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AFM Earns High Praise for New L.A. Location, but Pricey Film Packages Turn Buyers Off

AFM Wows With New L.A. Venue: High Costs Deter Film Buyers!

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 ...
Blake Harrison
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Director Kaouther Ben Hania on Opening the Doha Film Festival and Her Struggle for U.S. Distribution: ‘They All Passed’

Kaouther Ben Hania Opens Doha Film Fest: U.S. Distributors Reject ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’

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 ...
Blake Harrison
American Cinematheque to Program Westwood’s Village Theater, Aiming for 2027 Opening

American Cinematheque Takes Over Westwood’s Village Theater: Eyeing Grand 2027 Opening!

The historic Village Theater in Westwood, now owned by the Village Directors Circle, has announced a collaboration with the American Cinematheque for programming and ...
Blake Harrison
‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Between Broom Flights and Witch Fights, It’s Ariana Grande’s Time to Shine in Spectacular Return to Oz

Ariana Grande Shines in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Spectacular Witch Fights and Broom Flights!

“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, ...
Blake Harrison
‘Sentimental Value’ Leads European Film Awards Nominations

European Film Awards: ‘Sentimental Value’ Tops Nominations!

“Sentimental Value” is at the forefront of the 38th European Film Awards, with the top category nominees announced this Tuesday in Seville, Spain. Leading ...
Blake Harrison
Berlin Winner ‘The Blue Trail’ to Open India’s IFFI; Fest to Feature Japan Focus, Aamir Khan Masterclass

“The Blue Trail” Wins Berlin, Opens IFFI: Japan Spotlight & Aamir Khan Masterclass Await!

“The Blue Trail” directed by Gabriel Mascaro, a recipient of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival, is set to inaugurate ...
Blake Harrison
Miike Takashi’s ‘Sham,’ Rajkumar Periasamy’s ‘Amaran’ to Compete for Golden Peacock at India’s IFFI

Miike Takashi’s ‘Sham’ Battles Rajkumar’s ‘Amaran’ for Golden Peacock: IFFI Showdown!

The 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), set to occur in Goa, has announced its lineup for the International Competition. ...
Blake Harrison
‘The Father’ Director and Playwright Florian Zeller Joins Prestigious French Literary Society, Académie Française

‘Académie Française Welcomes ‘The Father’ Director: Florian Zeller Joins Elite Literary Circle’

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 ...
Blake Harrison
Sivakarthikeyan Starrer ‘Amaran’ to Open Indian Panorama at IFFI

Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Amaran’ to Premiere at IFFI: A Glimpse into Indian Panorama!

The 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India has chosen “Amaran,” a Tamil war drama directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy and featuring Sivakarthikeyan, ...
Blake Harrison
‘Frankenstein’: How Close Is Guillermo del Toro’s Film  to the Original Novel? A Mary Shelley Expert Answers Our Burning Questions

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’: Expert Reveals How True It Stays to Shelley’s Classic!

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD: This discussion reveals key plot details of Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of “Frankenstein,” available now on Netflix. Guillermo del Toro has ...
Blake Harrison