“To be extra is to be human.” That surprisingly timeless ethos underpins the brilliant script and exhilarating theatricality of Netflix’s “Best of the Best,” a […]
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‘Half’ Review: Indian Vampire Western Debuts at TIFF
A threadbare vampire western with a hefty side of gore, Malayalam-language oddity “Half” peaks early with its inventive mayhem, but maintains enough intrigue to stay […]
‘Up Against It’ Review: Antonio Banderas in TIFF Premiere
Let’s get this out of the way: Some of the plot points in “Up Against It” are absolutely ridiculous. Already insulated from some of life’s […]
Marcus Theatres, A24 End Standoff Over Film Terms That Lasted Months
Marcus Theatres, the Midwest-based movie theater chain that is the fourth-largest circuit in America, had quietly not screened A24 movies for several months over film […]
Disney, Sundance Announce 2026 Grant Recipients
Disney and the Sundance Institute are teaming up to help 24 filmmakers in the early stages of their creative careers. The two institutions have announced […]
The Life of Jorge Luis Borges Review: A Playful Five-Hour Documentary
It’s often said that calling a movie “boring” is bad criticism. There are better descriptors for trance cinema, for things that are slow or obtuse. […]
How to Make IndieWire a Preferred News Source on Google
Do you rely on IndieWire‘s film and TV coverage? If so, please consider taking a moment to ensure you never miss an important story via […]
The History of Concrete Review: A Hilarious Meditation on Death
When most people think about concrete, they think about the obvious stuff: The color gray. New York City. Why it’s generally a bad idea to […]
Woodstock Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup
Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut,” Peter Farrelly’s “I Play Rocky,” and Jordan Firstman’s “Club Kid” are just a few of the awards-season players screening at the […]
‘Resident Evil’ Movie Review: Zach Cregger’s Relentless Adaptation
It’s hard to tell — and even harder to care — whether a small but attention-starved contingent of “Resident Evil” loyalists actually made a preemptive […]