Western films are few and far between these days. New western films that are good are even harder to find. The filmmakers of Angel and the Badman were truly ambitious. They remade...
It has been twelve years since director David Ayer and actor Brad Pitt last worked together on the 2014 war film Fury. That film told the story of Staff Sergeant Don "Wardaddy"...
A few seasons ago, I watched Amazon Prime's new take on Reacher, from the novels by British author Jim Grant under the pen name Lee Child. Alan Ritchson is apparently much closer...
Director Hongchun Lan conducted extensive research for Dear You, in which he served as both writer and director. He visited with over 300 families whose lives were impacted by remittance letters sent home...
The tagline for this beautiful documentary is “It's a love story like no other. It's an inspiring, heartwarming epic true-life adventure about believing in love against all odds and risking everything for...
Jason Statham is well known for his variety of action films. The action in his films involves a lot of fighting and a fast pace that can leave some filmgoers behind. Mutiny...
Artis—Naples announced today the film lineup for the 18th annual Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), to be held October 22-25, 2026. The festival opens on Thursday, October 22, with Opening Night Shorts,...
"In the weeks unfolding after Liat is kidnapped, her father resists efforts to use her captivity to justify escalating violence in Gaza, exposing political and emotional rifts within his family as they...
The critically acclaimed Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival presented by Oaklawn announced the lineup of films and honorees for its 35th Anniversary edition, taking place October 9-17. Screenings will kick off at...
Veteran Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher's latest film is the powerful, OUR LOVES. Our Gadi Elkon spoke with Avi before OUR LOVES held its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this...
The renowned Kinéo Awards announced honorees for its 25th Anniversary edition, including Faye Dunaway, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. Cecilia Miniucchi’s dramatic short film, Dinner With...
Filmmakers of all ages and experience levels will have 24 hours to create an original short film before a public screening and finals at the Angelika Film Center Dallas — The clock...
TCM Remembers Actor Ernest Borgnine with 24-Hour Marathon Thursday, July 26
Tribute Includes From Here to Eternity (1953), The Dirty Dozen (1967), The Wild Bunch (1969) and Oscar®-Winning Performance in Marty (1955), Plus...
TCM Remembers Actor Andy Griffith Wednesday, July 18
Tribute to Include Performances in Such Films as A Face in the Crowd (1957), No Time for Sergeants (1958), Hearts of the West (1975) and...
THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN
By Gary ‘The Astounding Bug Boy’ Murray
Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary and Scott Campbell
Written by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent and Steve Kloves
Based on the Marvel comic...
BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
By Gary Murray
Starring Dwight Henry and Quvenzahane Wallis
Written by Benh Zeitlin and Lucy Alibar
Based on the stage play Juicy and Delicious written by Lucy Alibar
Directed by Benh Zeitlin
Running...
BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD PRESS
By Gary Murray
Dwight Henry and Quvenzahane Wallis are very comfortable around each other. The two actors play father and daughter in the new independent film Beasts of...
The Benh Zeitlin press tour
With his wild mane of dark hair and animated demeanor, he could be a college student or young computer executive but Benh Zeitlin is a filmmaker, composer, animator...
This month I have the honor of working with another great filmmaker, John Wildman. John and his wife, Justina Walford, are the writing team behind this film described as “horror with a...
ABE LINCOLN VAMPIRE HUNTER
By Gary Murray
Starring Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Dominic Cooper
Written by Seth Grahame Smith
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov
Running time 104 min
MPAA Rating R
Selig Film Rating—Matinee
The vampire film...
