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2024 DocLands Documentary Film Festival in San Rafael (May 2-5)

Join us for the 2024 DocLands Documentary Film Festival, where inspiration meets entertainment.

From May 2-5 at the Smith Rafael Film Center, delve into

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DreamWorks Animation Sets 'Gabby's Dollhouse' Movie Based on Top Kids Series for 2025 Release

DreamWorks Animation will release 'Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie' for release in September 2025 based on the wildly popular preschool series.

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They Don't Climax in IMAX - or, Why Films with Sexy Sizzle Are Rare Today

Challengers may not have sex scenes, but it joins Anyone But You in being the rare films that center on sexiness instead of CGI.

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'Film Geek' Trailer: Richard Shepard's Ode to New York City Theaters Debuts as Part of Film Forum's Latest Programming

Richard Shepard revisits '80s theaters in documentary 'Film Geek,' debuting at Film Forum as part of the 'Out of the '80s' festival.

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How to Get Young Audiences in Theaters? Show Old Movies

Revivals are usually the stuff of midnight movies or repertory theaters, but they're becoming the latest strategy in attracting new film fans for distributors and exhibitors alike.

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How Jerry Seinfeld Got Hugh Grant to Play Tony the Tiger in 'Unfrosted'

IndieWire spoke with Jerry Seinfeld to discuss his upcoming movie 'Unfrosted' and how he got Hugh Grant to play Tony the Tiger.

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American Cinematheque to Host Return of Allison and Tiffany Anders' 'Don't Knock the Rock' Film Festival

American Cinematheque hosts film fest Don't Knock the Rock in LA for first time since 2016, with movies including Desperately Seeking Susan, more.

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Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Announces 'Franz Kafka and the Cinema' Retrospective at 58th Edition

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has shared details about its 58th edition, which is set to take place from June 28-July 6 2024.

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Pearl Bowser's Work Is an Anchor That Keeps Contemporary Filmmaking Connected to the Past

The Pearl Bowser BAM exhibit celebrates the film historian and her efforts to preserve Black film history.

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The 2024 Chicago Palestine Film Festival Highlights | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

A preview of the 23rd Chicago Palestine Film Festival.

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We Grown Now movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

The film is as Chicago born and bred as the characters it loves throughout its runtime.

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People Aren't Thrilled A24 Made AI-Generated Posters for 'Civil War'

Instagram commenters voiced backlash to a series of images of 'Civil War' depicting a war-torn U.S. seemingly created by artificial intelligence.

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Eliza Hittman's Fourth Feature Receives Grant from Rooftop Films' 2024 Filmmaker Fund

Rooftop Films 2024 Filmmaker Fund winners announced, including Eliza Hittman's "MOTHERLOVE" and Debra Granik's documentary. [ more ]

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Call Netflix's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Docuseries What It Is: 'Cheer' Season 3

Netflix's new docuseries on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from Greg Whiteley is just 'Cheer' Season 3.

Watch the trailer here.

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'Under the Bridge': How the True-Crime Series' Creator Pushed Past the Dead Girl Trope

Hulu show is about the murder of teenager Reena Virk from creator Quinn Shephard.

Lily Gladstone, Riley Keough star.

Fact vs fiction.

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'The Plot Thickens' TCM Podcast Unveils 'Decoding John Ford' Season

'Decoding John Ford' is the latest season of TCM podcast 'The Plot Thickens.'

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Quentin Tarantino Is No Longer Making 'The Movie Critic' as His 10th Film

Quentin Tarantino will no longer make 'The Movie Critic' as his 10th and final film, despite Brad Pitt being in talks and the film scheduled to shoot.

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'Daddio' Trailer: Dakota Johnson Bonds with Taxi Driver Sean Penn in Indie Drama

Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn lead indie film 'Daddio' which was originally scripted as a stage play.

Watch the trailer here.

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In 'The Line,' Austin Abrams Has the 'Most Intense' Scene of His Career - and One of the Most Suspenseful in Recent Memory

In fraternity hazing thriller The Line, Austin Abrams has the most intense scene in recent memory.

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Ned Benson Is 'Open' to Returning to Marvel After Rewriting 'Black Widow,' but Directing Would 'Take a Toll'

Despite Ned Benson's script being drastically changed for Marvel's 'Black Widow,' the writer/director would work within the MCU again.

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Eleanor Coppola, Matriarch of a Filmmaking Family, Dies at 87 | KQED

Generational influence in film industry. [ more ]

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Sweet Dreams movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

A strange and memorable though only intermittently successful film, "Sweet Dreams" turns colonialism into a source of pitch-black slapstick comedy

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Challengers movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

A love triangle that plays out in and around the tennis court, in a film that thwacks the audience back and forth like a ball over a net.

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Alex Garland's new film imagines what a truly divided America could look like

Movie Interviews NPR's Leila Fadel talks to director Alex Garland, whose new film Civil War, imagines what a truly divided America would look like if it descended into a second war between the states.

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'Oddity' Wins Audience Award for Best Feature at Overlook Film Festival (Complete Winners List)

'Oddity' won the top prize at the 2024 Overlook Film Festival.

Read the complete winners list.

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Star Trek Prequel Movie In The Works With Star Wars Director

Star Trek prequel movie confirmed for 2025 release with Toby Haynes as director

Seth Grahame-Smith writing the untitled Star Trek film, expected to be an origin story. [ more ]

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2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup Revealed (Updating Live)

The lineup for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival is here.

See the full list of films coming to France May 14 through May 25.

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Emma Stone Dances in a Parking Lot in New 'Kinds of Kindness' Trailer - Watch

Watch the latest trailer for 'Kinds of Kindness,' the new Yorgos Lanthimos film starring Emma Stone that will play at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

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Angel Studios Believes Its David and Goliath Animated Musical Will Be Bigger Than 'The Lion King'

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The Sympathizer movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

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Netflix's Film Division Under Dan Lin Will Be Organized by Genre

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'Sugar' Review: Colin Farrell's Apple Mystery Builds an Empty L.A. Neo-Noir Around a Sour Twist

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5 Film Festivals to Watch in the DC Area This Spring

Annapolis Film Festival features over 70 films with panel discussions and special events.

Bethesda Film Fest showcases five short documentaries by local filmmakers. [ more ]

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'Cuckoo' Trailer: Hunter Schafer Is Haunted by Dan Stevens in Surreal Horror Film

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Quentin Dupieux's Star-Studded Comedy 'The Second Act' Will Open 2024 Cannes Film Festival

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All-22uesday Film Review: Exploring options at #9 & Breaking Down Jer'Zhan Newton

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Could We Ever Have Sci-Fi Tech Like the 'Star Trek' Transporter? A New Roddenberry Entertainment Podcast Finds Out

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'How I Met Your Mother': 10 Years Later, Does the Series Finale Still Not Work?

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Science Be Damned - '3 Body Problem' Just Wanted Its VR Game to 'Look Cool'

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Despite the Panic, Generative AI Won't Be on the Big Screen Any Time Soon

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Joey King Talks AI: 'Damn Shame' If I Don't Have to Shave My Head Anymore

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Sam Taylor-Johnson Wants You to 'Carry on Speculating' She May Direct Next Bond Film

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La Chimera movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

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Apple TV+'s Niche? Mind-Bending, High-Concept Science Fiction

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Isabella Rossellini Responds to Roger Ebert's Claim David Lynch Exploited Her for 'Blue Velvet'

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Glen Powell to Be Inducted Into Texas Film Hall of Fame by Austin Film Society

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A Fake Snuff Film for Anne Hathaway: How 'Be My Cat' Ruined the Reputation of a Genre Genius

Adrian Țofei created 'Be My Cat: A Film for Anne,' blending reality and horror in a found footage genre.

Țofei utilized a marketing strategy by releasing viral clips as if uploaded by the psycho in the movie. [ more ]

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42% of Film and TV Production Workers Say AI Will 'Harm People' in Their Field - Exclusive

According to a new study, which is exclusive to IndieWire, 42% of film and TV production workers say the use of AI will 'harm people' in their field.

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'X-Men '97' Amps Up the Retro 2D Animation to Combat a More Dangerously Divisive World

The Marvel creatives behind X-Men '97 on Disney+ adhered to a code of '90s animation style while telling a very contemporary story.

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'Late Night with the Devil' AI Usage Sparks Debate: Fair or Foul?

The use of AI in indie horror film 'Late Night with the Devil' was relatively limited and was done before the 2023 strikes.

But the backlash is real.

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A New Shirley Chisholm Biopic Undersells Its Impressive Subject | KQED

Shirley Chisholm's groundbreaking role in Congress highlighted her focus on serving constituents over seniority.

The film 'Shirley' portrays Chisholm's journey in politics, showcasing personal struggles alongside political aspirations. [ more ]

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Filmmaker Edward Yang's Taipei Stories Shimmer at BAMPFA | KQED

Edward Yang's full filmography will be screened at BAMPFA this spring, showcasing his diverse range of work.

Yang's films are characterized by beautifully composed shots, emotional depth, and narrative complexity, reflecting his humanist approach to filmmaking. [ more ]

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71% of Signups for Peacock's Exclusive NFL Playoff Game Have Stuck Around

More than 70 percent of those who subscribed to Peacock for its exclusive NFL playoff game are still subscribed - and paying.

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Experimental Animations Relocate to Shapeshifters from YBCA | KQED

Collaborative approach in film programming

Artist-run spaces supporting local artists [ more ]

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