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Blue Film Opens in Limited Release to Cautious Praise

Early reviews describe an artful, challenging debut about trauma and power.

Angela Schanelec’s ‘My Wife Cries’ Premieres in Berlinale Competition, Seeking U.S. Distribution

Sandra Hüller’s ‘Rose’ Premieres in Berlinale Competition to Strong Reviews

Taxi Driver at 50: Critics Reaffirm Scorsese’s Chilling, Prescient Classic

John Turturro Shines as 'Only Living Pickpocket in New York' Premieres at Sundance

‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Four Golden Globes as Streaming Viewership Surges

Rental Family Opens in German Cinemas as Brendan Fraser Leads Tokyo-Set Tragicomedy

Heat at 30: Mann’s Crime Landmark Reassessed as Heat 2 Reportedly Moves Forward

Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Sets Dec. 4 Theatrical Bow After Cannes Grand Prix and Netflix Backing

Daniel Day-Lewis Returns in Anemone, Directed by His Son Ronan

Dann Passiert Das Leben Opens in German Cinemas With Anke Engelke and Ulrich Tukur

Gabriel Mascaro’s ‘Das tiefste Blau’ Opens in Germany After Berlinale Silver Bear

Saoirse Ronan’s Bad Apples Premieres at TIFF to Strong Notices for Dark Satire

Valérie Donzelli’s At Work Premieres in Venice Competition to Divided Reviews

New Reviews of Netflix’s 'Night Always Comes' Praise Vanessa Kirby but Fault the Story

Stage Star Fritzi Haberlandt Returns to Cinema in 'Wilma Will Mehr'

Retrospectives Spotlight Guru Dutt’s Trailblazing Heroines

Reevaluating 'Love & Basketball': A Flawed Yet Enduring Love Story

‘American Psycho’ Director Challenges Misinterpretation of Patrick Bateman’s Legacy

France 5 Honors Émilie Dequenne with Broadcast of 'Rosetta'