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Venice, Telluride Launch 2027 Oscar Season

Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Alexandre Smia’s Taut, Tense Thriller, ‘Jupiter’ Is ‘House of Dynamite’ Sibling Cinema

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 4, 2026
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Edoardo Gabbriellini’s Engrossing ‘The City of the Living’ Is A Disturbing Cinematic Gut Punch

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 4, 2026
Venice Film Festival

Theo Rollason’s Doc, ‘Queer Edward II,’ Rightly Roots Derek Jarman As A Gay Rights Hero

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 4, 2026
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Auguste Bernard Kouemo Yanghu’s ‘House of the Wind’ Captivates

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 4, 2026
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Gianni Amelio’s ‘Nessun Dolore’ — A Compelling, Semi-Absurdist Look At The Migrant Crisis

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 3, 2026
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Martin McDonagh’s Brilliant ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Is Venice’s First Definitive Oscar Contender With A Career-Best Turn by John Malkovich

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 3, 2026
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Werner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ Boasts Year’s True Tour Deux Force Performance

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 3, 2026
Featured Film

Telluride Film Festival 2026 Lineup Includes ‘Debut,’ ‘Elsinore’

by Clarence MoyeSeptember 3, 2026
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ Is An Intense, Kinetic Look At Birth of Modern Tabloid

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 3, 2026
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Alina Marazzi’s Cinematic Mosaic ‘The Girl With The Leica’ Boasts Brilliant Turn by Emilia Schüle

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 2, 2026

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Film

Venice 2026: Alexandre Smia’s Taut, Tense Thriller, ‘Jupiter’ Is ‘House of Dynamite’ Sibling Cinema
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Alexandre Smia’s Taut, Tense Thriller, ‘Jupiter’ Is ‘House of Dynamite’ Sibling Cinema

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 4, 2026
Venice 2026: Edoardo Gabbriellini’s Engrossing ‘The City of the Living’ Is A Disturbing Cinematic Gut Punch
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Edoardo Gabbriellini’s Engrossing ‘The City of the Living’ Is A Disturbing Cinematic Gut Punch

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 4, 2026
Theo Rollason’s Doc, ‘Queer Edward II,’ Rightly Roots Derek Jarman As A Gay Rights Hero
Venice Film Festival

Theo Rollason’s Doc, ‘Queer Edward II,’ Rightly Roots Derek Jarman As A Gay Rights Hero

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 4, 2026
Venice 2026: Auguste Bernard Kouemo Yanghu’s ‘House of the Wind’ Captivates
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Auguste Bernard Kouemo Yanghu’s ‘House of the Wind’ Captivates

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 4, 2026
Venice 2026: Gianni Amelio’s ‘Nessun Dolore’ — A Compelling, Semi-Absurdist Look At The Migrant Crisis
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Gianni Amelio’s ‘Nessun Dolore’ — A Compelling, Semi-Absurdist Look At The Migrant Crisis

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 3, 2026
Venice 2026: Martin McDonagh’s Brilliant ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Is Venice’s First Definitive Oscar Contender With A Career-Best Turn by John Malkovich
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Martin McDonagh’s Brilliant ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Is Venice’s First Definitive Oscar Contender With A Career-Best Turn by John Malkovich

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 3, 2026
Venice 2026: Werner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ Boasts Year’s True Tour Deux Force Performance
Venice Film Festival

Venice 2026: Werner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ Boasts Year’s True Tour Deux Force Performance

by Frank J. AvellaSeptember 3, 2026
Venice 2026: Alexandre Smia’s Taut, Tense Thriller, ‘Jupiter’ Is ‘House of Dynamite’ Sibling Cinema
Venice 2026: Edoardo Gabbriellini’s Engrossing ‘The City of the Living’ Is A Disturbing Cinematic Gut Punch
Theo Rollason’s Doc, ‘Queer Edward II,’ Rightly Roots Derek Jarman As A Gay Rights Hero
Venice 2026: Auguste Bernard Kouemo Yanghu’s ‘House of the Wind’ Captivates
Venice 2026: Gianni Amelio’s ‘Nessun Dolore’ — A Compelling, Semi-Absurdist Look At The Migrant Crisis
Venice 2026: Martin McDonagh’s Brilliant ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Is Venice’s First Definitive Oscar Contender With A Career-Best Turn by John Malkovich
Venice 2026: Werner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ Boasts Year’s True Tour Deux Force Performance
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Television

in teenage wasteland documentary students in 1991 uncover an environmental conspiracy
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A High School Class Uncovers a Local Conspiracy. ‘Teenage Wasteland’ Directors Discuss Their Unbelievable Netflix Documentary

by Megan McLachlanSeptember 4, 2026
2026 Creative Arts Emmy Predictions
Emmy Awards

2026 Creative Arts Emmy Predictions

by Jalal HaddadSeptember 4, 2026
The Breathtaking Scope of Hulu’s ‘Furious’
Featured Story

The Breathtaking Scope of Hulu’s ‘Furious’

by David PhillipsSeptember 2, 2026
emmy rossum in the furious ending on hulu
Television

4-Minute Video Chat: Emmy Rossum on ‘Furious’ Ending, Alice and Catherine’s Complicated Relationship

by Megan McLachlanAugust 31, 2026
Todd Downing on Maturing ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Through the Editing
Crafts

Todd Downing on Maturing ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Through the Editing

by Joey MoserAugust 26, 2026
DARCYS
Television

‘The Pitt,’ ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Among Inaugural DARCYS Nominees

by Clarence MoyeAugust 25, 2026
James Parnell & John W. Cook On Building Sound for the Right Clap for ‘Hacks’ and the Quiet Crises of ‘DTF St. Louis’
Crafts

James Parnell & John W. Cook On Building Sound for the Right Clap for ‘Hacks’ and the Quiet Crises of ‘DTF St. Louis’

by Ben MorrisAugust 24, 2026
in teenage wasteland documentary students in 1991 uncover an environmental conspiracy
2026 Creative Arts Emmy Predictions
The Breathtaking Scope of Hulu’s ‘Furious’
emmy rossum in the furious ending on hulu
Todd Downing on Maturing ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Through the Editing
DARCYS
James Parnell & John W. Cook On Building Sound for the Right Clap for ‘Hacks’ and the Quiet Crises of ‘DTF St. Louis’
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Theater

‘The Pass’ Examines Internalized Homophobia & Boasts Striking Work By Ino Badanjak & Matisse Ratron-Neal
Theater

‘The Pass’ Examines Internalized Homophobia & Boasts Striking Work By Ino Badanjak & Matisse Ratron-Neal

by Frank J. AvellaAugust 10, 2026
Jack Stokes On the Challenge of Embodying 4 Characters In ‘This Is Not America’ At Edinburgh Fringe [VIDEO]
Theater

Jack Stokes On the Challenge of Embodying 4 Characters In ‘This Is Not America’ At Edinburgh Fringe [VIDEO]

by Frank J. AvellaJuly 20, 2026
Nate Mann On Being Drawn Into the Authentic World of ‘Birthright’ [VIDEO]
Theater

Nate Mann On Being Drawn Into the Authentic World of ‘Birthright’ [VIDEO]

by Frank J. AvellaJuly 15, 2026
Stephen Michael Spencer On the ‘Blessing’ of Performing in ‘Music City’ [VIDEO]
Theater

Stephen Michael Spencer On the ‘Blessing’ of Performing in ‘Music City’ [VIDEO]

by Frank J. AvellaJuly 11, 2026
Jonathan Spector’s Brilliant New Play ‘Birthright’ Belongs On Broadway
Theater

Jonathan Spector’s Brilliant New Play ‘Birthright’ Belongs On Broadway

by Frank J. AvellaJuly 6, 2026
Andrew Durand On ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ “Wonderment,” “Disappointing” Tony Category Misplacement [VIDEO]
Theater

Andrew Durand On ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ “Wonderment,” “Disappointing” Tony Category Misplacement [VIDEO]

by Frank J. AvellaJune 28, 2026
‘The Balusters’ Fearless Margaret Colin On The Amazing Cast Of The Tony-Nominated Play [VIDEO]
Theater

‘The Balusters’ Fearless Margaret Colin On The Amazing Cast Of The Tony-Nominated Play [VIDEO]

by Frank J. AvellaJune 4, 2026
‘The Pass’ Examines Internalized Homophobia & Boasts Striking Work By Ino Badanjak & Matisse Ratron-Neal
Jack Stokes On the Challenge of Embodying 4 Characters In ‘This Is Not America’ At Edinburgh Fringe [VIDEO]
Nate Mann On Being Drawn Into the Authentic World of ‘Birthright’ [VIDEO]
Stephen Michael Spencer On the ‘Blessing’ of Performing in ‘Music City’ [VIDEO]
Jonathan Spector’s Brilliant New Play ‘Birthright’ Belongs On Broadway
Andrew Durand On ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ “Wonderment,” “Disappointing” Tony Category Misplacement [VIDEO]
‘The Balusters’ Fearless Margaret Colin On The Amazing Cast Of The Tony-Nominated Play [VIDEO]
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