Best Actress 2027: Sorry, Inde is Not a Lock for a Nomination
Hey, guys. Did you know we’re still a month out from Telluride and TIFF? You might not know this if...
Is Carol Really the Most Miserable Person on Earth on ‘Pluribus’?
“The Most Miserable Person on Earth.” George Costanza would like a word. “I’m watching Pluribus,” said Contending co-founder Joey Moser...
Sean Young Helps River Valley Film Festival Celebrate Community-Favorite Winners as Second Year Wraps in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, PA – July 27, 2026 – The River Valley Film Festival, presented by Lycoming Arts, concluded its second annual...
Oscars 2027: Supporting or Lead, Where is Anne’s Best Chance at a Win?
Megan McLachlan examines whether Anne Hathaway should go lead or supporting for The Odyssey at the 2027 Oscars. Christopher Nolan...
[VIDEO] Doc Director Rustin Thompson Talks ‘The Last Picture Shows,’ a Cinephile’s Dream Travelogue through Movie Theaters of Yesteryear
Megan McLachlan talks to The Last Picture Shows documentary director Rustin Thompson about his film celebrating classic movie theaters. Don't...
Actress Sean Young Among Jury at the 2026 River Valley Film Festival
Williamsport, PA - Once again the River Valley Film Festival will open its festival weekend with its Red Carpet Friday...
[VIDEO]’The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle’ Documentary Filmmakers Reveal How Their Titular Character Ended Up in Natalia Grace’s Apartment
The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle documentary filmmakers discuss how this crazy story came to them and their hopes for...
Are We at the End of TV’s Golden Age of Non-Toxic Masculinity?
With The Bear ending and Ted Lasso taking on a new team (of women!), are we ready for a new...
Bentonville Film Festival Lineup Hottest Ticket in Town, with Honors to Katherine LaNasa and More Filmmakers
Megan McLachlan was in Arkansas for the 12th Annual Bentonville Film Festival, which champions inclusion in all aspects of entertainment...
Bentonville Film Festival, Led By Geena Davis, Announces Winners of 12th Annual Festival
(Bentonville, AR) (June 20, 2026) Today, the Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner, Walmart, and presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola, announced the...
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