Pier-Philippe Chevigny On Trapping the Audience in a Slaughterhouse for ‘Mercenaire’
You are trapped in a slaughterhouse in Pier-Philippe Chevigny's claustrophobic drama, Mercenaire. I couldn't help but think that none of...
‘Jay Kelly’: A Movie Star Fills in the Blind Spots of His Own Life
Jay Kelly. Jay Kelly. Clark Gable. Jay Kelly. Robert De Niro. Cary Grant. Jay Kelly. George Clooney's fictitious mega movie...
Matthew Scheffler On Embracing Candlelight Horror for ‘The Traveler’
The quietness presses in on you throughout The Traveler, Matthew Scheffler's intensely atmospheric, psychological exploration of one woman's grief. It's...
Omer Ben-Shachar On How Limitations of Space Do Not Limit the Emotional Growth in ‘Single Residence Occupancy’
There are a lot of things left unsaid hurtling towards the surface in Omer Ben-Shachar's remarkably delicate film, Single Residence...
Doc Short: ‘Rat Rod’ Gives New Life to the American Dream–One Piece at a Time
Hearing Jorge Ramirez talk about what he loves about cars is really inspiring even if, like me, you don't know...
Jonah Haber On Using Little Dialogue to Convey Heartbreak Through Memory for ‘We Were’
We Were is a special film for how it presents its emotions honestly and, for the most part, without dialogue....
‘Poreless’ Takes Beauty Standards to Task
Who wouldn't want flawless skin? That enviable mug that turns everyone's head and has people asking, 'How does their skin...
Michael B. Jordan to Receive Icon Award from Palm Springs International Film Festival
Palm Springs, CA (November 11, 2025) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Michael B. Jordan is...
‘Two Ships’ Gently Examines Survival of Close Distance
A pink Post-It serves as a beacon of hope for one couple in director McKinley Benson's hopeful animated short, Two...
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Adam Sandler with The Chairman’s Award
Palm Springs, CA (November 7, 2025) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Adam Sandler is the...
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