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Interview: Jason Reitman on How Making ‘Saturday Night’ Was a Personal Journey of Turning Childhood Dreams to an Adult Reality

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Jason Reitman on How Making ‘Saturday Night’ Was a Personal Journey of Turning Childhood Dreams to an Adult Reality

Ryan McQuade October 23, 2024

From the moment he was born, Jason Reitman has been surrounded by comedy. Whether being on the set of National Lampoon’s Animal House as a... Read More

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Review: Clumsy Superhero Clunker Has Two Left Feet

Film Reviews

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Review: Clumsy Superhero Clunker Has Two Left Feet

Jay Ledbetter October 23, 2024

If it’s possible for a billion-dollar franchise to accrue a “cult following,” the Venom films have done so. The original film, a massive domestic hit... Read More

Bleecker Street Acquires ‘The Friend’ with Naomi Watts and Bing the Great Dane for 2025 Release

Erik Anderson October 23, 2024

Bleecker Street announced today that it has acquired North American rights to The Friend, from award-winning writer/directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel (The Deep End, What... Read More

‘Flow’ Review: Earnest Feline Spin on Climate Change Era Noah’s Ark Story Lacks Boldness | London Film Festival

Alistair Ryder October 22, 2024

I don’t play video games, as to quote the great modern philosopher Adrian Chiles, they’re not good for your mental health if “you play like... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions: ‘Good As Gold’ October Update and Middleburg Film Festival Winners

Mark Johnson October 22, 2024

The Middleburg Film Festival has unveiled its Audience Award winners for its twelfth edition. Notably, ten of the last eleven Audience Award recipients (for Narrative... Read More

Zoe Saldaña to Receive American Riviera Award at 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Erik Anderson October 22, 2024

Zoe Saldaña will be honored with the American Riviera Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Saldaña will receive the award on Friday, February 7, 2025 at... Read More

‘Conclave’ and ‘September 5’ Win Audience Awards at 2024 Middleburg Film Festival

Erik Anderson October 22, 2024

Martha takes home top documentary prize; The Seed of the Sacred Fig wins top international award The Middleburg Film Festival announced its 2024 Audience Award winners, recognizing the... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (October)

Erik Anderson October 21, 2024

With only a handful of films yet to be screened in any public way (Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Juror #2) and seeing at least one... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (October)

Erik Anderson October 21, 2024

It’s time to pump it up! With The Substance turning into a surprising box office hit (nearly $15M) and building good will towards Demi Moore,... Read More

2024 Middleburg Film Festival Diary Days 3 and 4: Isabella Rossellini Talks ‘Conclave;’ Coffee and Contenders, plus ‘Nightbitch,’ ‘The Room Next Door’

Film Festivals

2024 Middleburg Film Festival Diary Days 3 and 4: Isabella Rossellini Talks ‘Conclave;’ Coffee and Contenders, plus ‘Nightbitch,’ ‘The Room Next Door’

Mark Johnson October 21, 2024

I kicked off day three of the Middleburg Film Festival at one of this year’s most compelling venues: the Conversation with Colman Domingo and Clarence... Read More

2025 Oscar Predictions

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