NYFF 2026: ‘Bitter Christmas,’ Pedro Almodóvar’s Super Dense, Delightfully Meta, Cinematic Self-Reflection
I admit I am a sucker for Almodóvar. I don’t think I have ever not, at least, liked an Almodóvar ...
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TIFF 2026: Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Dramatizes The Cost of Inspiration
"I always heard you say that the ending imposes itself on the development of a story. And that the author ...
Frank J. Avella’s 13 Best Films of 2024
2024 has been a topsy-turvy year in cinema with certain unbelievably overrated movies being lauded by critics. Alas, it's all ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ Music Supervisor Pierre-Marie Dru Helped Shape the Sounds Of Netflix’s Acclaimed Musical
Photo: Melanie Elbaz Pierre-Marie Dru is the music supervisor of Netflix's Emilia Pérez, a film that proved incredibly challenging but ...
Virginia Film Festival Announces Its 2024 Lineup
The Virginia Film Festival (VAFF) has announced its slate of films for this, its 37th year. Held in Charlottesville, VA, ...
TIFF 2024: Almodóvar Delivers a Stunning Elegy with ‘The Room Next Door’
How do you feel about death? Do you think about it at all? Do you fear it? Are you feelings ...
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