No matter the production budget and the limited resources at his disposal, Sean Baker never fails to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience. The director follows up 2019’s Red Rocket with a new exploration of the lives of sex workers, which […]
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Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh offers a haunting exploration of the Khmer Rouge regime through the eyes of three French journalists and the utopia gone wrong.
How will Dahlia turn heartbreak into brilliance in a world where magic is a part of everyday life? The new series is now streaming on Crunchyroll.
Claire Denis’s sophomore feature is a clear-eyed portrait of a world of violence and exploitation.
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Tarsem Singh’s incredible The Fall has gotten a 4K restoration and MUBI have announced that they’ll stram it on their platform at the end of September. The following territories will be able to do so: US, Canada, Latin America, the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Benelux, Turkey and India. In 1920s Los Angeles, a bedridden patient in a hospital captivates a young girl with a fantastic tale of heroes, myths, and villains on a desert island. The Fall originally came out in 2006, six years after Tarsem’s breakout horror hit The Cell. The most notable face among the cast is Lee Pace (Foundation, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Guardians of the Galaxy). MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company announces the acquisition and exclusive…
Crossing is nobly intent on showing trans people as worthy of dignity, safety, and love.
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Thanks to its expert staging, the film doesn’t lose much in the way of immediacy.
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Hui’s investment in her characters and their passions bleeds through every frame.
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Blake Simon’s short film, Faces, is in competition at Fantasia this year, part of the Small Guage Trauma block. The promotional wheels have all picked up speed so it is time to share with you the trailer from this short film out of the U.S. Check it out below. Following the disappearance of a local girl on a dark October evening, Judy, a college student visiting for the weekend, is invited to a fraternity party. For Judy, what could have been a night of fun and drinking spirals out of control when she encounters a mysterious, deadly entity. As the night unfolds, the entity’s uncanny quest brings violent consequences to those who cross its path. Simon’s team also sent along a statement from the…
The 77th edition of Locarno Film Festival approaches and it will showcase a diverse selection of 225 films, including 104 world premieres, confirming the festival’s dedication to global cinema.
