Tense Presidential Elections, a Focus on Domestic Audiences and Oscars Closer Than Ever: 10 Takeaways From the Rio Film Festival

Variety - Oct 12, 2026

Hosting a film festival during historic presidential elections destined to shape an entire country’s future is a hefty ask, but this year’s Rio Film Festival managed to carefully and purposefully thread the lines between focusing on the cinema and the industry of today and not turning a blind eye to the issues of tomorrow. This […]

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YouTube is not “invested in producing content.” That was the message today from the platform’s European chief Pedro Pina, as he continues his tour of the biggest TV events in the world convincing traditional TV gatekeepers that they should work with YouTube. Pina was speaking alongside RTL Deutschland CEO Stephan Schmitter, telling the audience that […]

Pasto Cine Boards ‘Puan’ Helmer María Alché’s ‘I Love You and Today Everything Looks Beautiful’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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‘Silver Express’ Review: Miki Tanaka’s Sensitive Debut Feature Explores Asexual and Aromantic Identity

Oct 12, 2026

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There are films and series with asexual characters in them, but far fewer interested in the experiential questions about moving through society as asexual and aromantic, and considering that identity on a spectrum. Miki Tanaka’s debut feature “Silver Express” is one such film: a gentle character study observing the everyday annoyances of an asexual person […]

Tsui Hark Pays Emotional Tribute to Nansun Shi, Discusses New Projects and Reflects on AI at Lumière Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 12, 2026

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LYON, France — Hong Kong filmmaker Tsui Hark paid an emotional tribute to Nansun Shi, his former wife and longtime producing partner, at the Lumière Film Festival on Sunday, saying he deeply missed the pioneering producer, who died in July. “I miss my partner, Nansun, who helped me on so many projects over so many […]

Luke Evans Says His New ITV Thriller ‘The Party’ Reveals How The British Class System Still Dominates: “The Idea Of Being Born With A Silver Spoon Is Alive And Well”

Oct 12, 2026

Luke Evans Says His New ITV Thriller ‘The Party’ Reveals How The British Class System Still Dominates: “The Idea Of Being Born With A Silver Spoon Is Alive And Well”

Luke Evans has said his new ITV thriller The Party “offers a glimpse into the British class system” that remains “particularly visible” in the UK. Evans said the adaptation of the Elizabeth Day novel, which launched on ITV last night, shows how the class system “remains more prevalent here than in almost any other country.” […]

Nicolas Cage expresses one regret over friendship with Sean Connery

Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

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Ella Rumpf, Júlio Andrade, Ana Flávia Cavalcanti to Star in Locarno Winner Andrea Staka’s ‘Ibicaba: O Paraíso Prometido’ for MyMama Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 12, 2026

Ella Rumpf, Júlio Andrade, Ana Flávia Cavalcanti to Star in Locarno Winner Andrea Staka’s ‘Ibicaba: O Paraíso Prometido’ for MyMama Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Ella Rumpf (“Raw,” “Couture”), Júlio Andrade (“Under Pressure”) and Ana Flávia Cavalcanti (“Baby”) are set to star in Andrea Štaka’s “Ibicaba: O Paraíso Prometido.” The new film by the Golden Leopard-winning director will be produced under Brazil’s MyMama Entertainment banner in co-production with Switzerland’s Cinédokké Sagl and Brazil’s MMM Carioca. […]

The new Hammer Museum director is on a mission to create a Westside Arts District

Oct 12, 2026

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Nearly two years into her tenure as the director of UCLA's Hammer Museum, Zoë Ryan is taking bold steps into the future with expansive new education programming and a new way of looking at L.A. art.

Alt-pop songstress Julia Wolf tried to become a vampire. Plan B? Hypnotizing the internet with 'In My Room'

Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

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