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NYFF/The Mastermind Review: Masterful Kelly Reichardt and Josh O’Connor’s Subtle Sting

©Courtesy of MUBI She has been called the quietest of the great American directors. Kelly Reichardt doesn’t rush. She clears away the unnecessary and takes her time capturing the American soul. Now she returns with something as unusual and unlikely as an observational heist movie. Her style works wonders. Set in a sleepy Massachusetts suburb…

Rose Kuo named as California Film Institute (CAFILM) Artistic Director

Courtesy of The California Film Institute The California Film Institute (CAFILM) has named Rose Kuo as Artistic Director, a newly created leadership position established earlier this year to guide the organization’s artistic vision and ensure a seamless program leadership transition in the years ahead. Kuo is an internationally recognized leader in cinematic arts with a…

“My Sunshine” Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director Hiroshi Okuyama

©Courtesy of Film Movement Among the many rising filmmakers from Japan, Hiroshi Okuyama stands out with a distinctive voice—or perhaps, more fittingly, a singular vision. Single-handedly overseeing every stage of production, his earnest determination to realize his artistic vision that is rooted in his background as a cinematographer shines through in his soft, radiant imagery….

Avatar: Fire and Ash | New Trailer / Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana

Photo by 20th Century Studios/20TH CENTURY STUDIOS – © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. “Avatar: Fire and Ash“, James Cameron’s historic blockbuster sci-fi franchise, has been given a new trailer by 20th Century Studios, which is set to be released on December 19. The story was developed with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno, and…

“Black Rabbit” : Press Conference With Stars Jude Law, Jason Bateman and Creators Kate Susman, Zach Baylin

@Courtesy of Netflix Black Rabbit : When the owner of the hottest restaurant in New York allows his troubled brother to return to the family business, he opens the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. Creator : Kate Susman, Zach Baylin. Executive Producer : Zach Baylin, Jude…

Italian Actress Claudia Cardinale Has Died at 87

©Courtesy of “Once Upon a Time in West” Claudia Cardinale, the legendary Italian actor who appeared in more than 100 films and television productions, has died in Nemours, France at the age of 87. In announcing her death, her agent Laurent Savry was quoted as saying: “She leaves us the legacy of a free and…

An Extensive Look at Film at Lincoln Center’s 63rd New York Film Festival 

Now in its 63rd year, Film at Lincoln Center’s New York Film Festival (aka NYFF) can boast proudly about being one of the longest-running film festivals within the United States and even North America. When it began in 1963, it was looking to Europe, where film festivals like Cannes, Berlin (Berlinale), and Venice (Bienalle) were…

The Strangers – Chapter 2: Exclusive Video Interview with Renny Harlin

The Strangers are back, and are more brutal and relentless than ever. The Man in the Mask, Dollface and  Pin-Up Girl are hatching up even more terror and tension in the traumatic hunt of their latest victim, Maya Lucas, in the upcoming film, The Strangers – Chapter 2. The new horror movie serves as the…

“Alice in Borderland” : Exclusive Interview with Director Shinsuke Sato

©Courtesy of Netflix “Alice in Borderland” : Two reluctant allies must compete in brutal games in a parallel version of Tokyo, which is the main focus of the popular Japanese series. Each game is represented by the suits of playing cards to indicate its difficulty and how much time players can stay in Borderlands. The…

“One Battle After Another” : Press Conference With Director Paul Thomas Anderson, Actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti

@Courtesy of Warner Bros. One Battle After Another : Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences…

TIFF / Steal Away: Exclusive Interview with Director Clement Virgo and Writer Tamara Faith Berger

A lifestyle that initially appears to be a fairy tale can quickly venture into far more shadowy more treacherous territory. The new mystery thriller, Steal Away, truly captures that daring descent from an inspirational fairy tale into a bold, mesmerizing fever dream. Clement Virgo and Tamara Faith Berger co-wrote the film’s script. Virgo also directed…