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30th Critics Choice Awards: ‘Anora’ wins Best Picture; ‘Shōgun,’ ‘Hacks’ take TV prizes30th Critics Choice Awards: ‘Anora’ wins Best Picture; ‘Shōgun,’ ‘Hacks’ take TV prizes

30th Critics Choice Awards: ‘Anora’ wins Best Picture; ‘Shōgun,’ ‘Hacks’ take TV prizes

The 30th Critics Choice Awards have chosen Anora as their Best Picture of 2024. Sean Baker's only win on the… Read More

February 7, 2025
Interview: Director Sean Wang and Star Joan Chen on the Award-Winning Coming of Age Dramedy ‘Dìdi (弟弟)’Interview: Director Sean Wang and Star Joan Chen on the Award-Winning Coming of Age Dramedy ‘Dìdi (弟弟)’

Interview: Director Sean Wang and Star Joan Chen on the Award-Winning Coming of Age Dramedy ‘Dìdi (弟弟)’

When I talked to Sean Wang in San Francisco last February, his life was in a bit of a surreal… Read More

August 1, 2024
First ‘Conclave’ Trailer Finds Ralph Fiennes in a Thrilling Papal ConspiracyFirst ‘Conclave’ Trailer Finds Ralph Fiennes in a Thrilling Papal Conspiracy

First ‘Conclave’ Trailer Finds Ralph Fiennes in a Thrilling Papal Conspiracy

Focus Features has revealed the first full trailer for its major fall awards contender Conclave, from Academy Award-nominated director Edward… Read More

July 18, 2024
‘Dìdi (弟弟)’ Trailer: Sean Wang Takes Us Back to the Bay in Nostalgic Coming of Age Tale‘Dìdi (弟弟)’ Trailer: Sean Wang Takes Us Back to the Bay in Nostalgic Coming of Age Tale

‘Dìdi (弟弟)’ Trailer: Sean Wang Takes Us Back to the Bay in Nostalgic Coming of Age Tale

Focus Features has dropped the first trailer for Dìdi (弟弟) from Oscar-nominated director Sean Wang (Nai Nai & Wài Pó).… Read More

May 14, 2024
‘Dìdi (弟弟)’ Review: Sean Wang Digs Into 2000s Nostalgia for Deeply Felt First Feature | SXSW 2024‘Dìdi (弟弟)’ Review: Sean Wang Digs Into 2000s Nostalgia for Deeply Felt First Feature | SXSW 2024

‘Dìdi (弟弟)’ Review: Sean Wang Digs Into 2000s Nostalgia for Deeply Felt First Feature | SXSW 2024

Growing up, your social circle often feels indicative of your status and rank. Most coming-of-age films have a “painful accuracy”… Read More

March 14, 2024
Interview: Alexander Payne on Creating ‘The Holdovers’ and Making It Good til the Last DropInterview: Alexander Payne on Creating ‘The Holdovers’ and Making It Good til the Last Drop

Interview: Alexander Payne on Creating ‘The Holdovers’ and Making It Good til the Last Drop

“Do you want to go outside? It’s a nice day, let’s talk out there.” This was my first bit of… Read More

November 10, 2023
Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti Reunite in First Trailer for ‘The Holdovers’Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti Reunite in First Trailer for ‘The Holdovers’

Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti Reunite in First Trailer for ‘The Holdovers’

Focus Features has released the first trailer for The Holdovers, from two-time Academy Award-winning director Alexander Payne (Sideways, The Descendants)… Read More

July 17, 2023
Focus Features drops first look clips of ‘Asteroid City’ ahead of its Cannes Film Festival debutFocus Features drops first look clips of ‘Asteroid City’ ahead of its Cannes Film Festival debut

Focus Features drops first look clips of ‘Asteroid City’ ahead of its Cannes Film Festival debut

Ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival this week, Focus Features has dropped three first… Read More

May 22, 2023
Cate Blanchett to receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award from Santa Barbara Film FestivalCate Blanchett to receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award from Santa Barbara Film Festival

Cate Blanchett to receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award from Santa Barbara Film Festival

Cate Blanchett will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 38th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Blanchett will… Read More

November 8, 2022
Interview: Nina Hoss on the intimidating and immersive world of ‘TÁR’ and working with Cate BlanchettInterview: Nina Hoss on the intimidating and immersive world of ‘TÁR’ and working with Cate Blanchett

Interview: Nina Hoss on the intimidating and immersive world of ‘TÁR’ and working with Cate Blanchett

After a long trip cross the pond, talking to dozens of people about her work, Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) returns… Read More

October 28, 2022