The Choral’ Review: Ralph Fiennes Conducts a Sweet-Sounding but Gently Rebellious Anti-War Oratorio
By Guy Lodge According To The variety “God Save the King” has never been the loveliest or most melodic of national anthems, and its somewhat chiding, [more…]
Korean Film ‘The World of Love’ Secures Rare Chinese Distribution Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
By Naman Ramachandran According To The variety Korean film “The World of Love” has secured a Chinese distribution deal with Light Films Limited, marking a significant [more…]
Michael Mann Receives Lumière Award at Lyon Festival From Isabelle Huppert
By Lise Pedersen, Elsa Keslassy According To The variety The 2025 Lumière Film Festival reached its climax Friday night with the presentation of its top honor, the [more…]
Michael Mann Says He Might Experiment With AI in ‘Heat 2’: ‘Aging and De-Aging May Be Very Important’
By Elsa Keslassy, Lise Pedersen According To The variety While AI has been dividing Hollywood, Michael Mann is agnostic when it comes to it. In fact, he will likely [more…]
Box Office: ‘Black Phone 2’ Grabs $10.7 Million Opening Day, ‘Good Fortune’ Fizzling in Third Place
By J. Kim Murphy According To The variety Blumhouse‘s horror sequel “Black Phone 2” dialed into $10.7 million across Friday and preview screenings, heading for a [more…]
Michael Mann on America’s Political Climate: It’s ‘Like the ‘60s,’ Except the ‘Resistance Today’ Is in ‘South Park
By Elsa Keslassy According To The variety While at the Lumiere Festival in Lyon where he’s being honored with a career tribute, Michael Mann reflected on his time [more…]
Samantha Eggar, Star of ‘Doctor Dolittle,’ Cronenberg’s ‘The Brood,’ Dies at 86
By Carmel Dagan According To The variety English-born Samantha Eggar, who was Oscar nominated — and received the Golden Globe and the best actress award at [more…]
Tina Satter, Director of Peabody Winner ‘Reality,’ Signs With Linden Entertainment
By Matt Donnelly According To The variety Linden Entertainment has signed acclaimed filmmaker Tina Satter for representation. Satter most recently co-wrote and directed “Reality,” HBO Films’ 2023 Venice player starring [more…]
Orwell: 2+2=5’ and ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Lead Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations
By Clayton Davis According To The variety The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominees for the 10th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards, honoring the year’s outstanding [more…]