Mario (Peter Kunhardt/George Kunhardt/Teddy Kunhardt, 2026) 3½ out of 5 stars Mario Cuomo (1932-2015) served three terms as the governor of New York State, from 1983 to 1995, losing his bid for a fourth term against Republican George Pataki. At the height of his popularity, Cuomo offered a powerful progressive voice in opposition to the […]
Tribeca: In "Act One," Ella Beatty and Ari Graynor play a formidable (and formative) acting student and teacher. As always, Takal pulled from real life (and real feelings). For their first interview, the trio open up about their wild thriller, and what it took to make it hit.
The Argentine spin-off rights to “Jimmy and Stiggs” – the neon-drenched, practical-effects-laden alien horror film written, directed by and starring Joe Begos and released by Eli Roth’s The Horror Section, have been optioned by Sebastián De Caro, who will direct the project. Rather than a straight remake, the film will follow new characters facing the […]
Film Review: Jesse's Tale Tyler Cunningham’s Jesse’s Tale is a heartfelt and deeply personal animated short that demonstrates the power of honest, sincere storytelling. Through its minimalist 2D animation style and warm narration, the film captures the extraordinary bond between Tyler and his beloved dog, Jesse, with humor, tenderness, and emotional authenticity. What immediately stands out is...
Eight Projects to Be Developed at Directors Lab, 10 Projects to Be Supported Online at Screenwriters Lab LOS ANGELES, CA, June 9, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the fellows selected for the 2026 Directors and Screenwriters Labs. The Directors Lab, a cornerstone of the Institute’s Feature Film Program, will take place from […]
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By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we can learn a lot about the filmmakers from the Sundance Film Festival through the art that these storytellers share with us, there’s always more we can learn […]
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South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest), which unveiled its full program lineup Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur. The festival runs July 18–25 and will present 65 films from 35 countries and regions in 27 languages, including two world premieres, one international […]
Bollywood actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan will appear in conversation at BFI Southbank on July 16 as the closing gala of the London Indian Film Festival’s 17th edition, which runs July 9–19 across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and Bradford. Khan’s event is tied to a 25th anniversary screening of his Academy Award-nominated colonial epic “Lagaan: […]
REELING opens at Consolidated Ward—Interview with director Yana Alliata Set against the lush beauty of O‘ahu’s windward side, REELING follows Ryan, who returns to his family’s longtime homestead after a life-altering accident for a birthday lū‘au meant to reunite family and friends. But beneath the warmth of music, laughter, and torchlight, old wounds and unspoken tensions resurface. As the...