Venice 2024 and the Epidemic of the 140-Minute Movie
Park Chan-wook's No Other Choice joins the long list of overlong entries at Venice 2024, fueling concerns about the festival’s…
Laura Poitras Returns to Venice. Quietly, Sharply, and Right on Time.
In a year of predictable leaks and pre-chewed festival buzz, Laura Poitras has pulled off the rarest trick in nonfiction…
Venice 2025: Auteurs, Streamers & a November Frankenstein
Venice’s 82nd edition (Aug 27–Sep 6, 2025) packs auteur powerhouses—del Toro’s Frankenstein, Park’s No Other Choice, Lanthimos and more—marking a bold festival shift…
Why Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’ is Polarizing Critics Despite Its $53M Budget
Luca Guadagnino, the visionary director behind "Call Me by Your Name" and "Suspiria," is no stranger to pushing cinematic boundaries.…
