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33rd Camerimage Lineup: ‘Hamnet,’ F1,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘Sound of Falling’ and More

Erik Anderson October 29, 2025

The 33rd EnergaCamerimage Film Festival has unveiled this year’s lineup for the Golden Frog, honoring the best in cinematography in film where F1: The Movie, Hamnet, Sinners... Read More

‘Palestine 36’ Review: Annemarie Jacir’s Drama is a Largely Untold Tale of Early Palestinian Struggle [C+] CIFF

Cody Dericks October 29, 2025

A tricky part of experiencing and analyzing any piece of art is separating the worthiness of its intent from the success of its execution. With... Read More

From ‘Springsteen’ to ‘Train Dreams’ to Ann Lee’ and More, Films From AFI FEST 2025 to Keep an Eye on This Oscar Season

AFI FEST

From ‘Springsteen’ to ‘Train Dreams’ to Ann Lee’ and More, Films From AFI FEST 2025 to Keep an Eye on This Oscar Season

Erik Anderson October 28, 2025

The 39th edition of AFI FEST has wrapped, hosting over 160 films from 56 countries, including high-profile world premieres, stars galore and a musical performance... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 311: AFI FEST Wrap-Up, Best Actor, Actress Oscar Predictions, Gotham Nominations

Ryan McQuade October 28, 2025

On episode 311 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to give their... Read More

2025 AFI FEST Reviews: ‘Nuremberg,’ ‘Dead Man’s Wire,’ ‘Christy’

Ryan McQuade October 28, 2025

As we enter the last phase of the Fall film festival season, this past week saw the AFI FEST take place over the course of... Read More

‘One Battle After Another’ Leads 35th Gotham Awards Nominations with a Record 6

Erik Anderson October 28, 2025

The nominations for the 35th Gotham Awards have been announced an Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the way with a record-setting six... Read More

Guillermo del Toro to Receive the Sloan Science in Cinema Prize from SFFILM for ‘Frankenstein’

Erik Anderson October 27, 2025

Today, in partnership with the Alfred P . Sloan Foundation, SFFILM announced it will present the prestigious Sloan Science in Cinema Prize to Academy Award-winning... Read More

‘Whitetail’ Review: From Nanouk Leopold’s Frustratingly Imbalanced Irish Drama Emerges a Star-Making Performance from Natasha O’Keeffe [C+] CIFF

Cody Dericks October 26, 2025

There’s nothing like seeing a star-making performance. Natasha O’Keeffe is a face that will be mostly familiar to those who watch British television, thanks to... Read More

‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’ Review: Palestinian Doc is a Stunning Chronicle of Finding Hope in the Darkest of Realities [A-] CIFF

Cody Dericks October 26, 2025

On October 10 of this year, a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel went into effect, ostensibly putting an end to two years of bloodshed, in... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE and BEST DIRECTOR (October)

Erik Anderson October 24, 2025

At the midpoint of AFI FEST, we’re winding down on the film festival season proper, making way for the awards-driven fests like SCAD Savannah, Santa... Read More

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