Oscar Contenders Emerge After Film Festival Season
After film festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto, a slate of contenders has emerged. Still, there are few front-runners.
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From the “Joker” sequel and Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan biopic to a handful of festival darlings, it’s a jam-packed season. Plan accordingly.
...More>>Cynthia Erivo Is the Complex and Evolved Wicked Witch of the West
“Wicked,” which arrives to the big screen this fall, redeems the villain who is barely a character in L. Frank Baum’s classic novel.
...More>>At the Movies, the Apocalypse Has Already Arrived
In “Joker: Folie à Deux,” “Megalopolis” and more, the sense of an isolated and fearful humanity pervades this season’s films.
...More>>‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Hands Warner Bros. a Lifeline
The movie has made roughly $190 million in its first 10 days, giving the studio a needed hit after a summer of misfires.
...More>>Margaret Qualley Is Getting the Hang of Being a Movie Star
The actress is seemingly everywhere this year, and in “The Substance,” she delves into an unusually disturbing new role.
...More>>Demi Moore and the Subversive Politics of the Naked Body
She has become known for baring all (or, at least, a lot). But her work, including her newest film, “The Substance,” should be understood in a wider context.
...More>>How ‘Speak No Evil’ Starring James McAvoy Differs From the Original
The 2022 original retains its chilling power thanks to a worldview that the new version seems unwilling to embrace.
...More>>The Life of Chuck’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award
This adaptation of a Stephen King novella stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mark Hamill. “The Substance” and a Tragically Hip documentary also won.
...More>>‘Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds’ Review: Flights of Fantasy
Two sisters get transported to a new world and transformed into cats in this whimsical and thoughtful animated feature.
...More>>Hollywood Has Enough Fake Accents. Bring Back the Weird Voices.
David Lynch’s voice is unmistakable — and a national treasure. The world of film deserves more like it.
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