‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Review: Jude Law Plays Putin in Olivier Assayas’ Sprawling, Sporadically Entertaining Chronicle of Post-Soviet Russia

‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Review: Jude Law Plays Putin in Olivier Assayas’ Sprawling, Sporadically Entertaining Chronicle of Post-Soviet Russia

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Also starring Paul Dano and Alicia Vikander, the French director’s adaptation of Giuliano da Empoli’s bestselling novel premiered in competition in Venice.

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Jim Jarmusch “Disappointed and Quite Disconcerted” About His Distributor Mubi’s Ties to Israeli Military

Jim Jarmusch “Disappointed and Quite Disconcerted” About His Distributor Mubi’s Ties to Israeli Military

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A Venice Film Festival press conference for Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ took a turn when the growing backlash against Mubi came up with both the filmmaker and star Indya Moore weighing in.

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‘Landmarks’ Review: Lucrecia Martel’s Visually Splendid True Crime Doc Chronicles the Systemic Theft of Native Land

‘Landmarks’ Review: Lucrecia Martel’s Visually Splendid True Crime Doc Chronicles the Systemic Theft of Native Land

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The first non-fiction feature from the Argentinian director of 'Zama' and 'The Headless Woman' focuses on the killing of an indigenous community leader by white landowners.

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‘Hamnet’ Review: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Are a Wonder in Chloé Zhao’s Gorgeous and Shattering Shakespeare-Inspired Drama

‘Hamnet’ Review: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Are a Wonder in Chloé Zhao’s Gorgeous and Shattering Shakespeare-Inspired Drama

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Maggie O'Farrell co-wrote the adaptation of her acclaimed novel, a fictionalized account of the Bard and his wife as they fall in love, start a family and then face unexpected tragedy.

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Guillermo Del Toro Isn’t Afraid of AI But Fears “Natural Stupidity, Which is Much More Abundant”

Guillermo Del Toro Isn’t Afraid of AI But Fears “Natural Stupidity, Which is Much More Abundant”

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Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix film ‘Frankenstein’ stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth and others. It has a world premiere Saturday at the Venice Film Festival before a limited release Oct. 17.

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‘Rose of Nevada’ Review: George MacKay and Callum Turner Are Caught in a Time Loop in Mark Jenkin’s Haunting Drama

‘Rose of Nevada’ Review: George MacKay and Callum Turner Are Caught in a Time Loop in Mark Jenkin’s Haunting Drama

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A fishing village in Cornwall is the setting for the latest eerie work from the director of 'Enys Men,' premiering in Venice.

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Venice: ‘Inside Amir’ Follows a Man in Tehran on the Verge of Emigrating (Exclusive Trailer)

Venice: ‘Inside Amir’ Follows a Man in Tehran on the Verge of Emigrating (Exclusive Trailer)

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Writer and director Amir Azizi’s new film, led by Amirhossein Hosseini, world premieres in Venice’s Giornate Degli Autori, or Venice Days.

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Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s First Read of the 2025-2026 Race

Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s First Read of the 2025-2026 Race

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THR's executive editor of awards coverage offers his initial assessment of the 11 highest profile categories.

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Netflix’s Italian Takeover: Streamer Brings 3 Starry Titles and Top Executives to Venice Film Festival

Netflix’s Italian Takeover: Streamer Brings 3 Starry Titles and Top Executives to Venice Film Festival

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Expected on the Lido this year are Ted Sarandos, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin and awards guru Lisa Taback to support films from Guillermo del Toro, Noah Baumbach and Kathryn Bigelow.

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Hot Off the Venice Carpet, Werner Herzog Joins Instagram: “I Should Share Work With You”

Hot Off the Venice Carpet, Werner Herzog Joins Instagram: “I Should Share Work With You”

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The iconic German director could be seen grilling a raw steak on his social media account.

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Kate Winslet’s Directorial Debut ‘Goodbye June’ Gets December Release, First Look

Kate Winslet’s Directorial Debut ‘Goodbye June’ Gets December Release, First Look

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Helen Mirren and Toni Collette star alongside Winslet in the Netflix feature.

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Venice: Gaza Protests Hit Lido as Activists Unveil “Free Palestine” Banner in Front of Red Carpet

Venice: Gaza Protests Hit Lido as Activists Unveil “Free Palestine” Banner in Front of Red Carpet

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Italian and international film industry and cultural groups are jointly calling on the Venice Film Festival to publicly condemn Israel's military actions in Gaza.

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Mike Goodridge’s Chaos Theory: U.K. Exec on His Packed Festival Slate and Taking Everything Trump Says “With a Pinch of Salt”

Mike Goodridge’s Chaos Theory: U.K. Exec on His Packed Festival Slate and Taking Everything Trump Says “With a Pinch of Salt”

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He has one of the most interesting résumés in showbiz. Here, the founder of the London-based production company Good Chaos talks about landing Edward Berger's 'Ballad of a Small Player,' his jam-packed festival calendar and the "clear crisis" in the U.S. film industry.

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Venice: David Rooney’s Top 10 Must-See Titles

Venice: David Rooney’s Top 10 Must-See Titles

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As the world’s oldest film festival gears up for its 82nd edition, THR’s chief film critic surveys the Lido lineup, with new movies from Luca Guadagnino, Guillermo del Toro, Benny Safdie, Park Chan-Wook, Paolo Sorrentino, Jim Jarmusch and more.

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‘Flow’ Co-Writer, Producer on Its Impact on Latvia, Follow-up ‘Limbo,’ Co-Directing ‘I Love You, Lex Fridman!’

‘Flow’ Co-Writer, Producer on Its Impact on Latvia, Follow-up ‘Limbo,’ Co-Directing ‘I Love You, Lex Fridman!’

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Matīss Kaža discusses his Dream Well Studio and Trickster Pictures and movies beyond 'Flow': "There's this other wonderful cinema to discover for everyone, too."

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Jennifer Lawrence to Receive San Sebastian Film Festival’s Donostia Award

Jennifer Lawrence to Receive San Sebastian Film Festival’s Donostia Award

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The actress' latest film, the Cannes-premiering 'Die, My Love' with Robert Pattinson, will also premiere at the Donostia Award Screening at the Spanish film festival.

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E. Jean Carroll, Journalist and Trump Accuser, Has Cooperated With a Soon-to-Be-Unveiled Documentary (Exclusive)

E. Jean Carroll, Journalist and Trump Accuser, Has Cooperated With a Soon-to-Be-Unveiled Documentary (Exclusive)

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'Ask E. Jean,' a sales title directed by Ivy Meeropol, chronicles Carroll's life, trailblazing work and legal battles.

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Venice: Francis Ford Coppola Will Give Werner Herzog His Golden Lion

Venice: Francis Ford Coppola Will Give Werner Herzog His Golden Lion

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The 'Godfather' director will give the laudatio for the lifetime achievement honor for the German director of 'Fitzcarraldo, 'Grizzly Man,' and 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God.'

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Venice: ‘Who Is Still Alive’ Gives Voice to Nine Refugees From Gaza (Exclusive Clips)

Venice: ‘Who Is Still Alive’ Gives Voice to Nine Refugees From Gaza (Exclusive Clips)

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Swiss director Nicolas Wadimoff’s film world premieres in the independent Venice Days, or Giornate Degli Autori, section.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along Version Coming to Netflix

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along Version Coming to Netflix

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The sing-along version of the Netflix film topped the box office this weekend, grossing an estimated $18 million to $20 million.

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Tony Hale Worried He’d Be Replaced in ‘Toy Story 4’ by a “Huge Star”

Tony Hale Worried He’d Be Replaced in ‘Toy Story 4’ by a “Huge Star”

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The actor who voices Forky in the animated pic also returns for 'Toy Story 5.'

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Who the Hell Opens a Video Store in 2025? Renoir, That’s Who

Who the Hell Opens a Video Store in 2025? Renoir, That’s Who

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A direct descendant of the Impressionist master has made a bold stroke of his own: opening a VHS rental place in Burbank in the age of streaming.

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Box Office: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sings to $18M-$20M in First Theatrical Win Ever for Netflix

Box Office: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sings to $18M-$20M in First Theatrical Win Ever for Netflix

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Since the streamer won't report grosses, Warner Bros.' 'Weapons' will rightfully be listed as the official victor of the weekend. Apple's foray into theatrical also made headlines as 'F1: The Movie' raced past a huge $600 million globally.

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Filmmakers Urge Venice to Take Stand on Gaza in Open Letter

Filmmakers Urge Venice to Take Stand on Gaza in Open Letter

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Hundreds of Italian and international artists have called on the Venice film festival to condemn what they describe as genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

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From Adam Sandler to Zendaya: Grading 15 Actors’ Sports Skills in Movies

From Adam Sandler to Zendaya: Grading 15 Actors’ Sports Skills in Movies

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THR calls balls and strikes on the actors who deserve an MVP award for their athletic prowess onscreen — and those who needed a little more time in the minors.

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Trauma Rules in Bosnian Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Otter’

Trauma Rules in Bosnian Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Otter’

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Bosnian director Srdan Vuletic's movie about Hana, 16, her father who wants to be buried in a space suit, and social media stars, premiered at Sarajevo and also features a Matthew McConaughey comparison.

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The Summer Box Office Is Quickly Turning South

The Summer Box Office Is Quickly Turning South

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Early hopes that grosses could top $4 billion this season have fizzled as insiders bemoan a lack of tentpoles.

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Willem Dafoe Talks Marvel, David Lynch, ‘Platoon,’ “Antisemitic” ‘Last Temptation of Christ’ Backlash

Willem Dafoe Talks Marvel, David Lynch, ‘Platoon,’ “Antisemitic” ‘Last Temptation of Christ’ Backlash

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In a Sarajevo masterclass, the star passed on a question about Donald Trump, but discussed his collaborations with Martin Scorsese and others, and how he “did nothing” to prepare for ‘Wild at Heart.’

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‘Our Time Will Come’ Explores Interracial Love and How to Bridge Cultural Differences

‘Our Time Will Come’ Explores Interracial Love and How to Bridge Cultural Differences

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Ivette Löcker's documentary about an Austrian woman and her Gambian husband screens in Sarajevo's feature doc program after its Berlinale world premiere.

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Controversial Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky on Failing at Venice, Getting Banned in Russia, Ordering 70 Tons of Cabbage, and Casting Criminals as Judges

Controversial Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky on Failing at Venice, Getting Banned in Russia, Ordering 70 Tons of Cabbage, and Casting Criminals as Judges

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The Russia-born filmmaker and artist, who will receive an honor at the Sarajevo Film Festival, discussed his expansive ‘Dau’ project, including casting 352,000 people, during a masterclass.

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‘White Snail’ Directors Explain Why They Worked in a Morgue to Prepare for the Shoot and the Importance of Avoiding Clichés

‘White Snail’ Directors Explain Why They Worked in a Morgue to Prepare for the Shoot and the Importance of Avoiding Clichés

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In an interview at Sarajevo, Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter also discuss how they approached representing depression and suicidal thoughts in their romantic drama that is set in Belarus and won Locarno awards.

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Sandra Hüller to Star in Pawel Pawlikowski’s ‘1949,’ Set at Height of the Cold War

Sandra Hüller to Star in Pawel Pawlikowski’s ‘1949,’ Set at Height of the Cold War

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The Mubi feature also stars Hanns Zischler, August Diehl, Anna Madeley, Devid Streisow and Theo Trebs.

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Ray Winstone on Marvel vs. “Cultural Films,” Angelina Jolie, Steven Spielberg, Gary Oldman as His Favorite Director, and Boxing as Prep for Acting

Ray Winstone on Marvel vs. “Cultural Films,” Angelina Jolie, Steven Spielberg, Gary Oldman as His Favorite Director, and Boxing as Prep for Acting

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The British actor gave a masterclass at the Sarajevo Film Festival, also discussing working with Martin Scorsese and Ben Kingsley, Brit directors getting their hearts broken in Hollywood, and hanging with The Clash and the Sex Pistols.

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Oscars: Palestine Picks ‘Palestine 36’ as Best International Feature Submission

Oscars: Palestine Picks ‘Palestine 36’ as Best International Feature Submission

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Annemarie Jacir’s historical drama, which will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, tells the story of the Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule.

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Sharon Stone Torches Amazon’s Plan to Reboot ‘Basic Instinct’: “Good F***ing Luck”

Sharon Stone Torches Amazon’s Plan to Reboot ‘Basic Instinct’: “Good F***ing Luck”

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The actress seemingly shoots down speculation she'll return as her iconic character, while questioning why the film is being made.

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Donna Langley, Edward Berger, Sterlin Harjo Join Toronto Film Fest Industry Conference Lineup

Donna Langley, Edward Berger, Sterlin Harjo Join Toronto Film Fest Industry Conference Lineup  

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The trio will appear in onstage conversations as part of The Hollywood Reporter’s Visionaries sidebar alongside Fremantle's Andrea Scrosati and Yelena Rachitsky of Meta.

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Gary Oldman on Almost Playing Edward Scissorhands, Bonding With Bowie and His “Diabolical Good Luck”

Gary Oldman on Almost Playing Edward Scissorhands, Bonding With Bowie and His “Diabolical Good Luck”

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The Oscar winner gets candid about how sobriety saved his life, making the most of second chances and why Jackson Lamb might be the role of his life: “It’s been a real highlight of my career.”

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Helen Mirren Says “I’m Such a Feminist, But You Can’t Have a Woman” Playing James Bond: “It Just Doesn’t Work”

Helen Mirren Says “I’m Such a Feminist, But You Can’t Have a Woman” Playing James Bond: “It Just Doesn’t Work”

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The British actress spoke alongside her 'The Thursday Murder Club' co-star Pierce Brosnan — famed for his stint as 007 — who concurred: "I wish them well. I'm excited for the next man to come on the stage."

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Joe Caroff, Designer of the James Bond 007 Logo, Dies at 103

Joe Caroff, Designer of the James Bond 007 Logo, Dies at 103

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He also worked on iconic posters for 'West Side Story,' 'A Hard Day's Night,' 'Last Tango in Paris,' 'Cabaret,' 'Manhattan' and 'The Last Temptation of Christ.'

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Renée Zellweger Unveils Her Directorial Debut in First Interview About Hand-Drawn Animation ‘They’: “A Passion Project — That’s What This Is”

Renée Zellweger Unveils Her Directorial Debut in First Interview About Hand-Drawn Animation ‘They’: “A Passion Project — That’s What This Is”

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Zellweger's first foray into directing, a nine-minute short that premiered at Edinburgh International Film Festival, takes aim at the plumes of toxicity polluting the world: "We all have these opinions about one another — conversation seems to have left the building."

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Director Kevin Macdonald Recalls Working in “Wasteful” Era of Hollywood, Sending ‘State of Play’ Script to Brad Pitt: “He Said, ‘I Hate It'”

Director Kevin Macdonald Recalls Working in “Wasteful” Era of Hollywood, Sending ‘State of Play’ Script to Brad Pitt: “He Said, ‘I Hate It'”

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The Scottish filmmaker and his producer brother, Andrew Macdonald ('Trainspotting,' '28 Days Later'), spoke at Edinburgh International Film Festival's keynote session.

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Terence Stamp, Brooding Legend of British Cinema, Dies at 87

Terence Stamp, Brooding Legend of British Cinema, Dies at 87

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The actor earned an Oscar nom for his first film, 'Billy Budd,' was menacing in 'Superman,' 'The Limey' and 'The Collector' and romanced Julie Christie on and off the screen.

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Box Office: ‘Nobody 2’ Can’t Stop ‘Weapons’ as Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Americana’ All-Out Bombs

Box Office: ‘Nobody 2’ Can’t Stop ‘Weapons’ as Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Americana’ All-Out Bombs

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Spike Lee's Denzel Washington-starrer 'Highest 2 Lowest' also may be struggling in its limited theatrical debut before landing relatively quickly on Apple TV+.

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Locarno Film Festival Top Award Goes to ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ by Sho Miyake

Locarno Film Festival Top Award Goes to ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ by Sho Miyake

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'White Snail' by Elsa Kramer and Levin Peter won a special jury prize, Abbas Fahdel the director honor for 'Tales of the Wounded Land,' and the best first feature award went to Sophy Romvari for 'Blue Heron.'

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‘The Breakfast Club’ Returning to Theaters in Celebration of 40th Anniversary (Exclusive)

‘The Breakfast Club’ Returning to Theaters in Celebration of 40th Anniversary (Exclusive)

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Universal Pictures will rerelease John Hughes' groundbreaking coming-of-age classic in early September.

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Eva Victor and Adele Romanski Want More Mental Health Coordinators on Set: “You Never Know When Something’s Gonna F*** Someone Up”

Eva Victor and Adele Romanski Want More Mental Health Coordinators on Set: “You Never Know When Something’s Gonna F*** Someone Up”

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The duo spoke about Edinburgh International Film Festival's opening night film 'Sorry, Baby' on Saturday at a session hosted by comedian Rose Matafeo.

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‘Scary Movie’ Reboot: Anna Faris, Regina Hall Reteam With Wayans Brothers for 2026 Release

‘Scary Movie’ Reboot: Anna Faris, Regina Hall Reteam With Wayans Brothers for 2026 Release

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Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans, who created the parody franchise that launched with the first movie in 2000, wrote the script for the new film.

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Oldenburg Fest to Honor ‘Critters’ Star Don Keith Opper

Oldenburg Fest to Honor ‘Critters’ Star Don Keith Opper

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The German independent festival will screen a retrospective of Opper's work, including the first two 'Critters' movies as well as 'Android' and 'Slam Dance.'

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A Town in Sweden Slowly Disappears in Doc ‘Once You Shall Be One of Those Who Lived Long Ago’

A Town in Sweden Slowly Disappears in Doc ‘Once You Shall Be One of Those Who Lived Long Ago’

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The kaleidoscopic film from Alexander Rynéus and Per Bifrost, premiering at Edinburgh, sees some of the last residents facing loss, acceptance, and questions of identity as nature reclaims the land.

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Mubi Responds to Director Backlash Over Investor’s Israeli Military Ties: “Suggestions Our Work Is Connected to Funding the War Is Simply Untrue”

Mubi Responds to Director Backlash Over Investor’s Israeli Military Ties: “Suggestions Our Work Is Connected to Funding the War Is Simply Untrue”

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Mubi CEO and founder Efe Cakarel has clarified the company's ties to Sequoia Capital after over 35 filmmakers demanded the arthouse distributor publicly condemn "genocide profiteering."

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‘The Pavilion’ Director on Returning to Film to Take on “Global Problems” in Retirement Home Drama

‘The Pavilion’ Director on Returning to Film to Take on “Global Problems” in Retirement Home Drama

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Dino Mustafić’s dark comedy, written by Viktor Ivančić, with Emir Imamović Pirke and starring  Rade Šerbedžija, opens the 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival. 

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‘The Smashing Machine,’ ‘Hedda,’ ‘The Lost Bus’ Among Zurich Gala Premieres

‘The Smashing Machine,’ ‘Hedda,’ ‘The Lost Bus’ Among Zurich Gala Premieres

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Rebecca Zlotowski’s 'A Private Life' with Jodie Foster, and Haifaa Al Mansour's 'Unidentified' will also get the gala treatment at the 21st Zurich Festival.

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Oldenburg Fest to Honor Music Producer and ‘Electra Glide in Blue’ Director James William Guercio

Oldenburg Fest to Honor Music Producer and ‘Electra Glide in Blue’ Director James William Guercio

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Best known as a music producer for bands including Chicago, the Beach Boys, and Blood, Sweat & Tears, Guercio directed his one cult film in 1973.

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‘Yakushima’s Illusion’: Naomi Kawase, Vicky Krieps on Exploring Human Connections and Heart

‘Yakushima’s Illusion’: Naomi Kawase, Vicky Krieps on Exploring Human Connections and Heart

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Krieps plays a French heart transplants expert in Japan, “where organ donation remains taboo,” opposite Kanichiro as her partner who vanishes in the Locarno competition film.

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Depeche Mode Concert Film Gets October Theatrical Release Date

Depeche Mode Concert Film Gets October Theatrical Release Date

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'Depeche Mode: M,' which debuted at Tribeca and chronicles the band's 2023 Mexico City shows, will hit theaters starting Oct. 28.

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Locarno Open Doors Program Unveils Winners, Including ‘Kachifo’ and ‘Black Snake’

Locarno Open Doors Program Unveils Winners, Including ‘Kachifo’ and ‘Black Snake’

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'Diary of a Goat Woman,' 'The Bilokos,' Yannick Mizero Kabano, and Kamy Lara are also among the winners of the co-production platform and talent development program, now focused on Africa.

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‘Mosquitoes’ Looks to Bring the Buzz, Inspired by Its Directing Sisters’ Childhood and ‘Powerpuff Girls’

‘Mosquitoes’ Looks to Bring the Buzz, Inspired by Its Directing Sisters’ Childhood and ‘Powerpuff Girls’

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The film from Valentina and Nicole Bertani about the sisterhood between three girls in a world of “selfish parents chasing fragile dreams, gossiping neighbors, and a queer babysitter,” premieres at Locarno.

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‘Weapons’ Star Austin Abrams Talks the Wild Ending, ‘Willow’ and Why He Pities His Tragicomic Character

‘Weapons’ Star Austin Abrams Talks the Wild Ending, ‘Willow’ and Why He Pities His Tragicomic Character

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The rising star, who will lead filmmaker Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' movie, also discusses how his time on set with Josh Brolin impacted their upcoming feature 'Whalefall.'

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Mohammad Rasoulof Is Considering a Return to Iran and Has Three Film Scripts Ready

Mohammad Rasoulof Is Considering a Return to Iran and Has Three Film Scripts Ready

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The filmmaker, currently living in Berlin, received the inaugural Locarno City of Peace Award during the Locarno Film Festival: "What really concerns me at the moment is how I can stand up to this regime."

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NY Film Festival Adds Bruce Springsteen Biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ as Spotlight Gala

NY Film Festival Adds Bruce Springsteen Biopic ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ as Spotlight Gala

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The Scott Cooper-written and -directed film stars Jeremy Allen White as the iconic musician alongside Jeremy Strong, Marc Maron, Stephen Graham, Gaby Hoffman, Paul Walter Hauser, David Krumholtz and Odessa Young.

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Czech Republic Nominates ‘I’m Not Everything I Want to Be’ for Oscar Race

Czech Republic Nominates ‘I’m Not Everything I Want to Be’ for Oscar Race

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Klára Tasovská's documentary follows the life of art photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková.

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‘Dracula’ Review: Romanian Auteur Radu Jude’s Rowdy, Fellatio-Filled Vampire Flick Is Way Too Many Movies at Once

‘Dracula’ Review: Romanian Auteur Radu Jude’s Rowdy, Fellatio-Filled Vampire Flick Is Way Too Many Movies at Once

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The prolific director of 'Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World' and 'Kontinental ‘25' premiered his latest feature in competition at Locarno.

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Box Office: ‘Weapons’ Blazes to $42.5M Opening, ‘Freakier Friday’ Smiles Wide With $29M Bow

Box Office: ‘Weapons’ Blazes to $42.5M Opening, ‘Freakier Friday’ Smiles Wide With $29M Bow

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New Line's horror pic and Disney's family comedy delivered a double win at the late summer box office, as well as a victory for two challenged genres.

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‘Frankenstein in Romania’: Sebastian Stan Set to Star in Film That Radu Jude Is Writing

‘Frankenstein in Romania’: Sebastian Stan Set to Star in Film That Radu Jude Is Writing

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The free-spirited iconoclast also plans to next shoot a movie "about immigration and about Romanians working abroad."

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Jackie Chan on Why He Wanted to Become the “Asian Robert De Niro,” Bowling With Bruce Lee and the Difficulty of Making Good Studio Movies

Jackie Chan on Why He Wanted to Become the “Asian Robert De Niro,” Bowling With Bruce Lee and the Difficulty of Making Good Studio Movies

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A day after receiving a Career Leopard award at Locarno, the Hong Kong and global film icon said that studios’ focus on financial returns make it “very difficult to make a good movie.”

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‘Weapons’ Star Alden Ehrenreich Wants You to Go to More Theater in Los Angeles

‘Weapons’ Star Alden Ehrenreich Wants You to Go to More Theater in Los Angeles

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With the Huron Station Playhouse and the latest from filmmaker Zach Cregger, the actor who has already worked with everyone from Francis Ford Coppola to Christopher Nolan is continuing to carve out a singular career.

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After ‘Fantasy,’ Kukla Is Writing a Film About Women Stopping to Have Sex With Men

After ‘Fantasy,’ Kukla Is Writing a Film About Women Stopping to Have Sex With Men

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The writer and director shares that the story features a TikToker who, "as a joke, says that we should just stop giving birth," in an environment that threatens World War III.

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RZA On His New Film ‘One Spoon of Chocolate,’ And His Growth As a Filmmaker: “I Honestly Feel Like I Have Arrived”

RZA On His New Film ‘One Spoon of Chocolate,’ And His Growth As a Filmmaker: “I Honestly Feel Like I Have Arrived”

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The legendary rapper and music producer's fourth film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival this year.

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Emma Thompson on Getting a “Stalking” Call From Donald Trump and Why ‘Harry Potter’ Is “Not Really an Important Part of My Creative Endeavor”

Emma Thompson on Getting a “Stalking” Call From Donald Trump and Why ‘Harry Potter’ Is “Not Really an Important Part of My Creative Endeavor”

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The British star also discussed her days doing stand-up to “get rid of herpes and Margaret Thatcher” during a Locarno Film Festival talk after receiving its Leopard Club Award and world premiering her action-thriller 'Dead of Winter.’

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Toronto Film Fest Adds Gael Garcia Bernal’s ‘Magellan,’ Rhayne Vermette’s ‘Levers’ to Wavelengths

Toronto Film Fest Adds Gael Garcia Bernal’s ‘Magellan,’ Rhayne Vermette’s ‘Levers’ to Wavelengths

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TIFF’s ode to auteur-driven experimental cinema includes titles from Kahlil Joseph, Ben Rivers, Blake Williams, Kamal Aljafari and Basma al-Sharif.

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‘Dracula’: Radu Jude Explains How His Film Uses AI, Deconstructs the Myth and Pays Homage to Cinema

‘Dracula’: Radu Jude Explains How His Film Uses AI, Deconstructs the Myth and Pays Homage to Cinema

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The Romanian auteur also discusses references to Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Charlie Chaplin, OnlyFans, all that sex, and why the film itself, which premieres at Locarno, is Dracula.

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Emma Thompson on Pulling “Every Single Muscle” Playing “a Real Heroine” in Action-Thriller ‘The Dead of Winter’ — and What “Really Scared” Her

Emma Thompson on Pulling “Every Single Muscle” Playing “a Real Heroine” in Action-Thriller ‘The Dead of Winter’ — and What “Really Scared” Her

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The British star and her daughter Gaia, who also features in the Brian Kirk-directed movie, which world premieres at Locarno, also discussed the importance of gloves and filming in Finland.

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‘Don’t Let the Sun’ Director on Her “Almost Silent Movie” Exploring Alienation Amid Climate Change

‘Don’t Let the Sun’ Director on Her “Almost Silent Movie” Exploring Alienation Amid Climate Change

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Swiss documentary filmmaker Jacqueline Zünd shares how she overcame her fear of actors for her fiction debut, which world premieres at Locarno, the inspiration for its title, and cinematic future plans.

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Documentary Spotlighting Late ‘Drag Race UK’ Star The Vivienne Sets Premiere Date, EP Remembers Queen as a “Bright Light” (Exclusive)

Documentary Spotlighting Late ‘Drag Race UK’ Star The Vivienne Sets Premiere Date, EP Remembers Queen as a “Bright Light” (Exclusive)

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ executive producer and World of Wonder co-founder Fenton Bailey opens up about the forthcoming project 'Dear Viv' that will honor the late winner.

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Kristin Scott Thomas on Her Directorial Debut, Cold Calling Scarlett Johansson and Telling Her Family Story: “I Wanted to Do a Personal Project”

Kristin Scott Thomas on Her Directorial Debut, Cold Calling Scarlett Johansson and Telling Her Family Story: “I Wanted to Do a Personal Project”

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The Academy Award nominee catches up with THR about her semi-autobiographical film 'My Mother's Wedding' and why she finally took a seat in the director's chair: "I find it very difficult to actually get my head around the fact that I made the decisions."

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‘The Fin’ Takes Us to a Dystopian Post-War, Eco-Devastated Korea With a Wall to Keep Out Mutants

‘The Fin’ Takes Us to a Dystopian Post-War, Eco-Devastated Korea With a Wall to Keep Out Mutants

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Syeyoung Park tells THR about his micro-budget genre feature, which stars Korean singer Pureum Kim and 'Pachinko' actress Yeji Yeon and premieres at Locarno, and the blurring of fiction and reality.

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“I Don’t See the Fandom Slowing Down”: How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Became One of Netflix’s Biggest — and Most Unexpected — Hits

“I Don’t See the Fandom Slowing Down”: How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Became One of Netflix’s Biggest — and Most Unexpected — Hits

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Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and Netflix film boss Dan Lin weigh in on how a unique concept and authenticity propelled the animated feature into long-term success.

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‘Silent Legacy’: Choreographer Sibiry Konate Is Torn Between Europe and Africa (Exclusive Trailer)

‘Silent Legacy’: Choreographer Sibiry Konate Is Torn Between Europe and Africa (Exclusive Trailer)

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The documentary from Jenni Kivistö and Jussi Rastas, world premiering in the Locarno Critics’ Week program, explores identity and colonial legacies against the backdrop of the European migration crisis.

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Why ‘Phantoms of July,’ Julian Radlmeier’s Universal Film About Longing, Is Set in an East German Town

Why ‘Phantoms of July,’ Julian Radlmeier’s Universal Film About Longing, Is Set in an East German Town

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The new movie from the rising writer-director, shot in Sangerhausen, which explores "the alchemy of encounter" amid "a societal climate shifting to the right," debuts in the main competition at Locarno.

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Netflix Unveils Full Cast for ‘The Twits’ Movie, Original Songs by David Byrne and Hayley Williams

Netflix Unveils Full Cast for ‘The Twits’ Movie, Original Songs by David Byrne and Hayley Williams

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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Jason Mantzoukas join Emilia Clarke, Natalie Portman and Johnny Vegas in the streamer's adaptation of Roald Dahl's best-selling children's book.

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Saoirse Ronan-Starring ‘Bad Apples’ to Open New Directors Strand at San Sebastian Film Festival

Saoirse Ronan-Starring ‘Bad Apples’ to Open New Directors Strand at San Sebastian Film Festival

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The Spanish film fest will also present the feature-length debut of the BBC's 'Mood' creator Stroma Cairns as well as Yukari Sakamoto's 'White Flowers and Fruits,' set to close the section.

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How Locarno Opener ‘In the Land of Arto’ Tackles Armenia’s “Collective Trauma”

How Locarno Opener ‘In the Land of Arto’ Tackles Armenia’s “Collective Trauma”

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Tamara Stepanyan's drama, which stars Camille Cottin and Zar Amir Ebrahimi, follows a woman who arrives in the country and discovers that her dead husband lied about his identity.

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Kukla’s ‘Fantasy’ Invites Women to “See Themselves Through Their Own Lens” (Exclusive Locarno Clip)

Kukla’s ‘Fantasy’ Invites Women to “See Themselves Through Their Own Lens” (Exclusive Locarno Clip)

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The film, premiering at Locarno, features three tomboys who "refuse to conform to the conservative system they live in," and whose world "turns upside down" when they meet a transgender woman.

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‘Dreams,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ Among Sarajevo Film Festival’s Open Air Lineup

‘Dreams,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ Among Sarajevo Film Festival’s Open Air Lineup

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The 31st edition of the fest will present two sections, Open Air and the new Open Air Premiere, the latter of which will showcase films from the former Yugoslav region.

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Cambodian Auteur Rithy Panh Chats About His Super 8 Plans and Whether Cinema Can Save Us

Cambodian Auteur Rithy Panh Chats About His Super 8 Plans and Whether Cinema Can Save Us

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The Locarno Film Festival jury president also discusses AI and social media, being "a little bit afraid" of judging movies, and talking to the late Chris Marker "like a saint of cinema" when facing work difficulties.

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Hollywood Flashback: ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure’ Had Audiences Rolling

Hollywood Flashback: ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure’ Had Audiences Rolling

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Forty years ago, Paul Reubens recruited Tim Burton to direct the first feature film for both of them, inspired by a 1940s Schwinn Reubens was given on the Warner Bros. lot.

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Box Office: ‘Fantastic Four’ Lords Over ‘Bad Guys 2,’ ‘Naked Gun’ But Suffers Sharp Decline

Box Office: ‘Fantastic Four’ Lords Over ‘Bad Guys 2,’ ‘Naked Gun’ But Suffers Sharp Decline

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The Marvel superhero pic tumbled 66 percent in its sophomore outing domestically, compared to a 53 percent drop for DC's 'Superman.'

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‘The Seasons’ Is an “Archaeological Film” Uncovering Tales and “Shared History” (Exclusive Trailer)

‘The Seasons’ Is an “Archaeological Film” Uncovering Tales and “Shared History” (Exclusive Trailer)

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Maureen Fazendeiro's cinematic journey through "wars and revolutions, fear and resistance" of the people in Alentejo, Portugal world premieres in the competition program at Locarno.

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Comedian Matt Rife Buys Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum That Houses Annabelle Doll in ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise

Comedian Matt Rife Buys Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum That Houses Annabelle Doll in ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise

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He plans to open it up to the public for tours and overnight stays.

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Sofia Carson Is Ready to Offer a “Classic Timeless Love Story” With ’My Oxford Year’

Sofia Carson Is Ready to Offer a “Classic Timeless Love Story” With ’My Oxford Year’

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The actress talks with THR about bringing the bestselling book to life onscreen and that heartbreaking yet hopeful ending.

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Tom Holland’s New Spider-Man Suit for ‘Brand New Day’ Revealed

Tom Holland’s New Spider-Man Suit for ‘Brand New Day’ Revealed

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The actor's fourth leading film as the superhero hits theaters next year and will include Jon Bernthal's Punisher and Mark Ruffalo's Hulk.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Review: Netflix’s Surprise Smash Is a Dazzlingly Animated, Infectiously Soundtracked Treat

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Review: Netflix’s Surprise Smash Is a Dazzlingly Animated, Infectiously Soundtracked Treat

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Lee Byung-hun and Daniel Dae Kim are among the voice cast for one of the streamer's most popular originals ever, a Sony-produced musical about a superstar girl group battling an evil boy band.

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Writer Steven Knight Teases His Plans for Amazon’s James Bond: “Better, Stronger and Bolder”

Writer Steven Knight Teases His Plans for Amazon’s James Bond: “Better, Stronger and Bolder”

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The 'Peaky Blinders' creator has been tapped to pen the script for Denis Villeneuve's 007 film.

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British Tough Guy Ray Winstone to Receive Sarajevo Festival Award

British Tough Guy Ray Winstone to Receive Sarajevo Festival Award

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The 'Sexy Beast' and 'Gentlemen' star will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.

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Gus Van Sant to Receive Venice Fest’s Passion for Film Award

Gus Van Sant to Receive Venice Fest’s Passion for Film Award

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The two-time Oscar nominee will present his latest feature, 'Dead Man's Wire' out of competition in Venice.

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