Tag: film festival
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SBIFF opening night balances British comedy with solidarity for Ukraine
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Wednesday’s opening night of the 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) drew crowds to the Arlington Theater, in person, for the ... -
When it comes to representation, black Canadian filmmakers say gains are slow and steady
TORONTO — When Tonya Williams started acting in the late 1970s in Canada, she noticed she was often the only person of color in the room. ... -
UK-Ireland Box Office Preview: ‘Death On The Nile’ Heads To ‘Uncharted’ Waters | News
All-Star Murder Mystery Death on the Nile leads new openers at the UK-Ireland box office this weekend, which will also see a wide release for the ... -
10 things to do this week: Theatre, music and comedy
January 29 – February 6. To free. Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL. This exhibit from the Royal Scottish Academy showcases diverse understandings of ... -
Comedian Omid Djalili will visit the Blackpool Grand Theater in February
The Good Times Tour now heads to Blackpool on Sunday 13th February. And it couldn’t come soon enough for Omid – having experienced a Zoom concert ... -
FilmRise Obtains FAST Rights to Canadian Series “Kim’s Convenience”
“Kim’s Convenience” Stephanie Prange January 21, 2022 FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, has acquired the ad-supported digital multi-territory linear rights ... -
SA director Sophie Hyde’s new comedy-drama will premiere at Virtual Sundance
Sophie Hyde should have landed in snowy Utah by now, where Good luck to you, Leo Grande is among the list of international films chosen to ... -
communist, activist and film critic
In 1975 he began working with actor and film distributor Edmund (Eddie) Allison who had been part of the cast of Call Indonesia. Eddie’s company, Quality ... -
‘Crocodile Dundee’ and ‘Walkabout’ actor was 68 – deadline
David Gulpilil, the revered Indigenous Australian actor and dancer, known for his performances in films such as Anti-rabbit fence, Dundee Crocodile, The tracker and Wandering, has ... -
Sydney’s beloved Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival events return in 2022
Iconic events will return as part of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in 2022. Events joining the festivities and making a comeback include the Annual ... -
The Italian film festival’s focus on nostalgia
Anna Magnani, center, in a photo from “Rome, open cityâ€. Gina Lollobrigida in the 1968 film “Buona Sera Mrs Campbell”. A photo of the opening of ... -
To-do list: Wednesday, October 27
As part of the 20th annual SPASM genre short film festival, Total Crap ’80s Special is compiling clips of some of the most cheesy horror films ... -
Girl Meets Robot in Thought-provoking Comedy “I’m Your Man” | Film + TV Reviews | Seven days
Click to enlarge Courtesy of Mongrel Media SEX MACHINE Eggert plays a scientist testing a robot boyfriend in Schrader’s uplifting comedy. This week, in honor of ... -
The Phantom of the Open review: Mark Rylance’s golf comedy “will make you laugh and cry” – Lewis Knight
Eternal Beauty director Craig Roberts directs biopic The Phantom of the Open starring Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins and Rhys Ifans Video upload Video unavailable The video ... -
‘Sort Of’ is all about transition, says star / co-creator Bilal Baig
TORONTO – Deciding not only to co-create, but also to star in a comedy series about a fluid, gender-fluid millennial nanny in Toronto, Bilal Baig was ... -
After Celine Dion’s “Biopic” Gets US Distribution, Iconic Singer Announces “Very Personal” Documentary
Celine Dion’s heart will continue in two projects on the big screen. A day after a film based loosely on her life was released in the ... -
Inuvialuit comedian to take the stage at Arctic Comedy Festival
It’s not every day that a professional wrestler turned city councilor gets the chance to share jokes on the Just for Laughs stage. But that’s exactly ... -
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher bring Hollywood to Perth
Wearing a long-sleeved striped sweatshirt and relaxed jeans, Australian actress Isla Fisher looked like a laid back West Australian when she was recently pictured next to ... -
Javier Bardem says he hopes for ‘Dune’ sequel – San Sebastian – Deadline
Black comedy in Spanish by Fernando León de Aranoa The good boss had its world premiere last night at the San Sebastian Film Festival in front ... -
‘Reservation Dogs’ star Devery Jacobs joins Enlarged Writers’ Room for season 2 – deadline
EXCLUSIVE: A day after the season 1 finale of Dogs Reservation Launched on FX on Hulu, the drama has opened its writers room for season 2 ... -
Canada votes, Emmys go to streamers: In the news September 20
In The News is a summary of articles from The Canadian Press designed to start your day off right. Here’s what’s on our editors’ radar for ... -
HBO Max teases four original series at San Sebastian panel
Ahead of the streamer’s October 26 arrival in Spain, representatives of several shows commissioned for HBO Max from WarnerMedia gathered at the San Sebastian Film Festival ... -
Brisbane International Film Festival 2021 First films
In October, the curtain will rise for the 27th Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF). The festival unveiled its festival in the form of four films. The ... -
Amélie – the most stylish movie ever made?
In a funny twist, Amélie was rejected during her Cannes Film Festival submission, with Jeunet reporting that programmer Gilles Jacob called the film “irrelevant.” In July ... -
Emerging New Jersey filmmaker to release new comedy series soon
The Gilbert Diaries car wash scene New Jersey Comedy Series set to cause a stir TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY, USA, Sept. 15, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Filmmakers ... -
Gackt and Fumi Nikaidō reunite for sequel to Fly Me to Saitama comedy – News
The production has been given the green light for a sequel to the live-action comedy of Mineo Maya‘s Tonde Saitama (Fly Me to Saitama) manga for ... -
Medical comedy by Roy Wood Jr. and Carolyn Pierre-Outlar in preparation at NBC
EXCLUSIVE: Physician Assistant Turned Writer Carolyn Pierre-Outlar drew on her own medical background for a comedy in preparation for NBC. Pierre-Outlar has joined forces with The ... -
North America’s Largest Animation Festival Announces Official Selections for its 45th Year – Apartment613
The curators of the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) has announced its official selection of films for its 45th edition. Festival organizers drew their selection from ... -
Chattanooga weekend options include pub crawls, theater productions, concerts, comedy
July 7 – Three theatrical productions, a haunted house workshop and a pub crawl are among the entertainment options for the weekend. Here is a preview. ... -
Cannes 2021: A Canadian Guide to the World’s Most Prestigious Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival is back. After last year’s edition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world-famous festival returns from July 6 to 15 ... -
Snohomish County Drama, Dance & Comedy Shows
THEATER “All our best”: Letters Aloud “All Our Best: Perseverance in Times of Struggle” at 7:30 p.m. on July 15 at the Edmonds Center for the ... -
Chinese ‘Manchurian tiger’ wins top prize – The Hollywood Reporter
The 24th Shanghai International Film Festival wrapped up in style on Saturday night, as the Chinese film Manchurian tiger won the Golden Goblet Award for Best ... -
Mr Inbetween, the little show that could be Australian TV folklore
It’s been almost 20 years since Scott Ryan envisioned a character destined to become part of Australian screen folklore. And a story that perfectly illustrates how, ... -
New documentary retraces the ‘comic’ canoe trip of an Albertan filmmaker with a 70-year-old father
An award-winning Alberta filmmaker made a documentary about a canoe trip with his father – and it’s described as a comedy full of mistakes. The film ... -
Alia Shawkat and Eiza Gonzales in “Love Spreads” Indie Comedy Trailer
Alia Shawkat and Eiza Gonzales in “Love Spreads” Indie Comedy Trailer by Alex Billington June 11, 2021Source: Youtube “Well, that’s real music.” Gravitas has released an ... -
Diffusion on demand: there are “Infinite” options, from “Heights” to “Loki”
What’s new for home viewing on Video on Demand and Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney +, HBO Max, and other streaming services. Best streams of the ... -
Michael J. Fox turns 60 – Photos of his life and career | Photo gallery
Marisa LaudadioJune 9, 2021 4:46 a.m. PST Michael J. Fox has captivated audiences for decades with his strong acting skills, boyish charm, and rare ability to ... -
Dream Horse review: theaters are open, so British wellness comedy is back
Real: Euros Lyn. With: Toni Collette, Damian Lewis, Owen Teale, Joanna Page, Karl Johnson. PG certificate, 142 minutes The reopening of cinemas at the dawn of ... -
Canadian comic book artist Jeff Lemire’s Netflix series among June highlights
Marveling visions of a post-apocalyptic future and comedies rooted in modern day issues give June an extra flavor on the biggest streaming platforms. Here are this ... -
American Indian Filmmaker Prashanth Kamalakanthan’s Debut is a ‘Have a Good Life’ Road Trip Comedy | Global
‘Have a Nice Life,’ the feature debut by Native American writer / director Prashanth Kamalakanthan, which had its North American premiere at the Maryland Film Festival ... -
Jawbone: The Provocative One Man Show by Alex Lykos
Personal life – FAILURE, Professional life – FAILURE, Social life – NON EXISTING. All of this is about to change. Jawbone is a provocative, daring, and ... -
Philippines, Australia mark 75th Friendship Day with virtual film festival
The Australian Embassy is hosting a free and on-demand film festival this weekend featuring cinematic gems to commemorate the 75th Philippines-Australia Friendship Day. It is also ... -
Zack Snyder’s zombie movie is a complete mouthful
God bless him, “The Army of the Dead†is honest. The inciting incident in the first 10 minutes of Zack Snyder’s new zombie flick involves a ... -
The 50 best movies on Netflix Canada right now
NOW critics pick the best recent movies, overlooked classics and essential titles available on the streaming platform Courtesy of Netflix The 40-Year-Old Version, Uncut Gems and ... -
21 Fellows Announced – Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Sundance Institute has announced the 21 fellows and 18 projects they have selected for their first-ever, multi-track Episodic Lab, which is being held virtually due ... -
Surprise Success Filipino-themed House Movie Set in Daly City Spawns Sequel – CBS San Francisco
DALY CITY (KPIX) – After a Filipino-American amateur film shot primarily in Daly City became a hit, the creators created a sequel, which has already won ... -
Kiki Yeung and her crazy woke Asians make their mark during AAPI Heritage Month
Asian comedy troupe CRAZY ASIANS created by Kiki Yeung will celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Island Heritage Month with a program filled with shows at the Santa ...
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