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Director Watch Ep. 45 – ‘On the Rocks’ (Sofia Coppola, 2020)

Ryan McQuade May 9, 2024

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

77th Edinburgh International Film Festival will Open with the UK Premiere of Nora Fingscheidt’s ‘The Outrun’ Starring Saoirse Ronan

Film Festivals

77th Edinburgh International Film Festival will Open with the UK Premiere of Nora Fingscheidt’s ‘The Outrun’ Starring Saoirse Ronan

Erik Anderson May 9, 2024

The Festival also announces its shorts competition will be titled The Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence with the three-time Oscar-winning film editor in attendance The... Read More

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Review: Owen Teague and the VFX work highlight Wes Ball’s Action-Packed Installment

Film Reviews

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Review: Owen Teague and the VFX work highlight Wes Ball’s Action-Packed Installment

Ryan McQuade May 8, 2024

There is something endearing about how the Planet of the Apes franchise has continued to defy expectations throughout its nearly sixty-year existence. From the moment... Read More

‘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

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