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‘Victoria Beckham’ Overturns Labels Placed On Public Figures

The Netflix docu-series Victoria Beckham captures the professional growth of Victoria Adams, the Spice Girl, who became the WAG when marrying footballer David Beckham, who ultimately flourished into the fashion designer we know of today. If the world wanted her to be Posh Spice forever, or the trophy wife of an athlete, Victoria Beckham proved…

Review: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ is a Glorious Adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Literary Classic

Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, Frankenstein, was so evocative for its time, paving the way for nearly one hundred years of adaptations from the more faithful film adaptations to animated films and comic books. One filmmaker who has always been a notable fan is Guillermo del Toro, who has been saying for decades in interviews that…

NYCC: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 / Press Conference with Actor Norman Reedus and Producers Scott M. Gimble, Greg Nicotera and David Zobel

Balancing morally ambiguous faults with loyal resiliency is often one of the most heroic ways for a skilled survivor of a traumatic event to become – and stay – a fearless leader. The titular character of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is one such reluctant but bold leader. Norman Reedus, who portrays Daryl, courageously battles…

No Other Choice: NYFF Video Review by Matthew Schuchman

©Courtesy of Neon While they’re so many film makers who have had careers filled with good films for prolonged periods, it’s still a rarity to create their best works of art further into their careers. Known for some of the early aughts most inventive and brilliant films, Park Chan-wook might have just dropped his masterpiece…

The Running Man Trailer GLEN POWELL Steals the Show

©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Edgar Wright has adapted Stephen King’s short story “The Running Man” into a full-length movie, and Paramount Pictures has premiered the trailer for latest film. The new take is said to be more similar to the original book than the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger-directed movie that was more focused on sci-fi. Here’s…

NYFF : Anemone / Press Conference with Writer/Director Ronan Day-Lewis, Actor/Writer Daniel Day-Lewis, Actor Sean Bean

©Nobuhiro Hosoki Director : Ronan day-Lewis Producer : Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner Screenwriter : Daniel Day-Lewis, Ronan Day-Lewis Distributor : Focus Features Production Co : Plan B Entertainment Rating : R (Language Throughout) Genre : Drama Original Language : English Release Date (Theaters) : Oct 3, 2025, Wide Runtime : 2h 1m ©Nobuhiro Hosoki   Press…

“The Lowdown” Season 1: Press Conference with Creator Sterlin Harjo, and Actors Ethan Hawke, Keith David, Kyle MacLachlan and Jeanne Tripplehorn

©Courtesy of FX Network The underground conspiracies and myths that drive such seemingly wholesome Middle American cities as Tulsa are finally infiltrating mainstream culture. The new neo-noir television series, The Lowdown, is the latest project that explores the myths that have shaped the society of Oklahoma’s second largest city. Oklahoma-based filmmaker, Sterlin Harjo created and…

‘The Diplomat’ Season 3: Press Conference With Actors Keri Russell, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford and Creator Debora Cahn

@Courtesy of Netflix Synopsis : The Diplomat Season 3 release date is set for October 16, 2025. Netflix’s political drama returns with eight new episodes. The Diplomat Season 3 will follow Kate Wyler, played by Keri Russell, as she navigates power, politics and complex relationships. @Courtesy of Netflix     Press Conference With Actors Keri Russell,…

NYFF: ‘A Private Life’ Is Worth Watching Because of Jodie Foster and the Rest of the Cast

@Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics After the psychological drama Nyad (for which she gained her fifth Oscar nominee, second as supporting actress), after the darkness and complexity of HBO series True Detective: Night Country, Jodie Foster was most likely looking for a more relaxing next project. She definitely found it with A Private Life, directed…

Sigourney Weaver Had a Meeting with “Alien” Studio Executives to Discuss the Return of Ripley

Courtesy of 20th Century Studios Sigourney Weaver, one of the most iconic actresses, has confirmed that she has met with Disney regarding the possibility of reprising her role as Ellen Ripley in yet another “Alien” installment. She expressed an interest in teaming up with Walter Hill, the producer of Ridley Scott’s 1979 film, to create…

NYFF : Scarlet / Hosoda Cleverly Incorporates Elements from Shakespeare

©Courtesy of GKIDS A Danish princess is about to discover “The Undiscovered Country.” That metaphor for the mysteries of the afterlife, taken from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, previously inspired the sixth (and probably best) original Star Trek film. It also could have very easily served as the title for Mamoru Hosoda’s new anime feature. The title character’s…