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2023 Oscar Predictions: ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (September)

Erik Anderson September 27, 2022

I don’t think I can recall a season as bleak for adapted screenplay contenders as this one, so much so that we actually have to... Read More

‘Blonde’ cinematographer Chayse Irvin on deconstructing Marilyn Monroe, art vs. consumption and having to say no to Beyoncé

Interviews (Film)

‘Blonde’ cinematographer Chayse Irvin on deconstructing Marilyn Monroe, art vs. consumption and having to say no to Beyoncé

Adam Solomons September 27, 2022

The number of people who have said “no” to Beyoncé can probably be counted on two hands, maybe one. Chayse Irvin is one of them.... Read More

Interview: David Farrier on the five-year challenge of ‘Mister Organ,’ obsession and madness, and having to change his locks

Interviews (Film)

Interview: David Farrier on the five-year challenge of ‘Mister Organ,’ obsession and madness, and having to change his locks

Ryan McQuade September 26, 2022

“I like warped sickos. That’s my happy place.” Beyond the normal is where documentarian David Farrier feels comfortable. The New Zealand-born journalist-turned-filmmaker has tackled dark... Read More

‘Mister Organ’ review: Obsession take centerstage in David Farrier’s twisted documentary about an insidious liar [B] | Fantastic Fest

Ryan McQuade September 26, 2022

The job of an investigative journalist is to dive deep into the fray, willing to get their hands dirty to undercover the truth of the... Read More

‘The Swimmers’ review: Sally El Hosaini’s drama is a harrowing true tale of survival and dreams [B+] | Zurich

Ben Rolph September 24, 2022

As long as cinema has existed, there have been “based on true events” films. George Méliès’ Joan of Arc (Jean D’Arc), released in 1900, is... Read More

‘Smile’ review: Inventive jump scares and Sosie Bacon’s committed performance are just enough to carry Parker Finn’s horror debut [C+] | Fantastic Fest

Ryan McQuade September 23, 2022

From the opening scene of Smile, the feature film debut of writer-director Parker Finn, you know exactly what kind of horror film you are getting... Read More

2023 Oscar Predictions: BEST ACTRESS (September)

Erik Anderson September 23, 2022

Who doesn’t like a little bit of chaos early in Oscar season? That’s what happened earlier this week when Universal Pictures announced that Michelle Williams,... Read More

Interview: Natalie Zea on exploring new territory in season 2 of ‘La Brea’ and the many great roles she’s had [VIDEO]

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Natalie Zea on exploring new territory in season 2 of ‘La Brea’ and the many great roles she’s had [VIDEO]

Abe Friedtanzer September 22, 2022

NBC’s time-traveling adventure series La Brea returns next week for its second season, and among its best characters is Eve, who puts her maternal and... Read More

Middleburg Film Festival announces initial programming including ‘Glass Onion,’ ‘The Whale;’ Rising Star Award for Stephanie Hsu

Erik Anderson September 22, 2022

The Middleburg Film Festival announced today a first round of programming for its 10th year, which is returning with a selection of film screenings, conversations... Read More

2023 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTRESS (September)

Erik Anderson September 22, 2022

Sometimes a frontrunner isn’t actually the frontrunner. Especially when they pick up and vacate a slam-dunk category and head off to more unsure pastures. That’s... Read More

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