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Let’s be honest: Gender-based lists like THR‘s Most Powerful Women in International Film should be passé by now. It is 2025, after all. But the fight for equity in the global entertainment industry is anything but over. In some places, it’s barely begun. From the backlash against Dei initiatives in the U.S. to a blistering French report exposing systemic abuse across the arts, the message is clear: Progress is under threat. Which is why spotlighting these 45 global power players feels more vital than ever. “We need to fight back with all the tools and resources we have,” says Carole Scotta, co-founder of France’s production outfit Haut et Court. Or, as Nigeria’s EbonyLife CEO Mo Abudu puts it: “Until the industry makes room for authentic voices from different cultures and backgrounds — on a systemic level — we’ll continue to miss out on powerful, transformative storytelling.” In other words,...

Mubi’s May 2025 selection has arrived, featuring a Rooney Mara double-bill of perhaps her best film (Carol) and most recent effort (La cocina), Cannes-selected Latin American cinema, and a program curated by Magic Farm‘s Amalia Ulman.

As Kent M. Wllhelm said of Magic Farm in his review, “I was sold on the premise of satirizing opportunistic content creators who play dress-up as journalists, but weaving that into the storylines of the ensemble cast is no easy task for a sophomore feature. The plot gets lost; when it feels like there’s too much going on, nothing gets to shine. There’s nevertheless fun to be had in Magic Farm; importantly, Ulman’s voice and perspective are what stick with you after the credits roll. It’s encouraging to see a young director experiment, venturing into new narrative and stylistic territory.”

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When film historians speak of the first screenings of Louis Lumière’s “The Arrival of a Train,” they describe the Paris audience flinching in their seats to avoid being struck by the image of a locomotive rushing toward them on screen. The story is almost certainly apocryphal, but it makes me wonder how those who attended the 1971 premiere of James Bidgood’s iconic queer classic “Pink Narcissus” must have reacted to its, er, climactic moment.

A gauzy, softcore reimagining of Disney’s “Fantasia,” with well-endowed (live-action) hustlers in place of dancing cartoon hippos, “Pink Narcissus” unspools like some kind of erotic visual concerto. Ogling his rough-trade star Bobby Kendall, as the muscular young man admires his own ephemeral beauty reflected in countless mirrors, Bidgood stacks one super-saturated sexual fantasy upon another until such point that the film can’t contain itself any longer, erupting directly into the camera — and by extension,...

Wes Anderson is back this summer with The Phoenician Scheme. The first trailer from the indie filmmaker's new espionage thriller debuted at CinemaCon today, and Collider's Britta DeVore is on the scene. The film opens in limited release on May 30, 2025, before opening wide on June 7.

In the new trailer, a man (Benicio del Toro) lies in a cornfield following a plane crash. Barely surviving the accident, he decides that he must choose his successor. That successor will be his daughter, who is somewhat inconveniently a nun. Benedict Cumberbatch pops in with a ridiculous beard while an assassin comes for everything del Toro’s character has built during his lifetime. The trailer is shot in Anderson's now-trademark style, complete with his beloved Futura typeface. The trailer was not released to the public, so you'll just have to rely on our "surveillance report" to get you up to speed until we...

Today, Prime Video debuted the Étoile trailer and key art, which preview the upcoming dance-world comedy from beloved creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.

The original new series is set in both New York and Paris and follows the dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies as they embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions: swapping their most talented stars.

Étoile will premiere all eight episodes on April 24, exclusively on Prime Video, in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

The previously announced cast members include Emmy-winner Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou de Laâge (The Innocents), Gideon Glick, and David Alvarez (West Side Story).

The cast also includes Ivan du Pontavice (Rupture), Taïs Vinolo (The Show Must Go On), David Haig (Four Weddings and a Funeral), Lamay Zhang, and Simon Callow (Outlander), as well as Yanic Truesdale (Gilmore Girls) as a recurring guest.

Prime Video has officially released the first trailer for its upcoming series, Étoile, which will premiere on the platform on April 24. The first season consists of eight episodes, and while Prime Video gives some shows, such as The Boys and Reacher, the weekly release treatment, Étoile will come into the world via the binge model, with all episodes debuting simultaneously. Featuring in the lead roles of Étoile are Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Lou de Laâge. Kirby is best known for his Emmy Award-winning work on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, another Prime Video original series, while Gainsbourg is famed for starring in Antichrist (2009) and Melancholia (2011). De Laâge recently starred in The Mad Women’s Ball alongside Emmanuelle Bercot, and she’s also known for her work in The Innocents(2016).

Luke Kirby isn’t the only connection Étoile has to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The series was created for television by Amy Sherman and Daniel Palladino,...

Prime Video has set April 24 for the premiere of Étoile, its upcoming dance-world dramedy from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. The streamer also released several first-look photos, which you can see above and below.

Set in both New York and Paris, Étoile follows the dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies as they embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions: swapping their most talented stars.

All eight episodes of the dramedy will drop at once on April 24, exclusively on Prime Video, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Cast includes Emmy-winner Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou de Laâge (The Innocents), Gideon Glick, David Alvarez (West Side Story), Ivan du Pontavice (Rupture), Taïs Vinolo (The Show Must Go On), David Haig (Four Weddings and a Funeral), Simon Callow (Outlander), and Yanic Truesdale (Gilmore Girls) as recurring.

Prime Video has revealed first-look images and the premiere date today for Étoile, the upcoming dance-world dramedy from television supernovas Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.

Set in both New York and Paris, the new, original series follows the dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies as they embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions: swapping their most talented stars.

All eight episodes of Étoile will premiere on April 24, exclusively on Prime Video, in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

The series is the much-anticipated follow-up to the creators’ beloved comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which for five seasons on Prime Video collected 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, 6 Critics Choice Awards, 3 Golden Globes, and a Peabody, as well as countless fans worldwide.

Étoile’s arrival will also coincide with the anniversary of Gilmore Girls, which premiered 25 years ago this year and has only since grown in esteem among audiences,...

Controversial filmmaker Lars Von Trier has reportedly secured financing from the Danish film fund and will be able to move forward with a new film titled, “After.” The update comes to us from French news outlet Agence France-Presse’s report (via Bfmtv) confirming that the Danish Film Institute has granted the film 1.3 million kroner and would likely mean he’ll be shooting that project in Denmark.

Continue reading Lars Von Trier Movie ‘After’ About “About Death & The Afterlife” Moving Forward After Funding Update at The Playlist.

Willem Dafoe opened up about the consequences of his most controversial performance while promoting Nosferatu on The Louis Theroux Podcast — namely, the enigmatic Dafoe found himself dropped from a (then) upcoming film. The veteran Hollywood actor has appeared in almost every genre of film over the course of his 5-year career, from Finding Nemo to Antichrist to the Snyder cut of Justice League, but none were so controversial as The Last Temptation of Christ, Martin Scorsese's 1988 religious epic. Believe it or not, Dafoe was a relatively small-time actor before being cast as Jesus Christ in Scorsese’s adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel, but the controversy sparked after the film’s release was anything but small.

Willem Dafoe thinks 'Antichrist' is misunderstood by audiences.The 69-year-old actor starred opposite Charlotte Gainsbourg in Lars von Trier's 2009 horror film – which tells the story of a couple grieving after the death of their child and features an infamous genital mutilation scene – and thinks it gets "misidentified" by viewers.Dafoe told 'The Louis Theroux Podcast': "I think it gets misidentified because of some of its extremeness, but I think it really speaks to interesting things about women's power, men's fear of women, the struggle between the logical and the magical in life. There's lots of sexual politics in it, and it's not about misogyny at all."The 'Nosferatu' actor added of Von Trier: "I think he identifies with the women more than the man. I can tell you because I play the straight, logical one in the movie."But I think he's genuinely curious and he's a great filmmaker.

Willem Dafoe looks back on one of his most controversial movies. Dafoe’s career is known for its exploration of unconventional and thought-provoking roles. From his blockbuster turn as the Green Goblin in Spider-Man to his recent critically acclaimed performance as Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz in Nosferatu, Dafoe has always gravitated toward projects that challenge both him and the audience. His ambition has led him to collaborate with some of the most controversial and innovative filmmakers in cinema, including Danish director Lars von Trier.

Over the years, Dafoe has found himself at the center of some of the most talked-about films in modern cinema, often tackling tragic and divisive subjects. His willingness to take on such roles tends to spark intense discussion about the themes and visuals within the films he’s chosen, especially regarding one film in particular. Recently, Dafoe revisited this infamous horror film, known for its disturbing premise.

Willem Dafoe believes one of his most controversial films is simply misunderstood. In an interview with The Louis Theroux Podcast, the Nosferatu actor opened up about the legacy of Antichrist, the 2009 film written and directed by Lars von Trier and co-starring Charlotte Gainsbourg.

Dafoe and Gainsbourg play an unnamed couple haunted by the death of their son, who retreat to their cabin in the woods in an attempt to grieve and repair their troubled marriage. The man begins having strange visions, while the woman's behavior becomes increasingly violent and sexual in nature. The film is infamous for one particularly graphic scene involving a delicate part of the human anatomy.

Debate about whether the film is misogynistic or subversively feminist began as soon as Antichrist made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Dafoe thinks it's the latter. He told Theroux:

"I think it gets misidentified because of some of its extremeness.

Lars von Trier is one of the most polarizing filmmakers in the world. He doesn’t pull punches and typically has strong opinions that show through in his work. And one of his more debated films is “Antichrist,” which stars Willem Dafoe. Now, the actor is defending the film and saying it’s been largely misunderstood over the years.

In a recent interview on “The Louis Theroux Podcast,” Willem Dafoe was asked about his work with filmmaker Lars von Trier.

Continue reading Willem Dafoe Believes Lars Von Trier’s ‘Antichrist’ Is Misunderstood: “It’s Not About Misogyny At All” at The Playlist.

Willem Dafoe is one of the world’s biggest actors — but over five decades on screen, he’s been consistently drawn to oddballs. With his unhinged vampire hunter in Nosferatu about to be unleashed, we speak to him about challenging the norm.

“Chaos reigns,” said the fox.

Lars von Trier’s 2009 drama Antichrist was unforgiving cinema and, as the psychotherapist navigating his wife’s (Charlotte Gainsbourg) overwhelming grief after the death of their young son, Dafoe may have been the only actor capable of taking on its myriad challenges. It made perfect sense that Von Trier would ask him to voice the fox too, uttering those words while eating itself alive.

On screen, Dafoe has never been far from chaos. His first film appearance, in 1980, was in Michael Cimino’s notoriously catastrophic Heaven’s Gate; Dafoe was fired for laughing at a joke on set. He was Oscar-nominated for playing Sgt Elias in 1986’s Platoon,...

Nightbitch's surreal exploration of the wildness of motherhood and identity within patriarchy draws from the same traditions as works like The Substance and Dead Ringers and We Need To Talk About Kevin and Antichrist. If any of those strike as odd comparisons be aware that they are apt because Nightbitch is of an ilk that is off-kilter. It is unreliable and unstable. It is visceral and dark. It is taxidermy and what I think are freezer potato pancakes.

She is credited only as 'Mother' but Amy Adams is more than that. He is credited only as 'Husband' and Scoot McNairy's role is very carefully that, not father or partner or lover or another of what should be overlapping sets. Twins Arleigh Patrick and Emmet James Snowden are credited as 'Son' and while it's common to be played by pairs because of things like working time, it's also possible.

Eminem has never hesitated to call out some of the biggest celebrities in his raps. However, Sean Combs aka P. Diddy has been a recurring subject of his fiery verses for over two decades. But Slim Shady shook the music industry when he linked Combs to the controversial death of 2Pac in his 2018 track Killshot.

Eminem in 8 Mile | Credits: Universal Pictures

In the 90s, the world of rap was undergoing a disturbing time as the East Coast-West Coast feud was at its peak with Sean Combs and Suge Knight leading the two fronts. The violent atmosphere ultimately led to the two tragic deaths of 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.

Multiple theories and reports have linked the controversial death of Tupac Shakur aka 2Pac to P. Diddy. The rumors gained more weight when 2Pac’s accused killer Duane “Keefe D” Davis also asserted that Diddy allegedly put a...

Watching “Babygirl” at the Venice Film Festival, I thought, “Isabelle Huppert is going to like this.” Here is a provocative movie, directed by Halina Reijn, starring Nicole Kidman as a corporate CEO engaging in kink and sexually submitting herself to a younger intern (Harris Dickinson). Kidman’s Romy cuts a powerful silhouette in the office by day, but by night, she’s on all fours being dominated in increasingly adventurous sexual encounters.

With Huppert as jury president, it was no surprise when Kidman won Best Actress, as Huppert famously stars in the darkly perverse “The Piano Teacher,” a movie Reijn’s script is surely in deep conversation with. In the 2001 Michael Haneke film, Huppert played a stoic music instructor who becomes sexually overpowered by a younger pupil. I went into “Babygirl” expecting the American version of “The Piano Teacher,” though Reijn’s film is more buoyantly sex-positive than sinisterly Freudian.

On his way to becoming the King of Rap, Eminem has never hesitated to blast some of the greatest pop culture names in his verses. From Kanye West to Lizzo and Diddy to Ja Rule, many big faces have been a part of his ruthless lyrics. Interestingly, even Amber Heard was also not spared by the Slim Shady.

Eminem in the Music Video of Sing For The Moment | Credits: Eminem’s YouTube

Amber Heard was subjected to numerous headlines after some crazy secrets came out in her infamous legal battle against her ex-husband Johnny Depp. It looks like the widely-publicized trial also left a mark on Eminem’s head. The hitmaker made a wild reference to the Aquaman star in his 2024 track, Lucifer.

Nobody expected to spot Amber Heard in Eminem’s 12th studio album Amber Heard in Aquaman | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

One of the craziest revelations that came...

The world of entertainment and Hollywood is going through a turmoil given the recent arrest of Sean P Diddy Combs on some serious charges. With more details discovered day by day, the case seems to be turning even more serious and controversial. While Combs’ late girlfriend’s alleged memoir made headlines a couple of days ago, it is now legendary rapper Eminem who has been garnering attention about Diddy.

Diddy Aka Sean Combs in the Closer to God Mv | Credits: Youtube via @diddy

The lyrical genius just released a new album in July titled The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), and several of the songs apparently mention Diddy and his alleged crimes. As the lyrics went viral recently, fans went on to praise Eminem for his genius.

Eminem Apparently Tried to Expose Diddy via His Lyrics

The music mogul, rapper, and music producer, Diddy was recently arrested by...

Willem Dafoe is one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors, with a career spanning over four decades. He has earned respect for his work in independent films, blockbuster franchises, and auteur-driven projects.

One notable film in his diverse career is Antichrist, released in 2009. Directed by Lars von Trier, this horror art film stars Dafoe alongside Charlotte Gainsbourg. The film follows a married couple who, after their infant son’s accidental death, retreat to a cabin in the woods. There, the man experiences unsettling visions, while the woman displays increasingly violent, sexual, and sadomasochistic behavior.

While the film may not have been particularly memorable for American audiences, it gained international notoriety for its shocking scenes, nudity, and graphic depictions of violence and sex. In one notable scene, Willem Dafoe appears fully nude, but it turns out that the penis shown was not actually his.

Director Lars von Trier revealed that a...

Willem Dafoe is one of Hollywood’s most popular actors, with a career spanning over four decades, he has become one of the most respected figures in Hollywood, balancing roles in independent films, blockbuster franchises, and auteur-driven projects.

One of the projects that Dafoe took part in was also ‘Antichrist’ released in 2009. Antichrist is a horror art film directed by Lars von Trier, starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The story follows a married couple grieving the accidental death of their infant son. They retreat to a cabin in the woods, where the man begins to experience disturbing visions, and the woman exhibits violent, sexual, and sadomasochistic behavior.

While the movie wasn’t that memorable to American audiences, it managed to achieve international fame due to its shocking scenes, nudity, and depiction of violent sex. In one of the most notable scenes in the movie, the actor appears fully in the nude,...

Shudder has acquired the rights to “The Rule of Jenny Pen,” a thriller about a stroke-ridden judge trying to stop an elderly psychopath that stars Oscar-nominee John Lithgow and Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush. The film was directed by James Ashcroft, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eli Kent.

The deal covers distribution in North America, the U.K. and Ireland. Shudder is owned by AMC Networks and is a streaming service focused on horror, thriller and supernatural movies and shows. “The Rule of Jenny Pen” will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 later this month, and will debut on the streamer in 2025.

Ashcroft made his feature debut with “Coming Home in the Dark,” which world premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Lithgow has appeared in such films as “Terms of Endearment,” “Cliffhanger” and “The World According to Garp.” On TV, he won Emmys for his work on “Dexter,” “Third Rock From the Sun” and “The Crown.

Dag Johan Haugerud’s Norwegian title Sex and Levan Akin’s Crossing are among six nominees for the 2024 Nordic Council Film Prize, awarded by the Nordisk Film & TV Fond.

The six nominees were announced during the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund.

Scroll down for the full list of nominees

Both Sex and Crossing debuted in Panorama at this year’s Berlin film festival, with Swedish production Crossing opening the strand.

The other titles include Baltasar Kormakur’s romantic drama Touch from Iceland and Aki Kaurismaki’s Golden Globes-nominated Fallen Leaves from Finland. Two documentaries round out the selection:...

Forget about “The Magnificent Seven”: It’s time for The Magnificent Six, competing for the Nordic Council Film Prize this year.

The nominees – consisting of four fiction and two documentary feature films and each representing one of the Nordic countries – were announced by Nordisk Film & TV Fond at the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund.

Denmark is represented by “The Son and the Moon,” directed by Roja Pakari and Emilie Adelina Monies. Written by Pakari – documenting her own struggle with cancer – and Denniz Göl Bertelsen, it’s produced by Sara Stockmann for Sonntag Pictures.

“Twice Colonized” by Lin Alluna, hailing from Greenland, was written by Aaju Peter and Alluna. Pic is produced by Emile Hertling Péronard for Ánorâk Film, Red Marrow Media and EyeSteelFilm.

“I’m extremely happy about the nomination and the fact that Greenland is now, for only the second time, represented at the Nordic Council Film Prize.

Eminem released his 12th album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) on Friday, and as per usual, made it a point to call out people of the times including Sean “Diddy” Combs and Alec Baldwin.

On the LP’s ninth track, “Fuel,” the Grammy-winning artist and fellow rapper J.I.D make it a point to address some of the biggest stories in culture today: the several sexual assault allegations against Combs and the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set when a revolver that star Alec Baldwin was handling went off.

In Eminem’s second verse of the song, he raps: “I’m like a R-a-p-e-r (Yeah) / Got so many S-As (S-As), S-As (Huh) / Wait, he didn’t just spell the word, ‘Rapper’ and leave out a P, did he? (Yep).” When rapped, the lyrics “P, did he?” clearly sound like “P. Diddy.”

As the verse continues,...

Eminem is facing backlash on social media over a new track where he refers to Alec Baldwin’s Rust shooting, where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins lost her life.

In the rapper’s new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), he included a song titled “Fuel,” where he includes lyrics about the death.

“Clutchin’ the nine millimeter, tuckin’ the heat / Got the toaster like an English muffin / No, I mean, “Toast to” like you drink to somethin’ But it’s in a holster, I proceed to bust it,” Eminem raps. “F*** around and get popped like Halyna Hutchins / Like I’m Alec Baldwin, what I mean is buckin’ you down, coup de grâce then / Right between the fuckin’ / I shoot ’em all in if you think you’re fuckin’ with me.”

Related: Alec Baldwin Jury Sent Home As Lawyers Spar Over Defense Dismissal Motion & Mysterious Bullet Evidence; Trial To Resume Monday

He continues,...

After a prolonged wait, The Death of Slim Shady has finally hit the radio, and it’s safe to say that it lives up to fans’ expectations of the potential swansong of Slim Shady. Set to serve as a goodbye to Eminem’s breakout character, the acclaimed rapper hasn’t held back with it, especially with some of the darker songs in the tracklist, such as Antichrist.

It’s not uncommon for the Rap God artist to take digs at viral sensations, whether it be Michael Jackson or Britney Spears back in the day. And with Antichrist, The Marshall Mathers LP artist took shots at Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion’s ugly beef, which hasn’t sat well with everyone.

Eminem References Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj’s Beef in Antichrist Eminem in Houdini Music Video | The Dead of Slim Shady (EminemMusic/YouTube.)

Despite collaborating on Hot Girl...

Eminem couldn’t bury Slim Shady without eulogizing him in some way. The track list for the rapper’s twelfth studio album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), out July 12, features a few early-career callbacks that nod to his infamous alter ego.

The record features a skit titled “Guess Who’s Back,” one of three interlude-like entries on the 19-song track list. It also includes “Guilty Conscience 2,” the long-awaited follow-up to his Dr. Dre-assisted single “Guilty Conscious” from 1999’s The Slim Shady LP.

Eminem hasn’t listed...

Famously press shy, but often going an extra mile in order to shock, Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier has been a mischievous and frustrating spirit who tormented arthouse audiences as much as he teased them. But the provocateur-in-chief is now too established to still be considered an enfant terrible.

Von Trier’s 40 years in the film business are now to be celebrated by South Korea’s leading cinema chain Cj-cgv in a two-week retrospective that kicks off on July 10.

The multiplex giant is dedicating 15 of its art-house screens nationwide to playing 12 von Trier titles, including his debut feature, 1984-release “The Elements of Crime.” The film was part of his so-called “trauma trilogy” and was followed by “Epidemic” and “Europa.”

The showcase will continue with his 1996 Cannes Grand Jury prize-winner “Breaking the Waves” and “Idiots,” an emblem of his Dogma 95 back-to-basics filmmaking manifesto, and “Dancer in the Dark,” which won von...

While some movies bet on overlapping storylines featuring ensemble casts or numerous supporting casts, others are able to create powerful narratives with surprisingly small casts. The minimal cast movies are often able to make two characters form a deep bond or conflict throughout the feature film, since they share all or most of the scenes. Whether they are thrillers, dramas or comedies, the best movies with two to five characters in total excel at establishing intense dynamics between the protagonists.

It's common for movies with small casts to also minimize the setting to one room, house or area. They also tend to limit the narrative to one central concept, which is explored in depth through the dialogue and action. Films like 10 Cloverfield Lane and Gravity make the most of these themes by thoroughly exploring their minimalist themes, proving that large ensemble casts are far from necessary for creating a successful film.

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AMC+ includes originals like “Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire,” Anne Rice’s “Mayfair Witches,” “Gangs of London,” “Dark Winds,” “The North Water,” “Monsieur Spade,” “Parish,” and “Snowpiercer.”

Subscribers also get classic shows that first aired on AMC: “Mad Men,” “Killing Eve,” “The Killing,...

“A crying woman is a scheming woman.”

Women are supposed to be natural caregivers. Once we become mothers, we’re expected to put aside our own physical pleasures and dedicate our lives to protecting our young. But what of the mothers who can’t keep their children alive? The women who fail in the one job they were made to fulfill? Even worse, what if this death is an act of neglect? Rather than hover and dote, what if a mother indulges her own physical pleasure at the cost of her child? Would we call that woman evil? Would we call her a witch? Lars von Trier reckons with the expectations we place on women in his controversial film Antichrist. By exploring the natural urges of a grieving mother, he interrogates the patriarchal construction of evil itself.

She (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and He (Willem Dafoe) are a married couple enjoying domestic...

Civil War is an extremely powerful, effective movie that thrusts you into the middle of an American civil war seen through the eyes of a war photographer. It’s brutal. It’s extraordinarily violent. The sound design is bordering on abusive. And if you watch it in IMAX you can reasonably expect to leave the theater with more than a little motion sickness. It is, however, excellent, with great performances from Kirsten Dunst as the older, jaded photographer and Cailee Spaeny as the reckless youngster new to the game. So see it. But we’d be very surprised if you decide to rush back for a second viewing.

Here’s our celebration of the wonderful, must-see movies where once is quite enough, thank you very much.

Hereditary

To no one’s surprise, Ari Aster’s harrowing debut immediately makes the top of this list. You might think the early, shocking...

Conor McGregor vs. Dwayne Johnson: Who Cashed the Bigger Check?

Did Conor McGregor really set a world record with his Road House payday? That’s what the onetime UFC superstar has been bragging about in recent weeks, claiming he’s now “the highest paid first-time actor of all time.” If true — and McGregor, 35, hasn’t disclosed how much he got for his debut role in Amazon’s reboot of the 1989 kickboxing flick — he would beat Dwayne Johnson’s record of $5.5 million for 2002’s Scorpion King. While some have scoffed at his claim, sources indicate he was indeed paid in that ballpark, and given the Irishman’s stature in the martial arts world and the offers he has turned down (he accepted a role opposite Vin Diesel in 2017’s xXx: Return of Xander Cage, only to back out before filming began) it wouldn’t be surprising if some sort of record was broken.

Whoever first said that distance makes the heart grow fonder might have been onto something. Singer-songwriters Del Water Gap and Holly Humberstone have experienced first-hand the gravitational pull of oceans separating them from the people they want to be closest to — and they poured those memories into their latest single “Cigarettes & Wine.”

“‘Cigarettes & Wine’ is an ode to a transatlantic long-distance relationship,” Del Water Gap shared in a statement. “It’s about finally getting to catch a moment with the person you’ve been missing the most, and the threads...

Willem Dafoe has a face made for film. When the sixty-something actor appears on screen, his prominent cheekbones, wide eyes, and toothy grin are difficult to take your gaze off. Combined with his slender frame and his raspy, gravely, deep voice, the actor’s portrayal of Jesus Christ allegedly prompted Sergio Leone to opine “This is not the face of our Lord, this is the face of Satan!”

Dafoe hasn’t played Satan at all over the course of his career, but he’s certainly played his share of villains, bringing his signature menace to dozens of cinematic crooks and psychopaths. After his first lead role, in Kathryn Bigelow’s 1982 biker drama “The Loveless,” his early parts were largely antagonists to the lead heroes, such as the alluring but frightening criminals in “Streets of Fire” and “To Live and Die in L.A.” The part that arguably brought him the most widespread,...

When Willem Dafoe receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Jan. 8, the distinction will commemorate more than just a four-time Oscar nominee, but an actor so versatile that he has embodied everything from a conflicted messiah in “The Last Temptation of Christ” to the tortured father figure of “Antichrist.” Is there an actor working today with greater range?

With his deep-set eyes, sharp nose and broad smile, Dafoe has depicted his share of devils, from creepy “Nosferatu” star Max Schreck in “Shadow of the Vampire” to comic-book villain the Green Goblin in “Spider-Man 2.” But he also excels at the other end of the spectrum, as when he plays God in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things,” a Frankensteinian surgeon charitably committed to reanimating dead creatures, like Emma Stone’s Bella.

“My character has this beautiful predicament, because he adores her so much and she adores him, but what she needs,...

Lars von Trier is one of the most controversial directors currently working. Depending on your point of view, he's either a provocateur with bad taste or a genius who defies all conventions. He specializes in challenging narratives that shatter taboos, like the sexual horror Antichrist and the darkly erotic Nymphomaniac. While these films are often shocking, there's no denying their beautiful cinematography and amazing performances.

Charlotte Gainsbourg is joining Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’s Prime Video series Étoile to replace Camille Cottin, who has dropped out over scheduling conflicts.

Actress, singer and songwriter Gainbourg will join the likes of Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Gideon Glick, Simon Callow (Outlander), Lou de Laâge (The Innocents), and David Alvarez (West Side Story) in the drama series.

Set in New York City and Paris, the eight-episode Étoile follows the dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies, as they embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions by swapping their most talented stars.

In April, the show was given a two-season order, at which point Call My Agent!, Golda and House of Gucci star Cottin was named among its leads.

Gainsbourg recently led Prime Video’s Alphonse opposite Jean Dujardin...

The projects will be pitched at South Asia’s largest film market.

India’s Film Bazaar market has revealed the 20 projects selected for this year’s Co-Production Market.

The invited titles originate from 11 countries and will be pitched to producers, distributors, festival programmers, financiers and sales agents at Goa’s Marriott Resort from November 20-24.

The line-up includes projects from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the US, UK, Singapore, Germany, France, Poland, Luxembourg and Israel.

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Titles include The Distant Near, directed by UK-based Polish director Rafael Kapelinski who won a Crystal Bear at the...

Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.

’90s Horror, Art-House Horror, and Pre-Code Horror

It’s October, which means you are likely crafting an endless queue of horror films to consume. When it comes to a single streaming service to dedicate your eyes to this month, The Criterion Channel takes the cake with three different series. First up, ’90s horror brings together such films as The Rapture (1991), In the Mouth of Madness (1994), The Addiction (1995), and Ravenous (1999), while Art-House Horror features Häxan (1922), Vampyr (1932), Eyes Without a Face (1960), Carnival of Souls (1962), Onibaba (1964), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Sisters (1973), Eraserhead (1977), House (1977), Suspiria (1977), Arrebato (1979), The Brood (1979), The Vanishing (1988), Cronos (1993), Cure (1997), Donnie Darko (2001), Trouble Every Day (2001), Antichrist (2009), and more. Lastly, Pre-Code horrors brings together ’30s features such as Freaks (1932), Island of Lost Souls (1932), The Old Dark House...

On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.

First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.

Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.

The Pitch: Is That a Meat Cleaver in Your Pocket — or Are My Parents Just Happy to See Me?

“What were they before they were leftovers?” That’s the dramatic meat hook on which Bob Balaban hangs his giddily middling 1989 horror comedy “Parents,” a surrealist satire set in 1950s suburbia, best likened to a chunky jello mold filled with human toes. I’ll admit, I wouldn’t serve cannibalism cinema this underbaked to mixed company; let alone the hubby’s new boss and his one-scene-having wife. But for the IndieWire After Dark family during ’80s Week,...

Holly Humberstone is pretty sure her childhood home is haunted.

Sitting in an average-sized hotel room in New York’s Gramercy neighborhood, the 23-year-old songwriter gets excited discussing the home she grew up in, which is 3,000 miles away in Grantham, England. “There’s this huge basement and just spiders and frogs down there,” Humberstone says. “There’s this whole grim room in the cellar that has meat hooks and then gutters so all the blood can run.”

Humberstone and her three sisters let their imaginations run wild in the old...

“Nymphomaniac” director Lars von Trier is seeking a “muse” for his next films.

The “Melancholia” helmer shared a personal ad by way of Instagram video to request “enquiries” from applicants to be his next girlfriend be directed to an email address he provided. Von Trier was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in August 2022 and announced he would be taking a break due to his health.

“I don’t know what I’ve dragged myself into this time,” von Trier said in a video uploaded August 15. “So before I drown myself in smug advertising, let me make a few things clear: I’m 67 years old. I have Parkinson’s disease, Ocd, and at the moment, controlled alcoholism. In short, with some luck, I should have a few decent films left in me.”

He continued, “All this is as suggested meant as an old-school contact ad, where I, without knowing the least about social media,...

Summer is the perfect time for a nice vacation to escape the horrors of daily life with a little rest and relaxation. While staying at a fancy resort on the beach or sailing the seas on a cruise ship may have the most interest from vacationers this time of year, there is something so appealing about embracing wilderness by renting a little cabin near the woods or staying at a family member's lake house. Not only does it provide a quiet respite from the loudness of life, but it is also the perfect setting to snuggle up and start watching a horror movie.

Horror movies that feature a cabin getaway as part of their scary story may follow that similar path of traveling into the woods toward horrors unknown. But each one provides its own unique experience, keeping the genre alive and thriving -- unlike the characters in these types of movies.

As someone who thoroughly enjoyed the first season of Good Omens without having any knowledge about the book it is based on by Neil Gaiman-Terry Pratchett or religious history, I thoroughly enjoyed this show about a bickering angel and demon. If you haven’t seen or heard about this show before, I blame Prime for not showing enough interest in marketing this hilarious masterclass in religious satire.

Season one was fantastic from start to finish, and we got introduced to Crowley and Aziraphale, the demon and angel that find that they’re a perfect match on Earth. Without spoilers, there’s a particular problem that these two take upon themselves to solve, and by the end of season 1, they do so. So, the second season begins on a completely new note. This time around, we learn more about the relationship between this not-so-evil demon and this not-so-good angel...

18 producers will take part in the fifth edition of the Series Special programme.

European network Ace Producers has selected 18 independent producers for Ace Series Special, its workshop on the series production landscape.

Each producer attends the workshop with a series project in early stages of development. The 18 participants hail from 12 different countries, and will participate in the workshop from October 30 to November 4 this year in Riga, Latvia.

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The selected producers include Swedish producer Madeleine Ekman of Nordisk Film, with The Making Of A Terrorist, written by Leif Edlund and Emelia Hansson. Ekman...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Olivia Rodrigo returns with a biting single, Lil Uzi Vert leans into his metal influences, and Tainy enlists all of the best of reggaeton for a star-studded debut.

Olivia Rodrigo, “vampire” (YouTube)

Lil Uzi Vert feat. Bring Me the Horizon, “Werewolf” (YouTube)

Young Thug feat. Juice Wrld and Nicki Minaj, “Money” (YouTube)

Tainy feat. Daddy Yankee, Feid, Sech, “LA Baby” (YouTube)

Alok and Ava Max, “Car Keys” (YouTube)

Paris Hilton,...

Fresh off releasing a two-pack of singles earlier this week, Holly Humberstone has announced her highly-anticipated debut album Paint My Bedroom Black, dropping Oct. 13.

The 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Grantham, England, has kept fans satiated with two stellar EPs, Falling Asleep At The Wheel and The Walls Are Way Too Thin, as well as numerous singles leading up to the album announcement.

In a statement, Humberstone said of Paint My Bedroom Black, “I spent most of last year on the road, and although I kept busy and enjoyed touring for the most part,...