‘Company’ Stars Nick Nolte, Adelaide Clemens on the Film’s Power of Stillness
The vital act of storytelling drives Casey Affleck’s “Company.” Knowing those stories and the people in them also passes on lessons learned involving grief…
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Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s ‘All of a Sudden,’ Abinash Bikram Shah’s ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Lead Asia Pacific Screen Awards Nominations
Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “All of a Sudden” and Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog” led nominations for the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards with three nods…
‘Runner’ Review: Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson Lend Some Personality to a Good-Enough Action Thriller
Are movie stars okay? Between the recent explosion of celebrity spokesperson roles (such as Ben Affleck finally doing Aflac commercials) and a steady growth in…
John Mulaney Circling Lead Role in ‘Get Smart’ Reboot at Warner Bros.
John Mulaney is circling the role of Agent Maxwell Smart in Warner Bros. upcoming movie reboot of “Get Smart,” Variety has confirmed. The project is still in…
John Mulaney Looking To ‘Get Smart’ At Warner Bros – The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: Talk about a dead ringer when it comes to casting: We’re getting word that 4x Emmy winner John Mulaney is eyeing to star as wisenheimer Agent…
Telluride Takeaways: From Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti’s ‘Debut’ to Nathan Fielder’s Audacious Dare to the Doc Branch
On my last morning in Telluride, halfway through breakfast at Butcher & Baker, Kenneth Branagh stopped at the table on his way to a Q&A for “Into the…
Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)
Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as high as 30% — after…
Bruce Davis, Longtime AMPAS Executive Director, Dies at 83
Bruce Davis, who served as Executive Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and helped develop the Margaret Herrick Library and Academy…
African American Film Critics Association Donates $25,000 to Black Film Hall of Fame – Film News in Brief
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is donating $25,000 to the Black Film Hall of Fame. “Supporting the Black Film Hall of Fame with…
Summer Box Office Hit an All-Time High in 2026 — We’re So Back, Right? And 4 Other Takeaways
A $4.765 billion summer was powered equally by "Spider-Man" and Christopher Nolan as it was "Obsession" and A24.
John Malkovich Drops Out of ‘The Music Critic’ in Israel After Press Release Attributed False Quotes
John Malkovich has pulled out of a performance of “The Music Critic” set to take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, after a press release falsely attributed quotes to…
Casey Affleck and Nick Nolte Get Emotional as ‘Company’ Debuts in Venice; Ben Affleck Shows Up to Support
“Company,” a gothic thriller directed by Casey Affleck, debuted at Venice Film Festival on Tuesday night to a 4-minute standing ovation. Affleck and star Nick…
Paramount Repeats Demand That States and WGA Post $1.88 Billion Bond Over Warner Bros. Merger Delay, After AGs Argue Company Is Trying to ‘Offload Its Responsibility’ for Ticking Fees
Paramount Skydance on Tuesday reiterated its demand in a court filing that 12 states and the WGA — whose antitrust lawsuits seek to block its takeover of…
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Trailer See A Fragile Peace Shattered As A New Threat Emerges
Here’s an ominous phrase when one is speaking about Godzilla: “We didn’t finish the job like we thought.” That’s the opening line of the English-subtitled…
Aura Entertainment Acquires Dario Russo’s ‘The Fox’ To Release Theatrically In December
EXCLUSIVE: Aura Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights to THE FOX, a dark comedy from director and writer Dario Russo (Danger 5), starring Jai Courtney (The…
Sarah Catherine Hook Lands Lead Role In Python Thriller ‘Crush’ From 20th Century Studios
EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Catherine Hook, the actress who broke out with her role in the Thailand-set third season of HBO’s The White Lotus, is set to star…
‘Company’ Review: Casey Affleck’s Nesting Doll Narrative Is Pretty but Directionless
Venice: Tales within tales stretch further back in time, revealing a rigid meta-narrative shot by 8 different DPs.
‘Company’ Review: Nick Nolte And Other Notables Are In It, But Director Casey Affleck’s Son Atticus Makes Biggest Impression – Venice Film Festival
I totally get why Company, Casey Affleck’s first directorial effort since his sophomore film behind the lens, 2019’s Light of My Life, is titled the way it is…
Penélope Cruz Sobs and Kisses Javier Bardem as ‘Bunker’ Dazzles Venice With Record 15.5-Minute Ovation
Penelope Cruz broke out into uncontrollable sobs as she kissed her husband and co-star Javier Bardem during the incredibly long 15.5-minute standing ovation at…
San Sebastián Festival Gets Spanish Government Industry Boost
The San Sebastián Film Festival will receive a key economic boost from Spain’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and Civil Service to consolidate its industry…