‘All of Us Strangers’ and ‘Close Your Eyes’ Lead 21st International Cinephile Society (ICS) Nominations
The International Cinephile Society (ICS) has announced its nominations honoring films shown worldwide in 2023 where Victor Erice’s Close Your Eyes and Andrew Haigh’s All... Read More
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20th International Cinephile Society (ICS) awards: ‘Trenque Lauquen’ wins Best Picture in clean sweep; ‘Pacifiction,’ ‘Aftersun’ earn top prizes
Laura Citarella’s existential mystery Trenque Lauquen, in which a woman who keeps disappearing from her own life becomes a greater enigma than the creature living in... Read More
2022 International Cinephile Society (ICS) nominations: ‘Aftersun’ leads with 10
The nominees for the 20th annual International Cinephile Society (ICS) have been announced the leader with ten nominations is Aftersun, Charlotte Wells’ brilliantly creative debut about... Read More
‘Happening,’ ‘Drive My Car,’ and ‘Benediction’ top 19th International Cinephile Society (ICS) winners
Women ruled at this year’s International Cinephile Society (ICS) awards, winning Picture, Director, Animated Film, Documentary, Debut Feature, Breakthrough Performance and Cinematography across five different... Read More
Terence Davies’ ‘Benediction,’ Jane Campion’s ‘The Power of the Dog’ lead 19th International Cinephile Society (ICS) nominations
The nominations for the 19th International Cinephile Society (ICS) were announced today and in usual fashion, it’s a the most diverse and different lineup than... Read More
International Cinephile Society Awards: ‘Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains’ is Best Picture, Kelly Reichardt (‘First Cow’) named Best Director
Always the most willing group to step outside the normalcy and rubber stamping of critics’ season, the 18th International Cinephile Society (ICS) has selected Gu... Read More
17th International Cinephile Society (ICS) awards: ‘Pain and Glory’ named Best Picture
The international group chose outside the box winner like Vitalina Varela for Best Actress and eclectic doc Just Don’t Think I’ll Scream in three categories... Read More
16th ICS Awards: ‘Zama’ tops with Best Picture, Director; ‘Hale County,’ Brian Tyree Henry pick up wins
Better than a bandit’s ears. Zama, the brilliant satire of Spanish colonialism, captured four top prizes at this year’s ICS Awards, taking home best picture, best... Read More
Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Burning’ Tops ICS Cannes Awards
[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The International Cinephile Society (of which I am a member) has chosen its own Cannes winner just ahead of the festival’s... Read More
‘Call Me By Your Name,’ ‘Phantom Thread’ Top 15th International Cinephile Society (ICS) Winners
After a record-setting 11 nominations, Call Me By Your Name has won the International Cinephile Society’s Best Picture of 2017. The film also took top honors... Read More
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