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‘Prey’ review: A star-making turn from Amber Midthunder and a stealthy Predator make for a promising future of the horror-action franchise [B]

Film Reviews

‘Prey’ review: A star-making turn from Amber Midthunder and a stealthy Predator make for a promising future of the horror-action franchise [B]

Diego Andaluz August 3, 2022

Few major franchises have gone through the tumultuous trajectory of the Predator series. After the success of a first installment being undercut by a slew... Read More

TIFF47: Platform lineup unveiled including Frances O’Connor’s directorial debut ‘Emily’ starring Emma Mackey

Erik Anderson August 3, 2022

TIFF today unveiled the 10 features that comprise the Platform program for 2022. Platform is TIFF’s competitive program that champions bold directorial visions. From first-time... Read More

‘Luck’ review: Black cats, leprechauns and a lovelorn dragon can’t rescue Apple’s animated magical mess [C]

Film Reviews

‘Luck’ review: Black cats, leprechauns and a lovelorn dragon can’t rescue Apple’s animated magical mess [C]

Nicole Ackman August 3, 2022

AppleTV+ is about to release its first animated film since 2020’s Wolfwalkers. Unfortunately, Skydance Animation’s Luck isn’t quite the masterpiece that the international Cartoon Saloon... Read More

Janet Yang elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

Erik Anderson August 2, 2022

Producer Janet Yang was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors. She is only the fourth woman... Read More

‘Bullet Train’ review: A high-speed, uber-violent Agatha Christie mystery on acid and a bloody good time [B+]

Film Reviews

‘Bullet Train’ review: A high-speed, uber-violent Agatha Christie mystery on acid and a bloody good time [B+]

Lauren Coates August 2, 2022

After delivering one of the last decades most undoubtedly influential action films in John Wick, it’s not a stretch to say that director David Leitch... Read More

FX unveils new limited series thriller ‘The Veil’ for Hulu with Elisabeth Moss

Erik Anderson August 2, 2022

FX has ordered The Veil, a new limited series thriller exclusively for Hulu from Steven Knight and starring Emmy Award winner Elisabeth Moss, it was announced today... Read More

Jake Gyllenhaal-starring ‘Road House’ reboot gets green light from Prime Video

Erik Anderson August 2, 2022

Billy Magnussen, Daniela Melchior, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Lukas Gage, and others also set to join the Gyllenhaal-led action pic to be directed by Doug Liman and produced by... Read More

Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise’ to open 60th New York Film Festival (NYFF)

News

Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise’ to open 60th New York Film Festival (NYFF)

Erik Anderson August 2, 2022

Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Noah Baumbach’s White Noise will be the Opening Night film of the 60th New York Film Festival, making... Read More

‘Top Chef’ heads to London for a World All-Stars edition season 20

Erik Anderson August 1, 2022

Bravo’s Top Chef, produced by Magical Elves, will cross the pond to London for the show’s 20th World All-Stars season with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. The... Read More

The AwardsWatch Podcast #147: Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE, festival chatter and our favorite Criterion Collection releases ever

Podcasts

The AwardsWatch Podcast #147: Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE, festival chatter and our favorite Criterion Collection releases ever

Ryan McQuade August 1, 2022

On episode 147 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor and Chief Erik Anderson, TV Editor Tyler Doster and... Read More

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