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Awards Contenders, Awards Predictions, Contreversy, Directors, Directors Commentary, Film, Film Festival, Film Insights, Independent Film, Kalshi, Movies, The Cinema Group, Venice Film Festival, Woman to Watch‘Woman Unknown’ Director May el-Toukhy Speaks Out on Venice’s Competition Gender Gap
May el-Toukhy was the only woman on Venice’s original 20-filmmaker competition list, a gap she says reflects a structural problem going back to film school. Her post-WWII thriller…
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Comedy, Entertainment News, Film, Film Insights, Independent Film, New Releases, Opinion, Reviews, Sundance, The Cinema Group, Theatrical Releases, Trending‘Idiots’ Review: Dave Franco Is Never Better Than When He’s This Stupid
‘Idiots’ turns Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Mason Thames loose in a wildly funny road comedy with a sharp idea about privilege hiding beneath the stupidity.
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Directors, Entertainment News, Film, Film Festival, Filmmakers, Independent Film, Industry, Movies, Premiere, Press Release, TIFF, Trending, Upcoming ReleasesZack Snyder’s Decade-Plus Passion Project ‘The Last Photograph’ Will World Premiere at TIFF
Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ will world premiere at TIFF on September 13, capping a journey that started back in 2016. Snyder wrote, shot, and financed the film…
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Entertainment News, Events, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, New York, NYFF, Opinion, The Cinema Group, TrendingWhat Will The Secret Screening Be NYFF 64? My Three Best Guesses
A mystery gap in NYFF’s October 1 schedule at Alice Tully Hall has festival regulars speculating hard, following last year’s surprise ‘Marty Supreme’ premiere. My three guesses, in…
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Critics, Film, Film Insights, Filmmakers, First Reactions, Independent Film, Kalshi, Movies, New Movie, New Releases, SXSW, TrendingCritics Are Calling ‘It Ends’ One of the Best Debuts of the Year. Can It Hold That Momentum to Wide Release?
Alexander Ullom’s ‘It Ends’ earned rare acclaim out of SXSW, then almost went unreleased entirely. Here’s the full story ahead of wide release.
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Action, Drama, Entertainment News, Film, Film Insights, Independent Film, Movies, New Releases, Opinion, Reviews, The Cinema Group, Theatrical Releases, Trending‘Motor City’ Review: Alan Ritchson Carries a Film That Runs Out of Things to Say Without Ever Saying Any of Them
Potsy Ponciroli strips a revenge thriller down to gesture, violence and needle drops. For an hour it’s exhilarating. Then the silence starts telling on the screenplay. There is…
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Entertainment News, Events, Film, Film Festival, Filmmaking, Independent Film, Industry, International, Premiere, Press Release, TIFF, TrendingTIFF Sets 2026 Gala and Special Presentations Lineup, Chris Rock and Villeneuve Biopic Headline
The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled the Gala and Special Presentations programmes for its 51st edition, with Yan Lanouette Turgeon’s Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend set to close the festival on September 19. TORONTO: The Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off its week of announcements with its Gala, presented by Lavazza, and Special Presentations programmes, welcoming acclaimed filmmakers, celebrated talent, and some of the most anticipated films of the year to Toronto. Showcasing a dynamic mix of World Premieres, critically acclaimed international cinema, and compelling storytelling from directors to watch, the films announced today reflect TIFF’s ongoing commitment to bringing audiences together through exceptional film experiences from around the globe. The 51st edition of TIFF, presented by Rogers, will run September 10–20, 2026.…
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Awards Season, Entertainment News, Film, Film Festival, Independent Film, Industry, New York, NYFF, Premiere, Press Release, TrendingJames Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ to Open the 64th New York Film Festival
James Gray’s Paper Tiger, starring Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson, will open the 64th New York Film Festival on September 25. The Queens-set crime thriller will…
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Box Office, Business, Distribution, Entertainment News, Film, Film Insights, Horror, Independent Film, Industry, Movies, Theatrical Releases, Trending‘Obsession’ Crosses $400 Million Worldwide as Indie Horror Breakout Becomes Box Office Phenomenon
Curry Barker’s indie horror breakout ‘Obsession’ has crossed $400 million globally, earning $403 million worldwide after two months in theaters. Produced for just $750,000 and acquired by Focus…
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Distribution, Entertainment News, Film, Horror, Independent Film, Industry, Movies, New Releases, Streaming, Trending, VOD, What To Watch‘Obsession’ Hits Digital: Where to Watch Curry Barker’s Horror Phenomenon at Home
Curry Barker’s box office horror phenomenon ‘Obsession’ is now available to rent or buy digitally on Prime Video and Apple TV while continuing its theatrical run. The Focus…
