Tribeca’s New Video Game Section Is Hoping to Recode the Future of Film Festivals

In 2011, the Tribeca Film Festival’s unprecedented decision to include a video game as part of the official selection may have seemed like nothing more than a glorified bit of cross-promotion between a for-profit festival and an elite publisher with a very expensive new blockbuster to sell. In the years that followed, however, it gradually […]

Samuel L. Jackson Lists His Top 5 Samuel L. Jackson Movies: One Tarantino Makes the Cut

Jackson has well over 150 acting credits to his name, from major franchises such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and “Star Wars” to family blockbusters such as “The Incredibles” and a handful of Quentin Tarantino movies. Some might expect “Pulp Fiction” to be a favorite, but it’s actually “Jackie Brown” that holds the closest spot […]

Karen Allen Clarifies Indiana Jones-Marion Romantic History: ‘I Don’t Think of Him as a Pedophile’

Karen Allen has provided some clarity to an ambiguous line in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” that have led some viewers to peg Indiana Jones as a pedophile, or at least a predator. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” does not provide any context for the conversation in the scene, leaving many viewers left to wonder […]

Karen Allen Clarifies Indiana Jones-Marion Romantic History: ‘I Don’t Think of Him as a Pedophile’

Karen Allen has provided some clarity to an ambiguous line in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” that have led some viewers to peg Indiana Jones as a pedophile, or at least a predator. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” does not provide any context for the conversation in the scene, leaving many viewers left to wonder […]

‘Undine’ Director Christian Petzold’s 7 Tips for a Successful Career

Few auteurs today have as consistent a track record as German director Christian Petzold, whose enviable output is on display on Mubi this month, hooked to the national release on over 50 screens of his ninth feature, “Undine” . On a recent IndieWire Zoom from his book-filled office apartment in Berlin, where Petzold completed two […]

‘Undine’ Director Christian Petzold’s 7 Tips for a Successful Career

Few auteurs today have as consistent a track record as German director Christian Petzold, whose enviable output is on display on Mubi this month, hooked to the national release on over 50 screens of his ninth feature, “Undine” . On a recent IndieWire Zoom from his book-filled office apartment in Berlin, where Petzold completed two […]

‘Lisey’s Story’ Review: Apple’s Stephen King Adaptation Is a Steady, Demanding Nightmare

What it all means isn’t abundantly clear, but the longer “Lisey’s Story” goes, the more it succeeds as a sensory experience than one governed by logic. Lisey considers the boxes of unpublished pages that her husband left behind, waiting for some sort of sign to help guide her through a suddenly lonely existence. Whether fueled […]

‘Lisey’s Story’ Review: Apple’s Stephen King Adaptation Is a Steady, Demanding Nightmare

What it all means isn’t abundantly clear, but the longer “Lisey’s Story” goes, the more it succeeds as a sensory experience than one governed by logic. Lisey considers the boxes of unpublished pages that her husband left behind, waiting for some sort of sign to help guide her through a suddenly lonely existence. Whether fueled […]

‘Cruella’ First Reactions: A Bold and Wicked Disney Origin Story Starring Emma Stone

Early word is in for “I, Tonya” director Craig Gillespie’s flamboyant spin on the origin story of iconic Disney villain Cruella de Vil, and the film looks to be a winner. Like many indie filmmakers, Gillespie turned his indie film success into a Disney tentpole directing gig. Also joining the cast are Joel Fry, Paul […]

Lakeith Stanfield Opens Up About Anti-Semitism Controversy: ‘I Do Not Support Louis Farrakhan’

Lakeith Stanfield came under fire earlier this month for participating in a Clubhouse conversation that facilitated anti-Semitic remarks in a discussion about the teachings of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. “I definitely don’t align myself with Louis Farrakhan, I don’t stand by him,” he said. Stanfield admitted to playing an active role in the room, […]

‘Halston’ Review: Ewan McGregor Glides Through Ryan Murphy’s By-the-Book Netflix Biopic

For a series where Vera Farmiga creates perfume by wrapping a used jock strap around her face and Ewan McGregor screams “Get it, Sassy!” at his starry-eyed assistant when the office runs low on cocaine, the most surprising aspect of “Halston” is how ordinary it feels. But Murphy and fellow writer-producer Ian Brennan imbue even […]

Happy Birthday, George Lucas! 7 Movies to Stream on HBO Max, Disney+, and More

All products and services featured by IndieWire are independently selected by IndieWire editors. Lucas has accomplished more in seven decades than most of us could do in seven lifetimes, and his filmography has something for everyone. You can also find Lucas’ films on HBO Max, which is a little pricier at $14.99 a month, but […]

Warner Bros. vs. Netflix: Streamer Gives Creative Freedom, Data, and ‘Real Partnership’ to the Snyders

Even though he resurrected his vision with “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” on Warner Media’s HBO Max, after seven films with the studio, he and his wife, creative partner, and producer Deborah Snyder opted to bring their next film to Netflix. When Netflix stepped in to make the film in 2019, it offered a big budget, […]