Blake Harrison

The International Film Festival Rotterdam recently concluded, awarding the prestigious Tiger Competition top prize to “Variations on a Theme,” directed by Jason Jacobs and Devon Delmar. The film, which delves into the life of Ouma Hettie, a South African goat herder, captivated the jury with its profound poetic expression and earned a €40,000 prize. This … Read more

Inclement weather often proves to be an unexpected ally for cinema-related gatherings. Last week’s storm in Los Angeles coincided with an increase in activity at the American Film Market held at the Fairmont Century Plaza, with more individuals congregating in the lobby and a rise in attendance at the film screenings at the adjacent AMC … Read more

At the Venice Film Festival in September, Kaouther Ben Hania’s film “The Voice of Hind Rajab” received an exceptionally long standing ovation, lasting over 20 minutes, following its powerful and politically charged debut. Ben Hania, a Tunisian filmmaker whose earlier works, “The Man Who Sold His Skin” and “Four Daughters,” garnered Oscar nominations, has been … Read more

The historic Village Theater in Westwood, now owned by the Village Directors Circle, has announced a collaboration with the American Cinematheque for programming and operations. This partnership was revealed on Tuesday by Rick Nicita, chair of the Cinematheque, and filmmaker Jason Reitman. Situated in the Westwood Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, the theater plans to … Read more

“Wicked: For Good” elevates the magical allure of Oz to new heights. The successful first part of Jon M. Chu’s vibrant duology captivated audiences, and the sequel continues to impress, offering a sigh of relief with its execution. After establishing the setting in the initial movie, Chu now explores and defends the world of witches … Read more

“Sentimental Value” is at the forefront of the 38th European Film Awards, with the top category nominees announced this Tuesday in Seville, Spain. Leading the nominations is “Sentimental Value” with five, closely followed by “Sirāt” which has four. Both “Sound of Falling” and “It Was Just an Accident” have received three nominations each. The award … Read more

“The Blue Trail” directed by Gabriel Mascaro, a recipient of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival, is set to inaugurate the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa. This Brazilian movie portrays the life of a 75-year-old woman whose exploration of the Amazon serves as a powerful statement on liberty … Read more

The 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), set to occur in Goa, has announced its lineup for the International Competition. This segment will showcase 15 feature films vying for the prestigious Golden Peacock award along with a cash prize totaling INR90 lakh ($101,500). This year’s competition features 12 films from around … Read more

Acclaimed playwright Florian Zeller, known for his Oscar-winning directorial debut “The Father” featuring Anthony Hopkins, has been inducted into the Académie Française. This esteemed French institution, established in 1635 by Cardinal Richelieu, is renowned for its literary prestige. Instituted during the flourishing era of Louis XIV, the Académie Française has been instrumental in defining French … Read more

The 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India has chosen “Amaran,” a Tamil war drama directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy and featuring Sivakarthikeyan, to inaugurate this year’s Indian Panorama section. This year’s event will showcase 25 feature films, 20 non-feature films, and five online series competing for the Best Web-Series Award. Leading the pack, … Read more