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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…

Richard Gere Shares The Dalai Lama’s ‘Wisdom Of Happiness’

Richard Gere has left his mark on the silver screen with films such as An Officer and a Gentleman, Days of Heaven, American Gigolo, Breathless, Pretty Woman, First Knight, Primal Fear, Chicago, Unfaithful, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Cotton Club, Shall We Dance? and Internal Affairs. But the list of his prestigious performances is long, featuring…

Kokuho | Official Trailer – Starring Ryo Yoshizawa, Ken Watanabe, and Ryusei Yokohama

©Courtesy of GKIDS One of a highly anticipated Kabuki drama “Kokuho,” which stars Ryo Yoshizawa, Ken Watanabe, and Ryusei Yokohama, has been released in Japan and features the first trailer. The second-highest-grossing Japanese live-action movie of all time is “Kokuho,” which has taken more than $104M since its June premiere. At the Japanese box office,…

NYFF/Sentimental Value Review: Echoes in a Wooden House – Joachim Trier Excels

©Courtesy of Neon The prologue sets the emotional architecture of “Sentimental Value”, the Grand Prize winner at Cannes. We’re introduced to two sisters’ childhood home — a magnificent red wooden house in Oslo, Norway — that serves as the emotional center of the story. The film then cuts to a young stage actress, moments before her…