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Independent films
fromInverse
6 hours ago

How 2025's Most Mind-Bending Thriller Revolutionizes The Vampire Movie

Uma is a strong, self-discovery character in 'Sister Midnight,' exploring themes of independence and transformation amid constraints of marriage.
#cannes
SF LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

Harry Potter Star Harry Melling And Alexander Skarsgard's 'Kinky' Biker Romance Causes A Huge Stir In Cannes

The film 'Pillion' is a groundbreaking exploration of love and identity within a BDSM context.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

We May Have Already Seen the Best Film at Cannes This Year

The film explores the brutal realities faced by female maids on a farm, revealing their tragic existence and societal implications.
"Sound of Falling" intricately portrays four generations of women, highlighting their intertwined lives and struggles.
The film is recognized for setting a high standard at Cannes with its profound narrative on women's histories.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Romeria review Carla Simon's gripping pilgrimage tackles Aids, parents and the legacy of secrets

'Romeria' explores the themes of identity and familial connections through the journey of a young girl searching for her biological father's family.
fromIndieWire
6 hours ago
Film

Stellan Skarsgard Finds One of His Best Roles in 'Sentimental Value': The Actor on His Cannes Hit and What He Thinks of Son Alexander's Sexy 'Pillion'

fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Independent films

With 'Left-Handed Girl,' Sean Baker's Longtime Producer Shih-Ching Tsou Is Ready 'to Come Back to the Director's Seat'

SF LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

Harry Potter Star Harry Melling And Alexander Skarsgard's 'Kinky' Biker Romance Causes A Huge Stir In Cannes

The film 'Pillion' is a groundbreaking exploration of love and identity within a BDSM context.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

We May Have Already Seen the Best Film at Cannes This Year

The film explores the brutal realities faced by female maids on a farm, revealing their tragic existence and societal implications.
"Sound of Falling" intricately portrays four generations of women, highlighting their intertwined lives and struggles.
The film is recognized for setting a high standard at Cannes with its profound narrative on women's histories.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Romeria review Carla Simon's gripping pilgrimage tackles Aids, parents and the legacy of secrets

'Romeria' explores the themes of identity and familial connections through the journey of a young girl searching for her biological father's family.
fromIndieWire
6 hours ago
Film

Stellan Skarsgard Finds One of His Best Roles in 'Sentimental Value': The Actor on His Cannes Hit and What He Thinks of Son Alexander's Sexy 'Pillion'

fromIndieWire
1 week ago
Independent films

With 'Left-Handed Girl,' Sean Baker's Longtime Producer Shih-Ching Tsou Is Ready 'to Come Back to the Director's Seat'

#cannes-film-festival
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

A New Wave of Cinematic Riches Arrives at Cannes

Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' highlights the frustrations and uncertainties of filmmaking prior to the French New Wave.
The film portrays Jean Seberg's challenges during the production of 'Breathless' without hindsight.
Independent films
fromtime.com
3 days ago

With Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee Gives Us Another Great New York Movie

Spike Lee's film blends New York's gritty essence with profound storytelling, examining personal and societal conflicts.
Highest 2 Lowest offers a gripping narrative rooted in the complexities of family and morality.
Film
fromPolygon
2 days ago

Don't be surprised that Guillermo del Toro says his version of Frankenstein for Netflix won't be a horror movie

Del Toro's upcoming film Frankenstein explores personal themes of fatherhood and sonhood, moving beyond conventional horror into emotional storytelling.
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria

The film 'My Father's Shadow' explores the emotional bond between the Davies brothers and their deceased father, making its mark at the Cannes Film Festival.
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

At Cannes, Jeremy Strong Doubles Down on Pink

Jeremy Strong kicked off the Cannes Film Festival showcasing his unique fashion sense, reminiscent of his character Kendall Roy from Succession.
Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

A New Wave of Cinematic Riches Arrives at Cannes

Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' highlights the frustrations and uncertainties of filmmaking prior to the French New Wave.
The film portrays Jean Seberg's challenges during the production of 'Breathless' without hindsight.
Independent films
fromtime.com
3 days ago

With Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee Gives Us Another Great New York Movie

Spike Lee's film blends New York's gritty essence with profound storytelling, examining personal and societal conflicts.
Highest 2 Lowest offers a gripping narrative rooted in the complexities of family and morality.
Film
fromPolygon
2 days ago

Don't be surprised that Guillermo del Toro says his version of Frankenstein for Netflix won't be a horror movie

Del Toro's upcoming film Frankenstein explores personal themes of fatherhood and sonhood, moving beyond conventional horror into emotional storytelling.
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Cannes standout 'My Father's Shadow' marks a historic first for Nigeria

The film 'My Father's Shadow' explores the emotional bond between the Davies brothers and their deceased father, making its mark at the Cannes Film Festival.
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

At Cannes, Jeremy Strong Doubles Down on Pink

Jeremy Strong kicked off the Cannes Film Festival showcasing his unique fashion sense, reminiscent of his character Kendall Roy from Succession.
#journalism
Film
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Scarlett Johansson debuts as a director in Cannes with a comic tale of grief and empathy

The Independent champions accessible journalism, supporting essential reporting on social issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
#art
fromTheartnewspaper
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Self-taught artist's erotic needlepoint provides spark in film about gallery assistant's slow, searching summer

fromTheartnewspaper
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Self-taught artist's erotic needlepoint provides spark in film about gallery assistant's slow, searching summer

#music
Film
fromKqed
1 week ago

'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Will Make You Want to Skip The Weeknd

The Weeknd's film debut explores themes of fame, insomniac existence, and personal struggles, intertwined with his latest album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow.'
Music
fromVulture
1 week ago

What Exactly Is the Weeknd Apologizing For?

The Weeknd's album and film struggle with themes of regret and authenticity, presenting a fragmented narrative of personal turmoil and artifice.
Film
fromKqed
1 week ago

'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Will Make You Want to Skip The Weeknd

The Weeknd's film debut explores themes of fame, insomniac existence, and personal struggles, intertwined with his latest album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow.'
Music
fromVulture
1 week ago

What Exactly Is the Weeknd Apologizing For?

The Weeknd's album and film struggle with themes of regret and authenticity, presenting a fragmented narrative of personal turmoil and artifice.
#blockbusters
Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

10 Years Ago, A Legendary Sci-Fi Director Showed Hollywood The Secret To Reviving A Franchise

Blockbusters often prioritize spectacle over substance, illustrating a trend in popular cinema.
fromInverse
1 day ago
Independent films

Apple TV+ Is Quietly Releasing The Best Pulpy Adventure Of The Year

Independent films
fromInverse
1 week ago

10 Years Ago, A Legendary Sci-Fi Director Showed Hollywood The Secret To Reviving A Franchise

Blockbusters often prioritize spectacle over substance, illustrating a trend in popular cinema.
fromInverse
1 day ago
Independent films

Apple TV+ Is Quietly Releasing The Best Pulpy Adventure Of The Year

#mental-health
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sentimental Value review Stellan Skarsgard is an egomaniac director in act of ancestor worship

The film explores complex familial relationships and personal struggles amidst the backdrop of a fading film director's life.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Extreme anxiety and extreme depression': Jennifer Lawrence says she felt like an alien' as a new mother

Jennifer Lawrence highlights the isolating nature of postpartum experiences while discussing her film role as a mother facing psychosis.
Independent films
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Hurry Up Tomorrow Review: The Weeknd Is Still High on His Own Mythology

Hurry Up Tomorrow is Tesfaye's most personal project, exploring deep themes of mental health and personal crisis.
#wes-anderson
Berlin
fromCulture Trip
2 weeks ago

In Search Of The Grandest Hotel That Never Existed

The journey to find the Grand Budapest Hotel reveals the impact of travel and film on personal experiences.
Berlin
fromCulture Trip
2 weeks ago

In Search Of The Grandest Hotel That Never Existed

The journey to find the Grand Budapest Hotel reveals the impact of travel and film on personal experiences.
#romantic-comedy
fromBustle
2 days ago
Film

Exclusive: The 'Materialists' Cast Guess Rom-Com Lines In This Swoon-Worthy Clip

fromBustle
2 days ago
Film

Exclusive: The 'Materialists' Cast Guess Rom-Com Lines In This Swoon-Worthy Clip

fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Fathers, Sons and Watching "After Hours"

I saw this as an opportunity to explore the intertwined themes of creativity and grief, the most omnipresent themes in my head beside paying bills and trying to be a present parent, husband and brother.
NYC startup
#comedy
Toronto startup
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Review | 'Friendship': Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd poke fun at men who bond

Tim Robinson's 'Friendship' explores male friendships with humor and depth, highlighting the blend of comedy and potential darkness in social bonds.
Toronto startup
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Review | 'Friendship': Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd poke fun at men who bond

Tim Robinson's 'Friendship' explores male friendships with humor and depth, highlighting the blend of comedy and potential darkness in social bonds.
#documentary
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: Two Prosecutors, Adam's Sake, Promised Sky | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: Two Prosecutors, Adam's Sake, Promised Sky | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

#technology
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

New HBO Film From 'Succession' Creator Premieres Next Week Depicting Tech Billionaires During a Financial Crisis

Jesse Armstrong's new film explores the arrogance of fictional tech entrepreneurs during a financial crisis.
fromRoger Ebert
5 days ago
Independent films

Cannes 2025: A Useful Ghost, Arco | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film explores ghostly themes intertwined with societal progress in Thailand, showcasing haunted appliances as symbols of loss and connection.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

New HBO Film From 'Succession' Creator Premieres Next Week Depicting Tech Billionaires During a Financial Crisis

Jesse Armstrong's new film explores the arrogance of fictional tech entrepreneurs during a financial crisis.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
5 days ago

Cannes 2025: A Useful Ghost, Arco | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film explores ghostly themes intertwined with societal progress in Thailand, showcasing haunted appliances as symbols of loss and connection.
Relationships
fromVulture
2 days ago

Is Friendship a Pro-Cigarette Movie?

The film 'Friendship' explores themes of connection and disconnection through smoking as a symbol of social dynamics.
#jurassic-world
fromKotaku
3 days ago
OMG science

Jurassic World Rebirth's Last Trailer Reveals Super-Cute Backpack Dino

fromKotaku
3 days ago
OMG science

Jurassic World Rebirth's Last Trailer Reveals Super-Cute Backpack Dino

Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I was on the top of the world. Then I couldn't walk': go-to choreographer Coral Messam

Coral Messam's experience with a stroke has been profoundly transformative, challenging her identity as a movement director.
Film
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 days ago

In The New Boy,' an Indigenous child comes to nun Cate Blanchett's orphanage

Warwick Thornton's film The New Boy explores themes of cultural identity and spiritual struggle within a 1940s Australian orphanage setting.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 days ago

Cannes 2025: The Secret Agent, The Love That Remains, Magellan | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film explores themes of corruption during Brazil's military dictatorship through a convoluted plot that rewards multiple viewings.
#cinema
fromAeon
1 week ago
philosophy

Why does every film and TV series seem to have the same plot? | Aeon Essays

fromAeon
1 week ago
philosophy

Why does every film and TV series seem to have the same plot? | Aeon Essays

fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

New 'Predator: Killer of Killers' trailer gives gory glimpse at Predator world

According to the official synopsis, "The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history...they are merely prey for their new opponent -the ultimate killer of killers."
Independent films
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Love That Remains review startling tragicomic portrait of a fractured family

The Love That Remains blends humor and emotional depth, portraying familial estrangement and male loneliness.
#jean-luc-godard
fromtime.com
5 days ago
Film

Richard Linklater's Breathless Tribute Nouvelle Vague Is an Inside Baseball Movie for Everyone

fromtime.com
5 days ago
Film

Richard Linklater's Breathless Tribute Nouvelle Vague Is an Inside Baseball Movie for Everyone

Independent films
fromPolygon
6 days ago

Final Destination: Bloodlines' directors previously teamed up for a mystery-box thriller with lots of family drama

Freaks explores themes of isolation and family dynamics in a suspenseful, genre-bending narrative.
#television
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

There are no good billionaires in new trailer for HBO's Mountainhead movie

Mountainhead critiques wealthy tech executives, showcasing their detachment from reality and the consequences of their creations.
#hollywood
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hurry Up Tomorrow review The Weeknd's meta-thriller plays like a music video

The Weeknd's film explores fame's consequences and his struggles through a chaotic relationship, leaving audiences questioning their own interpretations.
Bicycling
fromBikemag
1 week ago

New Yeti Short Film Explores Healing and the Joy of Mountain Biking

Leah Vanderlinden's story of resilience after severe injuries highlights the determination required to return to mountain biking.
New York Mets
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Movie Nerd Who's Going Viral for Directing Baseball Broadcasts Like They're Classic Films

John DeMarsico creatively blends Hollywood cinematography into MLB broadcasts, transforming the viewing experience with cinematic references and artistic direction.
#superhero
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
DC food

Krypto steals the show (again) in Superman trailer

James Gunn offers a fresh, mature perspective on Superman, focusing on identity and heritage rather than a traditional origin story.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago
DC food

Superman: New Trailer Is a Showcase For the New Man of Steel

The new Superman film trailer emphasizes complex themes of heroism, accountability, and personal identity within a cynical contemporary context.
DC food
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Krypto steals the show (again) in Superman trailer

James Gunn offers a fresh, mature perspective on Superman, focusing on identity and heritage rather than a traditional origin story.
DC food
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

Superman: New Trailer Is a Showcase For the New Man of Steel

The new Superman film trailer emphasizes complex themes of heroism, accountability, and personal identity within a cynical contemporary context.
#james-franco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Film

Likely Problematic Golden State Killer Film Starring Vincent Gallo and James Franco Lands Distributor

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Film

Likely Problematic Golden State Killer Film Starring Vincent Gallo and James Franco Lands Distributor

fromConsequence
1 week ago

Adam Sandler Pays Tribute to Happy Gilmore's Morris the Alligator

We are all gonna miss you. You could be hard on directors, make-up artists, costumers - really anyone with arms or legs - but I know you did it for the ultimate good of the film.
Humor
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

This week in Oakland: Chicano Legacy in Fruitvale lecture and the Malcolm X Jazz Festival

Summer in the Town is bustling with community events, blending fun, arts, and local history, including Cinemama mixers and the Tiny Garage Concert Series.
East Bay food
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Spinal Tap creators announce new book ahead of film's sequel

A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap will offer first-hand stories about the creation of the 1984 film and its iconic one-liners.
Books
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Morris, Alligator in Happy Gilmore, Dead at Over 80 Years Old

Morris, the alligator best known for starring in movies like Happy Gilmore and Dr. Dolittle 2, has died at over 80 years old.
Miami Marlins
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Samuel French, 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Fear the Walking Dead' star, dead at 45

"Samuel was a dear friend and an incredible actor. 'Towpath' wouldn't exist without him, and the incredible intensity he brought to the role of Detective Bernard Crooke set the tone for the entire film."
France news
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Good One review excellent indie hike movie is intelligent and humane

The film presents a unique twist on the hiking genre, focusing on interpersonal dynamics and self-discovery amidst the scenic Catskill mountains.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

Dr. Michelle Yeoh Transforms Into The Surgeon

Michelle Yeoh stars in 'The Surgeon', where she showcases her skills as a retired surgeon turned action hero.
The film is set to become a franchise, blending medical and action genres.
fromInverse
1 week ago

The Wildest Assassin Thriller Of The Year Wouldn't Work Without Josh Hartnett

I wanted to make something that was going to have a unique tone, and I so badly wanted to do my own stunts. I'm in my forties and when they sent it to me, I said, 'Am I ever going to get another chance like this?'
Independent films
#queer-cinema
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

'Mamma Mia' star Christine Baranski reveals which co-star 'hated' filming experience

I don't think he'll mind my saying he hated having to do the dance stuff," Baranski said. "When we finally went down the hill in 'Dancing Queen' and landed on the dock, the camera would move around and it usually would avoid Stellan."
Film
LA food
fromEater
2 weeks ago

The Best Thing About Netflix's 'Nonnas' Is the Nonnas

'Nonnas' celebrates food's ability to connect generations, illustrating its importance in personal histories and communal bonds.
The film is based on a real Staten Island restaurant, where grandmothers share their culinary traditions.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I saw 'Conclave' in theaters 5 times. Here's why Gen Z was so obsessed with it - and the real thing.

Gen Z loves access, exclusivity, and drama. The film gave Gen Zers a fictional glimpse at what might happen behind closed doors, creating a connection to the real conclave.
Media industry
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Sam Mendes' four Beatles films to be written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne

Three acclaimed British writers will create four biopics on The Beatles, set for release in April 2028.
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