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The 25 Best Films Of 2021 We’ve Already Seen

January 6, 2021 12:40 pm

The deck for 2021 film releases was shuffled yet again late last year, adding yet another wrinkle to what has undoubtedly been one of, if not the most tumultuous yearlong period for domestic film distribution ...

‘French Exit’ Trailer: Michelle Pfeiffer & Lucas Hedges Are Privileged Socialites Starting Anew In Paris

Charles Barfield

December 9, 2020 2:47 pm

News, Trailers

Has there ever been a time when Michelle Pfeiffer was anything less than amazing? Over her decades-long career, she's done everything from legendary crime dramas ("Scarface") to superhero films ("Batman Return...

‘French Exit’: With No F*cks To Give, Michelle Pfeiffer Sets An Icy World Of Privilege Ablaze [NYFF Review]

Tomris Laffly

October 11, 2020 8:55 am

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

A Tragedy of Manners. This is how bestselling author Patrick DeWitt’s satirical novel “French Exit” was billed upon its publishing in 2018. That description is also spot-on for this elegant, droll, and heartbr...

Oh My, We Actually Have A Legit Best Picture Race [Contender Countdown]

Gregory Ellwood

September 30, 2020 2:32 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

A funny thing happened on the way to a COVID-delayed Oscar qualification deadline. Real Best Picture contenders showed up. That's right, anyone who thinks they are putting an asterisk on this upcoming 2021 Ac...

NYFF 2020: 12 Most Anticipated Films You Need See

Andrew Bundy and Rodrigo Perez

September 17, 2020 11:03 am

Features, Festivals, News

As we've mentioned ad nauseum this fall, cinema is different this year and so are film festivals. While the pandemic knocked Cannes, Telluride, and SXSW out of action, festivals with the benefit of more time h...

‘French Exit’: Michelle Pfeiffer & Lucas Hedges Film With A Talking Cat To Close Out NYFF 2020

Charles Barfield

August 11, 2020 3:09 pm

Festivals, News

While the US festival season has been in a bit of disarray since SXSW was canceled back in March, it appears that some events will actually take place before the end of 2020, led by the New York Film Festival ...

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