Zack Sharf

Zack Sharf is the New York–based News Editor at IndieWire, where he is responsible for running the site’s daily news flow, in addition to crafting larger editorial pieces and covering special events. Prior to joining IndieWire, he received his B.A. in Media Studies from Emerson College, where he worked the Boston press circuit for three years as Managing Editor of the school’s film organization, Reel Reactions. Zack has also worked in the web and editorial department of NYC’s leading news station, WABC-TV. He has a sweet spot for “Before Sunset,” black labs, Julianne Moore, and “The Iron Giant.” Follow him @ZSharf.

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Chadwick Boseman Questions the Timing of Martin Scorsese’s Marvel Criticism

“He’s saying it when he’s possibly campaigning for an award,” the “Black Panther” actor tells BBC 5 Live.

Nov 11, 2019 11:17 am /

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Rian Johnson Tells Off ‘Star Wars’ Fans Upset With ‘Last Jedi’ Diversity: ‘F**k Them’

Johnson will never be able to escape answering questions about “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” backlash.

Nov 11, 2019 10:06 am /

Film / By Zack Sharf

Anna Paquin Shuts Down Critics of Her ‘Irishman’ Role and Lack of Dialogue

The Oscar-winning actress says she’s “incredibly proud” to be a cast member in Scorsese’s acclaimed Netflix gangster drama.

Nov 11, 2019 9:43 am /

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‘Joker’ Stuns Box Office to Become Most Profitable Comic Book Film Ever Released

“Avengers: Endgame” may be the highest grossing film ever released (unadjusted for inflation), but it’s nowhere near as profitable as “Joker.”

Nov 8, 2019 11:26 am /

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Olivia Colman Was So Drunk at the Oscars She ‘Can’t Remember’ Her Best Actress Upset

Colman’s acceptance speech was widely considered one of the best moments of the 2019 Oscars telecast.

Nov 8, 2019 9:52 am /

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IndieWire FYC Brunch: Why ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Writers Decapitated Thanos in First 15 Minutes

At IndieWire’s FYC Brunch, screenwriter Stephen McFeely looked back at the decision to kill Thanos in the first act.

Nov 8, 2019 8:30 am /

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IndieWire FYC Brunch: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Writers Worked Backwards to Craft Iron Man, Captain America Endings

Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely talk about how the arcs of the two characters cross, because they’re so different.

Nov 7, 2019 7:40 pm /

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Christian Bale Says Dick Cheney Relayed an Insulting Message About His ‘Vice’ Portrayal

Bale was Oscar nominated earlier this year for his transformative role as the former Vice President of the United States.

Nov 7, 2019 5:53 pm /

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Kevin Feige Was Nervous to Tell Jeremy Renner His ‘Hawkeye’ Film Would Become TV Series

“Hawkeye” will be one of several new Disney+ TV series connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it was originally set to be a feature film.

Nov 7, 2019 12:41 pm /

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Mark Ruffalo Eyes Hulk Becoming Mentor to New Superheroes in Next MCU Phases

Marvel Studios has announced a number of films and television series for its next MCU phase, but none of which are confirmed to feature Hulk yet.

Nov 7, 2019 11:22 am /

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Carrie Fisher’s Brother Reveals Original Plans for Leia to Be Full-Blown Jedi in ‘Rise of Skywalker’

Carrie Fisher’s brother Todd says “it’s kind of magical” what J.J. Abrams did to ensure the late actress appears for eight minutes in the new film.

Nov 7, 2019 10:20 am /

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Kristen Stewart Says ‘Slut-Shaming’ Led to Being Dropped From ‘Snow White’ Sequel

“They should’ve put me in that movie,” Stewart tells Howard Stern. “It would’ve been better.”

Nov 7, 2019 9:37 am /

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Chadwick Boseman Questions the Timing of Martin Scorsese’s Marvel Criticism

Rian Johnson Tells Off ‘Star Wars’ Fans Upset With ‘Last Jedi’ Diversity: ‘F**k Them’

Anna Paquin Shuts Down Critics of Her ‘Irishman’ Role and Lack of Dialogue

‘Joker’ Stuns Box Office to Become Most Profitable Comic Book Film Ever Released

Olivia Colman Was So Drunk at the Oscars She ‘Can’t Remember’ Her Best Actress Upset

IndieWire FYC Brunch: Why ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Writers Decapitated Thanos in First 15 Minutes

IndieWire FYC Brunch: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Writers Worked Backwards to Craft Iron Man, Captain America Endings

Christian Bale Says Dick Cheney Relayed an Insulting Message About His ‘Vice’ Portrayal

Kevin Feige Was Nervous to Tell Jeremy Renner His ‘Hawkeye’ Film Would Become TV Series

Mark Ruffalo Eyes Hulk Becoming Mentor to New Superheroes in Next MCU Phases

Carrie Fisher’s Brother Reveals Original Plans for Leia to Be Full-Blown Jedi in ‘Rise of Skywalker’

Kristen Stewart Says ‘Slut-Shaming’ Led to Being Dropped From ‘Snow White’ Sequel

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