [Sundance]

      Robert Daniels
      January 25, 2023 3:40 pm
    • King Coal

      ‘King Coal’ Review: Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s Documentary Is An Atmospheric, Evocative Elegy For Central Appalachia [Sundance]

      Marya E. Gates
      January 25, 2023 3:05 pm
  • Podcasts
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    • Skinamarink movie

      Kyle Edward Ball Talks Experimental Horror ‘Skinamarink,’ Earning The Title Of Scariest Film Ever & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Isaac Feldberg
      January 18, 2023 10:47 am
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    • Joe Cornish Ant-Man

      Joe Cornish Talks About Working On ‘Ant-Man’ With Edgar Wright & The Rapid Transformation Of The MCU

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 1:16 pm
    • The Last Of Us

      ‘The Last Of Us’ Co-Showrunner Craig Mazin On The HBO Show’s Future: “There’s Really No Way To Tell The Story Of The Second Game In One Season”

      Ned Booth
      January 26, 2023 1:50 pm
    • 'Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, 'Ted Lasso' Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      ‘Shrinking’: Brett Goldstein Talks Creating His New Dramedy, ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3, Playing Hercules In The MCU & More [Bingeworthy Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 26, 2023 1:07 pm
    • Aliens Abducted My Parents

      Will Forte Talks ‘Aliens Abducted My Parents’ & Hoping For More ‘MacGruber’ [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 25, 2023 1:32 pm
    • J.D. Dillard Talks ‘Devotion,’ The Greatness Of Jonathan Majors, Franchise Filmmaking & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      J.D. Dillard Talks ‘Devotion,’ The Greatness Of Jonathan Majors, Franchise Filmmaking & More [The Playlist Podcast]

      Charles Barfield
      January 13, 2023 9:24 am
    • 'Yellowstone’: Josh Lucas

      ‘Yellowstone’: Josh Lucas Discusses Playing Young John Dutton, Working With Taylor Sheridan, Ang Lee’s ‘Hulk’ & More [Yellowstoners Podcast]

      Mike DeAngelo
      January 3, 2023 11:53 am
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    • Carnival Row Season 2 - First Look

      'Carnival Row' Season 2 Trailer: Philo Is Off The Force But Not Backing Down

      Isaac Feldberg
      January 9, 2023 12:01 pm
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      ‘La Montaña’ Trailer: Diego Enrique Osorno’s Latest Doc Sees Him On A Voyage With Far-Left Political Group Zapatistas

      Ned Booth
      January 27, 2023 7:00 am
    • Huesera: The Bone Woman

      ‘Huesera: The Bone Woman’ Trailer: Supernatural Mexican Horror Film From Michelle Garza Cervera Creeps Into Theaters This February

      Rosa Martinez
      January 26, 2023 3:38 pm
    • 65 MOvie, Adam Driver

      ‘65’ Trailer: Adam Driver Transforms Into An Action Hero Fighting Dinosaurs In Sci-Fi Thriller From Sam Raimi

      Jake Sweltz
      January 26, 2023 12:40 pm
    • Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

      ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ Trailer: It’s Time For Billy Batson & The Family To Grow Up

      Edward Davis
      January 26, 2023 12:16 pm
    • Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark

      ‘Marc Maron: From Bleak To Dark’ Trailer: Catch The Comedian’s Latest Stand-Up Special On HBO On February 11

      Ned Booth
      January 26, 2023 12:09 pm
    • Party Down Season 3

      ‘Party Down Season’ 3 Revival Trailer: The Cult Comedy Series With The Original Gang Returns February 24

      Edward Davis
      January 26, 2023 11:38 am
  • Awards
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    • Oscars, Oscars 2023, Best Picture

      What's Hot, What's Not In A Tight Best Picture Race [Contender Countdown]

      Isaac Feldberg
      January 9, 2023 9:28 am
      Awards, Awards Campaign, News
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    • Andrea Riseborough, To Leslie

      Andrea Riseborough Oscars Controversy Prompts Academy Campaign Review

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 5:13 pm
    • A Thousand and One

      ‘A Thousand And One’ & ‘The Persian Version’ Top 2023 Sundance Film Festival Awards

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 2:48 pm
    • Lukas Dhont

      ‘Close’: Lukas Dhont On Why You Should See His Oscar-Nominated Film This Weekend [Interview]

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 27, 2023 10:49 am
    • Oscars 2023

      ‘Everything Everywhere’ Takes Best Picture Lead But Where’s The Oscars Excitement?

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 26, 2023 3:20 pm
    • Anya Taylor-Joy, The Menu

      ‘The Menu,’ ‘Nope’ & ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Earn 2023 WGA Awards Film Nominations

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 25, 2023 1:58 pm
    • Michelle Yeoh, Angela Basett, oscars 2023

      Oscar Nominations Reactions: Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser & More

      Gregory Ellwood
      January 24, 2023 11:37 am
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Vanessa Kirby, Italian Studies

Vanessa Kirby On ‘Italian Studies,’ Memory Plays & Ridley Scott [Interview]

Isaac Feldberg
January 14, 2022 12:12 pm
Features, Interviews, News
In “Italian Studies,” Vanessa Kirby gets lost in New York. This shimmering wisp of a drama — in theaters and on VOD this Friday — offers a breezy pre-pandemic portrait of the city, following an author who wand...
Italian Studies

‘Italian Studies’ Trailer: Vanessa Kirby Wanders New York In A Hazy Lapse Of Memory

Rodrigo Perez
December 15, 2021 9:49 am
News, Trailers
American indie director Adam Leon (“Gimme the Loot,” “Tramps”) makes street-wise, visceral films that feel of the moment, electric, alive, and often pounding the pavement in pursuit of some goal. His latest fi...
Italian Studies

‘Italian Studies’: Adam Leon Talks Experimenting And Collaborating With Vanessa Kirby [Interview]

Nick Allen
June 15, 2021 1:18 pm
Features, Festivals, Interviews, News
In the span of only three films, writer/director Adam Leon has proven to have a significant feel for New York City and those who populate its streets. His debut film “Gimme the Loot” premiered at SXSW and then...
Italian Studies

‘Italian Studies’: Vanessa Kirby Is Fascinating To Watch In Adam Leon’s Dreamy & Compelling Mood Piece [Tribeca Review]

Nick Allen
June 12, 2021 9:30 pm
Features, Festivals, News, Reviews
Vanessa Kirby is fascinating to watch and follow in writer/director Adam Leon’s “Italian Studies,” a purposefully hazy but compelling survey of New York City and its young minds. The Academy Award nominee of “...
Italian Studies

First Look: Vanessa Kirby Stars In Adam Leon’s ‘Italian Studies, Premiering At The Tribeca Film Festival [Exclusive]

Rodrigo Perez
April 27, 2021 10:32 am
News
One of our most anticipated films of the year? "Italian Studies," the collaboration between Academy Award-nominated actress Vanessa Kirby "Pieces of A Woman") and Adam Leon, the indie filmmaker behind the Amer...
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The Movies That Changed My Life: ‘Tramps’ Director Adam Leon

Kevin Jagernauth
April 21, 2017 11:45 am
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With only two feature films under his belt to date, writer/director Adam Leon has made a big noise by using very little. His breakout film, "Gimme The Loot," was fresh, exciting, and low-key caper film that cap...
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Romance & Crime Collide In First Trailer For Netflix’s ‘Tramps’

Kevin Jagernauth
April 18, 2017 8:33 am
News, Trailers
A heist movie and romance that manages to defy the expectations of both genres, "Tramps" is a low-key charmer that quietly gains your affection. The latest from "Gimme The Loot" director Adam Leon may not have ...
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Adam Leon’s Impressive & Touching ‘Tramps’ Is A Low-Key Charmer [TIFF Review]

Kevin Jagernauth
September 16, 2016 12:19 pm
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Operating with an impressive storytelling economy, yet managing to spin a tale that takes its protagonists from the Bronx to Westchester and back again, writer/director Adam Leon’s second feature film, “Tramps,...
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TIFF Exclusive: First-Look Clip From ‘Gimme The Loot’ Director Adam Leon’s ‘Tramps’ Starring Callum Turner & Grace Van Patten

Oliver Lyttelton
September 10, 2016 2:25 pm
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Though we wish more people had seen it, Adam Leon’s 2012 film “Gimme The Loot” is one of the best films about being young in recent years. Detailing the story of two young New York graffiti artists attempting t...
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’12 Years A Slave’ Leads Gotham Award Nominees; ‘Inside Llewyn Davis, ‘Upstream Color’ & More Earn Nods

Kevin Jagernauth
October 24, 2013 10:44 am
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'12 Years A Slave' Leads Gotham Award Nominees; 'Inside Llewyn Davis, 'Upstream Color' & More Earn Nods
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