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Daniel Day-Lewis makes a powerful return in Anemone, a haunting father-son collaboration with his son Ronan Day-Lewis. A visually stunning, emotionally bruising portrait of guilt, violence, and forgiveness that cements the Day-Lewis legacy across generations.
Julia Roberts delivers one of her most daring performances in Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt, a cerebral and provocative #MeToo-era thriller that opens the 63rd New York Film Festival. Beautifully crafted and intellectually charged, it’s as fascinating as it is divisive.
Jeremy Allen White delivers a raw and haunting performance in Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Scott Cooper’s intimate portrait of Bruce Springsteen during the making of Nebraska. A contemplative music biopic that trades spectacle for soul, it explores memory, silence, and the power of song.
Premiering at Venice and NYFF, Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly stars George Clooney as a movie star who can’t stop performing, with Adam Sandler delivering one of his most vulnerable roles. A meta, self-aware comedy-drama about memory, family, and the cost of success, co-written with Emily Mortimer.
Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon is a poignant, real-time character study starring Ethan Hawke as lyricist Lorenz Hart and Margaret Qualley as his young protégée. Set on the opening night of Oklahoma! in 1943, this one-location drama captures heartbreak, legacy, and the fading light of a Broadway legend. Premiered at NYFF 2025.
Kathryn Bigelow returns to NYFF with 'A House of Dynamite,' a pulse-pounding Netflix thriller set in the 20-minute window before a nuclear missile hits. Featuring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, and razor-sharp editing, it's a white-knuckle ride that refuses easy answers and leaves you breathless.
Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' offers a cinephile's take on the making of Godard’s 'Breathless,' starring Zoey Deutch and Guillaume Marbeck in a charming, fact-packed homage to the French New Wave. Read our NYFF Review analyzing the film about Godard as he would.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor star in Paul Thomas Anderson's furious new thriller 'One Battle After Another.' A radical political epic and one of 2025's most powerful films.
Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star in ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,’ a whimsical, visually lush studio film from director Kogonada. But does this magical road trip deliver the emotional payoff it promises? Read the full review.
Premiering at NYFF 63, The Secret Agent is a bold and stylish political thriller from Bacurau director Kleber Mendonça Filho. Wagner Moura delivers a career-best performance in this fever-dream noir set in 1970s Brazil—brimming with paranoia, satire, and unforgettable double-crosses.
Season 4 of Apple TV+’s ‘The Morning Show’ brings back Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon with new additions like Marion Cotillard and Aaron Pierre. Despite its crowded subplots, the drama still delivers engaging performances and relevant themes.
A satisfyingly wicked domestic thriller. Robin Wright is perfectly passive-aggressive as a mother who won’t let go, while Olivia Cooke delivers a career-best performance as a maybe-maybe-not con artist. The dual-perspective format is clever, and the show embraces its own soapy excess. Think Big Little Lies meets The Talented Mr. Ripley—with better coats.
Guillermo del Toro reimagines 'Frankenstein' as a grand gothic opera starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. With stunning visuals and heartbreaking emotion, it’s a haunting new classic.
Dwayne Johnson gives his most vulnerable performance yet in The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie’s gritty solo debut about MMA legend Mark Kerr. Emily Blunt stuns as his chaotic partner in a film that blends bruising realism with emotional weight. A TIFF standout that trades knockouts for truth. This isn’t Rocky—it’s Raging Bull with opiates.
Lily James stars in ‘Swiped,’ Hulu’s dramatized look at Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey from Tinder to Bumble. Despite its style and solid performances, the film stumbles in its attempt to turn a startup saga into a meaningful empowerment story.
Elizabeth Olsen stars alongside Miles Teller and Callum Turner in A24’s Eternity, a TIFF-premiered afterlife rom-com exploring love, memory, and legacy. Read The Cinema Group's full review of the original film directed by David Freyne.
A hermit in the woods. An estranged brother seeking answers. A family fractured by past violence—Anemone marks Daniel Day-Lewis’s return in a tension-soaked drama about the ties that bind and the wounds that persist.
The trailer opens with Jem Stoker (Sean Bean) leaving suburban life to find his brother Ray (Daniel Day-Lewis), who has lived isolated in the woods for decades. Their reunion is charged with years of unspoken trauma. There are flashes of a haunting past—gunfire, cryptic childhood drawings, dead creatures—imbalanced by tender moments that suggest longing, guilt, and the possibility of healing. Co-written by father and son, and directed by Ronan Day-Lewis in his debut, the film explores generational violence, estrangement, and emotional reckoning.
The Four Horsemen reunite with a new generation of illusionists in a high-stakes mission to pull off a global heist, exposing a powerful heiress and clearing their names in a sprawling magical showdown.
The trailer ramps up the spectacle: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher are back as the original Horsemen, this time mentoring young illusionists Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt, and Dominic Sessa. Meanwhile, Veronika Vanderberg (Rosamund Pike), a ruthless heiress with ties to arms dealers and criminal networks, emerges as their adversary. Scenes of deception, illusion, and elaborate heists interlace with moments of tension: the original magicians’ legacy challenged by flashy tricks, dangerous gambits, and betrayal. The tone is slick, ambitious, with lots of twists and global scale.
After the U.S. President dies, Vice President Grace Penn takes office, but whispers of conspiracy, ambition, and betrayal threaten to turn the Oval Office into a political powder keg.
The trailer opens on chaos: President Rayburn has died — and Grace Penn (Allison Janney), formerly VP, is now President. Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), Ambassador to the UK, warns that Grace is “terribly flawed” and may make a catastrophic mistake. Mixed in are revelations: the deceased president was on the phone with Kate’s husband at his moment of death, raising suspicions. Kate, initially plotting against Grace, may find that getting what she wanted brings nightmare consequences. Tensions run high in Washington and London as alliances shift, secrets loom, and personal and political stakes climb.
In the face of California’s deadliest wildfire, a school bus driver risks everything to save children—battling flames, fear, and his own past in a harrowing fight for survival.
The trailer intensifies the harrowing true story of the 2018 Camp Fire, showing Kevin McKay (Matthew McConaughey) answering the call to rescue a teacher (America Ferrera) and her students trapped by encroaching flames. The inferno closes in, communications fail, and every mile becomes a battle. Scenes of urgency, smoke-choked roads, emotional reunions, and desperate action amplify the stakes. McKay’s resolve is tested—and as the inferno threatens everything, the trailer juxtaposes human courage with natural disaster in wrenching fashion.
A desperate man signs up for a lethal TV competition to fend off economic collapse—and finds himself fighting not just for survival, but for the souls watching him.
The trailer introduces Ben Richards, a working-class father confronted with medical bills and no work—as society crumbles around him. In a dystopian near-future, he’s recruited by producer Dan Killian to become a “Runner” on the brutal show The Running Man, where contestants must survive being hunted by professional assassins for 30 days. As Richards is thrust into the spotlight, scenes of disguise, chase, betrayal, and floated cameras capture how spectacle, desperation, and resistance collide. The tone is an Edgar Wright mix of high tension, grim humor, and dystopian spectacle.
Two middle-aged best friends go from fanboys with a dream to fugitives when their passion project—remaking Anaconda—turns deadly in the Amazon jungle.
The trailer follows Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd), longtime pals who decide to remake their childhood favorite film Anaconda. They gather a crew, head into the Amazon, but chaos ensues when the real danger appears: a giant anaconda, unexpected financing chaos, snake rentals gone wrong, and survival suddenly becomes more than just art. The mood shifts fast from comedy about midlife crises to action-horror as what was supposed to be fun becomes a fight for life. The trailer leans into meta humor, creature threats, and absurd situations wrapped in jungle adventure.
A legendary boxer fights both in the ring and in her marriage, confronting fame, abuse, and survival. Christy tracks Christy Martin’s rise from small-town roots to the heights of boxing history.
The trailer follows Sydney Sweeney’s transformation into boxing icon Christy Martin, showing her early triumphs in West Virginia and her growing reputation under the guidance of her trainer-turned-husband Jim (Ben Foster). Scenes of intense training, early victories, and public acclaim are juxtaposed with escalating personal conflict, including emotional abuse and the shocking 2010 attack that nearly ended her life. Grit, blood, and perseverance dominate as Christy fights to reclaim her identity inside and outside the ring. Premiere at TIFF; opens in theaters November 7, 2025.
Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc to crack his most baffling mystery yet in Rian Johnson’s gothic whodunit Wake Up Dead Man.
The teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery reveals Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc diving into a new, nearly metaphysical murder case set against a haunting church backdrop. Set to debut in select theaters on November 26 before streaming globally on Netflix December 12, this third chapter in Rian Johnson’s franchise trades sunny islands for stone chapels and confessions.
The story follows the sudden, inexplicable death of a charismatic priest (Josh O’Connor), whose demise inside a sealed concrete box defies logic. As Blanc narrates the “myth being constructed,” the footage hints at a darker tone, mixing spiritual intrigue with razor-sharp genre flair. With an ensemble that includes Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, and Thomas Haden Church, the mystery unfolds within a tight-knit religious community, all hiding secrets. A murder with no visible killer? Sounds like just the case for Benoit Blanc.
Rian Johnson again writes and directs, joined by longtime producing partner Ram Bergman. With a logline teasing deception in the pews and a case that seems impossible on the surface, Wake Up Dead Man aims to push the franchise into its darkest territory yet.
In Guillermo del Toro’s emotionally charged gothic epic, Victor Frankenstein brings his creation to life in a story as much about love and identity as it is about monstrous ambition.
The official trailer captures the eerie and lyrical tone of del Toro’s long-awaited adaptation. Oscar Isaac portrays Victor Frankenstein, while Jacob Elordi appears in striking makeup as the Creature, humanized rather than grotesque. Atmospheric showcase moments include their fateful encounter, moments of isolation, and emotional improvisation rather than shock. The imagery is hauntingly beautiful—lush, operatic, and intensifying character depth over terror.
Two lifelong best friends, Simon and Laura, find their bond challenged when a futuristic soulmate test deems them incompatible—forcing them to confront unspoken feelings and the question of whether love defies destiny.
The teaser follows Simon (Brett Goldstein) and Laura (Imogen Poots), college best friends whose relationship falters after she takes a scientific test intended to reveal her true soulmate. Despite being excluded, Simon remains emotionally tethered to her. Over time, as their paths diverge and cross again, flashpoints reveal moments of longing, regret, and enduring connection. The trailer balances heartfelt intimacy and sci-fi poignancy, with chemistry that echoes classic romantic dilemmas. Written and directed by William Bridges alongside Goldstein, it threads humor, heartbreak, and emotional truth across time.
A couple approaching divorce navigates middle age, identity shifts, and co-parenting—drawn to New York’s comedy scene as they rediscover connection in unexpected ways.
The teaser introduces Alex (Will Arnett) and Tess (Laura Dern), a married couple quietly unraveling while trying to maintain family stability. Alex, grappling with the emptiness of middle age, seeks solace and reinvention in New York’s stand-up comedy scene. Tess wrestles with her own sacrifices and evolving role. Their paths converge through candid humor, inner vulnerability, and subtle emotional fractures that interrogate what it means to grow apart—and potentially grow again. The tone fuses introspection with gentle comedy, anchored by empathetic performances and Bradley Cooper’s tender direction.
Ben Richards joins a lethal reality show—forced to survive 30 days as “The Runner” while pursued by professional assassins across the globe—to save his sick daughter in a dystopian America.
Edgar Wright’s fast-paced teaser thrusts Glen Powell into a dystopian near-future where society’s collapse has birthed a deadly televised spectacle. Desperate and blacklisted, Richards signs up for The Running Man, a brutal game where he must evade hunters for 30 days on live broadcast. With intense chases, dark humor, and stylistic flair, the trailer positions Richards as a defiant everyman fighting corrupt spectacle for survival and justice. Co-starring Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Michael Cera, and more, it’s a raw, faithful reboot of Stephen King’s novel with cinematic grit and commentary.
A bold young entrepreneur pushes back against toxic tech culture, turning her dismissal from Tinder into a feminist rallying cry—and a new dating app empowering women to make the first move.
The trailer introduces Whitney Wolfe Herd (Lily James) confronting pervasive misogyny at Tinder—unwanted explicit messages go unaddressed while her concerns are dismissed. Determined, she walks away and founds Bumble, revolutionizing online dating by giving women control. With sharp dialogue, tense boardroom confrontations, and moments of personal resolve, the trailer balances emotional urgency with the spark of innovation.
Two strangers, Sarah and David, meet at a wedding and embark on a fantastical, emotional journey—reliving moments from their pasts and possibly altering their futures through unexpected connection.
Based on synopsis themes of memory, connection, and transformation.
The trailer opens with Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) meeting at a wedding, and then being mysteriously guided by David’s GPS to join a “big bold beautiful journey.” Together, they pass through doors that transport them to pivotal moments from their pasts, illuminating how they became who they are—and offering a surreal chance to reshape their futures. The tone is whimsical, visually rich, and emotionally resonant, underscored by Robbie and Farrell’s heartfelt performances and Kogonada’s dreamlike direction. Featuring magical realism and evocative visuals, the trailer teases a deeply hopeful, self-reflective romance.
A lonely American actor in Tokyo takes a surprising gig with a “rental family” agency—stepping into clients’ lives, only to discover genuine connection in the most unexpected roles.
The teaser presents Brendan Fraser’s character adrift in Japan, drawn into Tokyo’s enigmatic rental family industry. Cast as stand-in roles—father, husband, brother—he initially views these assignments as “just acting.” Yet, his relationships with the clients, especially a young girl named Mia, blur the lines between performance and emotional truth. The tone combines comedic warmth with heartfelt introspection, exploring how even a fabricated bond can hold real healing.
Dwayne Johnson undergoes a staggering physical and emotional transformation as MMA legend Mark Kerr, battling addiction and fame in a raw, immersive biographical drama.
The teaser opens with Johnson’s Mark Kerr sitting vulnerably in a doctor’s waiting room, reflecting on fighting with a soft-spoken “Absolutely not” when asked if opponents hate each other. Then come visceral fight sequences that contrast with intimate scenes: Kerr’s tense exchanges with his then-girlfriend Dawn (Emily Blunt), his climactic bout with fellow fighter Mark Coleman, and fleeting moments of tenderness—like signing an autograph and advising a fan against fighting. The trailer packs emotional weight behind a gritty aesthetic, showcasing Kerr’s highs, his personal pain, and the price of combat.
A lavish reimagining of Hedda Gabler in 1954, where Hedda’s party spirals into chaos—torn between a past lover, a crumbling marriage, and her own revulsion with repression.
The teaser opens on Hedda (Tessa Thompson), hosting a glamorous, opulent soirée. Under the veneer of refinement, suppressed desire, manipulation, and betrayal coil tightly. As Hedda reconnects with her former paramour Eileen (Nina Hoss), along with Eileen’s partner Thea (Imogen Poots), the party unravels into sultry decadence, dark impulses, and emotional havoc. With lush visuals, cutting dialogue, and a queer spin on Ibsen’s classic, the trailer pulses with stylistic intensity.
In a surreal afterlife, Joan must decide—within a week—whether to spend eternity with Larry, the man she built her life with, or Luke, her first love who died young and has waited decades for her.
The teaser unfolds in a poignant, liminal space where Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) wakes as an afterlife tenant confronted with an impossible romantic choice. Beside her stand Larry (Miles Teller), her devoted lifelong partner, and Luke (Callum Turner), her war-dead first love. Guiding her through this bittersweet decision are her afterlife coordinators—Anna (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) and Ryan (John Early)—who present the rules with dry humor. Delivered with emotional clarity and nostalgic charm, the trailer balances classic romantic elegance with whimsical fantasy. Quotable lines like “When eternity’s on the line, seems like nothing” deepen the emotional stakes.
A determined 1950s ping-pong hustler sets his sights on greatness—and isn’t letting anyone stop him, not even the skeptics or romance-filled distractions.
The teaser introduces Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet) rising from obscurity in mid-century New York’s underground ping-pong scene. With swagger and sincerity, he campaigns passionately for his sport’s recognition, even pitching a custom “Marty Supreme” ball. Along the way, he charms a glamorous movie star (Gwyneth Paltrow), navigates a love triangle, and confronts doubters—including a skeptical Kevin O’Leary—while flashes of intense gameplay and surreal energy punctuate his high-stakes rise. The trailer melds nostalgic style, rom-com intrigue, and Safdie’s signature kinetic tension, all set to Alphaville’s “Forever Young.”
A washed-up ex–baseball player’s life unravels in 1990s New York after he agrees to cat‑sit for his punk-rock neighbor—only to find himself ensnared in a violent, surreal criminal spiral.
The red-band trailer amps up the dark comedy and raw energy: Hank (Austin Butler), a former high school baseball phenom turned bartender, is asked to watch his neighbor’s cat. That simple favor launches him headfirst into a world of gangsters, drug lords, and betrayal. Set against the gritty backdrop of the East Village, the trailer is full of tension, blood, and chaotic humor, as Hank navigates bizarre twists—escaping attacks, uncovering hidden keys, and fighting for survival in a descent that feels both absurd and urgent. The tone is a frenetic blend of dark satire and thriller, driven by grounded performances and harsh, physical reality.
A desperate ex-Army Ranger turns into the “Roofman,” robbing McDonald’s through their roofs, hiding in a Toys “R” Us, and falling for a single mom—triggering a suspenseful romantic-cat-and-mouse unravel.
The teaser follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father, as he embarks on a bizarre crime spree—robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting through their roofs. After escaping prison, he hides undetected inside a Toys “R” Us for six months. His covert life starts to unravel when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his charm. The double life heats up into a compelling mix of suspense, heartbreak, and unexpected connection. This film is directed by Derek Cianfrance and adapts the unbelievable true story of the rooftop robber.
From John Oliver’s expletive-filled roast of Nate Bargatze to Hannah Einbinder’s “Fuck ICE” mic drop, here’s everything the CBS broadcast censored during the 2025 Emmy Awards — uncensored and in context.
Sydney Sweeney refuses to discuss her American Eagle ad controversy at TIFF, redirecting focus to her new boxing drama Christy. The David Michôd-directed film, premiering Sept. 5, sees Sweeney portray underdog champion Christy Martin in what could be her most transformative role yet.
At Venice, Luca Guadagnino explained why After the Hunt opens with Woody Allen–style credits, calling it both a homage to classic cinema and a provocation about how we reckon with controversial artists. Starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield, the Amazon MGM Studios drama opens Oct. 10.
During a joint Variety interview, Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi appear emotionally distant—intentional tension or simply editing? Their dynamic may echo Guillermo del Toro’s thematic reimagining of Frankenstein.
From war-torn Vovchansk to global arenas, Artem Pivovarov brings his powerful message of resilience and Ukrainian culture to North America this fall with ORCHESTRA LIVE.
Quentin Tarantino explains why he passed on directing Netflix’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-up, praising David Fincher’s involvement, scrapping The Movie Critic, and teasing his 10th and final film.
Tom Cruise reportedly turned down President Donald Trump’s offer to be honored at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, citing scheduling conflicts. Instead, the actor will receive an honorary Oscar at this year’s Governors Awards.
Apple TV+’s Mr. Scorsese, a five-part documentary premiering October 17, offers rare access to Martin Scorsese’s private archives, candid stories from collaborators, and behind-the-scenes insight into his legendary career.
Cote de Pablo turned down an intimacy coordinator for 'NCIS: Tony & Ziva,' citing deep trust with co-star Michael Weatherly. The Paramount+ spin-off premieres Sept. 3, reuniting the fan-favorite duo for a series that blends action, romance, and their iconic chemistry. Here's what they had to say about filming together again.
Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller reveal first footage of Amazon MGM’s sci-fi epic 'Project Hail Mary' at San Diego Comic-Con, blending laughs, emotion, and space survival ahead of its March 2026 release.
Former Thing actor Michael Chiklis shares his support for the cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel’s 1960s-set reboot starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film opens in theaters July 25.
James Gunn celebrates the global success of Superman after a $217M debut. The DC Studios co-head reflects on audience response and his film’s focus on humanity over spectacle.
The new film The Prince features Scott Haze as a troubled political heir caught in scandal and addiction. With a screenplay by David Mamet and a cast including Nicolas Cage and J.K. Simmons, many are calling it a Hunter Biden allegory—but the filmmakers say otherwise.
In a Hot Ones interview, Dakota Johnson called out Hollywood’s reliance on remakes and risk-averse decision-making. Her honest comments reflect growing industry concerns about originality and creative stagnation.
Colin Farrell, Dave Chappelle, Arnold & Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Parker Posey headline Season 22 of Actors on Actors. The Emmy-season interview series returns with bold, raw conversations between the year’s most buzzed-about talent. Here’s what to expect from this season’s powerhouse lineup.
Ahead of her Tribeca premiere, Miley Cyrus explains why Something Beautiful is coming to theaters instead of a stage—and how Harrison Ford helped her rethink her entire tour plan.