‘Deep Water’ review: Adrian Lyne delivers an erratic thriller that puts us in a state of Ana-fflecktic shock [Grade: D]
For a director who has only made nine films in forty-two years, Adrian Lyne has mastered the art of choosing a lane and staying in... Read More
Catherine Springer
Catherine is a shameless child of the ‘80s who discovered her passion for movies when she was 12 and has never looked back. As the daughter of an American diplomat, she spent the first 18 years of her life as an international nomad, but, when it came time to choose a college and set down roots, there was no other option than Los Angeles, a true industry town where movies touch and flavor everything. She wouldn’t be anywhere else. The only thing she loves as much as watching movies is writing about them, and her reviews have been seen in the Glendale News-Press, Magill’s Cinema Annual and on Prodigy. 15 years ago, she started her own her own movie blog, CathsFilmForum.com, which has been her pride and joy. And, although she loves sports, there is no better season than Oscar season. She owes everything to Tootsie for lighting the flame and to Premiere Magazine for keeping it lit.
Penélope Cruz receives the Montecito Award from the Santa Barbara Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival honored actress Penélope Cruz last night, awarding her its annual Montecito Award. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best... Read More
Santa Barbara Film Festival Artisan Awards celebrate the Oscar-nominated work of Peter Sciberras, Germaine Franco, Greig Fraser, Tamara Deverell and more
There has been a lot of talk recently about film artisans, the talented craftspeople behind the camera who bring a film to life, without whom... Read More
Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis (‘King Richard’) accept Performers of the Year awards from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, stars of the Oscar-nominated film King Richard, were honored last night with the Performers of the Year Award at the... Read More
Santa Barbara Film Festival Virtuoso Acting Award winners Alana Haim, Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur, Caitríona Balfe, Saniyya Sidney and more
Every year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival honors actors who delivered exceptional performances during the past year. The annual Virtuosos Award specifically recognizes performers... Read More
Santa Barbara Film Festival Writer’s Panel: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sian Heder, Eskil Vogt and more on the processes and challenges of bringing their scripts to life
The annual Writer’s Panel at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always one of the highlights of the week, as the festival gathers writers... Read More
Kristen Stewart accepts the American Riviera Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is known as a critical stop during Oscar season, as it honors artists who delivered some of the best... Read More
Interview: Oscar-nominated hair and makeup designer Nadia Stacey on the Debbie Harry and David Bowie influences in ‘Cruella’ and what she thinks about the Academy’s decision to cut her category from the live telecast
According to this journalist, the most under-appreciated masterpiece of 2021 was Cruella, director Craig Gillespie’s bold and exhilarating take on a villain origin story, this... Read More
‘Death on the Nile’ review: Less a whodunit than a who cares with enough sham pain to fill denial [Grade: D]
You can’t go wrong with a classic murder mystery, and it doesn’t get more classic than author Agatha Christie, the certified queen of the genre.... Read More
Sundance Review: Not even a charming Dakota Johnson can save bland coming out rom-com ‘Am I OK? [Grade: D]
It has taken Hollywood a long time to embrace the full breadth of the queer experience, only recently discovering that LGBTQ people are more than... Read More
‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Task’ and More on AFI’s Top 10 Films and Television of 2025 Lists 
‘Frankenstein’ to Receive Visionary Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards 
Robert Yeoman to be Honored with American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award 
National Board of Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops in Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor; Netflix Lands Four in Top 10