AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 339 – Reviewing ‘The Drama,’ Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson
The AwardsWatch Podcast’s 339th episode offers a spoiler‑filled review of A24’s latest release, The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and contributor Josh Parham dissect the film’s narrative, performances, and directorial choices. The hour‑long discussion is distributed across all major podcast platforms, from Spotify to iHeartRadio. The episode closes with a preview of next week’s Oscar retrospective covering the 1991 Academy Awards slate.
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 147 – ‘The Tales of Hoffman’ (Powell and Pressburger, 1951) with Special Guest Christina Jeurling Birro
Episode 147 of the Director Watch podcast dives into Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s 1951 opera film The Tales of Hoffmann. Co‑hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Pop Culture Confidential host Christina Jeurling Birro for an in‑depth analysis...
TCM Film Festival to Honor Glenn Close with Hand and Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre
Turner Classic Movies announced that Academy Award‑nominated actress Glenn Close will be honored with a Hand & Footprint ceremony at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre on May 1, 2026, as part of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival. Close, an...
Legendary Bay Area Publicist Karen Larsen Shutters Larsen Associates but Boutique Firm to Continue
Karen Larsen announced the closure of Larsen Associates, the San Francisco boutique publicity firm she founded over four decades ago, while her longtime colleague Tim Buckwalter will launch a successor called Larsen Associated to preserve existing client relationships. The agency has...
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‘The Drama’ Review: Zendaya Gets a Case of the Mondays in Kristoffer Borgli’s Twisted Marriage Story [C+]
Kristoffer Borgli’s new film *The Drama* stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in a twisted romantic comedy that subverts wedding‑industry clichés with a shocking teenage‑crime secret. The movie blends glossy millennial aesthetics with dark humor, revealing Emma’s violent past early on,...
On the Shelf: ‘Marty Supreme,’ ‘Ray,’ ‘Salem’s Lot,’ ‘The Blade,’ ‘Married to the Mob’ Highlight the 4K Physical Media Releases...
The week of March 30 sees a wave of 4K physical‑media releases, headlined by A24’s Oscar‑nominated hit *Marty Supreme*, now available in ultra‑high‑definition. Kino Lorber adds a restored *Ray* with extensive commentary, while Arrow Video delivers a deluxe *Salem’s Lot* collector’s edition....
2026 Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF): Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers,’ ‘Maspalomas’ Take Top Awards
The 29th Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) wrapped up March 25‑29, presenting a record‑breaking slate of 104 films from 37 countries. Oscar‑winner Steven Soderbergh’s *The Christophers* captured the Audience Award, while Spain’s *Maspalomas* earned the Grand Jury Award for Best...
Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) Television and Nonfiction Nominations Announced: ‘Adolescence,’ ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Slow Horses’ and More
The Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) unveiled its 2026 Excellence in Sound nominations, spotlighting five television drama episodes—including two from Netflix’s *Adolescence*—and five factual film entries from broadcasters such as BBC and Disney+. Apple TV and Netflix each lead...
Trailer Watch: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘Dune: Part Three,’ Disclosure Day,’ ‘Wild Horse Nine’
Studios rolled out first trailers for four major 2026 releases, including Sony's Spider‑Man: Brand New Day (July 31) and Warner Bros.' Dune: Part Three (December 18). Universal unveiled a teaser for Steven Spielberg’s sci‑fi return, Disclosure Day (June 12), while Searchlight previewed Martin McDonagh’s...
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‘Anima’ Review: Sydney Chandler and Takehiro Hira Ground Brian Tetsuro Ivie’s Low-Fi Sci-Fi Road Movie [B+] SXSW
Brian Tetsuro Ivie’s low‑fi sci‑fi road movie Anima premiered at SXSW, earning a B+ rating. The film follows Beck (Sydney Chandler), a recently laid‑off worker, who escorts wealthy button mogul Paul (Takehiro Hira) to a consciousness‑uploading service. Their reluctant partnership...
Six Join 51st Residence of the Festival De Cannes, Including Harry Lighton, Mansi Maheshwari, Oliver McGoldrick
The Festival de Cannes announced six new directors—Harry Lighton, Emma Branderhorst, Joecar Hanna, Saulė Bliuvaitė, Mansi Maheshwari and Oliver McGoldrick—selected for the 51st session of La Résidence du Festival de Cannes. The four‑and‑a‑half‑month residency runs from 16 March to 31 July 2026 in Paris,...
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‘Tow’ Review: Rose Has Plenty to Byrne But In Woefully Uninspired Vehicle [C+]
Rose Byrne anchors the indie drama *Tow* with a compelling, nuanced performance as a homeless mother navigating a tangled legal battle over her car. The film, directed by Stephanie Laing, suffers from a thin screenplay, uneven supporting acting, and a...
American Film Institute (AFI) Announces 2027 Date for AFI AWARDS Honorees-Only Event
The American Film Institute announced that its 2026 AFI Awards honorees‑only ceremony will take place on Friday, January 8, 2027, at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Submission guidelines and deadlines will be released in the coming weeks, with...
San Quentin Film Festival (SQFF) to Hold Event at Central California Women’s Facility
The San Quentin Film Festival will hold its first event outside San Quentin at the Central California Women’s Facility on March 28, featuring award‑winning short films, a filmmaker panel moderated by W. Kamau Bell, and a Women in Film panel with director Dee Rees....
SXSW 2026 Reviews: ‘Wishful Thinking,’ ‘The Sun Never Sets,’ ‘Obsession’
The SXSW 2026 Film Festival spotlighted three standout titles—Wishful Thinking, The Sun Never Sets, and Obsession—each receiving distinct grades and critical praise. Wishful Thinking explores a couple’s emotional energy affecting global systems, earning an A‑. The Sun Never Sets offers...
Frameline Announces 2026 Completion Fund Grantees Ahead of 50th LGBTQ+ Festival
Frameline, the nonprofit behind San Francisco’s International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, announced its 2026 Completion Fund grantees, supporting six diverse projects ranging from documentary features to experimental shorts. The fund, which has allocated $717,500 to 203 films since its 1991 inception, highlights...
SXSW 2026 Reviews: ‘Sender,’ ‘The Saviors,’ ‘Hokum’ Highlight the Stars of ‘Severance’
SXSW 2026 highlighted three genre‑focused films starring Severance leads Britt Lower and Adam Scott. Sender, a claustrophobic psychological thriller, leans on Lower’s performance as a woman haunted by endless deliveries. The Saviors offers a darkly comic satire of xenophobic paranoia featuring Scott amid...
17th TCM Classic Film Festival to Open with ‘Barefoot in the Park,’ Tributes for Barbara Hershey, Paul Williams
Turner Classic Movies announced its 17th Annual Classic Film Festival, running April 30‑May 3, 2026, under the theme “The World Comes to Hollywood.” The opening night gala will screen *Barefoot in the Park* with Jane Fonda introducing a tribute to the late Robert Redford. The...
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 336 – Final Oscar Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
Episode 336 of the AwardsWatch Podcast features executive editor Ryan McQuade joined by Erik Anderson, Sophia Ciminello, and Mark Johnson to deliver their final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards. The three‑hour‑plus episode breaks down likely winners across major categories...
New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) Announces 2027 Gala Awards Date
The New York Film Critics Circle announced its 2027 Gala Awards dinner for Tuesday, January 5, 2027, to be held at TAO Downtown. David Rooney, chief critic at The Hollywood Reporter, will serve as the 2026 Chair, while Stephen Garrett...
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‘All That’s Left of You’ Review: Cherien Dabis’ Drama of Palestinian Origin and Struggle Is a Generational Touchstone [A]
Cherien Dabis’ third feature, *All That’s Left of You*, has been shortlisted as Jordan’s 2026 Oscar submission for Best International Feature. The film follows a single Palestinian family from the 1948 Nakba through the 1988 First Intifada to present‑day occupation,...
True/False Film Fest Dispatch #2: ‘Phenomena,’ ‘Who Moves America,’ ‘Landscapes of Memory’
The 2026 True/False Film Fest in Columbia, Missouri debuted ten world‑premiere documentaries, spotlighting three standouts: *Phenomena*, *Who Moves America* and *Landscapes of Memory*. *Phenomena* follows a father‑son duo turning everyday experiments into visual poetry, earning a C‑ for its repetitive...