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Interview: Dana Stevens on writing ‘The Woman King,’ researching the Agojie and John Boyega’s ideas for a sequel

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Interview: Dana Stevens on writing ‘The Woman King,’ researching the Agojie and John Boyega’s ideas for a sequel

Nicole Ackman November 10, 2022

The Woman King is a brilliant historical epic that brings to life the story of the Dahomey Kingdom’s Agojie warriors and illuminates the complex struggle... Read More

‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Malcolm X’ and Pixar lead a packed field of additions to the Criterion Collection for November

Ryan McQuade November 9, 2022

As the year is winding down, the second yearly Barnes & Noble Criterion Collection 50% off sale is going on all November long, and just... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast #157: 2022 AFI FEST wrap-up on receptions to ‘Bardo,’ ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘The Fabelmans’ and more

Ryan McQuade November 9, 2022

On episode 157 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, AwardsWatch Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor in Chief Erik Anderson to break down the films... Read More

Gina Prince-Bythewood and Don Katz latest Gotham Awards tribute honorees

Erik Anderson November 9, 2022

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that director/writer/producer Gina Prince-Bythewood will receive the Filmmaker Tribute and Don Katz, Founder and Executive Chairman of... Read More

‘The Fabelmans’ review: Steven Spielberg delivers his most personal film to date, with a star-making turn from Gabriel LaBelle | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade November 8, 2022

Do you remember the first moment you fell in love with movies? The moment where everything else around you was meaningless and the only thing... Read More

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ review: The Oscar-winning master returns with his biggest labor of love yet in a wholly original take on the renowned classic | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade November 8, 2022

We open to a small town in Italy during World War II, where we find Master Geppetto (David Bradley), a woodcarver who is known for... Read More

Cate Blanchett to receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award from Santa Barbara Film Festival

Erik Anderson November 8, 2022

Cate Blanchett will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Blanchett will be honored on Friday, February 10,... Read More

2022 AFI FEST announces Oscar-eligible Documentary, Animated and Live Action Short festival winners

Erik Anderson November 8, 2022

The Grand Jury Award winners for Live Action Short, Documentary Short and Animated Short from 2022 AFI FEST have been announced, making them all eligible... Read More

Focus Features’ Peter Kujawski and Jason Cassidy to receive Industry Tribute at 32nd Gotham Awards

Erik Anderson November 8, 2022

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that Focus Features’ Chairman, Peter Kujawski and Vice Chairman, Jason Cassidy will receive the Industry Tribute during... Read More

Cannes winners ‘Triangle of Sadness,’ ‘Close’ lead 2022 European Film Awards (EFA) nominations

Erik Anderson November 8, 2022

Close is Belgium’s representative for the International Feature Film Oscar, while the three other Best Film nominees are the official submissions for their countries as... Read More

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