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This year’s Palm Springs Film Festival saw not one but two international feature panel discussions hosted by The Hollywood Reporter. The first, moderated by THR’s own Kevin Cassidy, highlighted some of the most exciting non-English-language films of the year. Matteo Garrone’s Io Capitano is Italy’s submission for the Oscar this …

For Mean Girls, the movie musical remake of the beloved 2004 comedy, director Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne went back to high school. Literally. The film was shot on location at a shuttered all girl Catholic school in New Jersey. In lieu of trailers, talent — which includes Rene …

Deepika Padukone’s journey in Bollywood has been a testament to her talent, resilience, and her ability to choose diverse roles. While her innate acting prowess has propelled her to the top echelons of the industry, her collaborations with visionary directors have been pivotal in shaping her trajectory. These partnerships have …

In 2023, Bollywood witnessed a wave of impressive directorial debuts that left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. These emerging filmmakers brought forth a fusion of creativity and vision, redefining storytelling norms with their distinctive narratives. From exploring societal nuances to embracing innovative techniques, these debutants showcased a remarkable …

As the directors of Disney‘s Wish, Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn were in charge of creating a film to honor 100 years of Disney animated features. After looking at every film that came before it, they decided to use the theme of wishing upon a star and created a watercolor …

Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire was one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year. Even though it garnered poor reviews from the critics, it will probably be a big success for Netflix. The PG-13 version of the film had a limited theatrical release on December 15, …

In Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli’s nearly two-hour documentary, Lakota Nation vs. United States, the filmmaking duo captures the history, present and future hopes of the indigenous peoples of the Dakotas through a singular issue: land. That issue, according to the film written and narrated by Layli Long Soldier, …

Nimona has had quite a journey before arriving on Netflix. After Disney acquired Blue Sky Studios, the film was repeatedly delayed before being canceled in 2021 when the studio was dissolved. Directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, along with the creator of the graphic novel ND Stevenson, liken the experience …

Terms of endearment Radhika Apte, who is known for the life-like portrayals of her on-screen characters, tells Rupsha Sen that she’s become good at detaching herself from them Radhika Apte was once called the poster girl of OTT. She was seen in almost every project and most of her choices …

Contributions by women writers and directors to British TV have gone in the wrong direction over the past six years, according to an alarming report from the broadcaster-backed Diamond project. Between 2016 and 2022, female British scribes saw their contributions to UK TV shows tumble by more than 10 percentage …

For the 10th year in a row, the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the 26th edition of which ran from Oct. 21 through Oct. 28, was the place to be for documentary filmmakers and documentary lovers — specifically on Oct. 25, when The Hollywood Reporter presented and your humble correspondent hosted …

Seeing “Terrifier 2” in theaters, I remember watching the bedroom kill and thinking, “by watching this in the theater, am I being put on some kind of list?” And it stuck with me ever since. What is your favorite “Terrifier” kill out of both movies so far? Well, I think …