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Robot Dreams Trailer: An Unlikely Friendship Forms in Pablo Berger’s Oscar-Nominated Animation
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Zoë Kravitz Corrals an Ensemble In Trailer for Directorial Debut Blink Twice: It helps to have friends. Look no further than the first trailer for Zoë ...
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Back to Black Review: Amy Winehouse Biopic is a Ghoulish Interpretation of the Late Singer’s Troubles
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TCM Classic Film Festival Turns 15 with Se7en 8K IMAX Restoration, Lawrence of Arabia and The Searchers on 70mm & More
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Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...
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Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud
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Our exclusive poster debut for Sophie Dupuis' Solo, opening in theaters May 24. See the trailer: thefilmstage.com/solo-trailer-theodore-pellerin-takes-the-stage-in-sophie-dupuiss-tiff-winner/
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First Trailer for Yance Ford’s Power Examines the Police State of America: Oscar-nominated Strong Island director Yance Ford returned to Sundance Film Festival ...
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MUBI’s May 2024 Lineup Features Radu Jude, Bertrand Bonello, Lee Chang-dong & More
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The B-Side – Robert Redford (with Blake Howard): Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous ...
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The B-Side – Robert Redford (with Blake Howard)
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This year’s Cannes Film Festival poster, featuring Akira Kurosawa's 1991 film Rhapsody in August.
Quick Glance: Revealed Lineup of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
  • The lineup of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled by Festival director Thierry Frémaux and president Iris Knobloch during a press conference.

  • Francis Ford Coppola's self-funded epic "Megalopolis" featuring Adam Driver and others will premiere in competition.

  • Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrea Arnold, David Cronenberg, Ali Abbasi, Sean Baker, Jia Zhangke, Paul Schrader, and Paolo Sorrentino are some of the competition filmmakers.

  • Films like George Miller's "Furiosa", Kevin Costner's "Horizon: An America Saga", and Quentin Dupieux's "The Second Act" will be shown out of competition.
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NYC Weekend Watch: Love Streams, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Ozu & More: NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings. Roxy CinemaOur House of Tolerance ...
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NYC Weekend Watch: Love Streams, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Ozu & More
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New Trailer for 4K Restoration of Time of the Heathen Captures a World After the Atomic Bomb
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New to Streaming: Dune: Part Two, Hundreds of Beavers, Problemista, Immaculate & More
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Jia Zhangke and Bi Gan Voice a Coming-of-Age Tale In Exclusive Trailer Debut for Liu Jian’s Art College 1994
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Kiyoshi Kurosawa Covers Classic Terrain In First Trailer for Serpent’s Path: Safe to say few movies this year engender more excitement than Kiyoshi ...
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Josh Hartnett is Caught in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap in First Trailer for Concert-Set Thriller
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Quick Glance: M. Night Shyamalan and the Concert Culture
  • In his new film "Trap," M. Night Shyamalan is revealing one of his signature twists to the audience earlier than usual.

  • The thriller features Josh Hartnett as a father taking his teenage daughter to a pop concert reminiscent of the blockbuster tours of summer 2023.

  • Shyamalan drew inspiration from the concert culture, particularly from his daughter Saleka's experience as an artist signed to Columbia Records and performing as Lady Raven.

  • The film incorporates an actual concert as a main set piece, drawing from 'Purple Rain,' offering a unique experience that immerses viewers in the story.
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U.S. Trailer for Coma Gives Bertrand Bonello’s Masterpiece a Long-Overdue Appearance
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Banel & Adama Trailer: Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s Cannes-Selected Debut Feature Arrives This June
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A Filmmaker Flips Through the Past in First Trailer for Judd Apatow-Backed Flipside
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Eliza Hittman Sets Fourth Feature with MOTHERLOVE: Emerging as one of the great directors of the sensitives and complexities of youth with her three features ...
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First Trailer for Miguel Gomes’ ‘Grand Tour, Premiering in Competition at Cannes 2024
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Kokomo City Director D. Smith Sets Next Documentary with Blvd: Following up one of the best documentaries of 2023, Kokomo City (which we awarded with the 2023 ...
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Glen Powell Wears Many Guises in New Trailer for Richard Linklater’s Hit Man: There's a perfect world in which Richard Linklater's Hit Man ...
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Quentin Tarantino Cancels The Movie Critic: So's the power of Quentin Tarantino that an aborted project will carry more weight than most filmmakers' ...
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Quentin Tarantino Cancels The Movie Critic
Quick Glance: How Tony Scott Convinced Quentin Tarantino with 'True Romance' Ending
  • Tony Scott chose a less bleak ending for 'True Romance' than Quentin Tarantino wanted.

  • The ending was the major point of contention between the two directors.

  • Scott viewed the film as a fairy tale and wanted to give the characters a happy ending.

  • The collaboration between Scott and Tarantino resulted in a beautiful work that honored the essence of the story.
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Martin Scorsese Hopes to Resurrect Sinatra Biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence; Steven Spielberg Plots UFO Film
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Tribeca 2024 Lineup Features New Films by Joel Potrykus, Michael Angarano, Morrisa Maltz, Nathan Silver, Karim Aïnouz & More
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The Criterion Channel’s May Lineup Includes Michael Roemer, Obayashi, Sara Driver & More
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Exclusive Trailer Debut for Ann Hui’s July Rhapsody Restores a Hong Kong Classic: I was lucky to see the new restoration of July Rhapsody, an oft-forgotten 2002 ...
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Sean Penn Takes Dakota Johnson for a Ride in First Trailer for Daddio: A selection at Telluride and TIFF last year, Christy Hall's directorial debut Daddio ...
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Sean Penn Takes Dakota Johnson for a Ride in First Trailer for Daddio
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The Beatles’ Long-Unavailable 1970 Film Let It Be Arrives in May, Restored by Peter Jackson
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Quick Glance: The Beatles Documentary 'Let It Be' Restored by Peter Jackson Coming to Disney+ Soon
  • The film 'Let It Be,' which captured The Beatles' final group performance and remained hidden for five decades, is set to make a comeback on Disney+ with an elaborate restoration by Peter Jackson. The revamped version is scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform on May 8.

  • Peter Jackson's award-winning 2021 docuseries 'The Beatles: Get Back' included footage originally intended for 'Let It Be.' The success of the series prompted Apple Corps to commission Jackson's Park Road Post Production for a meticulous restoration of the film from the original 16mm negative. This process also involved enhancing the sound quality using technology similar to what Jackson utilized in the 'Get Back' series.

  • The film features a wealth of footage from the studio session in January 1969, during which John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr - accompanied by keyboardist Billy Preston - crafted the 'Let It Be' album, recorded music, and performed atop Apple's London headquarters.

  • Initially, the critically acclaimed album, winner of multiple Grammys, faced delays due to internal band tensions. However, Lennon enlisted producer Phil Spector to help finalize it as preparations for the film's theatrical release were underway.
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Solo Trailer: Théodore Pellerin Takes the Stage in Sophie Dupuis’s TIFF Winner: Ever since seeing his stellar performance in Philippe Lesage's Genesis ...
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Cannes 2024 Directors Fortnight, Critics Week, and ACID Lineups Unveiled: Following the main lineups for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, a handful of sidebar ...
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Cannes 2024 Directors Fortnight, Critics Week, and ACID Lineups Unveiled
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Films from Béla Tarr and Paul Schrader lead our recommended discs of the week: www.amazon.com/shop/thefilmstage/list/3KV5SYUTH7IEX
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S. Craig Zahler Lines Up Next Two Features: After directing three films in four years with Bone Tomahawk, Brawl in Cell Block 99, and Dragged Across Concrete ...
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S. Craig Zahler Lines Up Next Two Features
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Sammo Hung & Louis Koo Get into Action in First Trailer for Soi Cheang’s Cannes Premiere Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
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Martin Scorsese Exalts the Films of Powell and Pressburger in First Trailer for Acclaimed Documentary
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Kim Minhee Meets Cats and Makes Conversation in U.S. Trailer for Hong Sangsoo’s In Our Day
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Werner Herzog Joins Bong Joon Ho’s Animated Feature, Paul Walter Hauser Will Play Chris Farley & More
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Family Portrait Trailer: Deragh Campbell is on an Elusive Search in Lucy Kerr’s Locarno Winner
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The Criterion Collection’s July Lineup Includes 4Ks of Pat Garrett, Le Samouraï, and Risky Business
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Quentin Tarantino Plans Fall Shoot For The Movie Critic, Lynne Ramsay and Walter Hill Set Next Films & More
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R.I.P. Eleanor Coppola (1936-2024)
Quick Glance: Eleanor Coppola: Matriarch of Filmmaking Dynasty Passes Away
  • Eleanor Coppola, who documented the making of her husband's iconic films and raised a family of filmmakers, has died at the age of 87.

  • Their first-born son Gian-Carlo became a regular presence in Francis' films, along with their subsequent children Roman and Sofia, all venturing into the movie industry.

  • Eleanor captured the behind-the-scenes stories of Francis' films, including the infamous chaos of 'Apocalypse Now', resulting in the renowned making-of documentary 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse'.

  • Despite challenges in her marriage with Francis, Eleanor continued to pursue creative outlets, writing memoirs, directing films, and exploring her own projects in the film world.
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Challengers Review: Non-Stop Lurid Entertainment Rides the Charisma of Its Stars: Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers opens in an intentionally disorienting manner: We ...
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Quick Glance: Challengers Review: Crafting a Simple Tale Into a Skillful Epic
  • 'Challengers' focuses on the relationships and conflicts among three main characters who formed a close bond in their youth.

  • Director Luca Guadagnino elevates the typical soap opera plot of 'Challengers' with his energetic style and attention to detail.

  • The cast in 'Challengers' is outstanding, contributing to turning the simple story into an impressive 131-minute epic film.

  • Despite the lack of queer energy between the male leads, 'Challengers' falls short of expectations, delving into heteronormative cliches and toxic masculinity.
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New to Streaming: Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy, Coup de Chance, Goodbye, Dragon Inn, Suzume, Ennio & More
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Omen Review: An Assured Debut That Never Falters in Ambition or Surprise: When considering a film, it can be healthy to have some skepticism, no matter what ...
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Omen Review: An Assured Debut That Never Falters in Ambition or Surprise
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Rachel Sennott Looks Inward in First Trailer for I Used To Be Funny: While her performance in Bottoms may have gotten the most buzz out of South by Southwest ...
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Quick Glance: Traumatized Comic in I Used to Be Funny Trailer
  • Rachel Sennott portrays an upcoming stand-up comedian and au pair dealing with the disappearance of a teenager she previously cared for as a nanny.

  • The movie, which had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, delves into trauma, recovery, and their impact on the relationships and communities that shape us.

  • Shifting between past and present, Sam endeavors to overcome her trauma and return to the stage.

  • In addition to Rachel Sennott, the cast includes talented actors like Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees, Caleb Hearon, Ennis Esmer, and Dani Kind.
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The first poster for Yorgo Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness, premiering at Cannes 2024. Watch the new trailer: thefilmstage.com/2024-cannes-film-festival-lineup-unveiled/
Quick Glance: Cannes Film Festival 2024: Coppola's Epic Return
  • The announcement of the film selection for the 77th Cannes Film Festival was made under the direction of director Greta Gerwig.

  • Francis Ford Coppola returns to Cannes with his long-awaited film Megalopolis. The selection for the Palme d'Or award includes notable collaborations and anticipated biopics.

  • A variety of films are expected to attract attention at the festival, including personal projects by renowned directors. Special screenings and honorary awards add to the festival's allure.

  • The jury, led by Greta Gerwig, will evaluate a variety of films, while George Lucas will receive an honorary Palme d'Or. A film addressing women's rights in China will also be presented.
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Watershed British Feature Pressure Returns In Trailer for New Restoration: The first British feature written and directed by a Black feature did not come ...
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Watershed British Feature Pressure Returns In Trailer for New Restoration
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Frederick Elmes on John Cassavetes’ Infectious Confidence, Imitating Sven Nykvist, and Ang Lee’s Hulk
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The Film Stage Show Ep. 534 – Monkey Man (with Jenny Nulf): Welcome to a new episode of The Film Stage Show! Brian Roan and Robyn Bahr are joined by Jenny Nulf ...
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The Film Stage Show Ep. 534 – Monkey Man (with Jenny Nulf)
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First Footage from Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths and Guy Maddin’s Rumours Arrive: Rarely do we make note of single-digit seconds' footage, but when it's two ...
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Explore the Sweet West in Trailer for the Ross Brothers’ Acclaimed Gasoline Rainbow
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David Lynch Seeks Funding for Animated Feature Snootworld After Netflix Rejects Pitch
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Quick Glance: David Lynch Seeks Financing for Animated Project Snootworld Post Netflix Rejection
  • Following Netflix's rejection, David Lynch is now seeking financing options for his animated, family-friendly project Snootworld.

  • The plot revolves around Snoots, tiny creatures undergoing a ritual transition at the age of eight, leading to an adventure into a fantastical world when the hero disappears.

  • Expressing disappointment in Netflix's decision, Lynch criticized the modern animation industry's shift towards surface-level humor.

  • It remains uncertain whether Lynch or another director will helm the project, as Lynch remains tight-lipped regarding other potential ventures.
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Harmony Korine’s Aggro Dr1ft Sets Theatrical Run for May: Is Aggro Dr1ft the future of cinema? Not in any quantifiable, justifiable sense ...
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Harmony Korine’s Aggro Dr1ft Sets Theatrical Run for May
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Anya Taylor-Joy Joins Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door: Following up a pair of English-language short films, Pedro Almodóvar has now embarked on shooting his ...
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Anya Taylor-Joy Joins Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door
Quick Glance: Anya Taylor-Joy Joins Pedro Almodóvar's Latest Film
  • Pedro Almodóvar has started filming his first English-language feature, The Room Next Door.

  • Joining the cast of Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, and Alessandro Nivola is the newly added Anya Taylor-Joy.

  • The film explores the relationship between a flawed mother and her resentful daughter living separate lives due to a deep-rooted misunderstanding.

  • Almodóvar delves into themes of wars, differing perspectives on reality, friendship, and sexual pleasure in a unique New England setting.
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Aubrey Plaza Will Star In John Waters’ Liarmouth, Which Seeks Funding: Within hours of news that David Lynch is seeking financing for his animated feature ...
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Aubrey Plaza Will Star In John Waters’ Liarmouth, Which Seeks Funding
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Mia Goth Has Killer Ambitions in First Trailer for Ti West’s MaXXXine: Like any summer movie slate, the lineup is chock full of sequels and franchise additions ...
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Mia Goth Has Killer Ambitions in First Trailer for Ti West’s MaXXXine
Quick Glance: A24 Unleashes Sex, Sleaze, And A Serial Killer In Hollywood with MaXXXine Trailer
  • Maxine, who debuted as a blood-soaked heroine in Ti West's 'X,' returns rebranded as a bombshell blonde in double denim, establishing herself in the adult film industry.

  • The movie kicks off with Maxine's role in a legitimate horror film, but her ambitions are soon threatened by the unexpected appearance of the L.A. Night Stalker.

  • Despite warnings about the danger he poses to women, Maxine seems eager to confront the Night Stalker in 'MaXXXine,' surrounded by an impressive cast that enhances the film's intensity.

  • Set to hit theaters on July 5, 2024, 'MaXXXine' not only offers an intriguing plot and fantastic cast, but also visual elements with a giallo flavor reminiscent of Dario Argento's works.
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Becoming the Beast: George MacKay on Fighting for Bertrand Bonello’s Film, Learning French, and Modern Incel Culture
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A Nigerian Film Club Fights the Status Quo in Exclusive U.S. Trailer for Coconut Head Generation
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The Best Films That Didn’t Receive a Single Sight & Sound Vote: While it was fascinating to see the results of the 2022 Sight & Sound poll ...
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The Best Films That Didn’t Receive a Single Sight & Sound Vote
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Exclusive U.S. Trailer for Sundance Winner Slow Captures an Intimate Portrait of Asexuality
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Don Hertzfeldt and Ari Aster Collaborating on a “Big” Existential Horror Animation
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Quick Glance: Don Hertzfeldt, Ari Aster Working on Major Horror Project
  • Don Hertzfeldt confirmed the collaboration with Ari Aster on a significant and costly horror project that he has been developing for 15 years.

  • Earlier this year, Hertzfeldt responded to a tweet hinting that Ari Aster could potentially produce his new film by simply replying with a zipped mouth emoji.

  • Hertzfeldt is regarded as an influential animator of his era. Eight of his short films have participated in the Sundance Film Festival, setting a festival record. Additionally, he is the sole filmmaker to have clinched the Grand Jury Prize for Short Film at the Sundance Film Festival twice.
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"When you are an actor, you are your own… it’s like a study on yourself. You are your own instrument. But this instrument that you put on display ... Show more   thefilmstage.com/im-not-an-actor-lea-seydoux-on-her-creative-self-and-the-lies-of-public-perception/
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Posterized April 2024: Sasquatch Sunset, The People’s Joker, Terrestrial Verses & More
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Posterized April 2024: Sasquatch Sunset, The People’s Joker ...
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NYC Weekend Watch: Jonas Mekas, Hal Hartley, Lee Chang-dong & More: NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings. Anthology Film ...
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NYC Weekend Watch: Jonas Mekas, Hal Hartley, Lee Chang-dong & More
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Venice Review: The Beast is a Spellbinding, Time-Shifting Coup for Bertrand Bonello
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Lee Chang-dong on the Power of Anger and Empathizing with Pain: This month, Metrograph is running “Novel Encounters: The Films of Lee Chang-dong ...
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Lee Chang-dong on the Power of Anger and Empathizing with Pain
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New to Streaming: Jean Eustache, The Zone of Interest, How to Have Sex, Snack Shack, Girls State & More
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Interior Life: Quebecois Maverick Robert Morin on Nightmares, Humor, and Neorealism
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Interior Life: Quebecois Maverick Robert Morin on Nightmares, Humor ...
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Keeping the Mystery: Alice Rohrwacher on La Chimera, Mythology, and Morality: In Alice Rohrwacher’s La Chimera, the Italian writer-director’s fourth narrative ...
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Keeping the Mystery: Alice Rohrwacher on La Chimera, Mythology ...
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Janet Planet Trailer Unveils Annie Baker’s Superb Debut: The nearly year-long span from discovering Janet Planet's existence to seeing a single frame was ...
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Janet Planet Trailer Unveils Annie Baker’s Superb Debut
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The People’s Joker Director Vera Drew on the Trans Awakening of Batman Forever and the Way Superhero Movies Could Survive
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Nick Newman and the Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research Present Amnesiascope, a New Screening Series, on April 12
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Watch: Jonathan Glazer Directs Scarlett Johansson In Shakespeare-Heavy Prada Ad: Though likely shot before he gave literally the one Academy Awards speech worth ...
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Ken Loach on The Old Oak, Why Every Film is a Documentary, and Artistic Solidarity
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Palestinian Voices Speak In Exclusive Trailer for Sci-Fi Documentary Lyd: Safe to assume the ongoing atrocities in Gaza will engender cinema, fiction and ...
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Palestinian Voices Speak In Exclusive Trailer for Sci-Fi Documentary Lyd
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Park Chan-wook Lines Up Next Film The Ax with Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin Attached
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Park Chan-wook Lines Up Next Film The Ax with Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin ...