Blake Harrison

The 73rd edition of the San Sebastian Film Festival is set to kick off on September 19 with the Argentine film “27 Nights” (“27 noches”), a fact-based dramedy starring and directed by Daniel Hendler, known for his work in “Lost Embrace.” Hendler also co-wrote the screenplay. Produced by Netflix, the film’s creation is significant considering … Read more

Israel’s cinematic community has experienced a stormy period recently. After the film “The Sea,” depicting a Palestinian boy from the West Bank, clinched the best film award at the Ophir Awards—Israel’s answer to the Oscars—Culture Minister Miki Zohar issued a public rebuke. The same night, Ariel Bronz, leading actor in Nadav Lapid’s film “Yes,” was … Read more

As autumn arrives in New York City, the atmosphere remains unusually warm for a Thursday night. The scene is set atop the penthouse rooftop of the Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca, where some of Hollywood’s most distinguished women have convened to celebrate the winners of the Tribeca and Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program. The event primarily features … Read more

The American Black Film Festival is set to take place in Miami, Florida, from May 27 to May 31, 2026. Celebrating its 30th anniversary next year, the festival will embrace the theme “The Homecoming.” This edition will feature a new selection strategy, partially curated by ABFF alumni and long-term contributors. Since its establishment in 1997, … Read more

Enthusiasts of Taylor Swift swarmed the AMC Theatres application on Friday, eager to secure tickets for “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” an event lasting 89 minutes to mark the debut of her latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” On the AMC application, users were consistently shown a screen stating a … Read more

The 27th annual Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival is set to showcase its latest selection of films from Nov. 3–9 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. This year’s festival will feature films including “The Choral” led by Ralph Fiennes, “The Best You Can” starring Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, and Ray Romano, “The Inside” with Guy Pearce, “Fantasy … Read more

Jackie Chan initially hesitated to portray yet another police character. However, the proposal from director Larry Yang to join him in “The Shadow’s Edge” captivated him, leading to their subsequent collaboration after the 2023 film “Ride On.” “I was reluctant at first to take on another cop role since I’ve portrayed so many in the … Read more

In “Him,” directed by Justin Tipping, the film follows Cameron Cade (played by Tyriq Withers), a promising young quarterback, as he navigates the pressures of professional sports under the guidance of legendary quarterback Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). As Cam delves deeper into the glamorous yet demanding world of sports, he uncovers unsettling truths about the … Read more

At the Asian Project Market in Busan, Chinese director Guan Tian, together with producer Vivian Bao, unveiled their first feature film “The Daughter.” This thriller is a collaborative production involving teams from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and France. The concept for “The Daughter” emerged while Guan was working on his short film “The Poison Cat,” … Read more

Former President Donald Trump recently expressed his approval on Truth Social for the West Point Association of Graduates’ decision to cancel an awards ceremony that was to honor actor Tom Hanks. Trump criticized Hanks, stating that the actor would have been a “destructive, woke recipient” of the award. “West Point, which is increasingly becoming greater, … Read more