The 24th edition of New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) running July 11–27, 2025, unveiled the lineup of films. This year’s theme is “Cinema as Disruption” spotlighting films that challenge, provoke, and reimagine.
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24th New York Asian Film Festival Unveils Lineup, Opens with Premiere of Kim Seok’s ‘Informant’
Informant by Kim Seok (courtesy NYAFF)
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French Comedy-drama ‘Mr. Blake at Your Service’ Starring John Malkovich Opens in US Theaters | Trailer
John Malkovich and Fanny Ardant in Mr. Blake at Your Service (Sunrise Films) The French-set comedy-drama Mr. Blake at Your Service, starring John Malkovich, French actress Fanny Ardant, and the late Émilie Dequenne will open in U.S. theaters on June 20, 2025.
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Viola Davis and Walter Murch to Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees at AFI Conservatory’s Commencement
Viola Davis and Walter Murch (courtesy AFI) The American Film Institute (AFI) will confer a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon actress and producer Viola Davis and film editor and sound designer Walter Murch at the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony celebrating the Class of 2025.
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Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton and Wynn Thomas to Receive Honorary Oscars
Debbie Allen (Marvin Joseph at Washington Post), Tom Cruise (credit Jeff Spicer Getty Images), Dolly Parton and Wynn Thomas | courtesy AMPAS The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton. The four Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards on November 16, 2025.
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Waco Independent Film Festival 2025 Unveils Lineup – Opens with Julia Barnett’s ‘A Christmas in New Hope’
A Christmas in New Hope by Julia Barnett The 2025 Waco Independent Film Festival unveiled the film lineup and events schedule for the festival’s in-theater screenings taking place July 17-20, 2025 followed by an online encore July 20-26, 2025.
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Snapshot – Restored ‘Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse’ and ‘Guitar Lessons’ Set Release Dates | Trailer
Francis and Eleanor Coppola, c. 1978 (courtesy Film Forum) Restored ‘Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse’ documentary makes U.S. premiere at Film Forum in NYC | Trailer
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‘Enigma’ Trailer – Zackary Drucker’s HBO Documentary Exploring Transgender History Features April Ashley, Amanda Lear
Amanda Lear in Enigma by Zackary Drucker. photo by Lys Arango. HBO revealed the official trailer for Enigma, a new documentary exploring transgender identity and legacy through the stories of icons from the ’70s whose lives helped shape trans culture and history.
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24th Tribeca Festival Awards – Charliebird, Happy Birthday, and Natchez Win Top Competition Prizes
Charliebird by Libby Ewing Charliebird, Happy Birthday, and Natchez took top honors at the 24th Tribeca Festival competition, winning in the U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, and Documentary competitions, respectively.
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Alexander Payne to Receive Prestigious Pardo d’Onore Award at Locarno Film Festival
Alexander Payne (magicinfoto | depositphotos) Writer-director Alexander Payne will receive the prestigious honorary leopard award, the Pardo d’Onore at the upcoming 78th Locarno Film Festival taking place from August 6-16, 2025. Payne will also present his films The Descendants and Nebraska and participate in a public discussion with the festival audience.
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Michael Douglas to Premiere Restored ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’ at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Michael Douglas (TankaV | depositphotos) Michael Douglas will attend the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to present a newly restored version of Miloš Forman’s 1975 classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest as part of the “Out of the Past” section. Michael Douglas, one of the film’s producers and recipient of the Academy Award for Best Picture, will personally introduce the restored version at a special gala screening. He will be joined by fellow producer Paul Zaentz – nephew of the late Saul Zaentz, who co-produced the film, as well as members of Miloš Forman’s family.
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24th San Francisco Documentary Film Festival (SF DocFest) Announces Winners – Rebel With A Clause and Flamingo Camp Take Top Prizes
Rebel With A Clause by Brandt Johnson The 24th San Francisco Documentary Film Festival (SF DocFest) announced the winners with Audience Award for Best Feature going to Rebel With A Clause directed by Brandt Johnson and Jury Prize for Best Feature going to Flamingo Camp directed by Chris Coats.
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‘Ebony & Ivory’ Trailer – Sky Elobar and Gil Gex Star in Jim Hosking’s, comedic Anti-biopic Film
Ebony & Ivory by Jim Hosking (Drafthouse Films) In his signature style, Jim Hosking’s latest film Ebony & Ivory reunites him with his faithful collaborators Sky Elobar and Gil Gex in a surreal, comedic “anti-biopic.” Elobar and Gex play exaggerated versions of musical icons – rumored to be Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder – who convene in a remote Scottish cottage to forge a song that’s anything but ordinary.