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Gina Prince-Bythewood Says ‘The Woman King’ Oscar Snub “Felt So Insidious & Large”

February 8, 2023 10:21 am

Unless you’re the lucky type of movie fan who can completely ignore awards season and just enjoy films without worrying about the behind-the-scenes drama that accompanies this time of year, you probably are we...

The Best Movies To Buy Or Stream This Week: ‘Ticket to Paradise,’ ‘The Woman King,’ ‘Amsterdam,’ & More

Jason Bailey

December 13, 2022 5:09 pm

News

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, and catalog titles making a ...

John Boyega Says ‘The Woman King’ Is “The Closest” He’ll Ever Be To The ‘Black Panther’ Franchise

Charles Barfield

December 13, 2022 10:05 am

News

When Chadwick Boseman passed away a couple of years ago, there were folks talking about possible replacements for the actor in the role of T’Challa in the “Black Panther” franchise. A name that was brought up ...

Gina Prince-Bythewood Talks ‘The Woman King’ Slavery Backlash: “You Cannot Win An Argument On Twitter”

Charles Barfield

September 19, 2022 10:57 am

News

Over the weekend, “The Woman King” easily won the box office battle. Better yet, the historical action film was a hit with fans who gave it an A+ CinemaScore. But all that goodwill still wasn’t enough to preve...

Steven Spielberg & Viola Davis Set Their Oscar Sights After TIFF

Gregory Ellwood

September 13, 2022 10:44 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

TORONTO - Venice, Telluride, and TIFF have pretty much come and gone, and, as such, the Oscar race is slightly more clear than it was just two weeks ago. Sure, there are a number of major players yet to show t...

‘The Woman King’ Review: Viola Davis Leads Gina Prince Bythewood’s Fierce, Action-Packed Drama [TIFF]

Kathia Woods

September 10, 2022 12:06 pm

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

When fans complain about the inclusion of women of color in action franchises, they often fall back on the same talking points: it’s not about sexism, it’s just that filmmakers should create different, or...

TIFF 2022: 16 Must-See Films To See At The Toronto Film Festival

Jamie Rogers

September 6, 2022 2:17 pm

Features, Festivals, News

This week marks the beginning of the 47th Toronto International Film Festival. Films premiering in Toronto as well as those that have already premiered at festivals such as Cannes and Venice, are generating a ...

11 Films Must-Watch Films In September: ‘The Woman King,’ ‘Blonde,’ ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ & More

Ally Johnson

September 1, 2022 2:03 pm

News

After an uneven summer of new releases, we’re back in the fall season with two festivals either happening currently or right around the corner, with the Venice Film Festival and Toronto Internat...

Fall 2022 Preview: 60+ Must-See Films To Watch

Nick Allen

August 30, 2022 2:46 pm

Features, News

Nature seems to be healing—relatively speaking—and the movies are celebrating in a big way by giving dozens and dozens of exciting new ones over the next four months. In what we can hope continues to be the sa...

TIFF 2022: New Films From Steven Spielberg, Mark Mylod, Peter Farrelly, Tyler Perry & More

Gregory Ellwood

July 28, 2022 10:18 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, Festivals, News

After a hybrid edition in 2021, the Toronto International Film Festival is back in full force for 2022. The long-running Canadian festival announced a majority of its upcoming lineup with new films from Sebast...

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