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Francis Ford Coppola to Receive 50th AFI Life Achievement Award

Erik Anderson October 29, 2024

The American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees announced today that Francis Ford Coppola will be the 50th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award,... Read More

‘Heretic’ Review: A Sinister Hugh Grant and Warm Blueberry Pie Make for a Deliciously Entertaining Feast | AFI FEST

Karen Peterson October 29, 2024

Religion has long been a staple of horror, with its supernatural tales, gothic iconography, and the ultimate fight between good and evil. Where most religiously-themed... Read More

‘Juror #2’ Review: 12 Annoying Men and Women Deliberate in Clint Eastwood’s Courtroom Clunker | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade October 29, 2024

A staple on TV growing up in the 1990s was the courtroom drama. Movies like A Few Good Men, Philadelphia, Primal Fear, My Cousin Vinny,... Read More

2024 Gotham Awards: ‘Anora,’ ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Lead Nominations

Erik Anderson October 29, 2024

The Gotham Film & Media Institute today announced the nominations for the 34th Gotham Awards where Sean Baker’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anora led the... Read More

First ‘Queer’ Trailer Gives Us Passionate Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey, Ghostly Love and Sinead O’Connor

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First ‘Queer’ Trailer Gives Us Passionate Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey, Ghostly Love and Sinead O’Connor

Erik Anderson October 29, 2024

Today, A24 released the first trailer for Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. Written by Challengers scribe Justin Kuritzkes and adapted from the... Read More

‘Small Things Like These’ Review: Cillian Murphy is a Quiet Powerhouse in Aloof Drama from ‘Peaky Blinders’ Helmer Tim Mielants | Chicago International Film Festival

Cody Dericks October 28, 2024

Cillian Murphy is the kind of actor that most directors would kill to have leading their film. His face alone makes for a compelling screen... Read More

‘Here’ Review: This Old House Has Bad Bones and Creaky, Questionable Foundation | AFI FEST

Sophia Ciminello October 28, 2024

Near the end of Robert Zemeckis’ saccharine, Oscar-winning classic, Forrest Gump, Forrest finally stops running and declares, “I’m pretty tired. I think I’ll go home... Read More

Eiza González, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Will Poulter Join Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’ for NEON

Erik Anderson October 28, 2024

Award-winning studio NEON announced today that Eiza González (Baby Driver), Poppy Liu (Hacks), Taylour Paige (Zola), and Will Poulter (The Bear) have joined the cast... Read More

AFI FEST 2024 Short Film Award Winners: ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ and More

Erik Anderson October 28, 2024

Winners for Live Action Short, Documentary Short and Animated Short Qualify for Academy Award Consideration The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the Grand Jury... Read More

American Cinema Editors (ACE) to Honor Jon M. Chu, Maysie Hoy and Paul Hirsch at 75th ACE Eddie Awards

Erik Anderson October 28, 2024

American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced today that the organization will honor acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year... Read More

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