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Matt Dillon Leads Claire Denis’s Stark, Stagy Film

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

The fence of the title isn’t a terribly imposing one: a utilitarian, standard-issue wire border, easy bent or broken down, and affording no protection from outside eyes. But it’s the heaviest symbol of many in Claire Denis‘s stripped-back, forthright new film, a barrier between haves and have-nots that proves as fixed and obdurate as the […]

Disney Shareholders Demand Records on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Make Legal Threat

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

A group of self-described “pro-democracy” organizations sent a letter to Disney chief Bob Iger on behalf of two shareholders demanding details about ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel amid pressure from the Trump administration. The letter on behalf of the Disney shareholders — the American Federation of Teachers, which is affiliated with the AFL-CIO, and […]

‘Pachinko’ Star Kim Minha on New Film ‘Hana Korea’ at Busan Festival

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

Danish director Frederik Sølberg’s “Hana Korea” emerged as a crowd favorite at this year’s Busan International Film Festival, taking home the Flash Forward competition audience award for its nuanced portrayal of North Korean defection and resettlement. The film, which world premiered at BIFF, represents a creative journey that began with a chance encounter in Seoul […]

Woman Sues Universal Orlando After Roller Coaster Horror – Same Ride Kills Man a Week Earlier

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

In a shocking turn at Universal Orlando’s shiny new theme park, a woman has slapped the resort with a lawsuit over serious injuries from a high-speed roller coaster. This comes hot on the heels of a tragic death on the exact same ride just seven days prior. The dual incidents have cast a dark cloud […]

Six Barcelona Students Make Fest Hit ‘The Imminent Age in Under a Year

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

Six young students met at Barcelona’s prestigious Pompeu Fabra University and realized they worked well together. The result of that synergy is Col·lectiu Vigília, formed by Clara Serrano Llorens, Gerard Simó Gimeno, Laura Corominas Espelt, Ariadna Ulldemolins Abad, Laura Serra Solé and Pau Vall Capdet. In defiance of the industry’s usually glacial pace for debuts, […]

ZFF Director Christian Jungen on Management Buyout, Funding Strategies

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

Marking a significant new chapter with its 21st edition, the Zurich Film Festival is presenting a strong selection of the year’s most highly anticipated films under a new ownership structure that promises to secure the event’s growing role in the city. Swiss newspaper group NZZ, which had owned the ZFF for the past decade, sold […]

‘The More Loving One’ Team Talks Passing of Finnish Actor Tomi Alatalo

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

As the Finnish film community woke up to the news of actor Tomi Alatalo sudden passing at just 44 years old, “The More Loving One” team is remembering the star. “In the film, he plays a record company executive who signs the main couple. They’re aspiring musicians and get their first record deal with him. […]

Bhutan Selects Tallinn Winner ‘I, The Song’ as Oscar Entry

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

Bhutan has chosen “I, The Song,” directed by Dechen Roder, as its submission for the international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards, marking another significant step for the small Himalayan nation’s emerging cinema. The selection follows the film’s dominant performance at Bhutan’s National Film Awards, where it achieved a near clean sweep, winning […]

Filipino Punk Drama ‘Ria’ From Arvin Belarmino Enters Production

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

Filipino filmmaker Arvin Belarmino is bringing his debut feature “Ria” into production following his successful run with two back-to-back short films at Cannes. The punk drama follows Ria, an orphaned Filipina punk musician raised in a Manila punk commune called Tarima. The story centers on her struggle to protect her chosen family’s community from demolition […]

Alli Haapasalo’s ‘Tell Everyone’ Acquired for World Sales by LevelK

RobertSeptember 25, 2025

Copenhagen-based sales outfit LevelK has acquired world sales rights to the Finnish period drama “Tell Everyone,” directed by Alli Haapasalo (“Girl Picture”), which will be presented on Thursday at Finnish Film Affair, the annual industry event running parallel to the Helsinki Intl. Film Festival – Love & Anarchy. “Tell Everyone” is set at the turn of the […]