Luca Guadagnino is set to remake American Psycho. From Timothée Chalamet to Zendaya, discover ten stars who could embody the chilling character of Patrick Bateman in this highly anticipated film adaptation.

Explore Denis Villeneuve’s insights on Dune 3, Amy Adams’ surprising Oscar snub for Arrival, and his unproduced dark sci-fi rom-com script. The Dune: Part Two director shares his thoughts on epic filmmaking, future projects, and his journey through critical successes and Oscar disappointments. Find out more in this in-depth conversation from the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast.

Discover Sean Baker’s insights on crafting the profound and emotionally charged ending of Anora. Explore how the film’s final scene pays homage to Federico Fellini’s Nights of Cabiria while portraying the complex journey of Ani, played by Mikey Madison. Gain a deeper understanding of Baker’s filmmaking style and his unique take on sex work, intimacy, and power dynamics.

Knives Out 3 is officially in production, with Daniel Craig reprising his role as Benoit Blanc. Directed by Rian Johnson, the new mystery, titled Wake Up Dead Man, will be released in 2025 on Netflix.

Explore DOC NYC 2024, the largest documentary festival in the U.S., showcasing over 110 feature-length documentaries and dozens of shorts, including world and U.S. premieres like “Blue Road – The Edna O’Brien Story” and “Drop Dead City – New York on the Brink in 1975.” From intimate character studies to socio-political exposés, join us from November 13 to 21 in Manhattan and online through December 1 for a captivating cinematic journey.

The 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala featured stars like Blake Lively, Colman Domingo, and Baz Luhrmann in a night celebrating the intersection of art and film. Read all the highlights here