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TIFF47: ‘WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story’ to world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Midnight Madness section

Erik Anderson August 4, 2022

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced today that The Roku Original Film WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe, will have its world... Read More

First look at Colman Domingo as gay civil rights icon Bayard Rustin in ‘Rustin,’ Netflix sets film as 2023 release

Erik Anderson August 4, 2022

Today Netflix revealed the first look at Emmy nominee Colman Domingo (Euphoria) as gay civil rights activist and organizer of the 1963 March on Washington,... Read More

2023 Oscars: Official submissions for International Feature Film

Erik Anderson August 3, 2022

The race for the next International Feature Film Oscar has begun. The Quiet Girl (An Cailín Ciúin) has been selected as Ireland’s entry for the... Read More

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

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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]

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]

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‘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+]

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‘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

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