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AFI Fest Sets Nicole Kidman Tribute with ‘Destroyer’ Gala

October 9, 2018

The 2018 AFI Fest will host An Evening With Nicole Kidman. The event will include a conversation with the Academy Award-winning… Read More

87 Countries to Compete for Foreign Language Film Oscar

October 9, 2018

Erik Anderson

The final list is in and 87 countries have qualified to compete for the Foreign Language Film Oscar. Afghanistan's entry, Rona,… Read More

Interview: Maggie Gyllenhaal on ‘The Kindergarten Teacher,’ complex women and taking what she wants

October 9, 2018

Erik Anderson

Photo: Christian Hogstedt Maggie Gyllenhaal is no stranger to playing complex women on the verge of a personal awakening or exerting… Read More

Denzel Washington to receive 47th AFI Life Achievement Award

October 5, 2018

Erik Anderson

Denzel Washington will receive the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film. The award… Read More

Alexander Valley Film Festival: The Little Festival That Could

October 5, 2018

Erik Anderson

Fall brings us three things every year like clockwork; Daylight Savings Time, pumpkin spice lattes and film festivals. It seems… Read More

Trailer for Cannes Palme d’Or winner ‘Shoplifters,’ from Kore-Eda Hirokazu

October 5, 2018

Erik Anderson

One of very best films of the year, Kore-Eda Hirokazu's Shoplifters, was the Palme d'Or winner at this year's Cannes… Read More

Extended look at ‘Aquaman’ and Jason Momoa in the iconic suit

October 5, 2018

Erik Anderson

Warner Bros has released an extended look at Aquaman plus revealed the first look at the updated iconic orange and… Read More

Frontrunner Friday: ‘The Mule,’ ‘Vice’ trailers take aim at Oscar voters

October 5, 2018

Erik Anderson

Two big trailer drops both impact multiple Oscar races in this week's Frontrunner Friday. No country for old white men? Vice and The Mule aim… Read More

International trailer for ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ pits sister against sister

October 4, 2018

Erik Anderson

Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed… Read More

Academy launches Women’s Initiative featuring conversation with Hannah Gadsby and Lena Waithe

October 4, 2018

Erik Anderson

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with E! Entertainment and Swarovski, announced today the launch of Action:… Read More