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Oscar-Nominated Director Evgeny Afineevsky on Finding Hope in the Horrors of the Russian War Against Ukraine with New Film ‘Ash and Crayons’ [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

War has taken homes, families and the innocence of childhood from countless Ukrainian children. But there is something it has not managed to extinguish: their ability to dream. That extraordinary ...
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Interview: ‘I Play Rocky’ Director Peter Farrelly and Star Anthony Ippolito Break Down the Icon and the Iconography of Sylvester Stallone

Rocky dazzled audiences with its triumphant underdog story, instantly iconic score, and starmaking performance from Sylvester Stallone, the studio behind the classic is distributing ...
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Roman Coppola to Serve as Creative Consultant of 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Film Independent announced today that filmmaker Roman Coppola will serve in the newly created role of Creative Consultant for the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards, bringing his distinctive ...
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Skyler Gisondo on his Challenging Role as Decoy Dan in ‘Primetime’ and his First Gotham Nomination [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

The hook to get audiences in the theater to see Lance Oppenheim’s narrative feature debut, Primetime, is the larger-than-life figure Chris Hansen, portrayed by a generational talent in actor ...
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SFFILM to Present 2026 SF Honors Award to Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’

Guadagnino and stars Andrew Garfield, Yura Borisov, and Monica Barbaro to attendthe Bay Area Premiere, award presentation, and in-depth conversation Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Luca ...
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36th Gotham Awards Nominations: ‘All of a Sudden,’ ‘Clarissa,’ ‘La Gradiva,’ ‘The Invite,’ ‘Tender Loving Care’ Lead

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 36th edition of The Gothams, singling out 42 feature films and 25 performances in 11 award categories, with All ...
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Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite’ to Receive Vanguard Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards

The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that A24’s The Invite is the recipient of the Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Award is a group honor distinguishing a film’s cast and ...
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‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Review: The Real Housewives of the New York Elite Queen Out as Series Hits New Heights [A-]

There’s no greater joy in life than hearing proper accents slamming verbal insults, which is why The Gilded Age has proven itself to be the most ebullient event of each year it debuts a new ...
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2027 Sundance Film Festival Reveals Legacy Programming: ‘Real Women Have Curves,’ ‘Swoon,’ ‘Better Tomorrow,’ ‘Y tu mamá también’ and More

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the Legacy program for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, marking the first announcement of selections for the Festival’s inaugural ...
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2027 Oscars: Jessica Lange (‘Long Day’s Journey into Night’) Could Break Record for Longest Gap Between Best Actress Nominations

Emmy nominations (including three wins) and two Tony nominations (including one win), Jessica Lange is unquestionably among the most celebrated ...
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2026 AFI FEST Short Film Awards Announced, Winners Eligible for Oscar Consideration

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the Grand Jury Prize winners and Special Mentions for the 40th edition of AFI FEST presented by Canva. The Grand Jury Prize winners for Live ...
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‘Ray Gunn’ Review: Brad Bird Returns with a Gorgeous and Funny Retro Futurism Noir [A-] CIFF

Brad Bird has never hidden his special interests and fascinations from his audience. His masterpieces The Iron Giant and The Incredibles both have a classic, mid-century look and feel to them, and ...