Laurent Cantet, Whose Films Explored France's Undersides, Dies at 63
Laurent Cantet, a renowned French director known for exploring social issues, passed away at 63. His film 'The Class' won awards for its innovative approach to depicting classroom dynamics. [ more ]
'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival
The 77th Cannes Film Festival concluded with Anora winning the Palme d'Or, highlighting the importance of the communal movie theater experience. [ more ]
Morgan Spurlock, documentary filmmaker of 'Super Size Me', dies at 53
Morgan Spurlock, known for 'Super Size Me,' has died at 53. His impactful documentaries tackled social issues but faced controversy and repercussions amid personal admissions. [ more ]
Eleanor Coppola, Emmy award winning director, dies aged 87
Eleanor Coppola, known for her work as a director, artist, and writer, passed away at 87. Her legacy includes Emmy-winning documentary Hearts of Darkness and a family of filmmakers. [ more ]
Babes is a new film co-scripted by Ilana Glazer that continues the humor of Broad City while exploring motherhood and friendship between women. [ more ]
Matthew Lopez deserves the royal treatment for his work in telling queer stories on stage & screen - Queerty
Matthew López is a groundbreaking figure in queer entertainment, contributing diverse representation and telling stories that were lacking in his own youth. [ more ]
I love erotic thrillers, but this so isn't one': Damian Hurley on directing his mother, Elizabeth, in a sensual mystery'
Damian Hurley directed a film at 20, facing few obstacles, while Orson Welles was 25 when he directed Citizen Kane, raising the question of delayed success [ more ]
I refuse to simplify Syria for western audiences': director Soudade Kaadan on making a war movie without bloodshed
Filmmaker Soudade Kaadan challenges traditional expectations of Syrian films by creating Nezouh, a dreamlike portrayal of a Syrian family's struggle during the war. [ more ]
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 ]
Director Alexander Payne on 'Sideways,' 20 Years Later
Paul Giamatti is not enthusiastic about being associated with his Sideways character, despite its popularity.
Alexander Payne had Paul Giamatti in mind for the role in Sideways from the beginning, even though other well-known actors expressed interest. [ more ]
Denis Villeneuve's career involved a pause to refresh approaches to filmmaking, including observing theater directors and improving communication with actors.
Villeneuve is known for taking on challenging projects like the adaptation of 'Dune,' which requires capturing the essence of the source material's complexity and spectacle. [ more ]