‘Shang-Chi’ is a step forward for Asian representation in studio films; here’s why it’s important right now

September 3, 2021

Inauthenticity has always been a problem in big-budget films produced in Hollywood's studio system. It's a well-known fact that most… Read More

Venice Review: ‘The Hand of God’ is Paolo Sorrentino’s sublime masterpiece [Grade: A]

September 2, 2021

“Thank you to my sources of inspiration: Federico Fellini, Talking Heads, Martin Scorsese and Diego Armando Maradona.” When Paolo Sorrentino… Read More

Venice Review: With ‘The Power of the Dog,’ Jane Campion and her cast do justice to a literary masterpiece

September 2, 2021

“Deliver my soul from the sword. My love from the power of the dog” (Psalms, 22:20, David’s address to God… Read More

‘Cyrano’ to open 44th Mill Valley Film Festival on October 7

September 2, 2021

The Mill Valley Film Festival announced today the California Premiere of Cyrano to open the 2021 festival, Thursday, October 7. The film… Read More

Venice review: The road to redemption is a long and rocky one in Paul Schrader’s ‘The Card Counter’ [Grade: A]

September 2, 2021

“If not for the money, why play?” – “It passes the time,” says professional gambler William Tell (Oscar Isaac) when… Read More

Interview: Matt Rogers on the deliberate queerness of ‘Q-Force’ and the full circle reality of working with Sean Hayes [VIDEO]

September 2, 2021

Matt Rogers and the Q-Force crew are out to make animation gay as hell.  The new Netflix animated series, which… Read More

‘Cinderella’ review: Billy Porter soars, Camila Cabello strains in a jukebox musical that lands like a lead slipper

September 1, 2021

Near the end of the latest film adaptation of tale-as-old-as-time Cinderella, Minnie Driver shudders a deep sigh and witheringly intones,… Read More

Telluride snags world premieres of ‘Belfast,’ ‘King Richard,’ ‘C’mon C’mon’ – here’s the full lineup

September 1, 2021

The Telluride Film Festival takes place Thursday, September 2 - Monday, September 6, 2021 After confirmations, non-firmations, rumors and healthy guessing,… Read More

Oscar winner H.E.R. to make acting debut in ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical

August 31, 2021

Oscar- and Grammy-winning R&B star H.E.R. is setting her sights on Hollywood. The 24-year-old songstress is set to appear in… Read More

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