The annual gala for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures took place this past weekend in Los Angeles, bringing together a glittering mix of Hollywood stars, musicians and filmmakers for an evening that blended fashion, celebration and serious purpose. Hosted at the museum’s Wilshire Boulevard campus, the gala serves not just as a celebration of […]
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I recently had the chance to screen some indie films from this year’s ScreamFest Horror Film Festival, and here’s my takeaway on four standout titles: The Red Mask, Landlord, Nightshift, and Spirit of Halloweentown. The Red Mask plunges you into a meta-horror labyrinth, following writer Allina Green (Helena Howard) as she reimagines a cult classic while facing online backlash and
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Screamfest® Horror Film Festival, the largest and longest-running horror film festival in the United States, is excited to announce its 2025 award winners. The festival took place from October 7 to 16, 2025, at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Screamfest concluded this week with the premiere screening of Hulu’s The Hand that Rocks The
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The Festival de Cannes has announced the six filmmakers selected for the 50th edition of La Résidence du Festival de Cannes: Alica Bednáriková (Slovakia), Federico Luis (Argentina), Maksym Nakonechnyi (Ukraine), Laís Santos Araújo (Brazil), Baran Sarmad (Iran), and Dian Weys (South Africa). From October 1, 2025, through February 15, 2026, these rising talents will live
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Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good. Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award®nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter
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When a private jet goes down on a remote island, the power dynamics flip in this gripping survival dramedy starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. McAdams plays a brilliant but undervalued employee stuck catering to her arrogant boss (O’Brien) on a work trip gone wrong. With him injured and no rescue in sight, she’s forced
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After seven days of screenings across 48 features and 70 short films, virtually all making their Los Angeles theatrical premieres, the inaugural 2025 Film Fest at Hollywood Park, presented by Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas and Hollywood Park, is proud to announce this year’s award winners. Best Picture was given to the festival’s Opening Night Film Becoming
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It’s giving similar energy as the 1991 film “Defending Your Life” with Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep. In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum
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YANUNI is a documentary that follows Juma Xipaia, an Indigenous leader from the Brazilian Amazon, as she transitions from life in a remote village to serving as Brazil’s first Secretary of Indigenous Rights. The film chronicles her experiences facing multiple assassination attempts, her partnership with her husband—a federal IBAMA agent combating illegal gold mining—and her
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Diane Keaton, born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, was the rare kind of Hollywood original who never seemed to be acting—she was simply, unapologetically herself. She passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy built on eccentric charm, sharp humor, and fearless individuality.
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Amazon MGM Studios is on a roll with star-studded releases this year. An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in Play Dirty, an action-packed thriller from director Shane Black. Parker (Mark Wahlberg), along with Grofield (LaKeith Stanfield), Zen (Rosa Salazar) and a skilled crew, stumble onto a score that pits them
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This week, Apple TV+ was honored as part of the Spotlight Section at the New York Film Festival with the world premiere of the highly anticipated documentary event “Mr. Scorsese,” about the life of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. All five episodes of the documentary series were showcased at NYFF as part of this special presentation
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Alula Film Festival unveiled the full line up for its 2025 edition, including the official competition alongside spotlight screenings. A total of 18 feature and short films have been selected for the Official Competition, reflecting the festival’s ongoing commitment to showcasing bold and original Chinese-language cinema. This year’s Spotlight Screenings section will feature several highly
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Only in Theaters January 23, 2026 Filmed for IMAX®, Experience it in 3D In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate. Directed by: Timur
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The Guadalajara Film Festival in Los Angeles (GLAFF) celebrates its Quinceañera this year with a dynamic program that highlights boundary-pushing storytelling and visionary filmmakers from across the United States and Latin America. Running November 6–8, 2025 at venues throughout Los Angeles, the festival reaffirms its role as a vital platform for cultural exchange and cinematic discovery. The festival
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Screamfest® Horror Film Festival, longest-running horror festival in the United States, today unveiled the second wave of competitive features for its 25th edition. Taking place October 7-16, 2025 at the iconic Chinese theatre, the festival invites horror lovers to immerse themselves in chilling new stories and a nightmarish vision on the big screen. Dubbed the
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Vertical will release WE BURY THE DEAD in theaters on January 2, 2026 Written and Directed by Zak Hilditch Produced by Kelvin Munro, Grant Sputore, Ross M. Dinerstein, Joshua Harris, Mark Fasano Starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, Cleaner), Brenton Thwaites (Titans), Mark Coles Smith (Mystery Road: Origin), Matt Whelan (Narcos). After a catastrophic
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Over the weekend Comic Con took over downtown Los Angeles, welcoming fans from around the world to celebrate anime, manga, comics, gaming, and pop culture. The convention floor buzzed with elaborate cosplay, interactive panels, exclusive merchandise, and surprise flash mob dances that kept the energy high from start to finish. With celebrity appearances, fan-favorite discussions,
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