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Trailer: ‘The Card Counter’ deals its hand this Fall

Erik Anderson July 27, 2021

Focus Features today released the trailer for Paul Schrader’s The Card Counter, starring Oscar Isaac. The film is set to world premiere at the Venice... Read More

Venice Film Festival lineup: ‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Spencer,’ double Penélope Cruz, Oscar Isaac 3x will debut on the Lido

Erik Anderson July 26, 2021

The lineup for the 78th Venice Film Festival, which runs September 1-11, was announced this morning and the Lido will be full of stars, epic... Read More

Russell Crowe set to perfect his ‘Poker Face’ in forthcoming thriller from Gary Fleder

Staff Writers July 24, 2021

Russell Crowe has a reputation for being a man who likes to keep himself busy. He stars in horror movie The Georgetown Project, which is scheduled... Read More

Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ to open 59th New York Film Festival, return to in-person screenings

Erik Anderson July 22, 2021

The festival will return to in-person screenings as well as outdoor and virtual screenings from September 24 – October 10, 2021 Film at Lincoln Center... Read More

Alanis Obomsawin, Denis Villeneuve announced as first TIFF Tribute Award recipients

Erik Anderson July 22, 2021

The Toronto International Film Festival announced today that award-winning documentary filmmaker, writer, singer, and activist Alanis Obomsawin and Academy Award–nominated French Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve are the first... Read More

Vidiots Foundations launches renovation of L.A.’s Eagle Theatre for Spring 2022 re-opening

Erik Anderson July 20, 2021

Vidiots, the iconic L.A. video store and non-profit film organization, has started major renovations on its new home, the Eagle Theatre in L.A.’s beautiful Eagle... Read More

NEON grabs Zhang Yimou’s TIFF closer ‘One Second’

Erik Anderson July 20, 2021

NEON has closed a deal for the North American rights to acclaimed Chinese Director Zhang Yimou’s One Second. The film, which was written by Zhang along with... Read More

First look: Teaser trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘The Last Duel’ starring Jodie Comer, Adam Driver, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

Erik Anderson July 20, 2021

20th Century Studios’ The Last Duel, a gripping tale of betrayal and vengeance set against the brutality of 14thcentury France directed by four-time Academy Award... Read More

TIFF 2021: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to open fest, plus world premieres of ‘The Guilty,’ The Starling’ and more

Erik Anderson July 20, 2021

Zhang Yimou’s One Second will close the 46th Toronto International Film Festival, which runs September 9–18, 2021 TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente announced... Read More

Film Academy announces 2021 Film Scholars grant recipients

Erik Anderson July 19, 2021

Samantha N. Sheppard and J.E. Smyth have been named 2021 Academy Film Scholars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The annual grant... Read More

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