Director Asmae El Moudir of “THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES” (Morocco’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature and Best Documentary Feature) opens past historical secrets and creates a docfilm through a shoestring budget

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By Oliver CarnayA special screening of "THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES," Morocco's official Oscar submission for Best International Feature and Best Documentary Feature was held at the Soho House in West Hollywood…

Continue ReadingDirector Asmae El Moudir of “THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES” (Morocco’s Oscar submission for Best International Feature and Best Documentary Feature) opens past historical secrets and creates a docfilm through a shoestring budget

HILDA KORONEL received first “Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award” at inaugural launch of MANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL; “About Us But Not About Us” screening and Q&A closed out the star-studded event

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By Oliver Carnayhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/caOkF6l10og?si=3-Ckhq7atfZ8oSwDA star-studded red carpet gala and lavish (not to mention, very well organized!) event for the inaugural launch of Manila International Film Fest 2023 (MIFF) was held at the Directors…

Continue ReadingHILDA KORONEL received first “Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award” at inaugural launch of MANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL; “About Us But Not About Us” screening and Q&A closed out the star-studded event

Colombia’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 96th Academy Awards®, UN VARÓN, is a sensitive and subtle exploration of Latin American masculinity and gender dynamics against the backdrop of Bogota’s streets; a theatrical release is set on December 8 in New York City and will have additional screenings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. (TBA)

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By Oliver CarnayColumbian up-and-coming writer-director Fabián Hernández's film "UN VARÓN" (A Male) is a captivating and poignant drama, selected as Colombia's official submission for the 96th Oscar Awards®https://www.youtube.com/embed/EfxCr_ddnZM?si=y8BQB2T30gIe1Ui6Having celebrated its world premiere at Cannes Directors'…

Continue ReadingColombia’s official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 96th Academy Awards®, UN VARÓN, is a sensitive and subtle exploration of Latin American masculinity and gender dynamics against the backdrop of Bogota’s streets; a theatrical release is set on December 8 in New York City and will have additional screenings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. (TBA)

Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) launch press conference held at ANDAZ in West Hollywood, CA; actress HILDA KORONEL announced as the first recipient of Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award

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By Oliver CarnayActors Romnick Sarmenta, Enchong Dee, Kaladkaren and Eisel Serrano, are in Los Angeles for the launch of the inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) at the Directors Guild…

Continue ReadingManila International Film Festival (MIFF) launch press conference held at ANDAZ in West Hollywood, CA; actress HILDA KORONEL announced as the first recipient of Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Award

Denmark’s official Oscar submission “THE PROMISED LAND” reunites Mads Mikkelsen with Director Nikolaj Arcel after ten years

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By Oliver CarnayFamous Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen with Director Nikolaj Arcel showed up at the AFIFEST Q&A on Saturday (October 28) after the special screening of their latest feature "THE…

Continue ReadingDenmark’s official Oscar submission “THE PROMISED LAND” reunites Mads Mikkelsen with Director Nikolaj Arcel after ten years

Matteo Garrone’s gripping drama ‘IO CAPITANO,’ (Italy’s Oscar submission) inspired by a true-life experience is an epic achievement, heartbreakingly shows the punishing process of illegal immigrants

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By Oliver Carnay I received the screener link from this stunning film 'IO CAPITANO' (Me Captain), a story about the bravery and heroism of two boys from Dakar, Senegal, who…

Continue ReadingMatteo Garrone’s gripping drama ‘IO CAPITANO,’ (Italy’s Oscar submission) inspired by a true-life experience is an epic achievement, heartbreakingly shows the punishing process of illegal immigrants

PETER SARSGAARD and JESSICA CHASTAIN gives an authentic and captivating performance in their latest movie ‘MEMORY’ that is worthy of nominations at upcoming OSCARS

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By Oliver CarnayA special screening of 'MEMORY' was held at the Chinese Theatre 6 last Saturday (October 28) during the AFIFEST four-day festival. Writer-Director MICHEL FRANCO and lead actor PETER SARSGAARD showed…

Continue ReadingPETER SARSGAARD and JESSICA CHASTAIN gives an authentic and captivating performance in their latest movie ‘MEMORY’ that is worthy of nominations at upcoming OSCARS

‘THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE’ (DAS LEHRERZIMMER) Director Ilker Catak cast non-actor children in his latest film, Germany’s Oscar submission for Best International Film

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By Oliver Carnay THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE (Das Lehrerzimmer) is a thought-provoking film that deals with trust between students and teachers in a German school. When one of teacher Carla Nowak's…

Continue Reading‘THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE’ (DAS LEHRERZIMMER) Director Ilker Catak cast non-actor children in his latest film, Germany’s Oscar submission for Best International Film

Director ANDREW HAIGH talks about how he cast PAUL MESCAL and ANDREW SCOTT in his latest flick ‘ALL OF US STRANGERS’

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By Oliver Carnay'ALL OF US STRANGERS' is a deeply moving film about loss and loneliness based on Taichi Yamada's Japan-set 1987 novel, 'STRANGERS.' Directed by Andrew Haigh (45 YEARS, WEEKEND), it…

Continue ReadingDirector ANDREW HAIGH talks about how he cast PAUL MESCAL and ANDREW SCOTT in his latest flick ‘ALL OF US STRANGERS’

J.A. BAYONA’S ‘SOCIETY OF THE SNOW’ (SPAIN’S OSCAR entry for Best International Feature) is one of the best disaster movie with great musical scoring, excellent cinematography and an impactful cinema experience

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By Oliver Carnayhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/33m9yzDPX0Y?si=OmiobxbS7GaMIM22'SOCIETY OF THE SNOW' (La Sociedad de la Nieve) is the true story of the Uruguayan Flight 571, a chartered flight filled with young members of the Old…

Continue ReadingJ.A. BAYONA’S ‘SOCIETY OF THE SNOW’ (SPAIN’S OSCAR entry for Best International Feature) is one of the best disaster movie with great musical scoring, excellent cinematography and an impactful cinema experience