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John Wilson’s The History of Concrete Debuts Teaser as Theatrical Rollout Begins

The short, narration-free teaser foregrounds Wilson’s handheld New York footage and sets the tone for a reported September cinema release.

Young Washington Opens With Mixed Reviews and Celebrity Endorsement

Rod Lurie’s Lucky Strike Draws Mixed Pre-Release Reviews

Exit 8 Reaches Argentine Theaters as Critics Weigh Its Game-Born Horror

Koji Fukada’s Nagi Notes Debuts in Cannes Competition as Director Cautions Against AI Shortcuts in Art

Butterfly Jam Opens Directors' Fortnight With Praise for Craft, Doubts About Story

Sukkwan Island Opens in France With Chilling Father–Son Drama

Carla Simón’s Romería Opens in France to Warm Reviews

Boong Opens in Theaters to Strong Reviews, Spotlighting Manipur Through a Child’s Quest

Jim Jarmusch's Golden Lion Winner 'Father Mother Sister Brother' Opens in German Theaters

Film Professors Rethink Screenings as Students Tune Out in Class

Sundance Breakout 'Leviticus' Earns Strong Reviews for Queer Horror Debut

Ninth Circuit Upholds Paramount in 'Top Gun: Maverick' Copyright Case

The Great Shamsuddin Family Lands on JioHotstar With Praise for Its Ensemble

Bi Gan’s ‘Résurrection’ Opens in France to Acclaim and Debate

After Court Green Light, 'The Taj Story' Opens Soft With Reviews Split

Back to the Future Turns 40 With Big-Screen Return, Casio Tie-In and Fox Revelations

Balti Opens in Theatres to Praise for Action and Score, Questions Over Writing

Venice Awards Golden Lion to Kim Novak, 92, After Eight-Minute Ovation

Paradha Opens to Early Praise for Anupama Parameswaran as Reviews Note Strong Climax and Slower Second Half