Barbera’s Bet: Can ‘The Smashing Machine’ Shoulder the Weight of Venice 2025?
Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera is betting big on Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. Will this grungy character study…
Venice 2025: The Competition Is No Country for Lightweights
With its 82nd edition around the corner, the Venice Film Festival unveils a heavyweight competition slate—one that leans less on…
First Look: Colin Farrell in Edward Berger’s ‘The Ballad of a Small Player’
First-look images reveal Colin Farrell in Edward Berger’s “The Ballad of a Small Player,” a Netflix drama set for a…
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…
Pawel Pawlikowski’s ‘Fatherland’: A Cinematic Odyssey into Thomas Mann’s Turbulent Life and Legacy
When Pawel Pawlikowski takes on a project, the cinematic world pays attention. Known for his hauntingly beautiful films like Ida and Cold War,…
Is Edward Berger’s Next Film About Evan Gershkovich the Most Anticipated Movie of the Year?
Director Edward Berger is set to adapt journalist Evan Gershkovich's harrowing Russian imprisonment into a compelling new film.
Will ‘Anora’ or ‘Conclave’ Take Home the Oscar Gold?
Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the Oscars 2025 as 'Anora' and 'Conclave' battle it out for Best Picture.…
Is ‘Ocean’s Fourteen’ Too Old for High-Stakes Heists? George Clooney Teases the Next Chapter
George Clooney hints at the challenges of aging in the upcoming Ocean’s Fourteen, teasing a heist comedy where the crew…
‘Conclave’ by Edward Berger: A Must-Watch Visual Masterpiece
Paul Schrader, an iconic filmmaker and critic, recently took to social media to applaud Edward Berger’s Conclave, calling it a…
Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’ Earns Impressive $275K Debut in Limited Theaters
Clint Eastwood, at 93, may be bidding farewell to his storied directing career with "Juror #2," which recently opened to…
