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Film Screening of Persepolis Highlights Iranian Resistance

Revolution Books hosts event amid US-Israel bombing of Iranian cities

Sundance Winner Myrsini Aristidou Signs With UTA

The Cypriot filmmaker's debut feature "Hold Onto Me" won the Audience Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

Mometu Launches Short Film Showdown to Return 100% of Competition Revenue to Filmmakers

New streaming-first revenue model aims to extend commercial life of short films and fund feature film development.

Avant-Garde Director's 'The Blood Countess' Revives Gothic Cinema

Ulrike Ottinger's film starring Isabelle Huppert premieres at Berlin Film Festival, blending historical horror with political commentary.

AI Cinema Landmark: 'Strings' Makes World Premiere

The first completely AI photoreal live-action passing feature film + the first film in history with a randomized ending

Review: 'Pillion' Explores Nuanced Dom/Sub Relationship Dynamics

The film adaptation of Adam Mars-Jones' 'Box Hill' delves into a consensual yet complex adult relationship.

Dayton Independent Film Festival returns for sixth year

Roger Glass Center for the Arts hosts annual showcase of Midwest filmmakers

Harry Melling on Starring in Gay Biker Drama 'Pillion'

The actor discusses his role as a submissive parking attendant opposite Alexander Skarsgård's dominant biker in the acclaimed indie film.

Catnip Reviews: Retro Movies Get 4K Upgrades

Free Kittens Movie Guide offers snack-sized opinions on new home video releases.

San Antonio Film Fest Latina Spring Showcases Femme Frontera

The annual festival features work by Latina and Indigenous women filmmakers from border regions.

Bleak Oscar-Nominated 'Sirât' Stuns with Visuals

Oliver Laxe's Spanish film about a father's desert search for his missing daughter is a visually stunning yet nihilistic tale.

Indie Film Release Guide: February 20th

A look at the latest indie film debuts, including Oscar-nominated shorts and a new Elvis Presley documentary.

Pragueshorts Film Festival Showcases Intimate, Experimental Storytelling

The 20th edition of the festival features a diverse lineup of short films exploring personal trauma, family dynamics, and innovative narrative forms.

Ernst Lubitsch's Merry Musicals Reissued by Criterion Collection

Four classic Lubitsch musicals from the 1920s and 1930s now available on Blu-ray.

Alps Offers a More Probing Look at Emotional Surrogacy Than 'Rental Family'

Yorgos Lanthimos' film takes a deeper dive into the complexities of outsourcing grief and human connection.

Isabelle Huppert Shines in Campy 'The Blood Countess' Despite Uneven Plotting

German filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger's fictionalized take on the notorious Elizabeth Báthory features a commanding performance from the iconic actress but struggles to maintain narrative coherence.

Sundance 2026 Highlights Evolving Film Landscape

Festival reflects societal shifts, calls for authenticity, equity, and meaningful connection in storytelling

Warwick Thornton's 'Wolfram' Continues Bleak Look at Colonial Australia

The director's follow-up to 'Sweet Country' depicts the exploitation of indigenous miners for tungsten ore.

Review: By Design Explores the Meaning of Objectification

Amanda Kramer's new film is a strange and complicated meditation on desire and the human condition.

Black Bear Acquires Sundance Drama 'Wicker' Starring Olivia Colman

The twisted romantic film was directed by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer.

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