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Javier Bardem, Jeremy Renner and Brad Pitt Contending For Ridley Scott’s ‘Counselor’ Villain Role

Could Javier Bardem be returning to the world of Cormac McCarthy? After his Oscar-winning turn in No Country For Old Men, Deadline is reporting the possibil...

Ridley Scott & Michael Fassbender Confirmed For Cormac McCarthy’s ‘The Counselor’; Production Begins This May

Michael Fassbender has turned from a merely recognizable face to a prolific star in an impressively short length of time. Working with such directors as Ste...

[Voting Spirit] Who Will Win & Who Should

This is it! The final week of Voting Spirit 2012. Last week I completed my journey to see all 38 nominated features, and then I--along with scores of other IF...

Michael Fassbender To Lead ‘Irish Myths’ From ‘Public Enemies’ Writer Ronan Bennett

Michael Fassbender is returning to his roots. The Irish-German actor will be leading a project based on mythologies of that former heritage, Screen Daily re...

Gary Oldman Talks Next Directorial Effort About Sex Addict; Plans 2013 Shoot

After generating a huge cult following with his role as Sirius Black, Gary Oldman has made a huge name for himself in Hollywood that will last well after he...

David Linde and Lava Bear Acquire Thriller Spec

Deadline informs us that Lava Bear has acquired an untitled thriller, written by L.D. Goffigan. The company will produce with Quadrant Pictures' Doug Davison an...

Brad Pitt’s Role In Steve McQueen’s ‘Twelve Years A Slave’ Will Only Be A Cameo

With his first two feature films (Shame and Hunger), Steve McQueen has already established a distinctive visual style, and that's no mean feat. Most of the ...

BAFTAs Recognize ‘Drive,’ Tinker Tailor,’ ‘Submarine,’ ‘Shame’ & More With 2012 Nominations

Outclassing stateside awards, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts have announced nominations for the 65th British Acadamy Film Awards. Including...

[Voting Spirit] Talking ‘Margin Call,’ ‘Gun Hill Road,’ ‘Bill Cunningham New York,’ ‘Shame,’ ‘Pariah’ & ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’

Each week within this column Spirit Award voter & film critic Kristy Puchko will offer a keen insight on a new selection of nominees for the 2012 Spirit Aw...

The Best Films of 2011

After highlighting other areas in film this year (here), it is time to share our favorites. Compiled in eight separate lists featuring over 100 films, you wil...

News

Kathryn Bigelow, Pietro Marcello, Juliette Binoche & More Set Next Films

Adam Driver, Tom Waits & More Join Jim Jarmusch’s Next Film as First Plot Details Arrive

The Criterion Collection’s August Lineup Includes Brooks and Bertolucci on 4K

Trailers

MoviePass, MovieCrash Trailer: The Rise and Fall of a Cinephile’s Moviegoing Dream

Alexandre Aja Sets Halle Berry in Psychological Thriller in First Trailer for Never Let Go

New Strains Trailer: A NYC Vacation is Upended in Humorous, Lo-Fi Lockdown Comedy

Reviews

Cannes Review: Furiosa is No Fury Road, But George Miller Still Loves the Thrill of the Chase

Cannes Review: The Girl with the Needle Finds Magnus von Horn Reinventing Himself as a Chronicler of the Macabre

Cannes Review: Wild Diamond Shines Bright, But Deprives Hyper-Femininity from Sensual Core

Features

The Best Movies Now Playing in Theaters

Recommended New Books on Filmmaking: Scarface, Quentin Tarantino, Dune: Exposures, Candy Darling & More

New to Streaming: La Chimera, Let It Be, The Last Stop in Yuma County, Kim’s Video, The Dry 2 & More

Interviews

John Wilson on Viewing Habits, Burning Man Regrets, and Life After How To…

Paul Newman on Craft, Celebrity, and Destiny: A Conversation with Oriana Fallaci

“It’s Another Planet”: Jordi Mollà on Harmony Korine, Aggro Dr1ft, Ghosts, and Taxi Driver

Podcasts

The B-Side – In Conversation with Eric Bana

The Film Stage Show Ep. 538 – I Saw the TV Glow (with Katie Rife)

The Film Stage Show Ep. 537 – The Fall Guy