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Interview: Shaka King on creating ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

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Interview: Shaka King on creating ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’

Valerie Complex February 11, 2021

Directed by Shaka King, Judas and the Black Messiah tells the story of Fred Hampton’s betrayal in great detail. As an activist, Hampton aimed to... Read More

American Cinema Editors to honor Spike Lee with Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award

Erik Anderson February 11, 2021

American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced today that the organization will honor prolific filmmaker Spike Lee with the esteemed ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year... Read More

‘Minari,’ ‘Nomadland’ lead LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian Awards nominations; ‘The Prom,’ ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ vie for Campiest Flick

Erik Anderson February 11, 2021

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, founded in 2009 and now comprised of over 280 professional journalists covering film and television, has announced nominations... Read More

2021 Berlin Film Festival lineup: New films from Céline Sciamma, Hong Sangsoo, Maria Schrader, Daniel Brühl for hybrid events

Erik Anderson February 11, 2021

New films from Céline Sciamma, Hong Sangsoo and the directorial debut of actor Daniel Brühl highlight the lineup for the 71st Berlin Film Festival, announced... Read More

César Awards: Emmanuel Mouret’s ‘Love Affair(s)’, François Ozon’s ‘Summer of 85’ lead nominations

Erik Anderson February 10, 2021

Emmanuel Mouret’s Les Choses Qu’On Dit, Les Choses Qu’On Fait aka Love Affair(s), about a pregnant woman and her boyfriend’s cousin, led the nominations for... Read More

15 tips for scouting film locations

Staff Writers February 10, 2021

All kinds of preparations are necessary for film making. Getting the script down is probably the most critical part, but other aspects will bring the... Read More

Palm Springs Film Fest to honor Youn Yuh-jung (‘Minari’) with Actress Spotlight Award

Erik Anderson February 10, 2021

The Palm Springs International Film Awards today announced that legendary Korean star Youn Yuh-jung will be the recipient of the 2021 Spotlight Award, Actress for... Read More

Yalitza Aparicio, Eugenio Derbez, Park So Dam and more to lend a hand in Academy’s 2nd annual Global Movie Day

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Yalitza Aparicio, Eugenio Derbez, Park So Dam and more to lend a hand in Academy’s 2nd annual Global Movie Day

Erik Anderson February 10, 2021

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced talent participating in its second annual Global Movie Day, to be held on Saturday, February... Read More

Interview: Lucas Hedges on ‘French Exit’ and working with iconic actresses [VIDEO]

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Lucas Hedges on ‘French Exit’ and working with iconic actresses [VIDEO]

Erik Anderson February 10, 2021

He may only be 24-years old, but Lucas Hedges has already starred in four Best Picture Oscar nominees and two of them in the same... Read More

Focus Features acquires Ben Sharrock’s BIFA-nominated ‘Limbo’

Erik Anderson February 10, 2021

Focus Features has acquired the worldwide rights, excluding the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, to Limbo, the English-language directorial debut of Ben Sharrock (Pikadero). The... Read More

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