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Todd Haynes on ‘Dark Waters,’ Michael Mann, Parallels to ‘Safe,’ and the Embrace of ‘Carol’

'The Lighthouse' Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke on Natural Lighting and the Devolution of Film Language

A.J. Edwards on ‘Age Out,’ Gus Van Sant’s Influence, Weyes Blood, and Impossible Forgiveness

'Shadow' Cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding on Zhang Yimou's Style and the Principle for Great Action Filmmaking

Mati Diop on 'Atlantics,’ Giving Meaning to Lost Lives, and the Hysteria of Cannes

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Trey Edward Shults on How Frank Ocean and Kanye West Inspired ‘Waves’

'Parasite' Stars Park So-dam and Choi Woo-shik on Breaking Barriers and Cultural Differences

Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto on the Visual Storytelling of 'The Irishman' and Collaborating with Martin Scorsese

Song Kang-ho on Why 'Parasite' is the Culmination of Bong Joon-ho's Career

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'Light From Light' Director Paul Harrill on the Comfort in Ghost Stories and Breaking Screenwriting Rules

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Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee Discuss ‘The Irishman,’ Trump, Death, and the Female Perspective

Martin Scorsese on the Films and Books that Influenced ‘The Irishman’

How Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Parasite’ Finds the Humanity and Tragedy in Modern Society

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David Fincher and Robert Towne Team for ‘Chinatown’ Prequel Series at Netflix November 18, 2019 Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next Film to Begin Production in February November 12, 2019 Exclusive: KimStim Acquires Oliver Laxe’s ‘Fire Will Come’ for 2020 Release November 8, 2019 Lady Gaga to Lead Ridley Scott’s Gucci Family Drama November 4, 2019 Wong Kar-wai’s ‘Blossoms’ to Become a Series Before Feature Film November 4, 2019 Elaine May to Direct First Narrative Feature in 30+ Years with Dakota Johnson-Led ‘Crackpot’ November 2, 2019 Watch Hannah Gross Attempt to Carry a Mattress in New Short ‘Moving’ November 1, 2019 Download the 2019 Awards Season Screenplays November 1, 2019 David Michôd’s 10 Favorite Films November 1, 2019 Paul Schrader Sets New Film ‘The Card Counter’ with Oscar Isaac October 29, 2019

Trailers More

‘The Call of the Wild’ Trailer: Harrison Ford and His Dog Embark on an Adventure November 20, 2019 Netflix Drops Final Trailer for Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ November 19, 2019 ‘The Death and Life of John F. Donovan’ Trailer: Xavier Dolan’s Drama Finally Gets U.S. Release November 18, 2019 ‘A Million Little Pieces’ Red Band Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Life Falls Apart November 14, 2019 Ben Affleck Finds ‘The Way Back’ in First Trailer for Gavin O’Connor’s Sports Drama November 14, 2019 New Trailer for Michael Bay’s Netflix Action Feature ‘6 Underground’ Starring Ryan Reynolds November 14, 2019

Interviews More

Todd Haynes on ‘Dark Waters,’ Michael Mann, Parallels to ‘Safe,’ and the Embrace of ‘Carol’ November 21, 2019 ‘The Lighthouse’ Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke on Natural Lighting and the Devolution of Film Language November 20, 2019 A.J. Edwards on ‘Age Out,’ Gus Van Sant’s Influence, Weyes Blood, and Impossible Forgiveness November 19, 2019 ‘Shadow’ Cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding on Zhang Yimou’s Style and the Principle for Great Action Filmmaking November 18, 2019

Reviews

 

   

Advocate [Independent ; 2019] Dir. Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche
B+
By John Fink The Miracle of the Sargasso Sea [Independent; 2019] Dir. Syllas Tzoumerkas
C+
By Leonardo Goi Searching for Mr. Rugoff [Independent; 2019] Dir. Ira Deutchman
B+
By John Fink After the Murder of Albert Lima [Gunpowder & Sky; 2019] Dir. Aengus James
C+
By John Fink

The Warrior Queen of Jhansi [Roadside Attractions; 2019] Dir. Swati Bhise
C-
By Jared Mobarak Charlie’s Angels [Sony Pictures; 2019] Dir. Elizabeth Banks
C
By The Film Stage Dark Waters [Focus Features; 2019] Dir. Todd Haynes
B
By The Film Stage Midway [Lionsgate; 2019] Dir. Roland Emmerich
C+
By Dan Mecca

I Lost My Body [Netflix; 2019] Dir. Jérémy Clapin
A-
By The Film Stage Feast of the Seven Fishes [Shout! Factory; 2019] Dir. Robert Tinnell
C+
By Jared Mobarak Mickey and the Bear [Utopia; 2019] Dir. Annabelle Attanasio
B
By Jared Mobarak Dark Waters [Focus Features; 2019] Dir. Todd Haynes
B
By The Film Stage

Advocate [Independent ; 2019] Dir. Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche
B+
By John Fink The Miracle of the Sargasso Sea [Independent; 2019] Dir. Syllas Tzoumerkas
C+
By Leonardo Goi Searching for Mr. Rugoff [Independent; 2019] Dir. Ira Deutchman
B+
By John Fink After the Murder of Albert Lima [Gunpowder & Sky; 2019] Dir. Aengus James
C+
By John Fink

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