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BIFF Review: Runaway Finds a Family Cathartically Retracing Their Steps

Every story can be tackled from multiple angles depending on its narrative intent and lead character. It's therefore a conscious choice when selecting a focal ...

BIFF Review: Paper Spiders Commendably Explores Mental Illness with Empathy

Mental illness isn't an easy topic to adapt for the big screen since doing so oftentimes forces a writer into making the choice between pain and hope. Not ever...

First Trailer for David Fincher’s Mank Brings 1930s Hollywood to Life

It's been six long years since David Fincher's last feature film, Gone Girl, but in less than two months, we'll be getting a brand-new movie from the director....

Watch: Tilda Swinton & Pedro Almodóvar Discuss the Enduring Power of Cinema in Hour-Long Talk

While much of the film industry shut down this past summer due to the pandemic, Pedro Almodóvar went smaller-scale but spared no expense when it comes to his l...

Hopper/Welles Team on the Curious Mind of Orson Welles, Completing His Vision, and the Importance of Physical Media

Producer Filip Jan Rymsza, editor Bob Murawski, along with Peter Bogdonavich and Frank Marshall, surprised the film world in 2018 when they finished Orson Well...

Mads Mikkelsen Takes Revenge in First Teaser & Clip for Danish Dark Comedy Riders of Justice

Bouncing between Hollywood projects and films in his native country of Denmark, Mads Mikkelsen continues to carve out an impressive career. Following his retea...

David Lynch Confirms the Pandemic Halted His Plans to Shoot a New Project

Far before the pandemic arrived, rumblings of a new David Lynch project hit the internet. After the gargantuan artistic achievement of Twin Peaks: The Return, ...

The Wolf of Snow Hollow Review: Broad Comedy Becomes Another Piece of Meat in Jim Cummings’ Second Feature

At just 80 minutes excluding credits, The Wolf of Snow Hollow has a pretty good amount of things on its mind. Not the wolf itself, though; that’s more of a Mac...

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott are Trapped in First Trailer for Black Bear

Both regulars at Sundance Film Festival, Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott returned earlier this year with Black Bear, a new relationship dramedy set in a re...

The Film Stage Show Ep. 404 – Dick Johnson Is Dead (with Abby Olcese)

Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Michael Snydel and Bill Graham are joined by Abby Olcese to discuss Kirsten Johnson'...

News

Justine Triet Sets Next Feature with Fonda Starring Mia Goth, Andrew Scott, Frank Dillane & More

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Sinners and One Battle After Another Lead 2026 Oscar Nominations

Trailers

Hong Sangsoo Puts Comedy In Focus with U.S. Trailer for What Does That Nature Say to You

Exclusive Trailer for Berlinale Premiere No Salgas From Ramona Director Victoria Linares Villegas

I Love Boosters Trailer: Boots Riley Returns with Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, and Taylour Paige

Reviews

Josephine and Nuisance Bear Lead 2026 Sundance Film Festival Winners

Sundance Review: Carousel is a Quiet, Romantic, and Lovely Balm

Sundance Review: Josephine is a Stomach-Churning Portrait of Lost Innocence

Features

NYC Weekend Watch: Short Cuts, Strange Days, Silent Hill & More

New to Streaming: Sundance 2026, Peter Hujar’s Day, Ella McCay & More

The Best Movies Now Playing in Theaters

Interviews

The Love That Remains Director Hlynur Pálmason on the Preciousness of Time and Spontaneous Filmmaking

One Battle After Another Production Designer Florencia Martin on Building Paul Thomas Anderson’s Detailed World

“You’re Leaning Into the Ugliness”: Michael Bauman on Shooting One Battle After Another for Paul Thomas Anderson

Podcasts

The B-Side Ep. 175 – Rachel McAdams

The Best Films of 2025 and Most-Anticipated Films of 2026

The B-Side Ep. 174 – James Stewart (with Mitchell Beaupre)

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