No Documentary Has Been Nominated for Best Picture, but ‘Flee’ and ‘Summer of Soul’ Should Change That
There are no rules against non-fiction films securing Best Picture nominations. So why hasn’t it happened yet?
Eric Kohn
Leos Carax and Sparks’ ‘Annette’ Evolution: A Failed Tim Burton Musical, 80 Original Songs, and More
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael conceived of “Annette” before Carax came along, but he spent eight years working with them on the music and shares a screenplay credit. Here’s how the collaboration took shape.
‘A Hero’: Asghar Farhadi Talks to Mira Nair and Desiree Akhavan About Leaning Into Moral Ambiguity
Farhadi was joined by the fellow filmmakers for a conversation about how his films capture the greys in a society that operates in a moral binary on the surface.
Sundance Wish List: 40 Films We Hope Will Premiere at the 2022 Festival
After launching an ambitious hybrid festival in 2021, the annual event is readying for a more traditional format this year. Here’s what cinephiles might expect to see in Park City.
Oscars 2022: The 15 Films Most Likely to Be Shortlisted for Best International Feature
“Flee,” “Titane,” and “The Worst Person in the World” are just a few of the many serious contenders for Best International Feature.
Joaquin Phoenix Is No Longer Scared by Interviews, Thanks to ‘C’mon C’mon’
“I am actually surprised at how many entertainment journalists I’ve met who are dicks,” the actor told IndieWire, but his new movie helped him understand the process.
‘Memoria’: Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Tilda Swinton Embrace the ‘Divine Opportunity’ of Their Meditative Oscar Entry
The pair traveled together to Bogotá, Colombia to film a new slice of experiential, experimental, and personal cinema. Here’s how they did it.
‘Procession’: Catholic Sexual Assault Survivors on Why They Relived Trauma Through Drama Therapy
Robert Greene’s Netflix documentary finds six men reenacting their experiences. Here, they explain why they felt it was only the way forward.
‘King Richard’: How Director Reinaldo Marcus Green Impressed Will Smith and Scored a Dream Gig
Smith’s passion project needed a director. Here’s what Green did to make the case for the job — and why he pulled it off.
‘Belfast’ and ‘King Richard’ Chase Best Picture, but ‘Power of the Dog’ Could Take Them Down
While there are many movies still to come this fall, the Oscar race for the biggest category has settled (for now) around a few key contenders.
Your Agent Is a Con Artist: ‘The Beta Test’ Director Jim Cummings Wants to Liberate Indie Filmmaking
Cummings is on a mission to convince filmmakers to retain control over their work. Now, he’s made a movie that explains why.
‘The Power of the Dog’: Benedict Cumberbatch on the Link Between Jane Campion and ‘Doctor Strange’
Cumberbatch used to take on demanding roles to avoid being pigeonholed. For “The Power of the Dog,” the impulse was different.
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