Gotham Awards 2026 Nominations: The Indie Race Starts Here
The 36th Gotham Awards nominees are in, led by All of a Sudden, Clarissa, La Gradiva and The Invite. Here's who's nominated, what stands out, and why the indie awards are worth watching.
Ithaqua Review: A Starving Fort, a Hungry Spirit and a Winter That’s Actually Cold
A spoiler-free review of Ithaqua, the fur-trade horror film that swept the Vancouver Horror Show, from its starving fort to its real winter shoot in Thunder Bay.
Everest: The Other Side Review: A Climb Worth Seeing on the Biggest Screen
Everest: The Other Side follows two elite ski mountaineers trying to climb and ski the direct North Face, and it's a technical marvel in IMAX. What stuck with me, though, wasn't the thrill. It was what the mountain means to them.
Musk’s AI Odyssey Is Here, and It’s Seven Minutes Long
Elon Musk promised a "historically accurate" AI Odyssey by year's end. Grok Imagine just delivered seven minutes of it, and the early verdict is that it looks like a movie without feeling like one.
Clayface Opens to $24M, and the A- CinemaScore Is the Real Story
Clayface took the weekend with an estimated $24 million, but the A- CinemaScore is the number that matters. Here is what the opening says about DC's horror bet, and where trackers disagree.
The Devils (1971) Review: Ken Russell’s Banned Masterpiece Is Finally Back
For decades, Ken Russell's The Devils was the Bigfoot of movies: banned, butchered and almost impossible to see. The restored 4K director's cut is finally in theaters. Here's why it's almost a masterpiece, and why it's so hard to watch.
Bond 26’s Final Screen Tests Start Today. Here’s the Shortlist.
Deadline reports Amazon MGM begins final screen tests for the next James Bond on October 23. Here is who is reportedly on the shortlist, who isn't, and what's still unconfirmed.
Vancouver Horror Show 2026 Recap: Ithaqua, Ancestral Beasts and the Case for Independent Horror
A press recap of the Vancouver Horror Show 2026, with capsule reviews of Ithaqua, Ancestral Beasts and Encryption, and a look at the Indigenous filmmakers panel.
A24’s Slayground Trailer Turns a Haunted Attraction Into a Crime Scene
A24 released the official trailer for Jeremy Saulnier's Slayground on October 20. Here's what we know about the haunted-attraction thriller, its cast, and its January 29, 2027 release.
The Title Card Mistake That Gave Night of the Living Dead to Everyone
A missing copyright line on a 1968 title card made Night of the Living Dead free for everyone. Here's how that accident cost Romero a fortune and made his ghouls immortal.
Sentimental Value Wins the Nordic Council Film Prize, and Norway Sweeps the Board
Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value just won the 2026 Nordic Council Film Prize, adding to its Cannes Grand Prix and Oscar. Here's what the jury said and what the win means.
Netflix Film Chief Dan Lin Is Out, and the Fincher and Narnia Questions Get Louder
Netflix film chief Dan Lin left on October 19 amid a wider executive shake-up. Here's what's confirmed, what's only reported about David Fincher and Greta Gerwig, and what comes next.
Street Fighter Opens to Rotten Reviews. Can the Fans Save It?
Street Fighter opened October 16 to rotten early reviews and warmer fan reactions. Here's what critics and fans are saying, how the Thursday previews compare to Mortal Kombat II, and what the box office needs to look like for a sequel.
You Can See Everything Opens to $15M: Why an Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Just Beat the Odds
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's Elizabeth Holmes documentary opened to about $15 million on 855 screens, nearly double projections. Here's why that number matters for theatrical docs.
Wild Horse Nine Review: Martin McDonagh Does It Again
Martin McDonagh's new CIA dark comedy sends two agents to Easter Island weeks before the 1973 Chilean coup. Malkovich is the best I've seen him, the script is full of lines that could become classics, and yes, it echoes Banshees. Spoilers are clearly marked.
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Trailer Is Here, and It Comes With Led Zeppelin
Greta Gerwig's first Narnia: The Magician's Nephew trailer is out, set to Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. Here's the cast, the February 12, 2027 theatrical date, and why Netflix is betting on cinemas.
Trick ‘r Treat at 20: Opening Night at the Vancouver Horror Show
The Vancouver Horror Show opened with a Trick 'r Treat anniversary screening and a Q&A with director Michael Dougherty, cast and a producer. Here's what I learned seeing it for the first time, on a big screen, in the city where it was shot.
The UK Sent a Documentary About Iran to the Oscars, and It Says a Lot About the Category
The UK has chosen Pegah Ahangarani's Cannes-winning documentary Rehearsals for a Revolution as its Best International Feature entry. Here's what the film is, who else is in the race, and the dates to watch.
Lady (VIFF 2026): Lagos, Fuel, and a Cab Between Two Worlds
A Lagos cab driver, a returning childhood friend, and a radio voice calling for revolution. A quick take on Olive Nwosu's Lady at VIFF 2026.
Tarantino’s First Stage Play Finally Has a Theatre, a Date, and Sacha Baron Cohen
Quentin Tarantino's first stage play, The Popinjay Cavalier, now has a West End home: the Phoenix Theatre, opening March 18, 2027, with Sacha Baron Cohen in the lead. Here's what's confirmed and why it's more than a stunt.