The 20 Highest Grossing Indies of 2020 (A Running List)
Refreshed weekly, here’s a chart of the year’s twenty highest-grossing specialty films.
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Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Borat 2’ to Release on Amazon Before Election Day
The original “Borat” grossed over $260 million worldwide and earned Cohen a Golden Globe award.
Every Film Festival and Market Still Happening in 2020, in Person and Online
A constantly updated list of the festivals and markets that are adapting their plans to the coronavirus pandemic.
’12 Hour Shift’ Review: Angela Bettis Is a Bloody Delight in Brea Grant’s Grindhouse Comedy
18 years after “May” turned her into an indie horror icon, Angela Bettis delivers another giddily twisted performance you’ll never forget.
‘The Craft: Legacy’ Trailer: Iconic Feminist Horror Movie Gets Glossy Blumhouse Continuation
Zoe Lister-Jones helms the continuation of the beloved 1996 property, which finds a group of teenage girls experimenting with witchcraft.
Barry Jenkins to Direct ‘The Lion King’ Follow-Up, Marking His Hollywood Studio Debut
Jon Favreau’s 2019 “Lion King” remake made $1.6 billion worldwide, making a follow-up movie a no-brainer.
The ‘Nomadland’ Music Won’t Qualify for Best Score, but You Can Listen to It Now
The film’s “score” is from composer Ludovico Einaudi’s 2019 “Seven Days Walking.”
‘Boys in the Band’ Director Joe Mantello on His All-Gay Cast and the ‘Virginia Woolf’ That Would’ve Been
Though COVID shut down his Edward Albee revival, the stage virtuoso has a surefire Netflix hit with his version of Mart Crowley’s scandalous 1968 play.
David Fincher Made Gary Oldman Nervous by Requesting No Makeup Tricks for ‘Mank’ Role
“Mank” offered the Oscar winner the odd challenge of appearing “au naturel” on screen.
Eddie Redmayne: ‘Vitriol’ Against J.K. Rowling Is ‘Equally Disgusting’ to Anti-Trans Social Media
Redmayne and Rowling work together on the “Fantastic Beasts” movies, the third film of which is now back in production.
Chadwick Boseman Took Money Out of His ’21 Bridges’ Salary to Boost Sienna Miller’s Pay
“It was about the most astounding thing that I’ve experienced,” Miller says. “That kind of thing just doesn’t happen.”
Disney’s D23 Expo Delayed to 2022
Disney’s bienniel event is typically a star-studded affair that offers breaking news about highly-anticipated films and TV shows.
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‘Borat’ Sequel Lands at Amazon Prime Video
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Bonnaroo Canceled Because of COVID-19, Reschedules 2021 Dates
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California Coronavirus Update: Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Sacramento Allowed To Reopen Further; December Comic-Con Plans “Inconsistent” With State Guidance
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Supermarket Sweep Returns: First Look at ABC's New (and Improved?) Version, Hosted by SNL's Leslie Jones — Watch
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Jeter’s Marlins Endure Financial Losses and COVID-19 En Route to Third Playoff Appearance