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In “Kontinental ’25,” a Guilty Conscience Isn’t Enough
Jude will soon do just that. Ion has been squatting in the basement of an apartment building, which is set to be levelled to make way for…
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Films Are Fantasies. Here Are Their Realities.
Later, I learned that the man was Atsushi Nishijima, known as Jima—an on-set stills photographer who in the past decade and a half has…
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The Oscars: Who Will Win and Who Should Win
Will win: “One Battle After Another” Should win: “One Battle After Another” Should’ve been nominated: “Sirāt” Best Director Paul Thomas…
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Has Taking the Perfect Photo Ruined Tourism in “The Spectacle”?
Yasmin van Dorp’s short film depicts beautiful destinations—and the crowds of cell-phone photographers who inundate them. Source link
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Does “Wuthering Heights” Herald the Revival of the Film Romance?
“Wuthering Heights” extrapolates, too, of course. The many truncations and excisions have been detailed copiously, including by my…
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Spanish Streamer Filmin and Belgium’s Boucan Board ‘Robbery, Beating & Death’ from ‘This is Not Sweden’ Producer Funicular Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish streaming platform Filmin and Belgium’s Boucan Film Production have boarded the series “Robbery, Beating & Death” (“El pitjor…
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As Hollywood Shoots Like ‘The Odyssey’ Sail to Morocco, Local Films Venture Into International Waters: ‘We Are a Country of Stories’
Moroccan talent will step into the spotlight at this year’s EFM, crowning a generational growth spurt for the country’s film industry.…
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‘Sholay’ Studio Sippy Films Maps Character IP Rollout Across Animation, Microdramas, Gaming (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Sippy Films is rolling out its legacy IPs including “Sholay” and “Shaan” across animation, microdramas, gaming and merchandising…
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“Crime 101” Is an Enjoyably Moody Exercise in Michael Mann Lite
Those qualities bind him, in a spiritual sense, to Lou, who can’t suppress a quiet admiration for the criminal he’s pursuing, and also to…
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The Movie That Inspired Gregory Bovino to Join Border Patrol
For all the scenes of jeeps raising dust in the desert and migrants wading through the Rio Grande, “The Border” is something of a…
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Kelli Garner, Jake Connelly’s ‘Blood on the Ice,’ Mbrella Films’ First U.S. Production, Commences Illinois Shoot (EXCLUSIVE)
Bangkok-based Mbrella Films has commenced production on its inaugural American feature, the thriller “Blood on the Ice,” which is…
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‘Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Director Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘Sense of Water’ Acquired by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)
Iranian auteur Mohammad Rasoulof’s new work “Sense of Water” – which is the dissident director’s first film since “The Seed of the Sacred…
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Catherine O’Hara’s Most Iconic Films and Shows — Where to Stream Them Online
Legendary actor Catherine O’Hara died at 71 on Friday, sending shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. Known for her roles in iconic film…
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The 2026 Oscar Nominations and What Should Have Been Picked
Wes Anderson (“The Phoenician Scheme”) Ryan Coogler (“Sinners”) Kleber Mendonça Filho (“The Secret Agent”) Josh Safdie (“Marty Supreme”)…
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‘The Rip’ Review: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Impressive Reunion Rivals Films They Made for Big Studios
Both the good guys and the bad guys work for the Miami-Dade Police Department in “The Rip,” which reunites “Good Will Hunting” buds Ben…
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Criterion Collection Deals: David Lynch Films Are on Sale for Up to 35% Off
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Berlinale Competition Film ‘The Loneliest Man in Town’ Boarded by Be For Films for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales company Be For Films has boarded “The Loneliest Man in Town” ahead of its world premiere in competition at the…
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First Hand Films Acquires ‘YO Love Is a Rebellious Bird’ Ahead of World Premiere in Berlinale Competition (EXCLUSIVE)
First Hand Films has acquired international sales rights to “YO Love Is a Rebellious Bird,” directed by Anna Fitch and co-directed by…
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The Match Factory Launches Sales on Berlinale Competition Films ‘Queen at Sea’ and ‘Home Stories’
The Match Factory is launching sales on “Queen at Sea” by Lance Hammer, starring Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche, and “Home…
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Jessica Rothe SXSW Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Imposters’ Acquired by Blue Finch Films (EXCLUSIVE)
U.K.-based sales and distribution company Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide rights to “Imposters,” a sci-fi thriller marking the…
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Amanda Seyfried’s Epiphanies
The star of “The Testament of Ann Lee” and “The Housemaid” discusses letting go of judgment, working without hierarchies, and committing…
Culture
The Most-Anticipated Films of 2026
2026 stands to be a strong year for cinema, with familiar franchises, family films and ambitious auteurs filling the upcoming slate.…
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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ Tops IMDb’s Most Anticipated Indian Films of 2026 List (EXCLUSIVE)
IMDb has revealed its most anticipated Indian films of 2026, with Shah Rukh Khan‘s action thriller “King” claiming the top spot based on…