‘Funny Games (1998) and (2008)’ retrospective: How Michael Haneke broke the rules in his continent-crossing examination of privilege, nihilism and violence
While both iterations of Funny Games technically ran in their first few festival circuits in 1997 and 2007, it feels appropriate to mark the anniversaries... Read More
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‘Nitram,’ ‘Penguin Bloom’ among 2021 Australian Academy Awards nominees
Justin Kurzel’s Nitram, featuring Cannes Best Actor winner Caleb Landry Jones, and Glendyn Ivin’s Penguin Bloom, starring two-time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts, were among the... Read More
Of Broken Dreams: A ‘Mulholland Drive’ retrospective
Brian Whisenant takes a ride down Mulholland Dr, looking back at David Lynch’s landmark film and talks with actor Patrick Fischler and the film’s director... Read More
Vertical Entertainment and Roadside Attractions acquire Naomi Watts thriller ‘Lakewood’
Vertical Entertainment and Roadside Attractions have acquired North American rights to Phillip Noyce’s thriller Lakewood starring Naomi Watts. Premiering at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, the... Read More
Trailer: Naomi Watts finds aviary friendship and recovery in ‘Penguin Bloom’
Netflix has released the trailer for one of their latest pickups, Penguin Bloom, which debuted at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival. In 2013, Samantha... Read More
TIFF Review: ‘Penguin Bloom’ avoids ableist pitfalls with a compelling narrative and standout performance by Naomi Watts
Australian director Glendyn Ivin’s newest film Penguin Bloom tells the true story of Sam Bloom, who suffers a tragic accident during a vacation that changes... Read More
“Everything was perfect,” says young Noah Bloom (Griffin Murray-Johnston), as he recollects his family’s Thailand vacation in Penguin Bloom. Then, it was not. Noah’s mother... Read More
New clip from ‘Luce’ starring Octavia Spencer
“Just remember how things are organized around here.” Neon has released a 30-second TV spot of the Sundance hit Luce, the psychological thriller starring Academy... Read More
2020 Oscar Nomination Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (June)
No changes in this month’s top 5 for Best Actress. Cynthia Erivo (Focus Features’ Harriet) remains atop and she’s not going to budge, I’m certainly... Read More
Naomi Watts and Octavia Spencer shine bright in first trailer for psychological thriller ‘Luce’
An all-star high school athlete and accomplished debater, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) is a poster boy for the new American Dream. As are his parents... Read More
10th Alexander Valley Film Festival to Feature ‘Tuesday,’ ‘Thelma,’ ‘Ghostlight,’ Tribute to Sound Designer Ben Burtt and more 
28th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Lineup Featuring New Films Starring Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lynn Whitfield and Jason Mitchell 
Interview: With the Tennis Romance ‘Challengers,’ Writer Justin Kuritzkes Serves Up the Hottest Film of the Year 
84th Peabody Awards Nominations for Documentary, News, Public Service, Radio/Podcast Announced
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