Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, Elle Fanning, Monica Bellucci, Barry Jenkins, Kristen Stewart and Gal Gadot are among a diverse international group of invites.
So far so good for “The Big Sick,” which is riding rave reviews and word of mouth to long-haul success and likely awards. But it wasn’t easy.
Nothing could prepare director Ryan White for the ongoing impact of the still unfolding true crime documentary Emmy contender ‘The Keepers.’
For short filmmakers, winning festival prizes is the holy grail on the road to Oscar recognition.
When you’re a Coppola, you never make movies alone.
Early on, Kirsten Dunst figured out how to choose her own roles to satisfy herself, not other people. It’s working.
Lucy Walker is one of her generation’s brightest filmmakers, but could only watch as years of toil went down in flames.
Netflix hires awards veteran Julie Fontaine to run PR — and Oscar campaigns. Content chief Ted Sarandos explains why he believes Netflix can win.
Law makes the best of a range of movies, but found real character riches in an Emmy contending role on premium cable.
This summer several movies are moving along on their road to the Oscars, while others are falling away.
Should Jessica Chastain join the Marvel universe as alien empress Lilandra? If she wants gender parity with male movie stars, sure.
The LAFF is still trying to find its niche in the film festival calendar. New director Jennifer Cochis is adapting the festival to survive.
