Sometimes, all it takes is a single scene to change moviemaking for good. (“Rosebud . . .” comes to mind.) And while many of the last quarter-century’s films have awed, inspired, and offered up iconic ...

“Wild Inside” starts off with the director Penny Lane’s characteristic curiosity and winds up being a collective tribute to a bird and his city. By Alissa Wilkinson The director Yashaddai Owens took ...

July 31, 2026 • Olivia Wilde plays an artist who initiates a wildly inappropriate sexual relationship with her younger employee. But between the sex scenes, there are thoughtful conversations about ...

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Movies would be nothing without the characters that inhabit them. But while some roles feel merely functional, the best movie characters can transform a film – offering complex moral dilemmas, ...

The summer used to be a slow period for independent film, so what better time to focus our readers’ attention on the up-and-coming artists who’d be shaping the next generation? That’s what we were ...

Film, video and photographic arts majors immerse themselves in the process of filmmaking. They learn preproduction skills such as creating a storyboard and working within a budget; production skills ...

There are few better ways to spend a long weekend than a movie marathon. If you have a lot of time on your hands over Memorial Day weekend or are just looking to plan a fun and relaxing group activity ...

Casting director Nancy Nayor, whose horror credits include everything from Sam Raimi classics to hits like "Barbarian," tells IndieWire about her approach to finding actors for the genre she loves.

Sky Cinema brings movie fans three new premieres every week, with the added bonus of Paramount+ to enjoy with your Sky Cinema subscription, two free Vue cinema tickets per month and now all the latest ...

Pop the popcorn! It's time to snuggle up on the couch for family movie night with the best cartoon movies of all time. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a ...