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Film Review: Riz Ahmed stuns again in ‘Mogul Mowgli,’ Bassam Tariq’s powerful exploration of cultural identity

Reyzando Nawara October 29, 2020

Riz Ahmed is on a roll this year. Following his titanic, career-best performance as a drummer on a journey of accepting his loss of hearing... Read More

Variety ‘Salute to Service’ special set for Veteran’s Day with Trace Adkins, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kellie Pickler and more

Erik Anderson October 28, 2020

The fourth annual VARIETY’S ‘SALUTE TO SERVICE’ PRESENTED BY HISTORY AND VOICES MAGNIFIED special, a celebration honoring our veterans and service members and contributions by... Read More

‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ will open in UK cinemas March 12, 2021

Erik Anderson October 28, 2020

Entertainment One (eOne) today announced the UK theatrical release date of March 12, 2021 for THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY, the highly anticipated new feature... Read More

LA Film Critics to honor Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Harry Belafonte; announce awards date

Erik Anderson October 28, 2020

106-year old Norman Lloyd will be the recipient of the Legacy Award The Los Angeles Film Critics Association has chosen director/screenwriter/producer/actor Hou Hsiao-Hsien and singer/songwriter/activist/actor... Read More

NEWFEST Reviews: ‘Cowboys,’ ‘Rūrangi,’ ‘The Strong Ones,’ and ‘Tahara’

Sara Clements October 28, 2020

In her second dispatch of NewFest, Sara Clements reviews Cowboys, Rūrangi, The Strong Ones and Tahara. Don’t miss her first round of reviews of Dating... Read More

Trailer: Maisie Williams is out for revenge in the starkly comic series ‘Two Weeks to Live’ from HBO Max

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Trailer: Maisie Williams is out for revenge in the starkly comic series ‘Two Weeks to Live’ from HBO Max

Erik Anderson October 28, 2020

HBO Max announced today that it will be the exclusive U.S. streaming home to the British dark comedy Two Weeks to Live launching all episodes November 5.... Read More

Trailer: Alex Winter’s look at the trippy life of rock icon Frank ‘Zappa’

Erik Anderson October 28, 2020

With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, Zappa explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied... Read More

Film Review: ‘March For Dignity’ doc powerfully explores the bravery of Tbilisi Pride

Emily Maskell October 28, 2020

In James Eames’ pertinent documentary, the rumbles of a revolution begin to reverberate. It begins in the subdued streets of Tbilisi, where a quiet game... Read More

International Documentary Association (IDA) shortlists announced

Erik Anderson October 28, 2020

Boys State, Disclosure, Notturno, The Truffle Hunters and Welcome to Chechnya among contenders The International Documentary Association (IDA) has announced the 36th Annual IDA Documentary... Read More

Trailer: Ramin Bahrani’s eat the rich saga ‘The White Tiger’

Erik Anderson October 28, 2020

“There’s a creature that gets born only once every generation. The white tiger.” Balram Halwai (Adarsh Gourav) narrates his epic and darkly humorous rise from... Read More

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