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Hot Docs veteran programming directors Heather Haynes, Elizabeth Radshaw step down

Hot Docs veteran programming directors Heather Haynes, Elizabeth Radshaw step down

TORONTO — Two veteran staff members of the Hot Docs film festival have left the beleaguered documentary organization.
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office

Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” but moviegoing audiences don’t seem to have that reservation.
Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps

Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Karlovy Vary International Film Festival was kicking off its 59th edition on Friday with honors for American actor Peter Sarsgaard and actress Vicky Krieps from Luxembourg.
'Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid': R.T. Thorne's sci-fi debut '40 Acres'

'Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid': R.T. Thorne's sci-fi debut '40 Acres'

TORONTO — R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature.

Italian film industry rocked by 'fantasy film' linked to American director sought in double murder

ROME (AP) — The head of the Italian Culture Ministry’s film department resigned Thursday following revelations that an American film director accused in a double homicide had secured nearly $1 million in tax credits from the ministry for a film he ne
‘Jurassic World’ needed a restart. Steven Spielberg knew who to call

‘Jurassic World’ needed a restart. Steven Spielberg knew who to call

NEW YORK (AP) — EXT JUNGLE NIGHT An eyeball, big, yellowish, distinctly inhuman, stares raptly between wooden slats, part of a large crate. The eye darts from side to side quickly, alert as hell.
NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor

NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lights, camera, layup. The NBA Summer League is giving athletes another shot that takes place behind the camera.
Movie Review: In 'The Old Guard 2,' Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman get half a movie

Movie Review: In 'The Old Guard 2,' Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman get half a movie

About 80 minutes into “The Old Guard 2,” I found myself wondering how the filmmakers were going to wrap things up.
2025’s best movies (so far) include 'Sinners,' 'Sorry Baby' and 'One of Them Days'

2025’s best movies (so far) include 'Sinners,' 'Sorry Baby' and 'One of Them Days'

Often the best movies of the second half of the year come almost preordained as the Oscars Industrial Complex revs into high gear. The first half, though, can offer more of a thrill of discovery.
Movie Review: In 'Heads of State,' a buddy comedy with statesmen

Movie Review: In 'Heads of State,' a buddy comedy with statesmen

Say what you will about the Idris Elba-John Cena vehicle “Heads of State,” but it’s surely the first buddy comedy about the fraying bonds of NATO .
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