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Prolific Hong Kong director Andrew Lau looks back on his most iconic films
Andrew Lau Wai-keung is one of Hong Kong's most successful – and prolific – filmmakers. Having directed more than 40 films and served as cinematographer on almost 70, his vast filmography spans triad films, psychological thrillers…
Schoolboy's killer filmed playing with knife at school before murder
Harrowing footage showed the moment killer Mohammed Umar Khan played with a knife in the grounds of the same school where he would later fatally stab 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose. The sickening video was recorded by Umar Khan, who could be seen…
Raindance Film Festival, Israeli AI Platform IMGN Launch New Film Fund and Development Hub for Indie Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)
The Raindance Film Festival has unveiled a new partnership with Israeli AI creative development platform IMGN, launching an initial £10,000 ($13,394) film fund to support independent filmmakers alongside a dedicated development hub tied to…
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey used occupied land as a film set. That feels like a betrayal | Mohamed Sleiman Labat
The simple act of holding a camera in my homeland of Western Sahara can be a crime. When Sahrawi film-makers and journalists attempt to document everyday life under Moroccan occupation, they can often end up in prison cells. For the Moroccan…
Rolex Sets the Stage for the New York Film Festival's Opening Night
Rolex is returning to the New York Film Festival this fall, with James Gray's “Paper Tiger” opening the 64th edition of the annual cinema showcase. The film will make its North American premiere Sept. 25 at Alice Tully Hall, launching…
The Relationship Lessons Hidden in the Film, The Invite
As therapists, we often say that relationships rarely end because of a single event. More often, they erode through countless moments of silence, assumptions, and emotional distance. The Invite captures this reality in a way that feels both…
Former adult film star left 'frozen' after rehab stay as family wins $3M settlement
A former adult film star who entered rehab seeking help for ketamine addiction will receive a $3 million settlement after a lawsuit alleged she was left permanently incapacitated following a medical emergency at a Malibu treatment center. A Los…
In memoriam: 7 of our favorite Sam Neill films
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who starred as Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park and its 2022 sequel, Jurassic World Dominion, died on Monday in Sydney, Australia. He was 78. While American audiences likely know Neill best for…
NY Film Festival Sets James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' as Opening Night Film
James Gray ‘s Paper Tiger will get its North American premiere as the opening night film at the 2026 New York Film Festival. The crime thriller, which is set for a gala screening on Sept. 25, stars Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett…
TIFF Film Market Unveils Eight Projects for First Innovation Hub
The TIFF market has announced the first slate of projects for its inaugural Innovation Hub, a new section of programming devoted to virtual reality, mixed reality and other immersive formats, presented by the Canada Media Fund. The first TIFF…
The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan film starring Matt Damon and Zendaya receives rave reviews
The Odyssey, the latest film from Oscar-winning director Sir Christopher Nolan, has received rapturous reviews from critics. The film, adapted from Homer's epic ancient Greek poem, is Nolan's first since 2023's Oppenheimer, which won the Academy…
The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan film starring Matt Damon and Zendaya receives rave reviews
Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter The Odyssey, the latest film from Oscar-winning director Sir Christopher Nolan, has received rapturous reviews from critics. The film, adapted from Homer's epic ancient Greek poem, is Nolan's first since…
'Paper Tiger' With Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson to Open New York Film Festival
James Gray's crime drama “ Paper Tiger,” starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, will make its North American premiere as the opening night film of the 64th New York Film Festival on Sept. 25. This is Gray's fourth…
Jason Sanjay Reveals How Parents Vijay And Sankgeetha Reacted To His Decision To Join Films
Vijay and Sankgeetha (L), Jason Sanjay (R). Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Jason Sanjay, son of actor Vijay, is making his directorial debut with Sigma His family, including parents Vijay and Sankgeetha, fully supported his film career…
'It's like a blasphemy': Why this film drew gasps of disgust
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. There comes a moment in a French film director's life when he feels the call of the costume drama. “I had never done that,” says…
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