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Kang Ki Young Is Koo Kyo Hwan’s One And Only Friend In New Film “Reawaken Man: The Red”

The upcoming film “Reawaken Man: The Red” has unveiled the first glimpse of Kang Ki Young in character! Based on a webtoon, “Reawaken Man: The Red” follows Seok Hwan (Koo Kyo Hwan), an unemployed job seeker whose only qualification is his unfounded confidence. After dying, he dis

Trump Trade War With Canada Puts Film, TV Spending Rules in Crosshairs

Canadian producers are urging the government to bring back plans to force American companies to help subsidize domestic film and TV production as part of the larger fight with the U.S.

Ridley Scott Reacts To Quentin Tarantino Naming ‘Black Hawk Down’ The Century’s Best Film: “I Wonder What He Was On”

At 88, filmmaker Ridley Scott has lived long enough to know that even extravagant praise deserves a little skepticism. So when informed that Quentin Tarantino had named his 2001 war epic “ Black Hawk Down ” the greatest film of the 21st century, Scott did not feign humility, acce

Meet the Festival Director: Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026

As EIFF celebrates its 79th year, Paul Ridd reflects on the value of collaboration and honouring the festival’s history while shaping its future. ]]>

About Time: Every Christopher Nolan film, ranked by the Letterboxd community

As Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey dominates at the worldwide box office, we delve into the Letterboxd community’s ranking of this iconic director’s entire filmography from best to worst.

Litterboxd: twenty fantastic film felines for International Cat Day

To celebrate International Cat Day, we’re counting off twenty beloved cats and kittens from movie history, from animated Disney icons to purr-fect pals from global arthouse hits.

Hitch-Hikers: Twenty fantastic films inspired by the cinema of Alfred Hitchcock

To celebrate master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock’s 127th birthday, and his enduring influence on cinema history far and wide, Travis Woods offers up a starter pack of twenty films inspired by the pioneering director.

Lights Up: a starter pack of 20 fantastic films with transformative movie theater scenes

There is no rigid criteria or genre when it comes to iconic movie theater scenes in films—spanning the full gamut, Rory Doherty rounds up twenty of the most transportative, from In the Mouth of Madness to Babylon and more.

Unreleased Gems (August 2026): Your chance to watch three festival film favorites that haven’t been released anywhere else, for a limited time only

From recent discoveries yet to begin their distribution journey, to hidden gems that slipped through the cracks—these standout films have been out of reach for most of our members, until now.

Nearly a Century Later, Sci-Fi Western Film Serial ‘The Phantom Empire’ Still Feels Like the Future

Cowboys, space queens, and the secret history of… everything? This black-and-white 1935 selection reflects just how long Hollywood has been playing with genre.

How the New American Repertory Boom Is Reinventing the Asian Film Canon

IndieWire talks to the folks at Big World Pictures, Kani Releasing, Arbelos, and more about how Asian classics by Wayne Wang, Tsai Ming-liang, Toshio Matsumoto, and more are making their way to U.S. theaters for the first time.

Webtoon-Based Live-Action Inside Men Prequel Film Confirms Main Cast

Film set in late 1980s will explore origins of power cartel portrayed in original 2015 movie

RetroCrush Adds Guyver OVA, Live-Action Dororo Film

Both works available on platform with subscription in N. America

Toxic advance booking: Yash’s film crosses Rs 30 cr in India two days before release

Orlando Bloom to Be Honored During Venice Film Festival With Filming Italy Award

Orlando Bloom, who will be attending the Venice Film Festival as part of the cast of Warner Herzog’s competition title “Bucking Fastard,” is set to be feted on the Lido with the Filming Italy International Award from Filming Italy — Los Angeles, the event that bridges Italy and H

Six Finalists To Vie For 2026 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, With Winner To Receive $200,000

EXCLUSIVE: The richest prize in documentary film is down to a half dozen finalists. On Monday, the Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation announced the six finalists for the eighth annual Library of Congress Lavine

Kate O’Flynn Broke Out in ‘Widow’s Bay.’ Just Wait Until Mike Leigh’s Final Film

The Emmy nominee is poignant and achingly funny in 'Tender Loving Care,' which marks the culmination of her 20-year partnership with Mike Leigh. She unveils the project in-depth for the first time.

Brad Pitt to Return to San Sebastian Film Festival With David Ayer’s ‘Heart of the Beast’

It marks Pitt's first visit to the Spanish film festival since he and Quentin Tarantino presented 'Inglourious Basterds' in 2009.

‘Niu Lai,’ the $200 Chinese Animated Film Taking Social Media by Storm, Might Be ‘The Room’ for a New Generation

Plus: some reflections on D23's animation announcements.

Busan Film Festival Sets 23 Titles for Vision Korea, Vision Asia Sections

Busan has selected 12 Korean indies and 11 films from emerging directors from across Asia for its 2026 edition, with the main competition lineup still to come.

What the Hell Is Indie Slop? How the Video Game Insult Found Indie Film

A derogatory term from video game criticism has crossed over to indie film discourse, and brought a poisonous idea about creative labor with it.

Your Letter Anime Film Review

While not the most grounded tale about teenagers overcoming trust issues, sometimes we need a bit of sappiness if it means being honest about ourselves.

Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value,’ Hlynur Pálmason’s ‘The Love That Remains’ Among the Nominees for the Nordic Council Film Prize

Five features and one documentary have been nominated for the 2026 Nordic Council Film Prize. It’s awarded to a feature film or documentary produced in the Nordic countries that has been distributed in cinemas. Some picks – announced at the Norwegian International Film Festival H

Venice Adds Competition Film From ‘No Other Land’ Directors, Jim Wilson & Jonathan Glazer About “Systems Behind Israel’s Calculated Killing Of Palestinian Civil

The Venice Film Festival has added a hot-button documentary to its Competition lineup. The synopsis for new film NAZA (we’re told this is an acronym relating to the Israeli military) reads: “Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film reveals in detail the systems behind

Deauville American Film Festival Reveals Industry Lineup

The Deauville American Film Festival has revealed the lineup for the industry section of its 2026 edition. The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at the French seaside town, will incorporate various talks, panels and sessions. A

One Piece Announces 2 New Anime Films

ONE PIECE FILM GOD VALLEY opens in summer 2027, ONE PIECE FILM BAAD opens in 2029

‘Vultures’ Swoops To Top Award At Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival (Full Winners List)

Dian Weys’ drama Vultures clutched top honors at HollyShorts Sunday evening, winning the prestigious festival’s Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film. The award qualifies the film for Oscar consideration and comes with a prize of a $60,000 Panavision camera package. Edwin van der

Busan Unveils 23-Film Vision Section Lineup

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled 23 Korean and Asian independent films for its Vision section, split into 12 titles under Vision-Korea and 11 under Vision-Asia. The Vision section grew out of Korean Cinema Today – Vision, expanding last year into a s

Charlize Theron Reflects on ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ a Decade Later: “There’s a Deep Connection to This Film”

At a special 'Fury Road' screening, the star acknowledged how iconic her character has become, so much so that she now meets young children named Furiosa: "The weirdest thing ever."

Grace Passô’s ‘Our Secret’ Nabs the Best Film Kikito at the 54th Gramado Film Festival

GRAMADO, Brazil — “Our Secret” (“Nosso segredo”), the first feature from Grace Passô, nabbed the best feature film Kikito award at the Aug. 22 closing ceremony of the 54th Gramado Film Festival. The feature also scooped cinematography (Wilssa Esser) and art direction (Lucas Osóri

Toxic advance booking: Yash’s film crosses Rs 27 cr milestone; over 4.7 lakh tickets sold

GKIDS Licenses Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Anime, Live-Action 5 Centimeters Per Second Film

GKIDS to screen Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust film in N. America in 2027 after select screenings with Japanese audio this fall

From SCAD to Cannes: Students Gain Career-Launching Access at the World’s Most Influential Film Festival

Listen to five students and alumni tell their stories from the world's largest film festival in their own words.

Venice-Bound ‘Meteorite,’ Debut Feature From Colombia’s Sebastián Múnera, Acquired by MoreThan Films (EXCLUSIVE)

MoreThan Films has acquired Colombian filmmaker Sebastián Múnera’s film “Meteorite,” which will have its world premiere in Venice Critics’ Week (Sept. 2-12). The film follows Tefa and Nia, who live in a small town near the Magdalena River, where they raise Nia’s young nephew. Nia

Kid Cudi Preparing To Film “F*ckin Gnarly” Followup To Directorial Debut ‘Doe’, Both Set For 2027

As Kid Cudi prepares to unveil his feature debut Doe, he’s hitting the ground running with his directing career. On Saturday, the 2x Grammy winner (whose real name is Scott Mescudi) not only teased Doe, but also details about his directorial followup, which he begins filming “in

Sarajevo Film Festival 2026 Awards Austria’s ‘Everytime’ Best Film — See All Winners

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival wrapped up on Friday, with Austria taking home the top prize. During the awards ceremony at National Theatre Sarajevo, the jury awarded Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s Everytime with the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Narrative Feature Film, which c

Tamil Film Producers Council announces no new film releases from September 1

Mike Birbiglia Returns To Filmmaking With ‘Old Friends New Friends,’ Starring Lucas Hedges, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Geraldine Viswanathan & Dylan Gelula

Ten years after “ Don’t Think Twice ,” Mike Birbiglia is finally returning to the director’s chair—and he has assembled an excellent young cast for the occasion. Focus Features has greenlit “Old Friends New Friends,” a new ensemble comedy written and directed by Birbiglia. Lucas

From 9 to 5 to Ms .45: twenty excellent films about women seeking revenge

Vengeance is hers! Katie Rife compiles twenty standout films, from commercial comedies to harrowing horror-thrillers, in which women exact retribution on those who’ve wronged them.

Watchlist This!: Our August 2026 picks of the best new bubbling-under films

Our picks of under-the-radar gems from this month’s new releases. This edition includes slow-burning satirical dramas, aggressively off-kilter horror-comedies and the latest from a celebrated French filmmaker.

Gujarat boy with cheap borrowed camera chased Hollywood dream, now filmmaker in LA

All 4 Persona 3 Anime Films Stream on Aniplex USA YouTube Channel for Limited Time

Aniplex of America previously released all 4 films on home video

René Malo Dies: Veteran Québécois Filmmaker & ‘The Decline Of The American Empire’ Producer Was 84

Veteran Québécois filmmaker René Malo died on August 23 following a brief period of hospitalization at the Montreal University Hospital Center. He was 84. Malo is best known as the producer of Denys Arcand’s The Decline of the American Empire, which was nominated for the Best Int

Moments of Grace: Mike Mills reflects on his feelings-forward approach to filmmaking

As a new box set of his work arrives from the Criterion Collection, Mike Mills speaks with Mitchell Beaupre about his feelings-forward approach to filmmaking and the experience-based histories and hearts behind Beginners , 20th Century Women and C’mon C’mon .

Ridley Scott Says ‘I’m Not a Filmmaker, I’m an Influencer’

Ridley Scott recently told The Times of London that he sees himself not as a “filmmaker,” but as an “influencer.” “Every time, you are vulnerable,” Scott said when asked to identify a through line in his work. “Also, I never want to repeat myself and all my films have been on the

Lee Jung Eun And Byun Yo Han Face Off As Grieving Mother And Her Daughter’s Killer In “The Journey To Gyeongju”

The upcoming film “The Journey to Gyeongju” has unveiled new posters featuring the intense confrontation between Lee Jung Eun and Byun Yo Han. “The Journey to Gyeongju” is a family revenge film about a mother and three daughters who embark on a “killer” journey after waiting eigh

Ryu Seung Ryong And Ha Ji Won’s Lives Take A Drastic Turn After The Arrival Of His Daughter In “Portrait Of A Family”

The upcoming film “Portrait of a Family” has unveiled new character posters! “Portrait of a Family” is a family chronicle that follows top star couple Jung Gu (Ryu Seung Ryong) and Nam Mi (Ha Ji Won). After their marriage falls apart due to the sudden appearance of Jung Gu’s daug

The Next One Piece Movie Is Breaking A Major Franchise Tradition

One Piece Film: God Valley, a new movie scheduled for release in 2027, is going to do something the One Piece films have never done before.

What Insidious: Out Of The Further's Box Office Means For The Future Of The Franchise

Insidious: Out of the Further is the sixth film in the long-running horror saga. Here's what its opening weekend box office numbers mean for the franchise.

Roger Ebert Was One Of A Few Critics Who Actually Liked This Steven Seagal Movie

This Steven Seagal flick found an unexpected supporter in Roger Ebert, who was just as surprised as anyone else by his reaction to the film.

30 Most Popular Movies Right Now: What to Watch In Theaters and Streaming

See what films are buzzing with RT users this week!

Jacob Chase to Direct ‘Sleepover’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster; Universal Sets 2027 Release

The filmmaker is now in theaters with 'Insidious: Out of the Further.'

Andrew Rannells On That Moment In ‘Miss You, Love You’ Where He Couldn’t Stop Crying

It’s not every day that an actor campaigns for an Emmy nominee they aren’t explicitly nominated for. For both Andrew Rannells and Allison Janney , their admiration for Jim Rash’s “Miss You, Love You” is worth the time and effort. An indie film that took a year to get in front of

‘Sicario 3’ Star Josh Brolin Says Production Timeline Is Expected To Kick Off “Soon”: “It’s Happening”

Updates on “ Sicario 3 ” have been scarce for years. Christopher McQuarrie appeared to have been enlisted to help shape the film creatively, only to exit in 2024. The writer/director is now focused on 20th Century Studios ’ “ King Conan ” film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger . But

‘Cliffhanger’ Remake Starring Lily James & Pierce Brosnan Lands February 2027 Release Date From NEON

Actress Lily James toplines a new take on the Sylvester Stallone -led rock-climbing action-adventure film “ Cliffhanger ,” as the film’s new distributor, NEON (taking over for Row K Entertainment after some financial hiccups), has pushed the film’s release date into early 2027. T

Way Down: Reeve Carney, Amber Gray and Eva Noblezada on Hadestown: The Musical’s theatrical triumph

As Hadestown becomes a summer box-office sensation, original Broadway principals Reeve Carney, Amber Gray and Eva Noblezada discuss the filming of its live capture, their intertwined love stories and Greek mythology’s enduring resonance.

Flesh and Fluids: Jane Schoenbrun on fighting repression through Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

As Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma emerges into theaters, filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun speaks with Mitchell Beaupre about the film’s multiple-climax structure, the angelic qualities of Hannah Einbinder and repression as the ultimate enemy.

Paths of Power: Kiyoshi Kurosawa on the castle intrigue of The Samurai and the Prisoner

As Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s elegant period drama The Samurai and the Prisoner arrives in theaters, the legendary Japanese filmmaker tells Zachary Lee about turning a feudal mystery into an engimatic study of power and belief.

The Secret Life of Bees: Andrew Patterson and Matthew McConaughey on The Rivals of Amziah King

As The Rivals of Amziah King swarms its way into theaters, Matthew McConaughey and writer-director Andrew Patterson reflect on the film’s distinctive, potluck-style combination of music, community and beekeeping.

Strange Connection: Gregg Araki and Joseph Gordon-Levitt on the lingering power of Mysterious Skin

With Mysterious Skin returning to US theaters in a new 4K restoration, Gregg Araki and Joseph Gordon-Levitt reflect with Ariel LeBeau on how their film’s fraught, sensitive vision of abuse and its aftereffects continues to resonate decades later.

‘Call My Agent’ Is Getting Its First Movie — Can the Beloved French Farce Delight Fans New and Old?

Six years after the series wrapped its fourth (and final?) season, the entertainment industry farce is back with a Netflix feature film all about the harrowing comedy of making (what else?) a feature film.

‘Insidious 6’ Director Jacob Chase Reteaming With Blumhouse Atomic Monster For ‘Sleepover’; Fall 2027 Release Set

Blumhouse Atomic Monster will continue to be in business with their Insidious: Out of the Further filmmaker Jacob Chase on the upcoming Universal large scale horror pic, Sleepover. The pic will hit theaters on Oct. 8, 2027; Uni already having that date on reserve for an untitled

The 50 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time: Your Top Box Office Earners Ever Worldwide

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' overtakes 'Deadpool & Wolverine' to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.

Rene Malo, ‘Decline of the American Empire’ Producer, Dies at 84

The Oscar nominee and Quebec film pioneer also guided Micheline Lanctôt’s ‘Sonatine,' a winner at the Venice International Film Festival.

Shelley Fabares, Star of ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ Dead at 82

The Emmy-nominated actress appeared opposite Elvis Presley in the films Girl Happy , Spinout , and Clambake

‘Tony’: Matt Johnson, Dominic Sessa & Stavros Halkias On Finding Anthony Bourdain Before The World Did, ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show’ Season 3, & More [Interview

Most interviews about an Anthony Bourdain movie would probably begin with food, travel, or how closely the actor playing him has studied that unmistakable voice. Ours began with labor organizing and a mortgage scam. That seemed appropriate for “Tony,” a film built around the summ

Brian Kavanaugh-Jones Exiting Range To Become Partner & Co-President At ‘Backrooms’ & ‘Longlegs’ Outfit Oddfellows

EXCLUSIVE: Big move in the LA film producing scene as vet filmmaker Brian Kavanaugh-Jones is ending his run at Range as Partner and Co-President of Film & Production to join Chris Ferguson at his Vancouver-based banner Oddfellows. In some ways it’s a continuation for Kavanaugh-Jo

New Criterion Closet vid suggests Matthew McConaughey should pivot to ASMR

McConaughey delivered a soothing five-minute narration as he stuffed his bags with favorites from across film history.

What are you watching this weekend?

For your consideration: A series on Indian fighter pilots, a close-up on a legendary filmmaker, and literally watching the time go by.

‘Small Things’ Review: Zvonimir Jurić’s Island-Set Chamber Drama Unfolds a Quietly Devastating Family Reunion

In the opening of “Small Things,” Zvonimir Jurić’s elegant and understated chamber drama, the giggling grandchildren of an elder patriarch (Bosnian film and theater veteran Izudin Bajrović) show their charmingly clueless pops how to operate a smartphone. Later that night, along w

25 Years Later, Anime’s First Cinematic Masterpiece Is Officially Returning to Theaters

GKIDS announced during Anime NYC that it is bringing the cult anime film Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust to North American theaters next year

Dianne Wiest & Ciarán Hinds To Star In Comedy-Drama ‘This Old Love Of Mine’, WestEnd Launches Sales Ahead Of TIFF Market

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Oscar winner Dianne Wiest (Hannah and Her Sisters) and Oscar nominee Ciarán Hinds (Belfast) are set to star in comedy-drama This Old Love Of Mine. WestEnd Films has boarded world sales on the project ahead of the TIFF market. The project reunites WestEnd with

Ricky Martin Revealed As Cast Member Of Gael García Bernal’s ‘Hombre Al Agua’ In First Trailer & Image – Venice/TIFF

EXCLUSIVE: Ricky Martin has been revealed as cast member and executive producer for Gael García Bernal’s new film Hombre al Agua ahead of its world premiere and North American debut at the Venice and Toronto film festivals next month. ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ music artist Martin boa

Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s ‘The Beloved’ Gets North American Deal With Kino Lorber; Javier Bardem To Be Campaigned For Best Actor

EXCLUSIVE: Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s Cannes Competition drama The Beloved has secured a North American release with Kino Lorber. The Spanish-language film stars Oscar winner Javier Bardem opposite recent Pedro Almodóvar collaborator Victoria Luengo in performances that drew widespread

Toronto Midnight Madness Title ‘Vintage Violence,’ Starring Cole Sprouse and Kiko Mizuhara, Boarded by Best Friend Forever (EXCLUSIVE)

Best Friend Forever has boarded international sales on Eugene Kotlyarenko’s “Vintage Violence,” starring Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) and Kiko Mizuhara, ahead of the film’s world premiere at Toronto’s Midnight Madness section. WME is handling domestic rights on the thriller, which

Hayley Atwell Slams Controversial Captain Carter Scene: 'A Complete Disservice to the Character'

Hayley Atwell doesn't hold back in slamming how poorly Captain Carter's death was handled in Doctor Strange's sequel film.

Vietnamese Found-Footage Horror Hit ‘Lau Chu Hoa: The Deadliest Mansion’ Heads to North American Theaters (EXCLUSIVE)

Vietnamese found-footage horror film “Lầu Chú Hoả: The Deadliest Mansion” is opening in North American theaters on Sept. 4, with Mockingbird Pictures placing the title across AMC, Regal and Cinemark circuits. Directed by Hùng Trần, the film became Vietnam’s first theatrical found

‘Heat 2’: Inde Navarrette May Still Star In Michael Mann’s Sequel As Gabriela, Odessa Young In Consideration For Charlene Shiherlis, Eiza González For Elisa

As reported yesterday, Inde Navarrette was in talks to play Charlene Shiherlis in Michael Mann ‘s “ Heat 2 ” before turning down the role to star in Marvel ‘s new “ X-Men ” film. However, according to Nexus Point News, the actress may not be done with Mann’s sequel entirely, as N

Paramount's Near-Perfect Western Crime Thriller that Swept the Oscars Is Officially Free to Watch

The 2007 Coen brothers film No Country for Old Men was cited by Lanterns director James Hawes as an influence. Check out the gritty masterpiece

Woody Allen To Start Shooting Next Project In Spain In October

Woody Allen will begin production on his next feature project in Spain in October, we’ve had it confirmed by sources close to the project. We were told last year that the film would have a budget of around $14M and be largely English-language and feature a high-profile cast. Deta