Paul Thomas Anderson hosted a six-movie New Year's movie marathon at the Ojai Playhouse featuring films like 'Repo Man' and 'Casablanca,' with streaming options available for viewers to enjoy the lineup at home, though not on Netflix.
Telluride Film Festival 2025 features a diverse lineup including awards contenders, discoveries, and classics, with festival director Julie Huntsinger discussing how she balances these elements to create a compelling program.
The 52nd Telluride Film Festival announced its lineup featuring world premieres including 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere', Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet', and Edward Berger's 'Ballad Of A Small Player', along with other notable films and documentaries, with Bruce Springsteen attending the premiere of his documentary.
The 52nd Telluride Film Festival, known for its secretive lineup and high-quality programming, will run until September 1st, with predictions suggesting a strong presence of potential Oscar nominees and surprise screenings, making it a key event for top cinema and awards season contenders.
Venice Film Festival's 2025 lineup features star-studded films, strong documentaries, and potential Oscar contenders, with discussions on the trend of longer movies and behind-the-scenes disputes, highlighting the festival's diverse and competitive nature.
The 2025 Venice Film Festival lineup features highly anticipated films including Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' Ben Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine,' and Kathryn Bigelow's 'A House of Dynamite,' with notable debuts from Dwayne Johnson and Julia Roberts, and a strong presence from Netflix with several major titles. The festival runs from August 27 to September 9, showcasing a diverse selection of competition and out-of-competition films from renowned directors and new talents alike.
TIFF 2025 has announced a diverse lineup including films that previously premiered at Sundance and Cannes, as well as new world premieres from notable directors and stars, showcasing global storytelling and culture, with the festival running from September 4-14, 2025.
The Sundance Film Festival has announced its latest lineup, which prominently features films with political themes. This year's selection includes a variety of independent films and documentaries that address current political issues, reflecting a growing trend in the film industry to engage with social and political topics.
The 2024 Cannes Critics' Week lineup has been unveiled, featuring 11 films including "Ghost Trail" and "Animale" as the opening and closing films, respectively. The selection includes the U.S. film "Blue Sun Palace" and other world premieres such as "Locust," "Julie Keeps Quiet," and "The Brink of Dreams." Notably, a record number of female directors submitted films for consideration, with the event set to take place from May 15-23.
The lineup for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival has been revealed, featuring films from renowned directors such as Francis Ford Coppola, George Miller, and Kevin Costner. The festival will include 19 films in competition, with more announcements to come, and will also feature Out of Competition screenings and special screenings. Greta Gerwig will serve as president of the Competition jury, and the festival will open with Quentin Dupieux’s star-studded comedy “The Second Act.”
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will feature iconic filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, George Miller, and George Lucas, with films starring Adam Driver and Anya Taylor-Joy. Greta Gerwig will preside over the jury, and the festival will expand to the Palm Beach venue. The lineup includes a diverse selection of films, and the festival will kick off with the world premiere of Quentin Dupieux’s "Second Act" starring Lea Seydoux.
The Berlin film festival has announced an eclectic lineup for its 74th edition, featuring a mix of serious arthouse fare and star-studded team-ups, including Rooney Mara in a love story set in a Manhattan restaurant, Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham in a tragicomedy about a father-daughter pair traveling to Poland, and Gael García Bernal in a dystopian sci-fi drama. The festival will also include a Star Wars parody set in a French fishing village, a documentary about a hippopotamus from Pablo Escobar's menagerie, and a reimagination of Pier Paolo Pasolini's Theorem. The festival's leadership emphasized the importance of artistic expression and peaceful dialogue in the midst of international conflicts.
The 74th Berlin International Film Festival has announced its full lineup, featuring films competing for the Golden and Silver Bears in both the competition and encounters sections. Notable entries include La Cocina, From Hilde With Love, Suspended Time, and A Traveler’s Needs, with renowned directors such as Alonso Ruizpalacios, Andreas Dresen, Olivier Assayas, and Hong Sang-soo presenting their latest works. The festival also emphasized its commitment to fostering empathy and understanding through film, addressing the ongoing war in Gaza and promoting intercultural understanding.
The 80th Venice Film Festival is set to begin amidst the backdrop of two Hollywood strikes, resulting in uncertain celebrity attendance. While some big names will make appearances, others have chosen to stay away to avoid accusations of strike-breaking. The festival's lineup includes highly anticipated films such as "Maestro," "El Conde," and "The Killer" from Netflix, as well as works from acclaimed directors like Sofia Coppola and David Fincher. Controversial filmmakers Roman Polanski, Woody Allen, and Luc Besson will also be featured. The festival will include tributes, masterclasses, and special events, with weather conditions expected to improve after initial challenges.
The Toronto International Film Festival has announced its lineup for 2023, featuring 60 films from 70 countries. Notable directors such as Alexander Payne, Richard Linklater, Kore-eda Hirokazu, and Justine Triet will be showcasing their latest works. However, the lineup lacks major studio premieres, indicating potential release date changes due to ongoing labor strikes in Hollywood. Despite this, the festival plans to proceed as scheduled, with films like "Dumb Money," "Rustin," and "Flora and Son" among those set to screen. The absence of many movie stars raises questions about attendance, but the festival's CEO remains optimistic about the event's breadth and depth.