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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago
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Luca Guadagnino defends Timothee Chalamet over opera and ballet remarks: How can one comment become a planetary polemic?'

Luca Guadagnino defends Timothee Chalamet's controversial comments on ballet and opera, calling the backlash disproportionate and emphasizing the importance of nurturing all art forms.
fromThe Independent
4 weeks ago
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Steven Spielberg subtly shades Timothee Chalamet's divisive opera and ballet remarks

Steven Spielberg defended ballet and opera's cultural value at SXSW, countering Timothée Chalamet's claim that no one cares about these art forms anymore.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Luca Guadagnino defends Timothee Chalamet over opera and ballet remarks: How can one comment become a planetary polemic?'

Luca Guadagnino defends Timothee Chalamet's controversial comments on ballet and opera, calling the backlash disproportionate and emphasizing the importance of nurturing all art forms.
Film
fromThe Independent
4 weeks ago

Steven Spielberg subtly shades Timothee Chalamet's divisive opera and ballet remarks

Steven Spielberg defended ballet and opera's cultural value at SXSW, countering Timothée Chalamet's claim that no one cares about these art forms anymore.
Independent films
fromVulture
4 hours ago

The Future of the Black Rom-com Shouldn't Depend on You, Me & Tuscany

Movies often succeed or fail based on box office performance, with middling films like You, Me & Tuscany facing uncertain futures.
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

Radu Jude, the Bard of Bucharest

Bucharest's buildings are marked with a bright-red disk, indicating that, in the next earthquake, this building could fall down, as explained by Radu Jude.
Berlin
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Everyone knows what gay director Ira Sachs' latest film is about... So why won't they say it out loud? - Queerty

Ira Sachs, who emerged from the New Queer Cinema movement of the '90s, has become one of the most accomplished & revered directors of his generation, crafting achingly intimate stories about love, friendship, and desire.
NYC LGBT
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fromThe Bold Italic
2 hours ago

Tosca Musk made a movie about sex in San Francisco. It's exactly as weird as it sounds.

Wallbanger is a low-budget romantic film directed by Tosca Musk, available on the niche streaming service Passionflix.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

House of Gloss review tender portrait of a young trans couple finding refuge in new kind of family

In a media landscape that continues to sensationalise trans existence, director Mark Lyken deploys a slice-of-life visual approach. It is as if we are not merely watching Opal and Lana, but are hanging out with them as friends.
SF LGBT
#queer-cinema
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 days ago

"Decontextualized Little Clips of Violence": Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei on Faces of Death

Faces of Death follows a pathologist trying to understand what happens when we die, subjecting himself and the viewer to a series of 'snuff' films depicting violent deaths.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
8 hours ago

Magic Mirror: Guy Maddin Interviews Caroline Golum on Revelations of Divine Love

Julian of Norwich, after a mid-life illness, experienced feverish visions of Christ's crucifixion, leading to a deep devotion to the Catholic church and a vow of seclusion.
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Berlin
fromCN Traveller
3 days ago

Is the future of film European? How the continent continues to allure set-jetting travellers

European cinema is increasingly competing with Hollywood, showcasing unique landscapes and storytelling that attract global audiences.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's the year of gay Brazilian cruising!' The makers of Night Stage on public sex and their deranged erotic thriller'

Two Brazilian films featuring gay cruising scenes highlight the tension between personal identity and societal expectations.
Music production
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 weeks ago

Anna Ferrer Transforms Tradition in Enchanting New Video: Los panes los hijos - KALTBLUT Magazine

Anna Ferrer's fourth album, PA, intertwines her family's bakery heritage with experimental folk music, creating a unique sonic experience.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

Trailer Premiere: Francesco Sossai's The Last One for the Road

The Last One for the Road explores the friendship between two alcoholic criminals and a student against the backdrop of Italy's changing landscape.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Queer Films Aplenty at the Sonoma Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Times

The Sonoma Film Festival will offer a dozen queer features, documentaries, and shorts, showcasing diverse narratives and perspectives within the LGBTQ+ community.
SOMA, SF
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Guillermo Del Toro Scored a Different Prize at the Oscars: A Rare Frankenstein Painting

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein earned nine nominations ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, but he did not win the Best Picture award despite the film's success in other categories.
Arts
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

There's a Buzzy New Rom-Com. It's a Feel-Good Delight.

Producer Will Packer expressed pride in presenting You, Me & Tuscany, highlighting the difficulties in selling and marketing a rom-com in an era where studio execs believe 'no one watches rom-coms anymore.'
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#romantic-comedy
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fromVulture
3 days ago

You, Me & Tuscany Is a Rom-Com Simulation

You, Me & Tuscany presents a romantic comedy that feels forced and shallow, echoing the genre's decline in contemporary cinema.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

You, Me & Tuscany review slick romcom offers solidly charming getaway

You, Me & Tuscany is a romantic comedy about a woman navigating life and love in New York and Tuscany after her mother's death.
SF LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Luis Salgado: It's an honor to be a Hispanic director telling the story of US independence'

Luis Salgado's version of 1776 reinterprets American history, highlighting the contradictions of freedom and the rights of enslaved people.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
#pedro-pascal
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

An orgiastic pandemonium': Elvira Notari, the low-life cinema' pioneer erased by fascism

Elvira Notari's film E piccerella portrays the complex dynamics of love and societal issues in 1920s Naples, challenging idealized representations of Italy.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Being Ola review a sweet and gentle film about disability, friendship and abandonment

Ola Henningsen navigates his feelings of friendship and abandonment in a gentle film set in a Norwegian community for individuals with disabilities.
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

The newest heartthrob on The White Lotus went gay-for-pay in this French coming-of-age drama - Queerty

The White Lotus Season 4 set in the French Riviera adds Vincent Cassel, Nadia Tereszkiewicz, and Corentin Fila to its ensemble cast, likely playing hotel staff or local characters central to the season's drama.
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fromQueerty
1 week ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
Berlin
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Pedro Almodovar: My modesty has crumbled. Now I feel more naked'

Pedro Almodovar expresses mixed feelings about his latest film, Amarga Navidad, revealing personal exposure and positive initial reactions.
#paolo-sorrentino
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Our bond is private. Some things have to stay between us': Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo on smoking, cinema and secrets

Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo collaborate on La Grazia, an elegiac drama about an Italian president's final six months confronting moral choices as the old order fades.
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fromAnOther
3 weeks ago

La Grazia, a Sentimental Political Drama from Paolo Sorrentino

Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo collaborate on La Grazia, exploring a fictional Italian president's final months confronting ethical dilemmas and personal grief while seeking clarity and essential truth.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone & Lulu Wilson on Pizza Movie, Body Swaps, and Building a Cult Classic: Podcast

Giambrone describes the initial pitch as akin to Superbad, but quickly realized the film had a much stranger engine under the hood, blending buddy comedy with altered reality.
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Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Italy's 1990s Answer to 'Cruising'? The Forgotten Giallo 'The Final Stop'

Italian exploitation movies are experiencing a resurgence with new releases showcasing lesser-known giallo films from the 1990s.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Kiyoshi Kurosawa Just Released An Eerie Psychological Thriller Like No Other

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Chime explores modern terrors through a ringing sound that incites violence, reflecting societal issues and psychological pressures.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 weeks ago

More Heart Than a Midnight Movie: Oscar Boyson and Ricky Camilleri on Our Hero, Balthazar

The film Our Hero, Balthazar explores identity and ego through a dark comedy about a teen trying to prevent a school shooting.
#horror
Film
fromPaste Magazine
2 weeks ago

Dario Argento's Inferno traps you in New York's most evil building

They Will Kill You combines horror and comedy in a unique setting, reminiscent of classic genre films featuring evil buildings and dark themes.
Film
fromAV Club
2 weeks ago

Dario Argento's Inferno traps you in New York's most evil building

They Will Kill You combines horror and comedy in a gory setting, reminiscent of classic genre films featuring evil buildings and dark themes.
Film
fromPaste Magazine
2 weeks ago

Dario Argento's Inferno traps you in New York's most evil building

They Will Kill You combines horror and comedy in a unique setting, reminiscent of classic genre films featuring evil buildings and dark themes.
Film
fromAV Club
2 weeks ago

Dario Argento's Inferno traps you in New York's most evil building

They Will Kill You combines horror and comedy in a gory setting, reminiscent of classic genre films featuring evil buildings and dark themes.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

If you loved 'Bugonia,' here's what to watch next

Bugonia, a Yorgos Lanthimos remake of a 2003 Korean thriller starring Emma Stone, combines tonal shifts and violence with accessibility, earning four Academy Award nominations.
LA food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Michelin-starred chef rates 21 Italian dishes from movies and TV for realism

Chef Cesare Casella evaluates the authenticity of Italian cuisine depicted in popular movies and television shows, assessing dishes ranging from meatballs to carbonara.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Sofia Coppola turns the lens on designer Marc Jacobs for her first documentary

Coppola stated, 'It was scary at first for me to take on the challenge of making a documentary. It was different because there was no script, so I didn't have a map of where we were going.'
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

FilmWatch Weekly: 'Marc [Jacobs] by Sofia [Coppola],' an animated 'Magnificent Life,' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

Cinematic extremes are evident in new films, contrasting dark horror and documentaries with light-hearted comedies and animated features like A Magnificent Life.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The world was hard this movie was meant to be a hug': Ugo Bienvenu on his heartwarming eco-fable Arco

French animator Ugo Bienvenu created Arco, an Oscar-nominated animated film combining heartfelt storytelling with Studio Ghibli-inspired artistry, driven by his desire to offer hope and optimism to his future children despite his naturally pessimistic nature.
Design
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

Craft, cinema, and the Italian eye at Persol

Persol's new collection channels film noir while exemplifying Made in Italy craftsmanship that balances artisanal handwork and modern manufacturing.
fromAnOther
2 weeks ago

10 Reinvigorating Spring Films to Add to Your Watchlist This Season

Set on the blossom tree-lined fringes of Hyde Park in London, Herbert Wilcox's black-and-white rom-com blows in like a fresh spring breeze. The film charts the will-they-won't-they romance between Richard (Michael Wilding), a wealthy lord masquerading as a butler, and Judy (Anna Neagle), the niece of the family who employs him.
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Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Haunting Depths of Saleh Bakri's Eyes

Saleh Bakri's performances evoke deep emotional responses, showcasing the complexities of hope and reality in Palestinian life.
#gregg-araki
fromQueerty
2 months ago
LGBT

Teen angst, love & lust fuel this '90s indie from one of queer cinema's most provocative voices - Queerty

fromQueerty
1 month ago
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A raunchy new Gregg Araki comedy just dropped & it's the perfect excuse to rewatch his other queer classic - Queerty

fromQueerty
2 months ago
LGBT

Teen angst, love & lust fuel this '90s indie from one of queer cinema's most provocative voices - Queerty

fromQueerty
1 month ago
Film

A raunchy new Gregg Araki comedy just dropped & it's the perfect excuse to rewatch his other queer classic - Queerty

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fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Sofia Coppola Stays in the Shallow End with the New Marc Jacobs Documentary

Marc Jacobs's Fall/Winter 2026 presentation showcases a cultural collage of influences, emphasizing the designer's unique approach to fashion.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Erotic gay smash Heated Rivalry is a well-timed defense of intimacy coordinators | Adrian Horton

A pivotal mid-episode four intimate scene transforms Hollander and Rozanov's hazy hookup into an emotionally fraught relationship, with sex functioning as their primary dialogue.
#documentary-filmmaking
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs on 'Marc by Sofia,' Anxiety and Influence, and 30 Years of Friendship

Sofia Coppola makes her documentary debut with 'Marc by Sofia,' a visually sophisticated portrait of fashion designer Marc Jacobs that eschews conventional talking-head formats in favor of intimate environmental framing and archival materials documenting 35 years of New York cultural history.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago

Sofia Coppola and Marc Jacobs on 'Marc by Sofia,' Anxiety and Influence, and 30 Years of Friendship

Sofia Coppola makes her documentary debut with 'Marc by Sofia,' a visually sophisticated portrait of fashion designer Marc Jacobs that eschews conventional talking-head formats in favor of intimate environmental framing and archival materials documenting 35 years of New York cultural history.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Arms and legs are very expressive, especially with bruises': the absurdist photography of Yorgos Lanthimos

Yorgos Lanthimos exhibits personal photographs taken across Greece in a temple-like structure in Athens, showcasing his absurdist perspective on everyday scenes and offering insight into his artistic vision beyond cinema.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

WATCH: Gay lovers risk everything in tense Canadian queer drama We'll Find Happiness - Queerty

Saad (Mehdi Meskar) is a young Moroccan exile in Quebec who will do anything to save Reza (Aron Archer), his Iranian refugee lover who faces being sent back to his home country. In a desperate move, Saad sets out to seduce a high-ranking spokesperson (played by Alexandre Landry) from the ministry of immigration in a risky gambit that sets off a fateful chain of events.
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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

The Queer-Themed Somersault Is a Worthy Reissue - San Francisco Bay Times

Somersault depicts a self-destructive teenager's struggle with sexuality and belonging through visually stunning cinematography and an exceptional performance by Abbie Cornish.
Film
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Cult Filmmaker Learned Something About Audiences Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know'Make Them Feel Something'

Kevin Smith built a personal brand by connecting directly with fans, which created lasting career opportunities beyond individual film projects in an unpredictable industry.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

Three Incestuous Sisters Is Not La Chimera 2, But It Will Have Josh O'Connor

Josh O'Connor reunites with director Alice Rohrwacher for the film Three Incestuous Sisters, featuring an ensemble cast including Saoirse Ronan, Dakota Johnson, and Jessie Buckley.
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fromAnOther
1 month ago

Sirat: The Year's Most Transcendent Cinematic Experience

Oliver Laxe's film Sirāt uses shocking moments and sensory immersion to suspend intellectual perception, creating a transcendental experience that leaves viewers feeling more connected to life and present in their bodies.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Lav Diaz on 'Magellan,' His NYFF Joke About Casting Gael Garcia Bernal During Sex, and Bela Tarr's Stubborn Nature

Lav Diaz directed a more accessible biopic, Magellan, starring Gael García Bernal, filmed in the Philippines and foregrounding Magellan's abusive treatment of indigenous peoples.
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fromQueerty
2 months ago

WATCH: Hope emerges through love (& in-the-buff modeling) in intimate indie drama Surfacing - Queerty

Surfacing follows a depressed, pill-addicted man whose recovery deepens as blurred therapeutic boundaries and new relationships compel him to open his heart.
Film
from48 hills
1 month ago

'Sirat' director Oliver Laxe: 'Cinema can penetrate the human metabolism' - 48 hills

Sirât uses Islamic eschatology, transcendental cinematic techniques, and hypnotic techno to create a visceral, metaphysical father’s search across a desert rave for his missing daughter.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Filmmaker who helped crack gay porn actor's gruesome Hollywood killing wins SXSW premiere

I was so disgusted. Like, no, you can't have a murder in this sea of people already dying - that's not right, not fair. We can't let this go.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

'Do You Think I'm Going to Hell?'

Mouse portrays a shy teen's disorientation after her best friend's death, exploring grief, dependence, and the messy search for identity and belonging.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Queer desire becomes the ultimate horror in Sundance's most terrifying LGBTQ+ breakout hit Leviticus - Queerty

For as much as gays love their horror, and as many examples there are of the genre finding its haunting power through queer metaphor (from the scary subtleties of Psycho to the screamingly obvious A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge), there are relatively few mainstream horror films that actually tackle LGBTQ+ themes head-on. However, after a rapturous reception at the Sundance Film Festival, Australian supernatural fright flick Leviticus was quickly picked up for theatrical release by Neon and might just be the " queer horror masterpiece " we've been waiting for.
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fromBerlin Art Link
2 months ago

An Interview with Viv Li | Berlin Art Link

Artist and filmmaker Viv Li was born and raised in Beijing, but has lived abroad for 15 years-a fact that has inspired several of her films, in which she navigates identity politics and belonging. An alumna of the Sundance Institute and Berlinale Talents, her latest film 'Two Mountains Weighing Down My Chest' is having its world premiere at the 2026 Berlinale, featured in the Panorama Dokumente section.
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fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

How the "Netflix Movie" Turns Cinema into "Visual Muzak"

A quarter-century later, it's safe to say that those days have come to an end. Not only does the streaming-only Netflix of the twenty-twenties no longer transmit movies on DVD through the mail (a service its younger users have trouble even imagining), it ranks approximately nowhere as a preferred cinephile destination. That has to do with a selection much diminished since the DVD days
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fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Sundance 2026: Bedford Park, Ha-Chan Shake Your Booty, Take Me Home | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Bedford Park portrays a realistic, unhurried Korean-American romance intertwined with family, assimilation, foster background, and working-class struggles.
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fromAnOther
1 month ago

Mona Fastvold's New Short Film Is an Ode to Teenage Transformation

Discipline follows a young girl's surreal coming-of-age at a rural boarding school, blending 35mm cinematography, dance, puppetry, and an experimental soundtrack to depict teenage transformation.
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fromVulture
2 months ago

How Do You Talk About a Movie Like Josephine?

Eight-year-old Josephine witnesses a rape, experiences trauma-induced visions of the perpetrator, and faces scrutiny over her competence to identify and testify against him.
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fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Inside Micha Marczak's Cinematic Return 11 Years After 'All These Sleepless Nights' with Sundance's 'Closure'

Closure is a nonfiction documentary following a father's search for his missing teenage son, filmed with a cinematic, blurred line between fiction and documentary.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where Was Sentimental Value Filmed? An Intimate Look at Joachim Trier's Oslo

Oslo's everyday life and dramatic seasonal contrasts create a discreet, human-scale charm that evokes both melancholy and joy.
fromKqed
2 months ago

'Arco' Is a Dystopian Tale Imbued With a Surprising Amount of Optimism

In all the dystopian visions of the future that the movies have trotted out over the last few decades, the one that sticks the most, surprisingly, is WALL-E. That's not just because of the chastening sight of an over-polluted Earth or those sedentary humans glued to their screens. It's because those quite plausible possibilities mean something different in a kids movie. It's their future, after all.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It was a little scary at times': the hilarious, heartbreaking film about one man's riotous death

A delayed colonoscopy led to a stage 4 cancer diagnosis; friends and a director turned the experience into a candid, darkly comic documentary.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Sexy & seedy, 1998 indie High Art is a queer classic of sapphic awakening - Queerty

The Sundance Film Festival concludes its 2026 edition this weekend, marking its final year in its iconic home of Park City, Utah, before moving on to its new host city in Boulder, Colorado next year. As we continue to look back at the hefty legacy of queer films that premiered there over the years, this week we'll revisit a landmark lesbian drama that put a beloved '80s icon back in the spotlight, and kickstarted the career of one of the most representative filmmakers of the New Queer Cinema wave.
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