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2023 Gotham Awards: Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ to Receive Icon & Creator Tribute for Innovation Award

Erik Anderson October 30, 2023

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that Ferrari, the emotional and thrilling dramatization of the life of legendary ex-racer, racecar manufacturer, and entrepreneur, directed... Read More

2023 Montclair Film Festival Competition and Audience Awards: ‘The Holdovers,’ American Symphony,’ ‘The Taste of Things’ and more

Erik Anderson October 30, 2023

DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD directed by Radu Jude wins the 2023 Montclair Film Festival Fiction Feature Competition, Lila... Read More

‘Freud’s Last Session’ Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Sigmund. | AFI FEST

Sophia Ciminello October 29, 2023

Conflicts surrounding religion and personal ties to faith have plagued the world for centuries. Whether it’s the modern-day political climate or the beginnings of World... Read More

‘Perfect Days’ Review: Wim Wenders Reaffirms the Beauty of Life with his Best Film in 30 Years | AFI FEST

Zachary Laws October 29, 2023

Wim Wenders is back. Not that he’s necessarily gone anywhere. In fact, the German filmmaker has been busier than ever as a documentarian (Anselm, his... Read More

‘Leave the World Behind’ Review: Doomsday Schleppers | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade October 29, 2023

“I fucking hate people” is the final point Amanda Sandford (Julia Roberts) makes in her case to her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) as she is... Read More

‘Quiz Lady’ Review: Category Is – Awkwafina and Sandra Oh Deliver Laughs in Fun Hulu Film | AFI FEST

Abe Friedtanzer October 28, 2023

People like consistency, and having a regular routine or ritual can be calming and therapeutic. Watching the same program at the same time every night... Read More

‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’ Review: Brooks’ Comedic Genius Needs No Defending in New Documentary | AFI FEST

Zachary Laws October 28, 2023

I love Albert Brooks. I love him as an actor, as a comedian, as a filmmaker. There’s something about his personality I find very pleasing,... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 16 – ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’ (Ramsay, 2011)

Podcasts

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 16 – ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’ (Ramsay, 2011)

Ryan McQuade October 26, 2023

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More

Trailer: ‘The Crown’ Final Season Part 1 to Detail Princess Diana’s Death and Immediate Aftermath

Trailers

Trailer: ‘The Crown’ Final Season Part 1 to Detail Princess Diana’s Death and Immediate Aftermath

Erik Anderson October 26, 2023

The 6th season and final season of Netflix’s flagship Emmy-winning series The Crown will debut on Netflix on November 16th. The first four episodes of... Read More

‘Freud’s Last Session’ Trailer with Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode Look at a Day in the Life of Two Brilliant Minds

Trailers

‘Freud’s Last Session’ Trailer with Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode Look at a Day in the Life of Two Brilliant Minds

Erik Anderson October 25, 2023

Sony Pictures Classics has released the first trailer for its upcoming film Freud’s Last Session, which is set to world premiere at the 2023 AFI... Read More

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