THR Film Critics Pick the Best of Sundance 2026

THR Film Critics Pick the Best of Sundance 2026

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A queer horror film, a double dose of Olivia Wilde, a shocker about an 8-year-old sexual assault witness and docs on Salman Rushdie and Billie Jean King are among 15 faves.

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‘Butterfly’ Stars Renate Reinsve, Gran Canaria, the “Tourism Machine,” Addiction to the Male Gaze, Family Trauma, and Healing: Rotterdam

‘Butterfly’ Stars Renate Reinsve, Gran Canaria, the “Tourism Machine,” Addiction to the Male Gaze, Family Trauma, and Healing: Rotterdam

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Itonje Søimer Guttormsen hopes her IFFR film, which also features references to news, including Donald Trump, gives people "courage to live" amid "this apocalyptic feeling" and "insane men ruling the world."

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A Syrian and a Somali-Austrian Director on Their Displacement Film Fund Shorts and Cinema as an Act of Survival: Rotterdam

A Syrian and a Somali-Austrian Director on Their Displacement Film Fund Shorts and Cinema as an Act of Survival: Rotterdam

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Mo Harawe and Hasan Kattan discuss ''Whispers of a Burning Scent' and 'Allies in Exile,' two of the first five shorts backed by the fund launched by Cate Blanchett and the IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund.

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David Jonsson and Tom Blyth’s Prison Thriller ‘Wasteman’ to Screen for Free in Over 100 U.K. Theaters (Exclusive)

David Jonsson and Tom Blyth’s Prison Thriller ‘Wasteman’ to Screen for Free in Over 100 U.K. Theaters (Exclusive)

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BFI-supported initiative Escapes is designed to make cinema more accessible by showing movies for free across Britain each month.

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‘The World Came Flooding in’ Explores the “Rich Inner World That Remains When Everything Is Washed Away”: Rotterdam

‘The World Came Flooding in’ Explores the “Rich Inner World That Remains When Everything Is Washed Away”: Rotterdam

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The creative duo of Isobel Knowles and Van Sowerwine reconstructs memories of Australian floods in 2022 for their immersive virtual reality documentary project, currently part of the Rotterdam film fest.

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In Political Thriller ‘Projecto Global,’ a Revolutionary Movement Loses Sight of Its Purpose (Exclusive Rotterdam Clips)

In Political Thriller ‘Projecto Global,’ a Revolutionary Movement Loses Sight of Its Purpose (Exclusive Rotterdam Clips)

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Ivo M. Ferreira's new movie, premiering in IFFR's Big Screen Competition, is a fictionalized chronicle of the "years of lead" in Portugal, 1980-1987.

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Berlin Adds Chinese Animation ‘Light Pillar’ to Perspectives Lineup

Berlin Adds Chinese Animation ‘Light Pillar’ to Perspectives Lineup

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Xu Zao’s sci-fi feature is set in the distant future in a nearly deserted film studio.

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‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Glory,’ ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘High Society,’ ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Enter the National Film Registry

‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Glory,’ ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘High Society,’ ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Enter the National Film Registry

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Also picked for preservation: ‘The Thing,’ ‘Before Sunrise,’ ‘Frida,’ ‘Inception,’ ‘Philadelphia,’ ‘The Incredibles’ and ‘The Hours,’ while Ken Burns makes the list for the first time.

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‘Four Minus Three,’ Premiering at Berlin, Is Based on a True Story of Family, Death, Grief, Hope – and Clowns (Exclusive Clip)

‘Four Minus Three,’ Premiering at Berlin, Is Based on a True Story of Family, Death, Grief, Hope – and Clowns (Exclusive Clip)

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Adrian Goiginger's new feature, based on Barbara Pachl-Eberhart's bestselling book, stars Valerie Pachner and Robert Stadlober, and will debut in the Berlinale's Panorama section.

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Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Leads Cesar Awards Nominations

Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Leads Cesar Awards Nominations

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The director’s black-and-white tribute to the making of Jean Luc Godard's "Breathless" picked up 10 nominations for the French equivalent of the Oscar.

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Copenhagen Doc Fest CPH:DOX to Open With ‘Mariinka,’ Tracing Ukrainian Lives Shaped by War

Copenhagen Doc Fest CPH:DOX to Open With ‘Mariinka,’ Tracing Ukrainian Lives Shaped by War

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"The film reminds us why documentary cinema matters: not to offer easy answers, but to confront us with urgency, nuance and the complex human realities behind events often reduced to headlines."

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Rotterdam Positions Itself as a Safe Haven for Indie Cinema

Rotterdam Positions Itself as a Safe Haven for Indie Cinema

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IFFR Pro’s CineMart and new Safe Harbour initiative, along with the work of the Hubert Bals Fund, aim to further support emerging and displaced voices in an increasingly volatile industry.

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BAFTA Film Awards Nominations 2026 Unveiled: Watch the Livestream

BAFTA Film Awards Nominations 2026 Unveiled: Watch the Livestream

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Follow as the nominees for this year's EE BAFTA Film Awards are being shared.

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‘Elements of(f) Balance’ Doc Maker Scouted Earth to Showcase Humans Working as Parts of Nature to Counter “Collective Human Narcissism”

‘Elements of(f) Balance’ Doc Maker Scouted Earth to Showcase Humans Working as Parts of Nature to Counter “Collective Human Narcissism”

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Othmar Schmiderer wanted to avoid "fear-mongering or finger-wagging" but sees a "possible colonization of distant planets as an extension of an imperial lifestyle that has gone unchecked."

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UFOs, a Mother With Supernatural Powers, and Rap Battles With a Third Eye: Rotterdam Sets HBF+Brazil Pilot Projects

UFOs, a Mother With Supernatural Powers, and Rap Battles With a Third Eye: Rotterdam Sets HBF+Brazil Pilot Projects

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The Hubert Bals Fund has taken “a long-lasting interest in Brazilian cinema … from the success of ‘I’m Still Here’ to the outstanding path currently trailed by ‘The Secret Agent’.”

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‘The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford’ Stars Peter Mullan and Cosplay to Explore Fictions We Cling to – and Voldemort Provided the Inspiration

‘The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford’ Stars Peter Mullan and Cosplay to Explore Fictions We Cling to – and Voldemort Provided the Inspiration

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Seán Dunn's fiction feature debut, whose fictitious fantasy series 'The White Stag of Emberfell' will feel familiar to many, premieres at Rotterdam and looks at how history and myth, and fact and fiction, blur.

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Yorgos Lanthimos’ Next Absurdist Project? A Super Bowl Ad for Grubhub (Exclusive)

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Next Absurdist Project? A Super Bowl Ad for Grubhub (Exclusive)

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The 'Bugonia' and 'Poor Things' director will bring his surrealist style and visual flair to a campaign for the food delivery app.

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Rotterdam Bosses on Mixing Discovery With Escapism, Shining Spotlights on Animated Women’s Cinema, African Films, Underrepresented Voices

Rotterdam Bosses on Mixing Discovery With Escapism, Shining Spotlights on Animated Women’s Cinema, African Films, Underrepresented Voices

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Vanja Kaludjercic and Clare Stewart also discuss initiatives for displaced filmmakers, pushing the envelope, and why it's all about "passion and love for cinema in so many different shapes and forms."

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Meghan Markle Explains Why She and Prince Harry Backed Sundance Documentary ‘Cookie Queens’

Meghan Markle Explains Why She and Prince Harry Backed Sundance Documentary ‘Cookie Queens’

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The Duchess of Sussex, a former Girl Scout, calls the Alysa Nahmias-directed doc “one of the most powerful and meaningful depictions of something that is an American tradition and rooted in nostalgia.”

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Illumination and Nintendo Move Up U.S. Release Date for “Super Mario Galaxy,” Reveal First Look at Yoshi

Illumination and Nintendo Move Up U.S. Release Date for “Super Mario Galaxy,” Reveal First Look at Yoshi 

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The sequel to the hit 2023 animated film will now open April 1.

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‘The Gallerist’ Review: Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega Flail Their Way Through a Clunky Art-World Satire

‘The Gallerist’ Review: Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega Flail Their Way Through a Clunky Art-World Satire

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Writer-director Cathy Yan ('Birds of Prey') attempts to parody one of the world's silliest industries in this Sundance premiere co-starring Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

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‘Undertone’ Review: Another Glum, Gimmicky Horror Film Helps Itself to the ‘Hereditary’ Playbook

‘Undertone’ Review: Another Glum, Gimmicky Horror Film Helps Itself to the ‘Hereditary’ Playbook

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Debut filmmaker Ian Tuason's A24 movie revolves around a Canadian podcaster haunted by creepy recordings sent to her anonymously.

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Charli xcx Officially Kicks Off Her Acting Era at Sundance With ‘The Moment’: “I Want ‘Brat’ to Stop and Pivot”

Charli xcx Officially Kicks Off Her Acting Era at Sundance With ‘The Moment’: “I Want ‘Brat’ to Stop and Pivot”

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The ‘365’ singer has three projects at the festival, debuting two of them back-to-back on Friday night.

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‘I Want Your Sex’ Review: Gregg Araki Is Back in Vintage Form, Throwing a Deliciously Paired Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Into Sub/Dom Jeopardy

‘I Want Your Sex’ Review: Gregg Araki Is Back in Vintage Form, Throwing a Deliciously Paired Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Into Sub/Dom Jeopardy

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Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders and Charli xcx also star in this satire of sexual politics, contemporary art and kink as a gateway to self-knowledge.

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‘Leviticus’ Review: A Sad, Frightening Conversion-Therapy Horror From Australia

‘Leviticus’ Review: A Sad, Frightening Conversion-Therapy Horror From Australia

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This Sundance-bowing film about cursed teenagers takes a solemn, eerie look at homophobia and repression in a small town.

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‘The Moment’ Review: Charli xcx Comes to Bury ‘Brat,’ but Also to Praise It, in a Muddled Mockumentary That’s Mainly for the Fans

‘The Moment’ Review: Charli xcx Comes to Bury ‘Brat,’ but Also to Praise It, in a Muddled Mockumentary That’s Mainly for the Fans

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Slated for a late January release by A24, Aidan Zamiri's satire of a cultural phenomenon also features Alexander Skarsgard, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant and Hailey Benton Gates.

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Judd Apatow on Mel Brooks, Interviewing Rob Reiner and What It’ll Take to Revive Studio Comedies

Judd Apatow on Mel Brooks, Interviewing Rob Reiner and What It’ll Take to Revive Studio Comedies

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The filmmaker does hope you watch his two-part HBO documentary, 'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!' — but, at the moment, he'd prefer you turn off your TV and protest ICE.

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In ‘Earth Song,’ Three Generations of a Family Go on a Journey of Truth and Reconciliation (Exclusive IFFR Trailer)

In ‘Earth Song,’ Three Generations of a Family Go on a Journey of Truth and Reconciliation (Exclusive IFFR Trailer)

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A Kurdish woman living in Finland travels to Kurdistan with her young daughter to reconnect and come to grips with family secrets in Sarajevo winner Erol Mintaş' second feature, world premiering at Rotterdam.

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Snake Milkers, Queer Iranian Mozart in Exile, Cursed Toilets, ‘Sicko’ and Orgies: A Look at Envelope-Pushing Films at Rotterdam

Snake Milkers, Queer Iranian Mozart in Exile, Cursed Toilets, ‘Sicko’ and Orgies: A Look at Envelope-Pushing Films at Rotterdam

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IFFR keeps "championing filmmakers forging new paths in cinema," such as a creative tortured for his participation in a pro-democracy movement, who uses the pseudonym Socrates Saint-Wulfstan Drakos.

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Oscar Nominations Begin (Updating Live)

Oscar Nominations Begin (Updating Live)

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Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman are revealing the 2026 Academy Awards nominees across 24 categories, including the new casting award.

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2026 Oscar Nominations: Watch the Livestream

2026 Oscar Nominations: Watch the Livestream

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Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman are revealing this year's Academy Award nominees on Thursday morning.

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Rufus Wainwright and Norah Jones to Perform at Sundance After ‘Broken English’ Premiere

Rufus Wainwright and Norah Jones to Perform at Sundance After ‘Broken English’ Premiere

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Sundance Film Festival director of programming Kim Yutani broke news of the forthcoming performance during a press welcome event Wednesday at The Park in Park City.

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Sundance: ‘All About the Money’ Follows Cox Family Member, Member of the 0.01%, and Communist Revolutionary Fergie Chambers (Exclusive Clip)

Sundance: ‘All About the Money’ Follows Cox Family Member, Member of the 0.01%, and Communist Revolutionary Fergie Chambers (Exclusive Clip)

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Irish director Sinéad O’Shea's new film "for our times," exploring "what access to astronomical wealth does to a person and those around him," premieres at the Sundance Film Festival.

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‘Harry Potter’ Set for 25th Anniversary Global Celebration From Warner Bros. Discovery (Exclusive)

‘Harry Potter’ Set for 25th Anniversary Global Celebration From Warner Bros. Discovery (Exclusive)

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Director Chris Columbus' 2001 feature kicked off the eight-movie franchise adapting J.K. Rowling's novel series.

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Razzie Awards Nominations: ‘Snow White,’ Ice Cube-Starring ‘War of the Worlds’ Lead With Six Nods Each

Razzie Awards Nominations: ‘Snow White,’ Ice Cube-Starring ‘War of the Worlds’ Lead With Six Nods Each

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Other top contenders on the list of the worst projects of the year include five-time nominees 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' and 'Star Trek: Section 31.'

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Peace Out, Park City: Olivia Wilde, Jenna Ortega and Dave Franco Bring Buzz to Final Utah Fest

Peace Out, Park City: Olivia Wilde, Jenna Ortega and Dave Franco Bring Buzz to Final Utah Fest

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The festival’s last year on the mountain leans into what it does best: crowd-pleasing dramedies, wild midnight movies and plenty of star power.

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Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Daniel Day-Lewis Score Irish Film & TV Awards Nominations

Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Daniel Day-Lewis Score Irish Film & TV Awards Nominations

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'One Battle' and 'Sinners' land best international film nods, but Brendan Canty's Cork-set 'Christy' is the film to beat at the 2026 IFTAs with 14 nominations.

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‘La belle année’ Director on Delving Into Longing, Family, Memory and Cinema History as She Revisits a Teenage Crush on a Teacher in Her Debut Feature

‘La belle année’ Director on Delving Into Longing, Family, Memory and Cinema History as She Revisits a Teenage Crush on a Teacher in Her Debut Feature

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In her hybrid doc, premiering in competition at Rotterdam, Angelica Ruffier goes on a meditative journey that includes scenes from 1970s films to illustrate how cinema infuses people "when you feel things."

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Filmart: Hong Kong’s HAF Unveils First Batch of In-Development Projects

Filmart: Hong Kong’s HAF Unveils First Batch of In-Development Projects

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The first selection of Asian projects from the influential Asia Film Financing Forum's 2026 edition includes dramas backed by filmmakers Stanley Kwan and Anthony Chen.

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UTA Signs British Comedian Simon Brodkin (Exclusive)

UTA Signs British Comedian Simon Brodkin (Exclusive)

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The popular stand-up and digital voice, who has in the past also made headlines by playing pranks on the likes of Donald Trump, Kanye West, and FIFA, "is truly in the Premier League of U.K. stand-ups."

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BAFTA to Honor Picturehouse Cinemas Creative Director Clare Binns

BAFTA to Honor Picturehouse Cinemas Creative Director Clare Binns

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"Her belief in the power of cinema, and her ongoing work championing emerging independent filmmakers, is inspirational."

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Roger Allers, ‘The Lion King’ Co-Director, Dies at 76

Roger Allers, ‘The Lion King’ Co-Director, Dies at 76

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Allers, who received an Oscar nomination, worked on other Disney films, including 'Aladdin,' 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'The Little Mermaid.'

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European Film Award Winners (Updating Live)

European Film Award Winners (Updating Live)

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Multiple Oscar contenders, including 'It Was Just an Accident,' 'Sirat,' 'Sentimental Value,' and 'Bugonia' are up for the European Film Academy's top honors.

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’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Struggling Against ‘Avatar 3’ at MLK Weekend Box Office

’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Struggling Against ‘Avatar 3’ at MLK Weekend Box Office

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The zombie sequel won Friday, but is expected to come in No. 2 behind 'Fire and Ash' for a $15 million four-day number.

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“European Cinema Is Alive and Kicking”: EFA Chief Matthijs Wouter Knol on a Bold Awards Season Pivot

“European Cinema Is Alive and Kicking”: EFA Chief Matthijs Wouter Knol on a Bold Awards Season Pivot

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As the European Film Awards move to January to crash the Oscar conversation, he discusses building a Euro "star system," reaching global audiences, and why the ceremony never shies away from politics.

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Predicting This Year’s Oscar Nominations Using Just Math

Predicting This Year’s Oscar Nominations Using Just Math

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The odds on the favorites, per a mathematical formula that factors in awards season data and historical trends.

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How Jack O’Connell Became Hollywood’s Favorite Bad Guy

How Jack O’Connell Became Hollywood’s Favorite Bad Guy

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The 'Sinners' star is back on the big screen and ready to unleash his blinged-out satanist Sir Jimmy Crystal on the world in Nia DaCosta's sequel '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple': "People are going to lose their minds."

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“Culture Is an Act of Resistance,” Says Outgoing European Film Academy Chair Mike Downey

“Culture Is an Act of Resistance,” Says Outgoing European Film Academy Chair Mike Downey

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After 25 years at the EFA, he talks about activism, awards reform, and why European cinema must fight harder than ever to be heard.

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Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman to Announce 2026 Oscar Nominations

Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman to Announce 2026 Oscar Nominations

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The actors will reveal this year's contenders in 24 categories, including the new casting award, on Jan. 22 ahead of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15.

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Berlin Unveils Series, Forum Highlights

Berlin Unveils Series, Forum Highlights

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From Brazilian emergency responders to Berlin gangsters and avant-garde politics, the Berlinale’s 2026 sidebars put high-concept series and radical cinema in the spotlight.

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An Anarchist Commune in Copenhagen Is the Focus of Doc ‘Christiania,’ Debuting at CPH:DOX

An Anarchist Commune in Copenhagen Is the Focus of Doc ‘Christiania,’ Debuting at CPH:DOX

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The film from director Karl Friis Forchhammer, world premiering at the Copenhagen documentary fest, explores the alternative society shaped by hippie culture and governed by consensus democracy.

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Vulnerable Masculinity, Modern Love, and an Art Project Called Tear Dealer Feature in ‘Tell Me What You Feel’ (Exclusive Trailer)

Vulnerable Masculinity, Modern Love, and an Art Project Called Tear Dealer Feature in ‘Tell Me What You Feel’ (Exclusive Trailer)

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The new feature from Polish filmmaker Łukasz Ronduda, loosely based on the life of young artist Patryk Różycki, world premieres in the Big Screen Competition at the Rotterdam film festival, IFFR.

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Superman Shots, ‘Euphoria’ Glow-Ups and ‘GoT’ Fart Jokes: Inside the HBO Max Germany Launch Party

Superman Shots, ‘Euphoria’ Glow-Ups and ‘GoT’ Fart Jokes: Inside the HBO Max Germany Launch Party

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The streamer took over the German capital Tuesday night for a blow-out to celebrate its European launch and the world premiere of 'Game of Thrones' prequel series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.'

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Ciarán Hinds to Receive Irish Academy Lifetime Achievement Honor

Ciarán Hinds to Receive Irish Academy Lifetime Achievement Honor

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He is "a modest giant and gentleman of an actor, who has deservedly become one of the most highly-respected and versatile actors."

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Jon M. Chu to Receive Art Directors Guild Cinematic Imagery Award

Jon M. Chu to Receive Art Directors Guild Cinematic Imagery Award

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The ADG Awards will take place on Feb. 28.

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“Man, the Next Movie I Do May Be My Last”: Six of the World’s Greatest Filmmakers Dish on THR’s Directors Roundtable

“Man, the Next Movie I Do May Be My Last”: Six of the World’s Greatest Filmmakers Dish on THR’s Directors Roundtable

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Kathryn Bigelow, James Cameron, Ryan Coogler, Yorgos Lanthimos, Joachim Trier and Chloé Zhalo — who have 22 Oscar nominations and three best director Oscars between them — discuss the lengths they go to get the job done, ignoring the rule book and bringing back people from the dead.

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Kelly Reichardt Named Guest of Honor at Swiss Doc Festival Visions du Réel

Kelly Reichardt Named Guest of Honor at Swiss Doc Festival Visions du Réel

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"While rooted in fiction, Kelly Reichardt's oeuvre nevertheless flirts with 'cinema of the real' in many respects."

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Why Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Extremist’ Was a No-Brainer for Ben Stiller: “An Honor to Be Asked to Put My Name on This Film”

Why Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Extremist’ Was a No-Brainer for Ben Stiller: “An Honor to Be Asked to Put My Name on This Film”

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Alexander Molochnikov's short, which dramatizes the real-life events of Russian political prisoner Sasha Skochilenko, immediately grabbed the attention of the Hollywood star.

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Motion Picture Sound Editors Reveal Nominations for 2026 Golden Reel Awards

Motion Picture Sound Editors Reveal Nominations for 2026 Golden Reel Awards

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Kathleen Kennedy will receive the MPSE Filmmaker Award, while supervising sound editor Mark Mangini will be honored with the Career Achievement Award.

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‘Sinners,’ ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Lead NAACP Image Awards Nominations

‘Sinners,’ ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Lead NAACP Image Awards Nominations

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Cynthia Erivo, Michael B. Jordan and Kendrick Lamar are among the nominees for Entertainer of the Year.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Nabs Two Wins at 2026 Golden Globes

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Nabs Two Wins at 2026 Golden Globes

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The Netflix and Sony Animation animated breakout hit had yet another “Golden” award show outing.

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Teyana Taylor Sends Message to Black Women as She Accepts First Golden Globe: “We Belong in Every Room We Walk Into”

Teyana Taylor Sends Message to Black Women as She Accepts First Golden Globe: “We Belong in Every Room We Walk Into”

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She won for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her role in 'One Battle After Another.'

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Watch the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet Livestream

Watch the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet Livestream

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The 83rd annual ceremony, with returning host Nikki Glaser, is being held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday.

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‘Shakespeare in Love’ Reinvented Oscar Campaigning in 1998

‘Shakespeare in Love’ Reinvented Oscar Campaigning in 1998

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Harvey Weinstein’s aggressive FYC strategy led to 13 Academy Award nominations for the romantic comedy and a major upset win.

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Box Office: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ to Continue Winning Streak With $20M-Plus

Box Office: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ to Continue Winning Streak With $20M-Plus

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New entries are Paramount's horror ‘Primate’ and Lionsgate’s ‘Greenland 2: Migration.’

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Mark J. Masek, Author of the Celebrity Cemetery Guidebook ‘Hollywood Remains to Be Seen,’ Dies at 68

Mark J. Masek, Author of the Celebrity Cemetery Guidebook ‘Hollywood Remains to Be Seen,’ Dies at 68

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With a great sense of history and “without spectacle,” he wrote about the gravesites of Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Liberace, Al Jolson, Marlyn Monroe and many others.

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Indie Rights Scores Worldwide Deal for Irish Boxing Film ‘Swing Bout’ (Exclusive)

Indie Rights Scores Worldwide Deal for Irish Boxing Film ‘Swing Bout’ (Exclusive)

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Ciara Berkeley stars in Maurice O’Carroll's real-time crime thriller about a female boxer in the lead-up to an epic fight.

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BAFTA Film Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads Longlists, Ahead of ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Sinners’

BAFTA Film Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads Longlists, Ahead of ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Sinners’

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Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet's ping-pong caper 'Marty Supreme' is right behind them, as the Brits weigh in on the 2026 awards race.

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Tilda Swinton, John Lithgow, ‘The Secret Agent’ Director Set for Rotterdam as Film Fest Unveils Talks

Tilda Swinton, John Lithgow, ‘The Secret Agent’ Director Set for Rotterdam as Film Fest Unveils Talks

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Palestinian actress Hiam Abbas will appear in a talk, with Annemarie Jacir (‘Palestine 36’), Olivier Assayas (‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’), and Mascha Schilinski (‘Sound of Falling’) also attending the Dutch fest.

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Zurich Festival to Honor ‘Late Shift’ Director Petra Volpe at Oscar Screening

Zurich Festival to Honor ‘Late Shift’ Director Petra Volpe at Oscar Screening

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The Swiss director will receive the Zurich Festival's Golden Eye award at a FYC screening of her Academy Award contender in Los Angeles on Monday.

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‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Zootopia 2’ Among 2026 Art Directors Guild Awards Nominees

‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Zootopia 2’ Among 2026 Art Directors Guild Awards Nominees

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Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter also received nominations for their music videos for "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Tears," respectively.

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Netflix Reveals ‘Enola Holmes 3’ First Look, Lewis Pullman’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Release Date

Netflix Reveals ‘Enola Holmes 3’ First Look, Lewis Pullman’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Release Date

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The streamer also unveiled sneak peeks for the John Cena-Eric Andre comedy 'Little Brother' and the Michael B. Jordan-led animated feature 'Swapped.'

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Timothée Chalamet’s Ping-Pong Caper ‘Marty Supreme’ Becomes A24’s Highest-Grossing Film in the U.K.

Timothée Chalamet’s Ping-Pong Caper ‘Marty Supreme’ Becomes A24’s Highest-Grossing Film in the U.K.

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A wild, Chalamet-esque press run has helped Josh Safdie's table tennis dramedy beat out the previous record-holder in Britain, 'Civil War.'

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Béla Tarr, Hungarian Master of Slow Cinema, Dies at 70

Béla Tarr, Hungarian Master of Slow Cinema, Dies at 70

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His films, including 'Satantango' and 'The Turin Horse,' with their long takes and stark black-and-white visuals, were a major influence on Jim Jarmusch, Gus Van Sant and other art house directors.

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Mickey Rourke’s Manager Reveals Details Behind Actor’s Controversial GoFundMe

Mickey Rourke’s Manager Reveals Details Behind Actor’s Controversial GoFundMe

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Closing in on its $100,000 goal in 24 hours, the star of 'The Wrestler' says he will return all the donations.

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Mickey Rourke Denounces GoFundMe to Stop His Eviction: “It’s Humiliating”

Mickey Rourke Denounces GoFundMe to Stop His Eviction: “It’s Humiliating”

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The actor posted a video message to his nearly 500,000 Instagram followers.

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2026 Annie Awards Nominations: ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Lead Film Nods

2026 Annie Awards Nominations: ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Lead Film Nods

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Top TV nominees include 'Win or Lose' (six nominations), 'Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight' (five nods) and 'Common Side Effects.'

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Roger Ross Williams, Laura Poitras, Dawn Porter, Ally Sheedy Join City College of New York’s First Film Advisory Board (Exclusive)

Roger Ross Williams, Laura Poitras, Dawn Porter, Ally Sheedy Join City College of New York’s First Film Advisory Board (Exclusive)

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The group of filmmakers and film professionals — including Stanley Nelson, Kamilah Forbes, Kweighbaye Kotee and Nancy Savoca — will promote and support the college's BFA and MFA programs and offer student master classes each year.

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His Film About the Proud Boys and Jan. 6 Hasn’t Yet Found a U.S. Home. So He’s Going Direct to Viewers

His Film About the Proud Boys and Jan. 6 Hasn’t Yet Found a U.S. Home. So He’s Going Direct to Viewers

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With ‘Homegrown,’ Michael Premo presents a verité portrait of radicalized men before and after the siege on the U.S. Capitol.

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Critics Choice Awards Analysis: Are ‘One Battle,’ Jacob Elordi and Amy Madigan Wins Reliable Oscar Bellwethers?

Critics Choice Awards Analysis: Are ‘One Battle,’ Jacob Elordi and Amy Madigan Wins Reliable Oscar Bellwethers?

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The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage weighs in after Sunday night's ceremony.

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Critics Choice Awards: Winners List (Updating Live)

Critics Choice Awards: Winners List (Updating Live)

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Chelsea Handler is returning as host of the show, which will air live from Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar on E! and USA.

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Michael B. Jordan on Why He Needed Therapy After Playing ‘Black Panther’ Villain

Michael B. Jordan on Why He Needed Therapy After Playing ‘Black Panther’ Villain

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The 'Sinners' star played Erik Killmonger in the 2018 Marvel film.

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Mickey Rourke Approves GoFundMe to Prevent Eviction (Exclusive)

Mickey Rourke Approves GoFundMe to Prevent Eviction (Exclusive)

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The 'Wrestler' actor has fallen behind $60,000 in rent.

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Who Got the Biggest Bounce Out of the Palm Springs Film Fest’s Awards Gala?

Who Got the Biggest Bounce Out of the Palm Springs Film Fest’s Awards Gala?

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Jane Fonda gave 'Hamnet' the sort of endorsement that money cannot buy, while four leading men made the most of their acceptance speeches and Laura Dern urged people to take Adam Sandler seriously.

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Who Aren’t You Wearing? The “Oscars of Porn” Has Its Own Red Carpet Season

Who Aren’t You Wearing? The “Oscars of Porn” Has Its Own Red Carpet Season

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The AVN Awards are just around the corner! Here’s how this year’s X-rated nominees are campaigning for their trophies.

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National Society of Film Critics Voting Taking Place (Updating Live)

National Society of Film Critics Voting Taking Place (Updating Live)

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Winners will be noted as they're announced for best picture, director, actor, actress, supporting actor and actress, screenplay and cinematography.

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Meet the Kids Battling it Out for This Year’s Critics Choice Award

Meet the Kids Battling it Out for This Year’s Critics Choice Award

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The nominees range from 10 to 20. One has his eye on co–starring with Tom Cruise.

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Ryan Coogler Recalls Chadwick Boseman Sneaking Into a Press Event to Meet Him Before ‘Black Panther’

Ryan Coogler Recalls Chadwick Boseman Sneaking Into a Press Event to Meet Him Before ‘Black Panther’

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Before Coogler was even signed on to direct the Marvel Studios project, the star slipped into a 'Creed' event to get a feel for the filmmaker.

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“There’s a Cliff? Let’s F***ing Jump!” Seven A-List Actors From Dwayne Johnson to Michael B. Jordan Talk Breaking In, Crying on Cue and Weaponizing Rejection

“There’s a Cliff? Let’s F***ing Jump!” Seven A-List Actors From Dwayne Johnson to Michael B. Jordan Talk Breaking In, Crying on Cue and Weaponizing Rejection

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Johnson, Jordan, Jacob Elordi, Adam Sandler, Jeremy Allen White, Wagner Moura and Mark Hamill, all in the hunt for their first Oscar nomination, spill it on THR’s Actors Roundtable.

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Paul Mescal Says He’ll Be “Rationing” Work Until Beatles Biopics in 2028: “People Will Get a Break From Me and I’ll Get a Break From Them”

Paul Mescal Says He’ll Be “Rationing” Work Until Beatles Biopics in 2028: “People Will Get a Break From Me and I’ll Get a Break From Them”

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The Irish actor is considering winding down a little after his 'Hamnet' campaign, and discusses what that would look like.

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Jafar Panahi’s Prison Sentence Appeal Sets Hearing Date in Iran

Jafar Panahi’s Prison Sentence Appeal Sets Hearing Date in Iran

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The director, who in 2025 won Cannes' Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident,' was sentenced to one year in prison in absentia early December.

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‘Stranger Things’ Finale Lights Up New Year’s Box Office With $20M-$25M Haul for Cinemas

‘Stranger Things’ Finale Lights Up New Year’s Box Office With $20M-$25M Haul for Cinemas

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The final episode of the hit Netflix series debuted simultaneously Dec. 31 on the streamer and in 600 theaters before holding encore performances throughout New Year's Day.

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