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    • WHEN EVIL LURKS

      ‘When Evil Lurks’ Trailer: A Demon Is Coming To A Small Town In Demián Rugna’s Breakout TIFF Horror Film

      Ned Booth
      September 21, 2023 12:00 pm
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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
    • 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
    • Henry-Cavill-in-Man-of-Steel-(2013)

      David S. Goyer Recalls WB And DC’s “Crazy” Attempt To Catch Up To The MCU: “This Is Not How You Build A House”

      Ned Booth
      September 22, 2023 10:58 am
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    • The Creator Gareth Edwards

      ’The Creator’: Gareth Edwards Talks The Dangers & Advancement Of A.I., The ‘Star Wars’ Influence & More [Interview]

      Ned Booth
      September 21, 2023 10:58 am
      Features, Interviews, News
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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 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
    • 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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    • elle fanning the great

      'The Great': Hulu Cancels The Award-Winning Series After 3 Seasons

      Ned Booth
      August 30, 2023 2:43 pm
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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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    • 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]

      Ned Booth
      September 21, 2023 12:16 pm
      Interviews, News, Podcasts
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    • 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
    • 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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    • The Royal Hotel, Jessica Henwick, Julia Garner

      'The Royal Hotel' Review: Julia Garner Impresses In Aussie Outback Thriller [Telluride]

      Ned Booth
      September 7, 2023 12:52 pm
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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]

      Ned Booth
      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
    • 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
  • Trailers
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    • Griselda

      ‘Griselda’ Trailer: Sofía Vergara Plays the Godmother Of The Miami Drug Cartel In January-Set Netflix Series

      Ned Booth
      September 21, 2023 10:26 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
    • 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
    • Amber Heard, In The Fire

      ‘In The Fire’ Trailer: Amber Heard Tries To Cure A Possessed Boy In New Supernatural Thriller

      Rodrigo Perez
      September 20, 2023 10:23 am
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    • Telluride 2023, Poor Things, The Holdovers, All of Us Strangers

      'Poor Things,' 'All Of Us Strangers,' 'The Holdovers' Get Telluride Oscars Boost

      Ned Booth
      September 6, 2023 6:45 pm
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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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Apples Trailer

‘Apples’ Trailer: Greek Drama Explores The Beguiling Facets Of Memory And Identity On June 24

Ned Booth
May 19, 2022 12:03 pm
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How would you pick up the pieces if you lost all concept of who you are? In "Apples," the directorial debut of the Greek filmmaker, Christos Nikou, an amnesiac pandemic sweeps the globe and forces those afflic...
Wife of a Spy

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s ‘Wife Of A Spy’ Is A Beautifully Crafted, Twisty Thriller [San Sebastian Review]

Jessica Kiang
September 28, 2020 11:13 am
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Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa is a directorial polyglot, no doubt about it, but he's more fluent in some cinematic languages than others. Having more or less co-founded the J-horror wave, and with "Pulse...
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‘Notturno’ Is A Meditative Look At Middle Eastern Conflict [Venice Review]

Christian Gallichio
September 18, 2020 10:29 am
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Composed of a series of striking tableaux, Gianfranco Rosi’s contemplative documentary, “Notturno,” mines the intergenerational conflict on the borders between Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Lebanon. Cross-cuttin...
The Disciple Film

‘The Disciple’ Is A Profound Study Of A Failed Artist [Venice Review]

Christian Gallichio
September 14, 2020 12:16 pm
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Unfurling an entire life of failed artistic ambitions in the span of a two-hour film, Chaitanya Tamhane’s remarkable sophomore feature “The Disciple” is decidedly leisurely in its approach. Executive produced ...
hopper-welles

‘Hopper/Welles’: The Lost Conversation Between Two Fascinatingly Flawed Legends [Venice Review]

Jessica Kiang
September 14, 2020 10:17 am
Festivals, News, Reviews
Choose your fighter: Orson Welles, recently back in LA after a decade of European exile, and embarking on a project so meta he will emulate the film's director-protagonist and die at 70 never having finished i...
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Chloé Zhao’s ‘Nomadland’ Is As Vast As The American Landscape It Travels [Venice Review]

Jessica Kiang
September 11, 2020 4:00 pm
Features, Festivals, News, Reviews
In almost no way does Chloé Zhao's quiet, enormous, deep breath of a movie, "Nomadland," resemble "Blade Runner." Except there's this one moment: an outstanding speech in a film as attuned to vast wild silence...
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‘In Between Dying’: Fleeing Death And Finding Love In Azerbaijan [Venice Review]

Joe Blessing
September 11, 2020 12:58 pm
Festivals, News, Reviews
“In Between Dying” is a dreamlike story of personal transformation from rising Azerbaijani director Hilal Baydarov.  With a fast-growing body of work that blends fiction and documentary, Baydarov is singl...
New Order

‘New Order’: Unflinching Mexican Dystopian Film Shocks With Blistering Purpose [Venice Review]

Carlos Aguilar
September 10, 2020 3:00 pm
Festivals, News, Reviews
Serious discussions on the perpetuated correlation between race and class in Mexico have dominated the country’s collective consciousness over the last few years. Cinema has actively participated in such recko...
run-hide-fight

‘Run Hide Fight’ Is Exactly Why No One Ever Asked For A School-Shooting ‘Die Hard’ [Venice Review]

Jessica Kiang
September 10, 2020 3:00 pm
Festivals, News, Reviews
So somebody somewhere one day had a thought: "What if 'Die Hard' except a school shooting?" and not only didn't they immediately check themselves for other symptoms of lead poisoning but thought, "Yep, that's ...
Celine Held Logan George Topside

‘Topside’: Celine Held & Logan George Discuss Their Gripping Debut Feature & Its Venice Debut [Interview]

Ally Johnson
September 10, 2020 1:33 pm
Festivals, Interviews, News
Filmmakers Celine Held and Logan George have had quite the journey when it comes to the release of their first feature film. With years of research and numerous short films under their belt, “Topside” was mean...
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