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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Santosh: The U. K. ’s Oscar Hopeful Finally Finds a Home

"Santosh, " a critically acclaimed crime drama from India, has found a distributor in the U. K. Vertigo Releasing, in partnership with Civic Studio, will bring the film to British theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, the story follows a widowed police consta

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

What Happens When Midlife Crises Strike a Family?

Imagine this: Peter Pearce, a middle-aged dentist in New York, is having a bit of a rough time. His dad suddenly decides to divorce his mom after 65 years of marriage. This leaves Peter in shock, but life goes on. Fast forward six years, and Peter is now divorced himself. His sons, Nick and Mickey,

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

No Alec Baldwin at Rust Premiere in Poland

The Western movie "Rust, " which stars Alec Baldwin, had its global debut at the EnergaCamerimage film festival in Poland. But the actor wasn't there. Festival director Kazimierz Suwała said inviting Baldwin would've been too much of a distraction. They wanted to focus on honoring the film's late ci

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Filmmaker's Protest: Pulling Out of Festival Over Controversial Comments

French director Coralie Fargeat has decided to withdraw her film "The Substance" from Poland's Camerimage Film Festival. This move comes after the festival's founder, Marek Żydowicz, wrote a controversial article that many deemed sexist. Fargeat, along with her cinematographer Benjamin Kračun, felt

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Oct 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Connor's Big Break: From Student to Winner

Being the star of your own movie might be a dream for many, but for Connor Sorg, a 21-year-old student from Oak Park, it's a reality. This month, his film snagged the top prize at a prestigious film festival in Chicago. What's the best part of winning? The money, of course! Well, sort of. Winning th

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Oct 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nicolas Cage Warns Young Actors About AI in Hollywood

Nicolas Cage, a veteran actor known for his unique style, recently spoke at the Newport Beach Film Festival. He had a special message for new actors. Cage warned them about a new technology called EBDR. This stands for Employment-Based Digital Replica. It's a type of AI that studios can use to chang

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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nicole Kidman's Challenges Filming Intense Sex Scenes

Nicole Kidman recently opened up about the tough time she had while filming intimate scenes for her upcoming movie, Babygirl. The movie, directed by Halina Reijn, tells the story of a CEO who risks her career and family life by having an affair with a younger intern. Kidman, who plays the CEO, found

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Oct 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

'Movie Star Benicio del Toro Speaks Out on Politics and Movies'

In the lead-up to the U.S. presidential election, actor Benicio del Toro has shared his thoughts on the political climate. He was recently the guest of honor at the 16th Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France. Del Toro, known for his roles in movies like "Traffic" and "Sicario," believes that politic

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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Director Eager for Trump's Reaction to New Film

Ali Abbasi, the director of the upcoming film "The Apprentice," is excited for former President Donald Trump to watch his new biopic. The movie, which premiered at Cannes earlier this year, will hit theaters on October 11. Although Abbasi hasn't directly communicated with Trump, he hopes the former

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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Roeg Sutherland is Optimistic About Indie Films Post-Strikes

Roeg Sutherland, the co-head of CAA Media Finance, recently shared his thoughts on the state of the independent film sector after last year’s strikes. Speaking at the Zurich Film Festival, Sutherland emphasized that the key issue right now is finding the right projects and intellectual property (IP)

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