‘Lurker’ Review: Writer-Director Alex Russell Crafts a Symbiotic Power Struggle with Paranoid Pop Star Thriller [B+]

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‘Lurker’ Review: Writer-Director Alex Russell Crafts a Symbiotic Power Struggle with Paranoid Pop Star Thriller [B+]

Devan Suber August 18, 2025

Online fandom and fame-hunger have gotten so intense in the last decade or so that it’s a bit surprising there haven’t been more films like... Read More

‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Review: John Cena Shines in James Gunn’s Wonky Multiverse of Sadness [C+]

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‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Review: John Cena Shines in James Gunn’s Wonky Multiverse of Sadness [C+]

Ryan McQuade August 15, 2025

The superhero genre has been a problem for Warner Bros. for some time now. Since director Christopher Nolan’s celebrated The Dark Knight trilogy, their property... Read More

Director Watch Podcast Ep. 112 – ‘Elle’ (Paul Verhoeven, 2016)

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Director Watch Podcast Ep. 112 – ‘Elle’ (Paul Verhoeven, 2016)

Ryan McQuade August 15, 2025

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 302 – Post-TIFF/NYFF Lineups, Pre-Venice/Telluride Oscar Talk

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AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 302 – Post-TIFF/NYFF Lineups, Pre-Venice/Telluride Oscar Talk

Erik Anderson August 14, 2025

On episode 302 of the AwardsWatch podcast, Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson is joined by Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello as we look... Read More

20th Fantastic Fest Lineup: World Premiere of ‘Black Phone 2,’ U.S. Premieres of ‘Shelby Oaks,’ Cannes Winner ‘Sirāt’

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20th Fantastic Fest Lineup: World Premiere of ‘Black Phone 2,’ U.S. Premieres of ‘Shelby Oaks,’ Cannes Winner ‘Sirāt’

Erik Anderson August 14, 2025

Fantastic Fest’s 20th anniversary lineup has been revealed, featuring 45 World Premieres, 15 International and North American Premieres, and 13 U.S. Premieres that are guaranteed... Read More

63rd New York Film Festival Revivals Include Satyajit Ray, Erich von Stroheim, Mamoru Oshii Restorations

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63rd New York Film Festival Revivals Include Satyajit Ray, Erich von Stroheim, Mamoru Oshii Restorations

Erik Anderson August 14, 2025

Film at Lincoln Center has announced the Revivals selections for the 63rd New York Film Festival. Expanding the traditional canon, Revivals celebrates works that have... Read More

37th Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) Lineup Announced

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37th Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) Lineup Announced

Erik Anderson August 14, 2025

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) has announced the lineup for their 37th annual edition, which will take place in person September 11-21, 2025 and online... Read More

HBO Max, GKIDS Strike Exclusive Deal for 20 Adult Animated and Live Action Films Including ‘Your Name,’ ‘Shin Godzilla’

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HBO Max, GKIDS Strike Exclusive Deal for 20 Adult Animated and Live Action Films Including ‘Your Name,’ ‘Shin Godzilla’

Erik Anderson August 13, 2025

HBO Max and GKIDS announced today a continuation of their partnership, bringing several titles to the streaming platform for the first time in North America,... Read More

‘Nobody 2’ Review: Can Anybody Find Me Somebody to Punch? [B-]

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‘Nobody 2’ Review: Can Anybody Find Me Somebody to Punch? [B-]

Karen Peterson August 13, 2025

Four years ago, Bob Odenkirk surprised and delighted audiences with his sort of anti-John Wick action movie, Nobody. That film was a modest success at... Read More

2025 Emmys: ‘Arcane,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots,’ Beyoncé Win Juried Awards

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2025 Emmys: ‘Arcane,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots,’ Beyoncé Win Juried Awards

Erik Anderson August 12, 2025

The Television Academy has revealed the winners of the 77th Emmy Awards in its juried categories, celebrating standout achievements in animation, costume, emerging media programming... Read More