Nicola Rinciari’s A Mosquito in the Ear, starring Jake Lacy, Nazanin Boniadi, and Ruhi Pal, will open the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which runs from February 4 to 14, 2026.
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41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival Reveals Lineup, Opens with Nicola Rinciari’s ‘A Mosquito in the Ear’
Nazanin Boniadi, Ruhi Pal and Jake Lacy in A Mosquito in the Ear directed by Nicola Rinciari (Kai Dickson)
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‘Hunting Jessica Brok’ Trailer – Danica De La Rey Jones, Clyde Berning, Star in Alastair Orr’s Gritty Action Thriller
In the high-stakes action thriller Hunting Jessica Brok, directed by Alastair Or, a retired special forces agent must battle a group of vengeful psychopaths and the African wilderness to get her daughter back.
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‘Tuner’ Trailer – Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman Star in Daniel Roher’s Genre-Blending Thriller
The crime-tinged drama film Tuner stars Leo Woodall as Niki White, a piano tuner whose exceptional sensitivity to sound leads him into the dangerous world of safe-cracking. Alongside Woodall, Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman plays Niki’s mentor Harry Horowitz, with Havana Rose Liu, Jean Reno, Lior Raz, and Tovah Feldshuh rounding out the ensemble cast.
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98th Oscars – Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Tops with Record 16 Nominations
Sinners by Ryan Coogler (Warner Bros) Sinners leads the nominations for the 98th Oscars with a record 16 nominations, including for Best Film, Directing for Ryan Coogler, along with acting nominations for Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku.
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Oscar Hudson’s ‘Straight Circle’ Acquired by Joint Venture for US Release
Straight Circle by Oscar Hudson Straight Circle, the feature debut from writer-director Oscar Hudson, starring Elliot Tittensor, Luke Tittensor, and Neil Maskell, has been acquired by Joint Venture for theatrical release in the U.S. in 2026.
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22nd Glasgow Film Festival Unveils Full Program – Angelina Jolie in ‘Couture’, Josh O’Connor in ‘Rebuilding’, Charli XCX in ‘Erupcja’
Angelina Jolie in Couture by Alice Winocour (Signature Entertainment) The 22nd edition of the Glasgow Film Festival (GFF), set to take place from 25 February to 8 March 2026, has rolled out its full program of 126 films featuring Angelina Jolie, Charli XCX, Josh O’Connor, and Jude Law.
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18th A Night of Horror International Film Festival in Wisconsin Reveals First Films
Lily’s Ritual directed by Manu Herrera A Night of Horror International Film Festival revealed the first films set to be showcased at its 18th edition, and third year in the US, taking place March 5 to 8, 2026, at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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‘Queen of Chess’ Trailer – Netflix Documentary Tells True Story of Prodigy Judit Polgár
Netflix revealed the full official trailer for Queen of Chess, a documentary on the remarkable true story of Judit Polgár, the Hungarian chess prodigy who shattered expectations and redefined what was possible in a male-dominated world.
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‘Sinners’ ‘The Librarians’ ‘Sentimental Value’ Win at Houston Film Critics Society Awards
Michael B. Jordan in Sinners (Eli Adé/Warner Bros.) Sinners received a record-breaking eight wins at the Houston Film Critics Society 19th Annual Awards, taking Best Picture of 2025, along with Best Director and Screenplay for Ryan Coogler.
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‘Christy’ Leads Film Nominations for Irish Film & Television Academy IFTA Awards
Christy by Brendan Canty Christy leads the nominations in the Film categories of the Irish Film & Television Academy for the 2026 IFTA Awards, with 14 nominations, including Best Film and Director for Brendan Canty.
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Natalie Erika James’ ‘Saccharine’ Horror Film Acquired by Independent Film Company and Shudder
Saccharine directed by Natalie Erika James (XYZ Films / Independent Film Company / Shudder) Ahead of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Natalie Erika James’ supernatural body horror Saccharine from XYZ Films has been acquired by Independent Film Company and Shudder.
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Berlin Film Festival Reveals Titles in Berlinale Competition and Perspectives Competition
Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Riley Keough, Callum Turner, Tracy Letts, Lukas Gage in Rosebush Pruning by Karim Aïnouz (Felix Dickinson) Berlin Film Festival unveiled the 22 films in the Berlinale Competition, competing for the Golden and Silver Bears, and the Perspectives competition lineup comprised of 13 feature film debuts – with a possible 14th to be announced at a later date.