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Our lead film critic Justin Tanner blasts to his past to review "The Return of the Jedi." Remember when you first saw the epic film? You're 40 years older now! Much wiser, Tanner looks back, not so wistfully




Painter Edward Biberman on Hollywood's Bloodiest Strike, "Bloody Friday" Clash of Oct. 5, 1945



First Look Trailer for Director Takeshi Kitano's Epic 'Kubi' Premiering in Cannes; Actor Beat Takeshi



Director of 'Under the Skin' (2013), 'Birth' (2004) and 'Sexy Beast' (2000) Jonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest’ Was the Only Film Unanimously Approved by Cannes; Said to be a challenging look at war-torn Poland during WWII


The Rise of a Moneymaker Franchise! 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' (2023) Official Trailer



Woody’s New French-Language, All French Star Film, “Coup de Chance”, Gets the Cannes Guillotine! Vittorio Storaro Speaks Out on Cannes Rejecting Woody Allen: “They’ve Lost All Common Sense”


'Dune: Part Two' Official Trailer



Atrociously Bad ‘Ghosted’ is the Most Watched Movie in Apple TV History; Starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas; 29% on Rotten Tomatoes

‘Ghosted’ Director Implies That Apple Used Algorithm Data Instead of His Own Vision


"You have become somewhat of a distraction in the office…” British Trans Comedy Drama; ‘Makeup’ (2023) Official UK Trailer




Movie-Viewing Happiness in LA: Outdoors High Atop the Venerable Ricardo Montalbán Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard




Finnish Actioner, Tarantino-esque, And he's got a cute dog! 'SISU' Official Trailer




Nic Pizzolatto of “True Detective” Fame to Pen ‘Blade’ Reboot, Fourth Writer Hired by Marvel for Rewrites


'The Mountain' Trailer (English Subs) (2023); French Film 'Set in the Mysterious Alps


Check This Out! Stop-Motion Samurai Project 'Hidari' in Development


Nazi vs. Nazi! Peter Thorwarth's WWII Action Film 'Blood & Gold' Grindhouse Trailer



Kathleen Turner Was Warned Against Working with John Waters: ‘It’ll Ruin Your Career’


French Trailer for Robin Campillo's 'Red Island' Set in 70's Madagascar, a French Colonial Outpost


Apichatpong Weerasethakul on Human Suffering, VR, and the Long Take; Thai director discusses his dreamlike films in a conversation with Hyperallergic ahead of his career retrospective in New York City


Drive On! First Full Trailer for Neill Blomkamp's 'Gran Turismo' Movie



"Don't try to understand it. Feel it." Video Essay About Nolan's 'Tenet' and 'Vibe Movies'; Experiential Immersion

John Hillcoat Set to Direct Adaptation of ‘Blood Meridian'; An Essential American Novel; Tommy Lee Jones, Ridley Scott and, even, James Franco Attempted to Direct


Serial Killer is on the Loose in India! 'Dahaad' Official Trailer; Netflix Series


Immersive? Experiential? In Praise Of The Expanded Movie Runtime

This Tarantino-Approved Australian Horror Film Is a Weird Ride Worth Taking; 1978 movie is a kooky, low-budget curio revered by Quentin Tarantino, who credits it as an influence


Netflix Remaking 1953 Classic 'The Wages of Fear'


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