Backlight — directed by Ren Sudo — is currently part of the 2023 Chicago Japan Film Collective, that showcases Japan’s finest programmes in the windy city, focusing on the work created by women, the LGBTQ community, and minority filmmakers. The film very delicately introduces the topic of a homosexual love during youth, in the Seventies….
Italian writer-director Paolo Sorrentino is returning to his hometown of Naples to make his next film, almost two years after the release of his 2021 Netflix drama, The Hand of God. The still untitled upcoming movie is about a woman named Partenope who bears the name of her city but is neither siren nor myth,…
Hikers have discovered human remains around Mt. Baldy, California, fueling speculation that that they may belong to British-born actor Julian Sands, who disappeared there on a hiking trip in January. A positive identification will not be made until next week, according to a statement by the San Bernardino county sheriff’s office: “On Saturday, June 24,…
Embracing emotional growth after enduring a harrowing crisis in a seemingly tranquil setting is one one of the most fulfilling arcs for characters who don’t initially view themselves to be as provocative as those closest to them. That’s certainly the case for actor Thomas Schubert’s character of writer Leon in the new ensemble romantic dramedy,…
Serge Toubiana is the doyen of cinephiles. The film critic who was born in Tunisia and grew up in France, is one of the most prominent cinema journalists worldwide who was appointed Commander of Order of Arts and bestowed with the highest order of merits in France, the Legion of Honour. Serge Toubiana was at…
“Final Cut,” Cannes’ opening night film, finally made its debut for U.S audiences at the Tribeca Festival. Its Oscar-winning director Michel Hazanavicius (“The Artist”) has attempted to remake a delightful and innovative Japanese movie that premiered in 2017 called “One Cut of the Dead” which had a massive box office success in Japan. But what’s the…
THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FOUNDATION AND FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER UNVEIL THE UNCAGED COMPETITION LINEUP, MORE AWARD HONOREES, CENTERPIECE AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 22ND EDITION OF THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL Renowned international stars and acclaimed filmmakers expected to attend NYAFF’s opening night red carpet and present some of the festival’s most anticipated premieres …
Exactly a year after the box office success of director Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis movie last year, now, the “Euphoria“ actor Jacob Elordi stars as Elvis and the “Mare of Easttown“ actress Cailee Spaeny plays the title role in director Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” which debuted its first trailer from The A24, film is based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir…
JAPAN SOCIETY ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL JAPAN CUTS: FESTIVAL OF NEW JAPANESE FILM North America’s largest Japanese film festival presents two weeks of contemporary movies from Japan, including opening film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK directed by Takehiko Inoue, centerpiece film UNDER THE TURQUOISE SKY directed by KENTARO, closing film THE THREE SISTERS…
Infusing its latest visually dazzling computer-animated family film with such contemporary messages as the importance of overcoming ethnic strife and instead practicing racial tolerance has become Pixar’s signature theme in recent years. It’s latest movie, the romantic comedy-drama Elemental, perfectly continues the production company’s tradition. The high-concept film reimagines the four elements as identified by…
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