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Boomerang’ review: a fresh, leisurely look at changing Tehran
Shahab Fotouhi’s debut feature "Boomerang" offers a fresh, surprising look at modern Iran through loosely connected stories and magical realism....
Saturday Night’ review: Jason Reitman captures SNL’s birth lunacy
Saturday Night Live" has shaped comedy for nearly 50 years. Jason Reitman's new film, "Saturday Night," dives into the chaotic...
Scorsese and Lucas unveil restored Indian classic ‘Ghatashraddha
Indian classic "Ghatashraddha" (1977) by Girish Kasaravalli, restored by Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation and Shivendra Singh Dungarpur’s FHF, premieres at...
Ghosts of German past: From Riefenstahl to Munich at Venice Festival
Andres Veiel’s documentary "Riefenstahl" unveils hidden truths about Leni Riefenstahl, the controversial director of Nazi propaganda films, at the Venice...
Venice contenders ‘Maria,’ ‘Brutalist,’ and ‘Dune’ showcase Hungary’s artisans
Pablo Larraín’s "Maria" and Brady Corbet’s "The Brutalist" are set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival, showcasing Hungary's film...
Elizabeth Lo’s Venice documentary explores a paid love triangle disruptor
Elizabeth Lo’s “Mistress Dispeller” delves into a love triangle involving a middle-aged couple and a younger woman, explored through the...
The rise and fall of Giancarlo Parretti: MGM’s bold buyer
Giancarlo Parretti's wild journey from Italian waiter to MGM owner is set for the big screen! Niels Juul is shopping...
The End’ review: Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon’s 20-year shelter test
Joshua Oppenheimer's "The End" is a post-apocalyptic musical set in an underground bunker, exploring themes of guilt and human folly....
California enacts law mandating consent for AI replicas of deceased stars
California Senate passes AB 1836, requiring consent for AI-created replicas of deceased performers. Championed by SAG-AFTRA, this law aims to...
We survived ‘baby invasion’: inside Harmony Korine’s wild film
Harmony Korine's "Baby Invasion" dazzled Venice with its midnight premiere, earning an 8.5-minute standing ovation. This experimental film features baby-faced...
