BY Laura Berger
Trailer Watch: A Shut-In Moves Into a Haunted Apartment in Jennifer Reeder’s “Night’s End”
An anxious shut-in moves into a haunted apartment following a nervous breakdown in “Night’s End.” What sounds like a recipe for disaster proves to be just that. A trailer for...
SXSW 2022 Women Directors: Meet Nyla Innuksuk – “Slash/Back”
Nyla Innuksuk is the founder of Mixtape VR, which produces film, virtual, and augmented reality content. A writer for Marvel Comics, Innuksuk co-created the character of Snowguard, a teenage...
Watch: The Women Behind “The Power of the Dog” Discuss the Evolution of the Film
Netflix has released a conversation with some of the women behind “The Power of the Dog” in honor of International Women’s Day. Moderated by Tamara Jenkins, a filmmaker whose...
Trailer Watch: Andrea Arnold Introduces Luma in “Cow”
A trailer has arrived for Andrea Arnold’s first documentary, “Cow,” an immersive portrait of a dairy cow named Luma. The film made its world premiere at last year’s edition of Cannes Film...
Trailer Watch: Ophelia Lovibond Pairs Feminism and Sleaze in “Minx”
Tired of seeing headlines about how to “find your thin within” and “snag a spouse,” a young feminist vows to create a publication worthy of its women readers in...
Pick of the Day: “Lucy and Desi”
Long before she herself served as an inspiration for comedy fans on “SNL,” Amy Poehler grew up watching “I Love Lucy,” and in “Lucy and Desi,” the multi-hyphenate pays loving tribute...
Trailer Watch: Erin Lee Carr Revisits the Submarine Murder in “Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall”
Erin Lee Carr is peeling back the layers of yet another jaw-dropping crime. With credits such as “At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal,” “I Love You, Now Die: The...
Pamela Anderson Doc in the Works at Netflix
Lily James is receiving raves for her portrayal of Pamela Anderson in “Pam & Tommy,” Hulu’s miniseries inspired by the “Baywatch” star’s headline-making...
Pick of the Day: “The Dropout”
Amanda Seyfried follows up her Oscar-nominated portrayal of silver screen legend by taking on the role of a Silicon Valley fraudster in “The Dropout.” The “Mank” actress heads...
Trailer Watch: Elle Fanning Plays Michelle Carter in True Crime Drama “The Girl from Plainville”
Elle Fanning will reprise her role as Russia’s longest-ruling female leader in the upcoming third season of “The Great,” but first she’ll tell a much more timely, tech-heavy...
Trailer Watch: Sarah Lancashire Cooks Up a Storm in “Julia,” HBO Max’s Series About Julia Child
Sarah Lancashire is going from solving crimes in Yorkshire to revolutionizing home cooking stateside. The “Happy Valley” actress toplines “Julia,” an HBO Max series inspired...
Trailer Watch: Regina Hall Is the “Master” of a College Haunted by Racism
“This school is unwilling to see itself for what it truly is,” we’re told in a new trailer for “Master.” Set at an elite New England university that’s nearly as...
Trailer Watch: Naomi Watts Risks Her Life to Save a Stranger’s in Małgorzata Szumowska’s “Infinite Storm”
Naomi Watts is battling the elements again. The two-time Oscar nominee scored one of her nods for “The Impossible,” a drama about a family fighting to survive the 2004 Indian Ocean...
Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards: “CODA” Wins Best Pic, “Power of the Dog’s” Jane Campion Ties for Best Director
“CODA” is gaining momentum leading up to film’s biggest night. Sian Heder’s sophomore feature took home the the top honor at the SAG Awards on Sunday, Outstanding Performance...
Exclusive: Amy Poehler Celebrates Female Friendship on “I Love Lucy” in “Lucy and Desi” Clip
Amy Poehler makes her documentary directorial debut with “Lucy and Desi,” a tribute to the power couple behind “I Love Lucy,” Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The “Parks and...
Nana Mensah’s “Queen of Glory” Acquired by Film Movement
“Queen of Glory” has found a home. Film Movement landed U.S. rights to the dramedy, which marks the directorial debut of Nana Mensah, a multi-hyphenate best known for her acting roles on...
Paramount+ Snags Jessica Brown Findlay-Starrer “Flatshare,” Rose Lewenstein Penning Adaptation
Jessica Brown Findlay is heading far from the luxurious county estate where she launched her career. The “Downton Abbey” alumna will try out decidedly less glamorous living arrangements...
SAG Awards: The Cast of “CODA” and “West Side Story’s” Ariana DeBose Make History
“CODA” took home the top honor — and made history — at last night’s SAG Awards. Sian Heder’s coming-of-age story about an aspiring singer who is also the only...
Ondi Timoner’s “Last Flight Home” Lands at MTV Documentary Films
“Last Flight Home” has landed at MTV Documentary Films. Ondi Timoner’s latest “had several bidders and the sale was highly competitive,” according to Variety. The doc...
Stephanie Laing on Channeling Grief and Loss into Art and Comedy in “Family Squares”
Stephanie Laing has eight Emmy nominations and two wins. She just directed all six episodes of the limited series “Mammals” for Amazon Studios. Laing launched her directing career on HBO’s...
Cannes Winner “Murina” Lands at Kino Lorber
“Murina” is headed stateside. A press release announced that Kino Lorber snagged North American rights to Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic’s coming-of-age story set on a Croatian island. The...
Cannabis Queens Doc “Lady Buds” Spawns Feature and Series Spinoffs
There’s plenty more of “Lady Buds” to harvest. CJ Russo’s 2021 documentary about a group of women struggling to save their cannabis businesses in the wake of...
NAACP Image Awards: “Insecure,” “Black and Missing,” and More
Issa Rae just landed another NAACP Image Award. The budding media mogul received the honor for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for “Insecure’s” series finale,...
“The Power of the Dog” Leads GALECA LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian Award Film Nominations
Dorian Award nominations are in, and “The Power of the Dog” is as strong as ever. Jane Campion’s queer Western set in 1920s Montana leads with nine nominations from The Society of...
Trailer Watch: Evan Rachel Wood Details Her Story of Abuse and Activism in “Phoenix Rising”
Known for her on-screen work in titles such as “Westworld,” “Across the Universe,” and “Thirteen,” Evan Rachel Wood takes audiences behind the scenes of her life...
Trailer Watch: Taylor Tomlinson Opens Up About Her Mental Health in “Look At You”
Taylor Tomlinson is back with another stand-up special. The “Last Comic Standing” alumna is following up 2020’s “Quarter Life Crisis” with “Look At You,” an...
Irish Film & TV Awards: Kate Dolan’s “You Are Not My Mother” Up for Best Film, Director, Script, & More
Nominations have been announced for this year’s edition of the Irish Film and TV Academy Awards (IFTAs), and Kate Dolan’s feature directorial debut is up for a slew of honors. A modern...
“The Power of the Dog” Leads Vancouver Film Critics Circle Nominations
“The Power of the Dog” is poised to collect even more honors. Jane Campion’s first feature in over a decade, a Western psychodrama about a dysfunctional family of ranchers, leads...
Trailer Watch: A Student Seeks an Abortion in 1963 France in Venice Winner “Happening”
“I’d like a child one day, but not instead of a life,” says Anamaria Vartolomei in a new trailer for “Happening.” From writer-director Audrey Diwan, the award-winning...
Cate Blanchett to Receive Lincoln Center’s Chaplin Award
Cate Blanchett is joining the likes of Barbra Steisand, Meryl Streep, and Jane Fonda. The two-time Oscar winner has been announced as the 47th recipient of Film at Lincoln Center’s Chaplin...
“Harlem” Renewed for Season 2
Camille, Tye, Quinn, and Angie will continue to make their marks on Black mecca. “Harlem,” a comedy about four long-time friends pursuing their personal and professional dreams, has been...
Minhal Baig to Co-Write and Direct Adaptation of “We Spread,” a Portrait of an Aging Artist
After making her feature debut with 2019’s “Hala,” a coming-of-age story about a Muslim teenager, Minhal Baig is turning her camera on a protagonist in a very different chapter of...
Trailer Watch: “The First Lady” Takes Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, & Gillian Anderson to the White House
“In four years I don’t want to look back and think, ‘What did I become living in that house?'” a weary Viola Davis explains in a new trailer for “The First Lady.”...
Berlinale: Carla Simón’s “Alcarràs” Wins Top Prize, Claire Denis Named Best Director
“Alcarràs” has landed the top honor from the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival. Carla Simón’s second feature, a drama about a family of peach farmers in Catalonia that...
“We Are Lady Parts” Creator Nida Manzoor Making Feature Debut “Polite Society” for Working Title & Focus
Calling Amina, Sarah, Juliette, and Faith: now would be the perfect time for that “We Are the Champions” cover. According to Deadline, “We Are Lady Parts” creator Nida Manzoor...
Ashleigh Powell Teaming with Nancy Kerrigan on Figure Skating Drama “Fire & Ice”
If you’re mourning the end of the 2022 Winter Olympics, take heart: an iconic Olympian is helping bring a story about her sport to the screen. Silver and bronze medalist Nancy Kerrigan is part...
Trailer Watch: Toni Collette Is Running From Her Past in “Pieces of Her”
“We all do things we’d rather forget,” says Toni Collette in a new trailer for “Pieces of Her.” A trailer for the Netflix thriller based on Karin Slaughter’s...
Kat Coiro to Bring Liane Moriarty’s “The Husband’s Secret” to the Big Screen
Kat Coiro has booked her follow-up to “Marry Me” less than a week after the Jennifer Lopez-starrer opened in theaters and began streaming on Peacock. She’s been tapped to helm the...
Trailer Watch: Amy Poehler Honors a Power Couple in “Lucy and Desi”
Long before she herself served as an inspiration for comedy fans on “SNL,” Amy Poehler grew up watching “I Love Lucy,” and in “Lucy and Desi,” the multi-hyphenate...
Mia Wasikowska to Lead Jessica Hausner Cult Thriller “Club Zero”
Mia Wasikowska is teaming up with another woman director. The “Alice in Wonderland” actress is set to follow up “Bergman Island,” Mia Hansen-Løve’s English-language...
Celine Held and Logan George’s “Topside” Lands at Vertical Entertainment
Celine Held and Logan George’s feature debut has secured distribution. Vertical Entertainment snagged North American rights to “Topside,” the winner of SXSW’s 2020 Special Jury...
Berlinale 2022 Women Directors: Meet Yulia Trofimova – “The Land of Sasha”
Yulia Trofimova lives and works in Moscow. She studied screenwriting and filmmaking at the New York Film Academy in 2017-2018 and directing at the Moscow School of New Cinema in 2018-2019....
Trailer Watch: Keke Palmer Finds Freedom and Gets Revenge in “Alice”
“I know exactly who I am and where I came from,” says Keke Palmer in a new trailer for “Alice.” “I am free.” Based on true events, Krystin Ver Linden’s...
Issa Rae to Be Honored with the Visionary Award at the PGA Awards
Issa Rae is following in the footsteps of Ava DuVernay and Octavia Spencer. The Emmy-nominated “Insecure” co-creator, star, writer, and exec producer has been named as the recipient of...
Emily Ting Talks Imposter Syndrome, Quieting That Negative Inner Voice, and “Tall Girl 2”
Emily Ting is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. Her first feature, “Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong,” starring real life couple Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg, premiered at...
Aline Brosh McKenna Will Go Behind the Scenes of Cooking Shows in Hulu Comedy “The Golden Spoon”
If you thought perfecting a croquembouche at home was difficult, just imagine the added stress that comes with being filmed by a camera crew, trying to outdo other bakers making magic in the kitchen,...
Jenna Cato Bass’ Supernatural Horror Pic “Good Madam” Lands at Shudder
“Good Madam” (“Mlungu Wam”) has found a home. Described by writer-director Jenna Cato Bass as “a horror satire about a young single mom struggling to reconcile with her...
Catherine Hardwicke’s “Mafia Mamma” Acquired by Bleecker Street, Toni Collette & Monica Bellucci Star
Catherine Hardwicke and Toni Collette’s reunion is one step closer to the big screen. Bleecker Street has landed North American rights to “Mafia Mamma,” an action-comedy that...
Trailer Watch: Pamela Adlon Prepares to Say Goodbye in “Better Things” Season 5
“Life is a series of befores and afters,” we’re told in a new trailer for “Better Things'” fifth and final season. Pamela Adlon’s critically acclaimed FX comedy...
Cara Delevingne to Star as a Daredevil Activist in Hayley Easton Street’s “The Climb”
Cara Delevingne will take her fight for environmental justice to epic heights in “The Climb,” an upcoming eco thriller. Deadline reports that the “Suicide Squad” actress is...
Berlinale 2022 Women Directors: Meet Alejandra Márquez Abella – “El Norte Sobre El Vacío”
Alejandra Márquez Abella studied filmmaking at Centre D’Estudis Cinematografics de Catalunya in Barcelona. Her first feature film, 2015’s “Semana Santa,” and her sophomore...