It’s Almost Clobberin’ Time in the Final ‘Fantastic Four’ Trailer

A lot is riding on The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and not just the fate of their fictional Earth. Marvel needs a hit. Their last movie, Thunderbolts*, was a critical success but a commercial disappointment — and it was intended to start the buzz for their massive (and massively expensive) Avengers sequels, Doomsday and Secret Wars. I’m not sure that quite worked out how … Read more

Panchavarnathatha Malayalam Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes

Panchavarnathatha is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language comedy film co-written and directed by Ramesh Pisharody. starring Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Anusree, Prem Kumar. Music by M. Jayachandran and Nadirshah and Cinematography by Pradeep Nair. This Movie will be produced Maniyanpilla Raju under the banner of Maniyanpilla Raju Productions.

“The Set is Home, and You Get to a Point of Where You Stop Pushing”: Steve Zahn, Back To One, Episode 347

Steve Zahn gained early attention for his breakout roles in the 1990s, including Reality Bites and That Thing You Do! He became a frequent scene-stealer in films like Out of Sight, Happy, Texas, and Saving Silverman, showcasing his offbeat humor and charm. In HBO’s Treme, he played a passionate music teacher navigating post-Katrina New Orleans. … Read more

The Film Industry’s Cowardice on Palestine Diminishes Cinema Itself

A few days after Cannes wrapped up last month, my IndieWire colleague Ryan Lattanzio published an interview with filmmaker Nadav Lapid, whose furious new satire of modern Israel quietly premiered in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the very end of the festival. That was a curious and pronounced demotion for a rising auteur whose similarly blistering … Read more