Daihachi Yoshida’s “Teki Cometh” is the first Japanese film in 19 years to win the top prize at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The win reflects a feeling of optimism that pervaded this year’s TIFF, as Japanese theaters bounce back from COVID-era lows and Japanese filmmakers like “Drive My Car”‘s Ryusuke Hamaguchi and “Godzilla Minus … Read more
Looking over the program for the Tokyo International Film Festival, there were a few titles that I recognized. The idea of catching up with films that had eluded me up to that point was tempting: Mati Diop’s intriguing “Dahomey,” perhaps, or a rendezvous with Almodóvar and “The Room Next Door?” In the end, however, I … Read more
The Palm Springs International Festival is a major stop on the awards season highway, a place where some of the most likely Oscar nominees are honored for not just their latest performance, but a career of excellence. PSIF announced today that they are honoring Nicole Kidman this year, ready to impress ticket buyers with her … Read more
I’ve seen the original “Godzilla” three times in theaters. Most films benefit from being seen on a big screen, and “Godzilla” especially so: It’s the only way to get a proper sense of scale, even if most movie screens top out at a fraction of the monster’s original 50-meter (164 foot) height. (Tracking Godzilla’s size, … Read more
While the McDonald’s menu tends to be mostly the same no matter which location you visit in the U.S., it is wildly different in other countries. And there’s actually a little known way to try some of these unique menu items in the U.S. Rob Carroll photoRob Carroll photo McDonald’s restaurants can be found in … Read more
At first, I thought maybe the audience didn’t like it. The world premiere of “Orang Ikan” at the Tokyo International Film Festival was scheduled to begin at 11:35 AM, not exactly prime time for a creature feature. But that’s just how it goes at festivals sometimes. And the audience was subdued, barely reacting to gory … Read more
One of the best living filmmakers is getting a well-deserved showcase this weekend at the Chicago International Film Festival when Hirokazu Kore-eda will be honored by a fest that I’ve always associated closely with one of my absolute favorite directors. CIFF has been a platform for Kore-eda multiple times, and they’re the fest that helped … Read more
The Chicago International Film Festival returns this week for what is arguably its most ambitious program to date, an appropriate feat given the fest is also celebrating its 60th anniversary. The variety and scope of this year’s program is arguably unmatched, continuing the momentum garnered last year when the fest hosted the Chicago premieres of … Read more
An international trailer for Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu remake has dropped online, along with a new image of Nicholas Hoult’s character The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman writer/director Robert Eggers‘ remake of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent classic Nosferatu (watch it HERE) is set to reach theatres on Wednesday, December 25th – and with that date just a couple of months away, we’ve gotten our hands on an … Read more
As fans gear up for FBI: International Season 4, many are curious to know its release time. This season promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It features gripping storylines that delve into international investigations and high-stakes missions. Here’s everything you need to know about FBI: International Season 4 release date and … Read more