Anora was named the best film by the 31st Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association’s poll along with Best Actress for Mikey Madison and Best Director for Sean Baker.
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Anora Wins Best Picture at 2024 Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Awards
Anora directed by Sean Baker (Neon)
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‘Gazer’ Trailer – Ariella Mastroianni Stars in Ryan J. Sloan’s Self-Financed Thrilling Noir Film
Gazer (screenshot / Metrograph Pictures) From first-time director Ryan J. Sloan, who co-wrote the film with lead actress Ariella Mastroianni, Gazer is a psychological noir thriller about a woman who becomes entangled in dangerous conspiracies after taking a high-paying job to cope with her rare fatal disease. The film was entirely self-financed by Sloan and Mastroianni, balancing their day jobs while shooting on 16mm film.
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‘Diane Warren: Relentless’ Trailer – Cher, Jennifer Hudson Featured in Bess Kargman’s Documentary on Celebrated Songwriter
Diane Warren: Relentless (screenshot / Greenwich Entertainment) Helmed by two-time Emmy-nominated director Bess Kargman (First Position), Diane Warren: Relentless is a documentary exploring the life of multi-award-winning songwriter Diane Warren. The feature documentary takes an intimate look beyond Warren’s art, delving into her life filled with her signature humor. It features commentaries from Warren’s notable collaborators, including Cher, Jennifer Hudson, Kesha, and more.
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‘Black Bag’ Trailer – Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett Star as a Spy Couple in Steven Soderbergh’s Spy Thriller Film
Black Bag (screenshot/Focus Features) From the Academy Award-winning director of Traffic, the Oceans series, and the upcoming experimental horror Presence, Black Bag is the latest addition to Steven Soderbergh’s filmography. Venturing into the spy thriller genre, the film follows a husband-and-wife spy duo, played by Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, whose relationship becomes complicated when one of them is suspected of betraying the nation.
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First Ever Montreal Critics’ Week Unveils Lineup, World Premiere of Two Cuckolds Go Swimming
Two Cuckolds Go Swimming (courtesy Montreal Critics’ Week) The Montreal Critics’ Week unveiled the selection of 19 films for its first edition, set to run from January 13th to the 19th, 2025, at the Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma Moderne.
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Rafael Nadal Docuseries Directed by Zach Heinzerling to Premiere on Netflix
Rafael Nadal (dp) A new documentary series about the life and career of Spanish sports and tennis icon Rafael Nadal is set to be directed by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning director Zach Heinzerling (Stolen Youth, Cutie and the Boxer, McCartney 3, 2, 1).
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Taika Waititi to Receive Norman Lear Achievement Award at Producers Guild Awards
Taika Waititi (dp) Taika Waititi will be honored with the Norman Lear Achievement Award at the 36th Annual Producers Guild Awards.
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‘Avicii – I’m Tim’ Trailer – Documentary on DJ and Music Producer Debuts on Netflix
Avicii – I’m Tim (Candamo Film / Avicii Music AB, Netflix) Netflix debuted the official trailer for Avicii – I’m Tim, the documentary that delves into the life and legacy of Tim Bergling, the DJ and music producer known as Avicii. The film which premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, presents a look into his life, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews, with Tim as the narrator.
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Gilles de Maistre’s Family-Friendly Adventure Film ‘Autumn and the Black Jaguar in Theaters in January | Trailer
Autumn and the Black Jaguar (courtesy Blue Fox Entertainment) Directed by Gilles de Maistre, the family-friendly adventure film Autumn and the Black Jaguar will open in U.S. theaters nationwide on January 17, 2025.
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Cynthia Erivo and Director James Mangold to Be Honored at 2025 Sundance Film Festival Gala
Cynthia Erivo and James Mangold (courtesy Sundance Institute) A Complete Unknown director James Mangold and award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo, currently starring as Elphaba in Universal Pictures’ Wicked, will be honored at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival’s gala fundraiser, Celebrating Sundance Institute. This year’s gala will take place on January 24, 2025.
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‘Death of a Unicorn’ Trailer – Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega Star in A24 Black Comedy Film
Death Of A Unicorn (screenshot / A24) With an original score by horror legend John Carpenter, Death of a Unicorn is a new A24 black comedy film starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as father-daughter, who accidentally crash into a unicorn with their car on their way to a weekend retreat.
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‘The Substance’ Wins Best Picture at 2024 Seattle Film Critics Society Awards
Margaret Qualley in The Substance (courtesy Mubi) Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance won Best Picture at the 2024 Seattle Film Critics Society Awards. The film stars Demi Moore along with Margaret Qualley who won for Best Supporting Actress.