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Film Oct 23, 2020 12:00 pm

‘The Truffle Hunters’: International documentary unearths the lives of Italian men and their fungus-hunting dogs

Every now and then, a documentary comes along that, through a narrative specificity and an evolution of its subjects into characters, makes you to forget whether you're watching a documentary at all. Such is the way "The Truffle Hunters" plays...

Film Oct 23, 2020 9:00 am

Pete Souza documentary ‘The Way I See It’ shows power of photography, empathy in Barack Obama’s presidency

Kevin Jacobsen

"I look at myself as a historian with a camera," proclaims photographer Pete Souza early in Focus Features' documentary "The Way I See It," directed by Dawn Porter ("John Lewis: Good Trouble"). As the official photographer during the presidential administrations...

Film Oct 23, 2020 7:00 am

Susan Lyall (‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ costume designer) describes how she has learned to design costumes for Aaron Sorkin projects [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Charles Bright

[jwplayer QjFKdMEI] Having served as the costume designer for both of Aaron Sorkin's directorial features, Susan Lyall has learned how to find the right outfits that serve his vision. "He responds more to images rather than a discussion. He’s more inclined to...

James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Keegan-Michael Key, The Prom

Film Oct 22, 2020 10:00 am

‘The Prom’ busts out glittery tuxes and jazz hands in first trailer for the Netflix musical [WATCH]

Sam Eckmann

Give it some Zazz! Netflix has finally dropped the first trailer for Ryan Murphy’s film adaptation of “The Prom” ahead of its December 11, 2020 premiere. Watch the colorful clip above. Based on the Broadway musical of the same name,...

Film Oct 22, 2020 9:00 am

‘News of the World’ trailer: Tom Hanks and director Paul Greengrass reunite for first time since ‘Captain Phillips’ [WATCH]

Denton Davidson

Universal Pictures has just announced its highly anticipated film "News of the World," starring Oscar contender Tom Hanks, will be released in theaters on December 25. The western drama was written and directed by Paul Greengrass, reuniting him with the...

Film Oct 22, 2020 6:00 am

Hollywood takes on Hollywood: 24 best movies about making movies, ranked [PHOTOS]

Susan Wloszczyna

Since the birth of motion pictures, Hollywood has often glorified the god-like act of filmmaking over the years. It’s clear that Tinseltown types love to hold a mirror up to act of creating cinema. During this unusual awards season, one...

Film Oct 21, 2020 2:00 pm

‘The Life Ahead’: Sophia Loren shines in remake of Oscar-winning film ‘Madame Rosa’ [WATCH]

Susan King

In 1984, the Oscar-winning actress Sophia Loren (“Two Women”) and her then-11-year-old son Edoardo Ponti starred in the TV movie “Aurora.” That little-remembered film began a lovely collaboration between the legendary actress and Ponti, Loren’s younger son by her late...

Film Oct 21, 2020 12:00 pm

‘The Dissident’ details the disturbing murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Charles Bright

One of the most talked-about documentaries at the Sundance Film Festival back in January was the latest from Bryan Fogel, "The Dissident." It premiered to universally positive reviews, was acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment for distribution and is now poised to...

Film Oct 20, 2020 3:00 pm

Look for ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ to get some love from guilds for period details

Charles Bright

While "The Trial of Chicago 7" is earning critical acclaim for writer/director Aaron Sorkin and his all-star cast led by Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne, it is also being singled out for its attention to detail in capturing the look of...

Film Oct 20, 2020 6:00 am

Alex Gibney’s ‘Totally Under Control’ offers a chilling play-by-play of the Trump administration’s mishandling of COVID-19

John Benutty

Oscar winner Alex Gibney's new documentary "Totally Under Control," which he wrote and co-directed with Ophelia Harutyunyan and Suzanne Hillinger, is already available to rent on demand via streaming services, but will be more widely available through Hulu beginning Tuesday,...

Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, Viola Davis, Michael Potts and Glynn Turman, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Film Oct 19, 2020 3:00 pm

‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ trailer spotlights tension between Viola Davis’ veteran blues singer and Chadwick Boseman’s ambitious trumpeter

David Buchanan

“This be an empty world without the blues,” Viola Davis’ titular character remarks at the top of the trailer for Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” An adaptation of Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s 1984 play of the same name, the...

Film Oct 19, 2020 12:00 pm

‘Disclosure’: Netflix documentary about trans depictions in media could be historic for trans representation at the Oscars

Tony Ruiz

After premiering to great acclaim at Sundance in early 2020, the documentary "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen" was eventually acquired by Netflix, and it debuted on the streaming service on June 19 right in the middle of Pride Month. As...

Film Oct 19, 2020 8:00 am

‘On the Record’ documentary from HBO Max gives a platform to Black women’s experiences in music industry

Kevin Jacobsen

Producer-directors Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, previously known for "The Invisible War" and "The Hunting Ground," are back with another documentary about the #MeToo movement via HBO Max called "On the Record." The Oscar contender for Best Documentary Feature predominantly...

Crip Camp a Disability Revolution on Netflix

Film Oct 19, 2020 7:00 am

‘Crip Camp’: Support from critics and the Obamas could help Netflix earn its 2nd consecutive Best Documentary Oscar

Tony Ruiz

"Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" debuted this past January at the Sundance Film Festival, earning a heap of critical raves and the coveted Audience Award. The film then debuted on Netflix in March and could be the latest Netflix doc...

Film Oct 15, 2020 3:00 pm

New ‘Soul’ trailer gives us a glimpse into the humorous, heartfelt and soulful world of The Great Before [WATCH]

Denton Davidson

'Soul' was one of the most highly praised films to screen at the recent BFI London Film Festival. Pixar Animation Studios has announced this Oscar contender for Best Animated Feature will start streaming on Disney+ on December 25. The studio...

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‘The Truffle Hunters’: International documentary unearths the lives of Italian men and their fungus-hunting dogs

Pete Souza documentary ‘The Way I See It’ shows power of photography, empathy in Barack Obama’s presidency

Susan Lyall (‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ costume designer) describes how she has learned to design costumes for Aaron Sorkin projects [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW]

‘The Prom’ busts out glittery tuxes and jazz hands in first trailer for the Netflix musical [WATCH]

‘News of the World’ trailer: Tom Hanks and director Paul Greengrass reunite for first time since ‘Captain Phillips’ [WATCH]

Hollywood takes on Hollywood: 24 best movies about making movies, ranked [PHOTOS]

‘The Life Ahead’: Sophia Loren shines in remake of Oscar-winning film ‘Madame Rosa’ [WATCH]

‘The Dissident’ details the disturbing murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Look for ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ to get some love from guilds for period details

Alex Gibney’s ‘Totally Under Control’ offers a chilling play-by-play of the Trump administration’s mishandling of COVID-19

‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ trailer spotlights tension between Viola Davis’ veteran blues singer and Chadwick Boseman’s ambitious trumpeter

‘Disclosure’: Netflix documentary about trans depictions in media could be historic for trans representation at the Oscars

‘On the Record’ documentary from HBO Max gives a platform to Black women’s experiences in music industry

‘Crip Camp’: Support from critics and the Obamas could help Netflix earn its 2nd consecutive Best Documentary Oscar

New ‘Soul’ trailer gives us a glimpse into the humorous, heartfelt and soulful world of The Great Before [WATCH]

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