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A Complete Unknown : Q&A with Actors Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Boyd Holbrook, Monica Barbaro and Director James Mangold

©Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures  A Complete Unknown : New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his…

‘Santosh’ Filmmaker Sandhya Suri on Making a Distinctly Unique Police Drama (Video Interview)

Maybe it’s still somewhat of a foreign concept to imagine the United Kingdom submitting movies for the Oscars’ International Feature category, maybe because that category used to be called “Foreign Language Film,” and the primary language of the UK (as most will know) is English. Things are definitely changing, and with the country’s Oscar win…

The Last Showgirl : Press Conference with Actors Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis and Director Gia Coppola

@Courtesy of Roadside Attractions The Last Showgirl :  a poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. Director : Gia Coppola  Producer : Robert Schwartzman, Natalie Farrey Screenwriter : Kate Gersten Distributor :…

NYCC : Kraven the Hunter / Video Q&A with Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Director J.C. Chandor

Check out more of CinemaDaily US’ video interviews on our YouTube channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on…

Nickel Boys Interview : Actors Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson

Check out more of CinemaDaily US’ video interviews on our YouTube channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on…

Maria Video Review by Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

©Courtesy of Netflix Check out more of CinemaDaily US’ video interviews on our YouTube channel Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi : Works as film critic and journalist who covers stories about culture and sustainability. With a degree in Political Sciences, a Master’s in Screenwriting & Film Production, and studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute,…

A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Review : Timothée Chalamet Embody as Bob Dylan

©Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures Creating a biopic about a musician is a challenging task. The reason many music biopics fail to live up to their hype is that they attempt to satisfy both the super fans and newbies at the same time. To satisfy the perspectives of super fans, the filmmakers attempt to include vital…

Challengers : Press Conference with Zendaya & Mike Faist

@Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Challengers : From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist – West Side Story),…

Shortlist of Oscar Nominees for Best International Feature To Be Released on December 17

On December 17, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences wlll release a shortlist of the 15 films that are competing for the Best International Feature Film. Movies from 85 countries are being considered for the award that will be announced at the 97th annual Oscar ceremonies on March 2, 2025. According to an…

Nickel Boys : Exclusive Interview with Director RaMell Ross

Check out more of CinemaDaily US’ video interviews on our YouTube channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on…

“The Last Showgirl” : A Modern Sunset Boulevard

©Courtesy of Roadside Attractions Aging for a woman is tough. If she works in show business even more. Gia Coppola’s latest film — The Last Showgirl — shows this condition through an outstanding performance by Pamela Anderson. Shelley (Pamela Anderson), is a seasoned showgirl who has been working at Le Razzle Dazzle, in Las Vegas,…