If you go to film festivals long enough, you end up getting cynical about a few things. For example, it becomes clear that for political reasons, programmers are often pressured to support filmmakers from the country where the fests take place. Instead of getting first dibs on the best of what’s created in their own backyards, they wind up making room for local movies that got turned down by other festivals. That means, when in Berlin, you’re better off skipping the Perspektive Deutsches Kino section. Venice is the wrong place to see Italian films. And when it comes to Toronto, don’t waste your time on Canadian fare.
Now, if you’re not a film-festival burnout, you might (rightly) ask: But isn’t that a little harsh? Surely there are some treasures stashed away among all those homemade movies? And to that, I would offer up Jasmin Mozaffari’s “Firecrackers,...
Now, if you’re not a film-festival burnout, you might (rightly) ask: But isn’t that a little harsh? Surely there are some treasures stashed away among all those homemade movies? And to that, I would offer up Jasmin Mozaffari’s “Firecrackers,...
- 7/14/2019
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Harmony Korine Brings His Edglrd Aesthetic to New ‘One Second’ Music Video — Watch
- 5/2/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
17 Films to See in May
- 4/30/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
40 Films to See This Summer
- 4/24/2024
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Meryl Streep Will Return to Cannes After 35 Years for an Honorary Palme d’Or
- 5/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘Megalopolis’ First Look: Adam Driver & Nathalie Emmanuel Appear In First Image From Francis Ford Coppola’s Long-Awaited Epic
- 4/30/2024
- by Caillou Pettis
- The Playlist
Greta Gerwig’s Cannes 2024 Jury: Lily Gladstone, J.A. Bayona, Eva Green, and More
- 4/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
How Mr. & Mrs. Smith Redefined the Spy Genre for a Modern Age
- 3/26/2024
- by Stephen Silver
- TVfanatic
17 Rising Female Filmmakers to Watch in 2024
- 3/8/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 1 Review: Donald Glover & Maya Erskine Bring Back The Married Assassin Couple Concept
- 2/8/2024
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Lands with $28.5M, ‘Phantom Menace’ Tops ‘Challengers’ for No. 2
- 5/5/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Headed Toward $28M Debut
- 5/4/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Gen V’ Won’t Recast Chance Perdomo’s Role After Actor’s Death, Sets Production for May
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Willow Smith Used Meditation and Workouts to Fuel the Creativity on "Empathogen"
- 5/2/2024
- by Lena Felton
- Popsugar.com
Nicki Nicole Says Rap Music Helped Her Get Out of Her Shell
- 4/29/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Revisiting Jennifer Lopez’s 2011 Album “Love?” and What It Signifies Today
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimmy Dole
- Popsugar.com
Thalia's "A Mucha Honra" Album Is a Love Letter to Música Mexicana
- 4/26/2024
- by Lucas Villa
- Popsugar.com
Julio Torres's "Problemista" Shows the US Immigration System Is a Relentless Maze
- 4/24/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Ryan Reynolds Says Kevin Feige Rejected His ‘Rashomon’-Inspired Pitch for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
- 5/5/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘The Idea Of You’ Author Says She Was ‘Not Involved at All’ with Film Adaptation: ‘The Book Is The Book, and the Movie Is the Movie’
- 5/5/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘Baby Reindeer’ Review: A Conventional Stalking Thriller Transforms Into A Devastating & Complex Confessional About Abuse & Trauma
- 5/5/2024
- by Brian Farvour
- The Playlist
Giancarlo Esposito Shows Spike Lee ‘La Dolce Vita’ in New Fiat Commercial
- 5/5/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘The Fall Guy’ Box Office Disappointment Hurts More Than Opening Weekend
- 5/5/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Lands with $28.5M, ‘Phantom Menace’ Tops ‘Challengers’ for No. 2
- 5/5/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Headed Toward $28M Debut
- 5/4/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gen V Will Not Recast Chance Perdomo's Role Following Actor's Tragic Death
- 5/5/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
The Fall Guy: Every Way the Movie Pays Homage to the 1980s TV Series
- 5/5/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
SNL S49 E18: Who Got the Most (and Least) Screen Time?
- 5/5/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- LateNighter
‘Gen V’ Won’t Recast Chance Perdomo’s Role After Actor’s Death, Sets Production for May
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Gen V Producers Say the Late Chance Perdomo’s Role Will Not Be Recast for Season 2 — Read Statement
- 5/5/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
‘Gen V’ Will Not Recast Chance Perdomo’s Role After Star’s Death
- 5/5/2024
- TV Insider