Sigourney Weaver to Receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 81st Venice International Film Festival
American actress and three-time Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Gorillas in the Mist, Working Girl) will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 81st Venice International Film Festival (August 28... Read More
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The Enduring Horror of ‘Alien’ on its 45th Anniversary [Retrospective]
Forty-five years after Ridley Scott directed, and Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Schusett wrote Alien, it is still terrifying. With Escape from Alcatraz trailing close behind,... Read More
‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Gremlins’ at 40: How One Day in the Summer of 1984 Defined a Childhood [Retrospective]
To a budding cinephile growing up in the 1980s, there was no better place for family outings than the drive-in theater. All comfortable and cozy... Read More
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ review: James Cameron returns to Pandora and it’s bigger and better than ever
It seems as if for the past thirteen years, James Cameron’s technical marvel only found its way back into the conversation as “that movie that... Read More
‘The Ice Storm’ retrospective: How Ang Lee’s 70s suburban American drama remains his most underrated masterpiece
If a director is lucky enough to find success in Hollywood, chances are they will stick with whatever works – it’s the rare director who... Read More
‘Master Gardener’ review: Paul Schrader’s latest tortured soul fare is rotten to its roots [D] | Venice Review
At Barcelona Football Club’s fearsome home ground Camp Nou, the world’s largest soccer stadium, devotees disappointed by their team’s performance will start whistling and waving... Read More
Sundance Review: Phyllis Nagy’s upbeat abortion dramedy ‘Call Jane’ dials the wrong number [Grade: C]
It’s been said that fear is the ultimate motivator, which is the likely explanation as to why “issue” films are always so dark and depressing.... Read More
2020 Oscars add presenters Keanu Reeves, Zack Gottsagen, Maya Rudolph and more
Show producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain today announced additional stars to present on the 92nd Oscars® telecast. The Oscars will air live Sunday,... Read More
2024 North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) Nominations 
2024 Philadelphia Film Critics Circle (PFCC) Winners: ‘Anora’ Named Best Film Among its Six Awards 
2024 Utah Film Critics Association (UFCA) Nominations 
2024 Black Reel Awards Nominations: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘The Piano Lesson’ Lead