Charlotte Wells' Debut Tops Sight and Sound's 2022 Film Poll

Terence Davies’ Emily Dickinson biopic 'A Quiet Passion' is set to premiere at the Berlinale, with a new clip and stills featuring Cynthia Nixon as the reclusive poet. The film explores Dickinson’s life in Amherst, her withdrawal from society, and her struggle for recognition in a male-dominated world.

Javier Bardem is in negotiations to join his wife Penélope Cruz in Asghar Farhadi's upcoming psychological thriller set in rural Spain. Meanwhile, John Sayles is set to direct a sequel to the Spaghetti Western 'Django,' and Jan Švankmajer has launched a crowdfunding campaign for what he says will be his final film, 'Insects.'

Justin Tipping's directorial debut 'Kicks' follows a teen's risky quest to recover stolen sneakers, blending coming-of-age drama with social commentary. The film, which won Best Cinematography at Tribeca, opens September 9.

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly will star in the comedy 'Holmes & Watson,' while Keira Knightley is set for roles in 'The Aftermath' and Disney's 'The Nutcracker.' Disney is also developing a live-action 'Little Mermaid' with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken.

In a one-hour roundtable, six acclaimed cinematographers—including Bradford Young, John Toll, and Linus Sandgren—discuss the technical and artistic choices behind their recent films. The conversation, hosted by The Hollywood Reporter, offers an in-depth look at the craft of visual storytelling.

Alfonso Cuarón’s upcoming drama 'Roma' has been pushed to a 2018 release, though fans now get a first look at the set. The black-and-white film follows a year in a Mexico City family’s life in the 1970s, with cinematography by Galo Olivares.

The New York Film Festival unveiled its 25-film Main Slate for 2017, featuring a diverse array of international cinema, including eight films directed by women. Highlights include Luca Guadagnino's 'Call Me by Your Name' and Greta Gerwig's directorial debut 'Lady Bird,' alongside festival favorites from Cannes, Berlin, and Sundance.

Gaspar Noé's upcoming film 'Psyché' is set in the 1990s and follows a group of dancers whose three-day rehearsal descends into a drug-fueled nightmare. With a $3.1 million budget and production already underway, the film is expected to be completed by June, potentially hitting the fall festival circuit.

Alfonso Cuarón's upcoming film 'Roma' gets its first teaser, revealing a black-and-white, 65mm autobiographical drama. The director discusses the personal nature of the project, which is set to premiere at major fall festivals before a Netflix release.

At Venice 2018, Tsai Ming-liang premieres 'Your Face,' a 76-minute non-fiction work composed of unbroken close-ups of 13 strangers. The film, born from the director's frustration with VR's lack of close-ups, features a score by Ryuichi Sakamoto and continues Tsai's exploration of cinematic form beyond narrative.

Rian Johnson is developing a sequel to the hit whodunit 'Knives Out,' with Daniel Craig expected to reprise his role as detective Benoit Blanc. The film has grossed nearly $250 million worldwide, and producer Ram Bergman confirms Craig's enthusiasm for another installment.

Paul Thomas Anderson has cast Cooper Hoffman, the 17-year-old son of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, as the lead in his upcoming 1970s-set film, currently shooting as 'Soggy Bottom.' The casting marks Cooper's screen debut, joining Alana Haim and Benny Safdie in a project that also features a mysterious role for Bradley Cooper.

The Criterion Collection’s June 2021 slate features Masaki Kobayashi’s nine-and-a-half-hour war epic, a seven-film tribute to Marlon Riggs, and Dee Rees’s debut feature, alongside a classic noir and two documentary sets.

Focus Features has released the first trailer for Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, directed by Morgan Neville. The documentary, premiering at Tribeca before its July 16 release, traces Bourdain's path from anonymous chef to global cultural icon through interviews with culinary figures.

Paramount has released a behind-the-scenes featurette for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, highlighting a motorcycle jump stunt performed by Tom Cruise. The footage, previously shown with Avatar: The Way of Water in IMAX, is now online. The film arrives in theaters on July 14, 2023.

The 52nd New Directors/New Films festival will run from March 29 to April 9 at MoMA and Film at Lincoln Center, featuring 27 features and 11 shorts from 41 directors. Opening with Savanah Leaf's 'Earth Mama' and closing with Vuk Lungulov-Klotz's 'Mutt,' the lineup spans multiple continents and themes.

Paul Thomas Anderson's upcoming film will star Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall, with production starting January 21 in California. The project marks Anderson's return to Warner Bros. and is reported to be his most commercially ambitious yet, with a budget possibly reaching $100 million.

An early draft excerpt from Martin Scorsese’s upcoming Jesus film, based on Shūsaku Endō’s novel, shows a deeply personal approach, blending childhood memories with cinematic influences. The director’s conversations with Father Antonio Spadaro, published in a new book, offer insight into his intent to present a positive, embodied spirituality.

The Indie Film Site Network has awarded its 2024 Advocate Award to the documentary 'No Other Land,' created by a Palestinian-Israeli collective. The film, which documents the forced displacement of a West Bank community, will receive one million media impressions across the network's partner sites. The award highlights the film's urgent humanitarian message and its ongoing search for U.S. distribution.

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos is set to write and direct an adaptation of Jean-Patrick Manchette's noir thriller 'Fatale,' with James Schamus producing. The project, long in development, adds to Lanthimos's busy slate and may gain momentum as other Manchette adaptations surface.