‘Re/Pair’ Review: Doc on Black-Jewish Relations in America
The coalition between Blacks and Jews was integral to shaping 20th-century America, steering entertainment, sports and politics as two groups often “othered” within our cultural tapestry found power in unity. But where shared values and purpose led to joint fights against fascism and prejudice, events like the Crown Heights riots and the aftermath of the […]
Gambling Influencer Vegas Matt to Be Focus of Movie Biopic The Chop
Filmmaker Mike Young is betting on an indie film about the real-life gambler known as Vegas Matt. Red Leaf Entertainment is developing The Chop, a rags-to-riches drama movie that has set Young to pen the script and produce. The feature is inspired by the true story of Stephen Matt Morrow, aka Vegas Matt, and his […]
Aura Entertainment on Life After Distributing Obsession
When indie film veterans Marc Goldberg, Christian Mercuri and Jared Goetz joined forces last year to form a new U.S. distribution company, Aura Entertainment, they knew they were entering a tough market. The past two years had seen a flood of new indie buyers — Row K, Room 8 Films, Obscured Releasing, 1-2 Special, Sumerian […]
Watermelon Pictures Acquires Thirteen in Gaza Out of TIFF
Watermelon Pictures, an indie distributor that specializes in Palestinian and Arab cinema, has picked up all rights in North America for Thirteen in Gaza, the debut feature from Palestinian filmmaker Hosam Abu Dan, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in the TIFF Centerpiece section. The coming-of-age drama follows Raghad (Mary Ziyara), a […]
Lauren Patten, Pauline Chalametand Rachel Marsh to Lead Old Mission
The second feature from writer-directors Neal Kelley and Jono Sherman has found its cast. Lauren Patten (Off Campus, Becky Shaw), Pauline Chalamet (The Sex Lives of College Girls, The Devils Wears Prada 2), Kimball Farley (The Righteous Gemstones) Carlos Valdes (The Flash, Up Here) and Rachel Marsh (The Love Hypothesis, Adults) are set to lead […]
‘Trash Mountain’ Review: Zooey Deschanel in Lovely Homecoming Dramedy
Being queer in a red state is a uniquely painful and complicated experience. And when you add inescapable parental dysfunction, leaving home can feel like a great escape. So when Gavin (Caleb Hearon) gets an urgent call from his hometown in Missouri, his dread is immediate. Moments before, he was surrounded by his chosen family […]
Korean Director Na Hong-jin Shares Hope Sequel Plans
It’s an irresistible film-nerd conceit: What would such-and-such franchise movie look like if it were directed by an arthouse auteur renowned for their singular, uncompromising vision? Say, for example, that Lars von Trier took the helm of the next Avengers movie, David Cronenberg directed Jurassic World 5, or Wes Anderson was inexplicably brought on board […]
Oscars: Spain Picks ‘La Bola Negra’ for Best International Film Race
La Bola Negra (The Black Ball) from filmmakers Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi has been selected as Spain‘s entry for best international feature film at the Oscars. The Cannes breakout title recounts the story of three generations of queer men whose lives are connected through love and loss, and was written (with Alberto Conejero), directed […]
Resident Evil: First Reactions to Zach Creggar’s Film
Resident Evil is back! Again. Sony’s second reboot of its long-running action horror movie franchise, based on the popular video games, had its premiere at the 2026 Fantastic Fest on Tuesday night, and early reaction to the film has already hit social media. Sony has allowed festivalgoers to post brief thoughts on the film after […]
‘Closing Night’ Review: Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts in Family Drama
Is actor-turned-director Cody Fern’s debut, Closing Night, intended as a refraction of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, the 1977 Gena Rowlands vehicle about an actress grappling with a debilitating personal crisis? Seems likely, though that would be just one of several instances of the filmmaker’s aim exceeding his reach. For at least half the movie’s running […]