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TIFF50: Discovery Program Unveils John Early’s ‘Maddie’s Secret,’ Nadia Latif’s ‘The Man in My Basement,’ Taratoa Stappard’s ‘Mārama,’ and more

Erik Anderson July 23, 2025

Today, TIFF announced its 2025 Discovery program, presented by Air France, offering audiences a rare treat to witness talented, visionary filmmakers from across the globe premiering their... Read More

Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’ to Open 63rd New York Film Festival

Erik Anderson July 23, 2025

Film at Lincoln Center announced today that the North American premiere of Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt will be the Opening Night of the 63rd New York Film... Read More

TIFF50: Platform Lineup Revealed, Jury Announced Featuring Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Erik Anderson July 22, 2025

TIFF today announces its 2025 Platform program lineup of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, marking the tenth anniversary of the Festival’s auteur competitive section, which champions... Read More

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review: Marvel’s First Family Finally Finds an Enjoyable Stride in their Fourth Portrayal [B]

Film Reviews

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review: Marvel’s First Family Finally Finds an Enjoyable Stride in their Fourth Portrayal [B]

Trace Sauveur July 22, 2025

There’s a fitting irony in 2025’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel’s latest cinematic take on its so-called “First Family.” It marks the fourth attempt... Read More

2025 Venice Film Festival Lineup: ‘Bugonia,’ A House of Dynamite,’ ‘The Smashing Machine,’ ‘No Other Choice’ and More

Erik Anderson July 22, 2025

Big stars and splashy fall titles are going to hit the Lido next month as Albert Barbera revealed the lineup for the 82nd Venice Film... Read More

On the Shelf: ‘Little Buddha,’ ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ and More Arrive on 4K Blu-Ray

DVD/Blu-ray/4K

On the Shelf: ‘Little Buddha,’ ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ and More Arrive on 4K Blu-Ray

Ryan McQuade July 21, 2025

A big week of releases for the Criterion Collection, an underrated gem within director Bernardo Bertolucci filmography, and the latest entry in Final Destination franchise... Read More

Casting Society (CSA) Reveals Key Dates for 2026 Awards, New Board of Directors

Erik Anderson July 21, 2025

Casting Society (CSA) today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, along with the date, venues, and voting timeline for the... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 297 – Oscars Retrospective of the 48th Academy Awards

Ryan McQuade July 21, 2025

On episode 297 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors... Read More

2025 Emmys: Will Cherry Jones (‘The Handmaid’s Tale’) Break Emmy Record for Most Guest Actress in a Drama Wins?

Andrew Carden July 21, 2025

With three wins over six career nominations, Cherry Jones has proven a formidable favorite at the Emmys. This year, with her latest nomination, returning to... Read More

TIFF50: Aziz Ansari’s ‘Good Fortune,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ Angelina Jolie in ‘Couture’ Announced for 50th Toronto International Film Festival

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

TIFF50: Aziz Ansari’s ‘Good Fortune,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ Angelina Jolie in ‘Couture’ Announced for 50th Toronto International Film Festival

Erik Anderson July 21, 2025

The 50th Toronto International Film Festival will see the world premieres of a host of new films, including David Michôd’s Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney as... Read More

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