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Movies Discuss Mental Health Change the Conversation
When we pause to consider the cinematic landscape, we find that the screen is not just a vessel for spectacle;
CIFF 2026: Journey Home in the Forest
When the cameras roll at major film festivals, they often capture more than just moving images; they capture the raw,
Hitchcock’s Notorious: Strange Love Turns 80
The Price of Desire: How Notorious Explored the Hidden Horrors of War and Gender Alfred Hitchcock’s 1946 spy-thriller Notorious is
CIFF 2026: Finding Your Laughter, Ana, en passant, Chocolate Babies
The celebration of diverse stories often illuminates the human experience in its most complex and poignant ways. This year, the
John Turturro on being the only living pickpocket in New York
Actor and director John Turturro is a familiar face in Hollywood, celebrated for his collaborations with legends like Spike Lee
Busan 2026 Beach Vibes: Midday Meal & Ibuku
The Busan Film Festival recently spotlighted a stunning collection of cinema, offering a trio of award winners that delve into
Gibney investigates Musk and demands accountability
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, commands an empire that stretches across rockets, electric vehicles, and social media platforms. Oscar-winner
Scorsese leads the Rep Cinema campaign
When most people picture great movie towns in America, their minds often drift to the glittering hubs of New York,
Busan 2026 Full Moon Zogsool spectacle
The recent cinematic festival brought forth a remarkable collection of films, many of which share a stunning visual language and
Phony Unravels One of the Best Thrillers of the Year
Television has long been a mirror reflecting the messy, complicated tapestry of familial bonds. From the intense, often taboo relationships
Cristian Mungiu on the Fjord reveal
The Price of Progress: How a Norwegian Fjord Film Ignited a Global Debate Cristian Mungiu’s film Fjord, which swept the
Stallone and Tulsa King aging in Season 4
In a landscape saturated with big, serious dramas, Tulsa King manages to carve out a unique and undeniably charming space.
Editing As Music Walter Murch Interview
Walter Scott Murch is one of the most influential figures in film history, a figure whose profound knowledge of sound,
The Diplomat S4 raises geopolitical and personal stakes
When you look at the world’s most compelling television series, you often find a blend of breathtaking geopolitical maneuvering and
Birds in the Dark Selvi 1982 Busan 2026
Busan International Film Festival has once again demonstrated its commitment to nurturing cinematic voices through its Vision sections, notably focusing
CIFF 2026 Film Festival Preview
The Cinematic Roadmap: Previewing the Must-See Films of Festival Season 2026 The anticipation for the upcoming film festival season is
The Lowdown darkens and deepens in Season 2
One would think that after navigating the complex push-and-pull of trying to do the right thing, the protagonist would have
My Boyfriend is the Queercore Revolution Provocations of Bruce LaBruce
If you crave arthouse pornography seasoned with a hefty dose of leftist agitprop, then Bruce LaBruce is a name that
Jason Voorhees stuck in Crystal Lake mud
When a franchise as iconic as Friday the 13th is brought to the small screen, the expectation is monumental. It
Discover stories at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Step inside the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a dazzling new space in Los Angeles, and you realize that
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Revives the Franchise
The Curse of Belmont: Why Our Favorite Metroidvania Reboot is a Masterpiece When fans of the legendary Castlevania”>Castlevania series looked
Artificial Futures: NYFF 2026 Closing Thoughts
“Brilliant. And scary.” That was the immediate reaction to the world premiere of Luca Guadagnino’s film “Artificial” at the New
Identity changes family is forever
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always loved a good saga, and the recent trilogy—starting with WandaVision and continuing with Agatha
“Ugly Cry” closes the Cinema Femme Film Festival
The spotlight is shining on cinematic excellence this week as the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival takes center stage at
Bassam Tariq and John Cho on devotion and motherhood
In the film Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, director Bassam Tariq asks uncomfortable questions about the nature of devotion,