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International Film Race Gets Thrown A Curve With Shortlist Expansion

January 21, 2021 10:29 am

Usually, the twists and turns during awards season are prompted by scandals, public relations goofs, or films that simply didn't play as expected. This year, the ongoing pandemic has created changes in the pro...

‘Beginning’ Trailer: Festival Standout Debuts On MUBI Later This Month

Charles Barfield

January 21, 2021 10:26 am

News, Trailers

Even though last year’s film festival circuit was greatly impacted by COVID-19, with many being canceled, there were still enough opportunities for some relatively small films to break out in a big way when gi...

52 Films Directed By Women To Watch In 2021

Lena Wilson

January 13, 2021 12:49 pm

Features, News

Every year is a good year to stan female directors, but 2021 has cooked us up a real feast. Acting veterans like Rebecca Hall, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robin Wright, and Halle Berry are finally claiming their direct...

The 25 Best Films Of 2021 We’ve Already Seen

The Playlist Staff

January 6, 2021 12:40 pm

Features, News

The deck for 2021 film releases was shuffled yet again late last year, adding yet another wrinkle to what has undoubtedly been one of, if not the most tumultuous yearlong period for domestic film distribution ...

Cannes 2020 Is Back! Canceled Festival Is Revived With An October “Special” Event

Charles Barfield

September 28, 2020 11:29 am

Festivals, News

The 2020 Cannes Film Festival has risen from the dead. And much like a zombie from a George A. Romero classic, it may appear to be the same at a glance, but if you look a little closer, you’ll start to see tha...

‘Beginning’ Is An Acute Portrayal Of Religious Suffering [San Sebastian Review]

Christian Gallichio

September 25, 2020 2:11 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

Boldy unfolding through a series of fixed shots, Georgian director Dea Kulumbegashvili’s debut feature “Beginning” is a striking portrait of a woman’s internal suffering at the hands of a husband who prioritiz...

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