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Make it a Double Feature: ‘Saloum’ and ‘Ganja & Hess’

Retrospective

Make it a Double Feature: ‘Saloum’ and ‘Ganja & Hess’

Matt St. Clair May 13, 2025

It’s safe to say that moviegoers are experiencing major cases of Sinners fever. Between its immense critical acclaim and its bona fide success, making almost... Read More

‘Death Becomes Her,’ Jinkx Monsoon Lead LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian Theater Award Nominations

Erik Anderson May 13, 2025

Andrew Scott, André De Shields, Jonathan Groff Score Double-Nods; Megyn Hilty, Audra McDonald, Nicole Scherzinger, Kit Connor, Paul Mescal Also in Mix GALECA: The Society... Read More

Interview: With ‘Overcompensating,’ Benito Skinner Brings the Benny Drama, and Comedy, to His College Coming Out [VIDEO]

Interviews (TV)

Interview: With ‘Overcompensating,’ Benito Skinner Brings the Benny Drama, and Comedy, to His College Coming Out [VIDEO]

Erik Anderson May 13, 2025

Benito Skinner had just seen Charli XCX at the Barclay’s Center the night before but he was still bright eyed and eager to talk about... Read More

Interview: Trey Edward Shults Talks About his Newest Film ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ a Musical Odyssey Starring The Weeknd [VIDEO]

Interviews (Film)

Interview: Trey Edward Shults Talks About his Newest Film ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ a Musical Odyssey Starring The Weeknd [VIDEO]

Griffin Schiller May 13, 2025

Trey Edward Shults is a trailblazer. When your early work in film includes being on three of Terrence Malick’s sets, perhaps it’s inevitable that such... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions: The Awards Alchemist’s First Look at the Acting Races

Mark Johnson May 12, 2025

Back in March, I kicked off my early predictions for the 98th Academy Awards with a preview of potential Best Picture contenders. That was more... Read More

2025 BAFTA TV Awards: ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office,’ Marisa Abela, Jessica Gunning Share Top Wins

Erik Anderson May 11, 2025

The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards were held last night where first time nominees Marisa Abela, who won the Leading Actress award for her performance in Industry; and... Read More

‘A Little Prayer’ Review: Angus MacLachlan’s Gentle Family Drama Finds Beauty in the Seemingly Unremarkable [B] | Chicago Critics Film Festival

Cody Dericks May 10, 2025

It’s been said that life doesn’t always make sense until examined in retrospect. The idea of waiting until a later point in one’s existence to... Read More

Film Independent Announces 2026 Spirit Awards Date, Leaves the Beach for New Venue

Film Independent Spirit Awards

Film Independent Announces 2026 Spirit Awards Date, Leaves the Beach for New Venue

Erik Anderson May 9, 2025

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced today that the 2026 Spirit Awards will take place on Sunday,... Read More

Movies Saved My Life: Looking at Mental Health Month Through the Lens of Film

News

Movies Saved My Life: Looking at Mental Health Month Through the Lens of Film

Dave Giannini May 9, 2025

**This article contains frank discussion of suicidal ideation.** When I say “movies saved my life,” I am not being hyperbolic, but it is also not... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR and SUPPORTING ACTRESS (May)

Erik Anderson May 9, 2025

Ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, here are my 2026 Oscar nomination predictions in Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress for May. SUPPORTING ACTOR 1. Stephen... Read More

2026 Oscar Predictions

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