Michael Apted, the British filmmaker known for directing the Up series, along with Coal Miner’s Daughter, Nell, and the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough, has died at the age of 79.
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RIP: ‘Up’ Series, ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Filmaker Michael Apted Dies at 79
Michael Apted at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards
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Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself Trailer – Documentary to Premiere on Hulu in January
Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself Hulu released the trailer for their new original documentary film Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself directed by Frank Oz which premieres Friday, January 22, only on Hulu.
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Japan Society Announces ’21st CENTURY JAPAN: FILMS FROM 2001-2020′ Virtual Series
Red Post on Escher Street directed by Sion Sono. Japan Society and the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan (ACA), in collaboration with the Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO), announced the inaugural ACA Cinema Project online film series 21st Century Japan: Films from 2001-2020, streaming nationwide on Japan Society’s Virtual Cinema from February 5-25, 2021.
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‘Nomadland’ ‘Dick Johnson is Dead’ ‘Minari’ Among Columbus Film Critics 2020 Award Winners
Dick Johnson Is Dead The Columbus Film Critics Association announced the winners of the 19th annual awards, honoring the best in film for 2020. Nomadland made the list of Best Film of 2020 along with Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for Chloé Zhao; and Best Cinematography for Joshua James Richards.
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NOTTURNO Trailer – Gianfranco Rosi’s Masterpeice Documentary Selected as Italy’s Oscar Entry Sets a January Release Date
Notturno directed by Gianfranco Rosi Super LTD released the trailer for the documentary Notturno, directed by Italian filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi, and recently selected as Italy’s official entry for the Academy Award in the Best International Film category. Gianfranco Rosi follows up his Academy Award®-nominated “Fire at Sea” with this breathtaking masterpiece, the culmination of a three-year cinematic journey through war-torn Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria and Lebanon. The film will be available on Virtual Cinema on January 22, 2021, and available everywhere on January 29, 2021.
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THE RECKONING Trailer, Horror Film Starring Charlotte Kirk Opens in February
THE RECKONING RLJE Films and Shudder released the official trailer for the horror film “The Reckoning” directed by Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent) which opens in theaters, on demand and digital on February 5, 2021.
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‘M.C. ESCHER: Journey To Infinity’ Documentary on World Famous Artist Opens in February
M.C. Escher: Journey To Infinity M.C. Escher: Journey To Infinity, a documentary film on the world famous Dutch artist directed by Robin Lutz will be released virtually on February 5th, 2021 at the New Plaza Cinema in New York, at Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles, and in over 45 additional cities.
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IFC Films to Release Heart-Warming Comedy LAST CALL Starring Jeremy Piven, Bruce Dern, and Taryn Manning
Last Call starring Jeremy Piven, Bruce Dern, and Taryn Manning IFC Films acquired the heart-warming comedy Last Call, directed, co-written, and produced by Paolo Pilladi; and starring Jeremy Piven (Entourage) along with Bruce Dern (Nebraska, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood), Taryn Manning, (Orange is the New Black), Jamie Kennedy (Malibu’s Most Wanted), Cathy Moriarty (Raging Bull), Jack McGee (The Fighter), Zach McGowan (Shameless) and Cheri Oteri (Saturday Night Live). IFC Films is planning a 2021 release.
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Nate Parker’s AMERICAN SKIN Debuts Powerful Artwork
Ahead of its release on January 15, 2021 in select theaters and digital platforms, American Skin debuted the set of posters, designed by Gravillis, teasing the intensity of the powerful action-drama written, directed by and starring Nate Parker.
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Argentina Selects Paula Hernandez’s THE SLEEPWALKERS as Oscars 2021 Official Candidate
The Sleepwalkers (Los Sonámbulos) The Sleepwalkers (Los sonámbulos) by acclaimed writer-director Paula Hernández has been selected as Argentina’s candidate in the International Feature Film competition at the 93rd edition of the Academy Awards®.
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PVT CHAT Trailer: Julia Fox Stars as a Cam Girl in Indie Dark Drama
PVT Chat starring Julia Fox Darkstar Pictures released the official trailer for PVT Chat directed and written by Ben Hozie, which had its world premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival 2020. The film starring Peter Vack, Julia Fox, Buddy Duress, Keith Poulson, Kevin Moccia, and David J. White will arrive in theaters February 5, 2021 and on demand and digital on February 9, 2021.
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‘Minari’ ‘Nomadland’ ‘Boys State’ among Top Winners of Oklahoma Film Critics 2020 Awards
The Oklahoma Film Critics Circle today announced the winners of the 2020 awards, with Minari named Best Picture along with receiving Best Supporting Actress honors for Yuh-Jung Youn. Nomadland received multiple honors including Best Actress for Frances McDormand along with Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for Chloé Zhao.