According to Deadline, 20th Century Fox has launched an organized campaign to position War for the Planet of the Apes — the studio’s latest and, reportedly, final instalment in its modern Planet of the Apes series — as a contender for Best Picture at the 2018 Academy Awards. The move signals Fox’s intention to pursue … Read more
CIFF to Screen Oscar-Nominated Shorts Over Two Weekends in February Calgary International Film Festival Adam Manery | CIFF Oscar Shorts | Press release from the Calgary International Film Festival The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the 2025 Oscar® nominations. Films that premiered or screened at the 2024 Calgary International Film Festival … Read more
M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs: Alien Invasion or a Spiritual Purge? M. Night Shyamalan made his name on twist endings, and for many viewers his early films—most notably The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable—cemented him as the director of the unexpected reveal. Signs (2002) is often discussed in the same breath, but its twist—creatures apparently defeated by … Read more
HARD TRUTHS Film Review: Marianne Jean-Baptiste Shines Marianne Jean-Baptiste in HARD TRUTHS, Courtesy of Simon Mein Copyright Thin Man Films Ltd Hard Truths is the latest feature from veteran director Mike Leigh, a filmmaker whose work has long been valued for its naturalism and keen observation of ordinary lives. Leigh’s career includes distinctive films such … Read more
2007 was a remarkable year for cinema. Established auteurs like Paul Thomas Anderson, the Coen Brothers and David Fincher released some of their most respected work of the 21st century, and the year also saw a renewed interest in Westerns and strong international filmmaking. With so many excellent films released, a top-20 list would have … Read more
Sorry, Baby | A Conversation with Cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry Eva Victor appears in Sorry, Baby by Eva Victor, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Mia Cioffi Henry. Sorry, Baby is the feature directorial debut of Eva Victor, a writer and performer known for work … Read more
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the filmmaking duo best known for directing the 2011 comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love and serving as executive producers and directors on the NBC drama This Is Us, are reportedly in final negotiations to write and direct an untitled Warner Bros. and DC feature centered on two of the Batman universe’s … Read more
Alone in Berlin (2016) Director: Vincent Pérez Plot: Set in 1940, Berlin is under the iron grip of National Socialism, where any resistance is met with brutal repression. After their son is killed at the front, a middle-aged couple decide to take a stand, risking everything to fight for freedom. Cast: Emma Thompson, Brendan Gleeson, … Read more
Rogers and TIFF Strengthen Partnership with Multi-Year Deal January 21, 2025 | Press Release Courtesy of TIFF Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Rogers today announced a new three-year agreement that extends Rogers’ role as the Festival’s official Presenting Partner and sponsor of the TIFF People’s Choice Award through 2027. The expanded partnership builds on … Read more
The Joker Origins Movie: Todd Phillips Developing Standalone Film Warner Bros. and DC are reportedly exploring a fresh approach to their comic-book slate with a standalone origins film centered on one of Batman’s most infamous adversaries, the Joker. According to reports, director Todd Phillips—best known for The Hangover—has been tapped to develop and produce a … Read more