Steven Soderbergh Reintroduces His Cult Classic ‘Kafka’ After Decades of Tinkering
TIFF: Soderbergh’s maligned 1991 follow-up to “sex, lies, and videotape” gets a whole new life thanks to the filmmaker’s revisionist perfectionism.
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Justin Chon’s Encounters with Racism in Hollywood Led Him to Make Indies Like ‘Blue Bayou’
Chon also tells IndieWire about why it was essential to situate his story of a Korean adoptee being torn from the U.S. in Louisiana.
TIFF 2021: In a Weird Year for Festivals, Filmmakers and Programmers Defend the Exclusive Physical Event
Despite plenty of naysayers and daunting physical challenges, the festival managed to have an impact on several levels.
‘Wolf’ Review: George MacKay and Lily-Rose Depp Give Full-Bodied Performances in Identity Drama
TIFF: Nathalie Biancheri’s fascinating sophomore effort hinges on the fully committed performances of her two talented stars.
‘Little Girl’ Review: Arrestingly Tender Vérité Documentary on Trans Childhood
Now opening at New York’s Film Forum, French auteur Sébastien Lifshitz’s nonfiction triumph plays like a narrative feature.
‘Shang-Chi’: How Marvel Created Its First Dragons and the Adorable, Furry Morris
Director Destin Daniel Cretton and the VFX team discuss the Great Protector, the Dweller in Darkness, and Morris, the new Baby Groot.
‘Dune’ Has Opened in 17 Countries — Why Is Domestic Five Weeks Later?
The delay comes from several factors that suggest the delicate nature of Warner Bros.’ release pattern, including piracy concerns.
New Movies: Release Calendar for September 17, Plus Where to Watch the Latest Films
As theaters begin showing signs of life and streaming and VOD options stay hefty, IndieWire is here to guide you through all of your new viewing options each week.
Nicolas Cage Vows Never to Retire from Acting: ‘That Can’t Happen…I Need It’
Nicolas Cage is “healthier” when he’s acting.
How to Win a Christopher Nolan Movie: What Makes the Auteur’s $100 Million Deal So Rare
As Nolan jumps from Warner Bros. to Universal, it’s worth considering how few filmmakers can attract this level of support.
‘True Things’ Review: Tom Burke and Ruth Wilson Share a Bad Romance in Intense Adult Drama
TIFF: Another strong addition to the growing sub-genre of stories about people whose lives go to hell when they get involved with Tom Burke.
‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ Review: A Glitzy Baby Drag Queen Musical for the Fans
A teenager dreams of becoming a drag superstar in this cheesy but inoffensive musical adapted from the West End show.
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Eva Longoria Talks Directing the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Movie and Launching a Tequila Company
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See Chris Stapleton Perform ‘Starting Over’ Songs on ‘CBS This Morning’
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For Best Picture Contenders, Race and Sex Inventory Time Is Here
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Performer of the Week: Brendan Hunt
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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Sept. 17