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.
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‘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.
‘The Humans’ Trailer: Beanie Feldstein and Steven Yeun Try to Survive A24’s Family Horror
Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, and June Squibb round out the impressive cast.
Meet Matt Dillon, Slow Filmmaker: Documentary ‘The Great Fellove’ Was Worth the Wait
It took the actor more than two decades to make music documentary “The Grand Fellove,” which has a Buena Vista Social Club-level soundtrack.
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Maskless Met Gala Scene, With Face-Covered Servers Waiting On “Liberal Swells”, Mocked As Double Standard By Bill Maher: “Do The Germs Know Who The Good People Are?!”
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Performer of the Week: Brendan Hunt
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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Sept. 17