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Film Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ favors sensationalism over social impact

Rubin Safaya September 24, 2020

“The Democratic Convention is about to begin in a police state.” – Walter Cronkite 1968 was a year of global social upheaval. Mass student protest erupted... Read More

2021 Oscar Predictions: SOUND (September)

Erik Anderson September 24, 2020

With the announcement that Sound Editing and Sound Mixing would revert to a single category for the first time since 1982, it was met with... Read More

Trailer: RLJE Films interdimensional thriller ‘Archenemy’ starring Joe Manganiello

Erik Anderson September 24, 2020

RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, has acquired the North American rights to the action/thriller, Archenemy, ahead of its world premiere at this year’s... Read More

‘Sound of Metal’ demands to be heard [Trailer]

Erik Anderson September 24, 2020

Amazon Studios has released the first trailer for the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival hit Sound of Metal. During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs,... Read More

BAFTA makes sweeping overhaul; expanding membership, increasing nominees and bringing back longlists

Erik Anderson September 24, 2020

Significant changes in acting, directing & Outstanding British Film categories to be introduced from Film Awards 2021 BAFTA announced wide-ranging changes to its voting, membership and... Read More

NYFF Review: ‘Isabella’ doesn’t sink or swim—it just floats

Amelia Merrill September 23, 2020

Filmmaker Matías Piñeiro has added to his Shakespearean-inspired filmography with Isabella, which is as much a meditation on Measure for Measure as it as an... Read More

Sony Classics acquires Eva Husson’s ‘Mothering Sunday’ with Olivia Colman, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth

Erik Anderson September 23, 2020

Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all rights in North America, Latin America, India, Pan Asia (excluding Japan), the Middle East, Eastern... Read More

‘The Suicide Squad’ spinoff ‘Peacemaker’ series with John Cena set for HBO Max

Erik Anderson September 23, 2020

HBO Max is set to explore the origins of the Peacemaker character, the master of weapons from the highly anticipated upcoming The Suicide Squad film, in the new Max... Read More

2021 Oscar Predictions: FILM EDITING (September)

Erik Anderson September 23, 2020

When you look at even just the recent history of the Film Editing Oscar you’ll generally find two things; winners come from Best Picture nominees... Read More

32nd NewFest announces full lineup for New York LGBTQ Film Festival

Erik Anderson September 23, 2020

The festival will showcase New York, US and World Premieres of more than 120 films and episodic series from 29 countries from October 16-27 Opening... Read More

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