“Two Pianos” Movie Review – A Virtuoso’s Past Unravels in Desplechin’s Latest Drama
Arnaud Desplechin’s Two Pianos premiered took place on September 10, 2025, at the Toronto International Film Festival, co-written by Kamen Velkovsky. The story follows pianist Mathias Vogler, played by François Civil, who returns to Lyon to rehearse with his mentor, Elena. However, his journey stirs up old feelings when he reconnects with Claude, a past
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UK Judge Throws Out Terror Case Against Kneecap Member
A concert in London in November 2024, Ó hAnnaidh displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah This alleged statement led to Ó hAnnaidh being charged with a terrorism-related offense in May. A UK court has ruled that the terrorism charges against rapper Mo Chara (real name Liam Og O hAnnaidh) can’t proceed due to a
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Lebanon’s Oscar Entry 2025: ‘A Sad & Beautiful World’ Competes for Best International Feature
Cyril Aris’ romantic drama A Sad and Beautiful World has been selected for Best International Feature Film in the 98th Academy Awards by Lebanon. A Sad & Beautiful World won the People’s Choice Award at the Venice world premiere. After making a splash in Venice, the film is heading to Hamburg, London, and Valladolid, with
Carl Craig Doc ‘Desire: The Carl Craig Story’Leads Sovereign’s Italian Distribution Rollout
Sovereign, the UK-based film production and distribution company, has launched its Italian distribution wing to tap into local audiences and expand its global footprint The film is written and directed by Jean-Cosme Delaloye. The feature documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Producers are Dan Wechsler and Andreas Roald. Cinematographers are Fábio Erdos and Gabriel
Reed Birney to Star in ‘Outrage’, a Satirical Thriller by Robin Rose Singer
Robin Rose Singer’s Outrage stars Reed Birney as a divisive media figure forced to confront his past in a gripping satirical thriller. Birney stars as Jake Gadling, a polarizing political commentator, who finds himself abducted after a night on the town. Decades of provocation have earned him no shortage of enemies—and now, one of them
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Francesco Costabile’s ‘Familia’ Chosen as Italy’s Official Oscar Submission
The Italian selection committee has chosen Francesco Costabile’s Familia as the country’s contender for the 2026 Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film. It’s written and directed by Francesco Costabile, based on the memoir Non sarà sempre così by Luigi Celeste. Before Familia, Costabile gained attention for Una Femmina, highlighting women who stood up to the
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Jim Jarmusch Wins Big at 2025 Venice Film Festival—See All Award Winners
The 82nd Venice International Film Festival was held from August 27 to September 6 andhosted at Venice Lido, it was presided over by Alexander Payne as Jury President, with Emanuela Fanelli hosting the ceremonies. In a turn of events that left many stunned, indie auteur Jim Jarmusch took home the Golden Lion for Father Mother
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Amazon MGM Studios Adapts ‘Life Is Strange’ Game Into Live-Action Series With Charlie Covell, Square Enix, Luckychamp and Story Kitchen.
Amazon Prime Video has officially approved a live-action “Life Is Strange” TV series, according to Variety . The live-action adaptation of the Life Is Strange video game franchise is being scripted and showrunner by Charlie Covell, who also serves as executive producer. A screen adaptation of the franchise that carries the same name. Charlie wrote
Box Office: ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Opens With $8.5M, 2025’s Top Horror Preview.
The Conjuring: The Last Rites has officially closed the book on one of the most successful horror franchises ever. Released on September 5, 2025, the film is already making waves at the box office, earning $8.5 million in preview screenings—the highest opening for a horror film this year. The movie is directed Michael Chaves and
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