More Than Just Films, Catalonia’s Next-Gen Producers, New Tech Startups and Buzzy TV Series Reach Every Corner of This Year’s Berlinale
This century, Catalonia has emerged as a region with a rich filmmaking tradition, supported by public investment in local artists and production companies. This commitment to nurturing talent and fostering growth has led to significant developments in the region’s industry, culminating in a contemporary state of affairs that sees Catalonia involved in every part of […]
‘Out of Plain Sight,’ ‘O Horizon’ and ‘Road of Fire’ Among 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Winners – Film News in Brief
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has announced the winners of their 40th annual film awards. All three short award recipients are now eligible for the 2026 Academy Awards. “It’s an undeniable pleasure to celebrate such a diverse and wonderful array of winning films,” said SBIFF director of programming Claudia Puig. “We have been so […]
Charles Burnett on His Soaring Romance ‘The Annihilation of Fish,’ Finally Released After 25 Years in Distribution Hell
It’s not coming from a major studio, but there actually is a new romantic comedy getting a U.S. theatrical release this Valentine’s Day weekend — never mind that it was shot more than 25 years ago. The late James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave star as aging neighbors turned tender lovers in “The Annihilation of Fish,” […]
‘Dreams’ Review: A Stone-Cold Jessica Chastain Reunites With Director Michel Franco for a Thorny Moral Drama
Among the Hollywood stars of her generation, Jessica Chastain has been uniquely selective about the characters she agrees to embody, resulting in a filmography that empowers women (from “Molly’s Game” to “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”) and centers on social issues (“Miss Sloane,” “Woman Walks Ahead”). Her characters are not always good people, but there’s […]
Berlin Goes Bananas for Robert Pattinson and His Clones in Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’
The Berlin Film Festival got a double dose of Robert Pattinson with the premiere of Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” on Saturday night. And the actor — who plays an explorer and his clone in this trippy sci-fi adventure — managed to at least double the cheering inside the theater after the film’s credits rolled. […]
Jacob Elordi Heats Up Berlin — and Debuts New Sideburns — at Premiere of Prisoner of War Series ‘Narrow Road to the Deep North’
Jacob Elordi brought the heat to snowy Berlin at the premiere of his new war-set miniseries “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” on Saturday night, debuting his latest adventure in facial hair: sideburns. Gone was the beard that sent shockwaves through the internet in December when the actor served on the Marrakech Film Festival […]
Dede Gardner on ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Mickey 17’ and Filmmaking During the Trump Administration: ‘Keep Pushing for Story That Counteracts the Erasure of History’
Plan B co-founder and Los Angeles native Dede Gardner refuses to let the Trump administration scare her out of LA. At a masterclass moderated by Variety‘s Elsa Keslassy, Gardner explained that though she may have initially felt the urge to relocate to Europe (especially in the wake of Plan B’s partnership with Paris-based Mediawan), she […]
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Healthful breakfast ideas are key to having a strong start to your day. I’m talking about preparations you can make at home, in the morning, when you’re crunched for time. Nobody loves a leisurely brunch more than I do, but most mornings that’s just not in the cards for me, nor, I suspect, for many […]
2025 ADG Lifetime Honorees Share Highlights from Their Storied Careers
Lisa Frazza, Barbara Mesney, Dan Sweetman, and J. Dennis Washington look back on their careers before the ADG Awards on February 15.
Colter Shaw Goes on the Road Every Episode of ‘Tracker’ — Which Means Finding a Lot of Vancouver Locations
The locations team tells IndieWire about keeping Justin Hartley’s bounty hunter on the move for the CBS series.