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‘Dandelion’ Review: KiKi Layne is Electric in Wilted Story of a Musician’s Journey | Chicago Critics Film Festival

Cody Dericks May 7, 2024

Most actors count themselves lucky to land a leading role. In the case of Dandelion, the new film from writer-director Nicole Riegel, the movie is... Read More

‘Oddity’ Review: Damian Mc Carthy’s Mannequin Horror is Anything But Wooden | Chicago Critics Film Festival

Cody Dericks May 7, 2024

Films that rely on jump scares are a controversial topic amongst horror fans. Some prefer them over the kinds of mood-based, slow paced “elevated” horror... Read More

Cannes to Premiere Judith Godrèche’s #MeToo Short Film ‘Moi aussi’ at Un Certain Regard Opening Ceremony

Erik Anderson May 7, 2024

French actress, director, screenwriter and producer Judith Godrèche’s new short film Moi aussi, which highlights the stories of victims of sexual violence, will world premiere... Read More

Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton to Receive Women’s Equality Trailblazers Honors at ‘Still Working 9 to 5’ Hollywood Premiere

Erik Anderson May 7, 2024

The ERA Coalition Forward announced today both the Hollywood premiere of the award-winning documentary Still Working 9 to 5 by filmmakers Camille Hardman and Gary... Read More

Make It a Double Feature: Have an Unhappy Mother’s Day with ‘Autumn Sonata’ and ‘The Lost Daughter’

Matt St. Clair May 7, 2024

Regarding ideal Mother’s Day viewings, you’ll probably see titles like Lady Bird and Steel Magnolias appear on people’s watchlists. Indeed, for those who want something... Read More

‘Anatomy of a Fall,’ ‘All That Breathes,’ ‘Girlfight,’ ‘Peeping Tom,’ and Sets from Ozu and Sembène Make the Criterion Collection for May 2024

Ryan McQuade May 6, 2024

As we are about to enter the heat of summer, the Criterion Collection additions for this month offer a wide range of options for film... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 230 – ‘The Fall Guy’ Review and Our Favorite Movies About Making Movies

Ryan McQuade May 6, 2024

On episode 230 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, and Karen Peterson to give... Read More

My Jedi Journey: Inside the 24-hour ‘Star Wars’ Skywalker Saga May the 4th Marathon

Nate Adams May 6, 2024

The air is polluted with flat Diet Coke, bottled farts, and broken dreams. There’s dedication and then there’s insanity. When it was announced last month... Read More

American Film Institute (AFI) Announces 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women

Erik Anderson May 3, 2024

Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced that it is accepting applications for the 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women (CIW) presented by Panavision. The tuition-free, four-day workshop... Read More

NewFest Unveils Full Lineup for 4th Annual ‘NewFest Pride’ Summer Film Event with ‘Haze,’ ‘A House is Not a Disco,’ ‘Close to You’ and More

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NewFest Unveils Full Lineup for 4th Annual ‘NewFest Pride’ Summer Film Event with ‘Haze,’ ‘A House is Not a Disco,’ ‘Close to You’ and More

Erik Anderson May 3, 2024

World Premiere of Haze, directed by Matthew Fifer (Cicada) and starring Cole Doman New York Premieres of Sundance audience favorites, Mikko Mäkelä’s Sebastian and Am... Read More

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