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One Sings, the Other Doesn't (Agnès Varda, 1977). In her memoir, Varda par Agnès , the French director describes herself as “une féministe de terrain plus qu’une discuteuse,” roughly translated as “a feminist on the ground rather than in theory.” Later in the book, she describes the “feminists” discussing her work, implying that she was outside this group. How feminist she reads from any angle now is unclear. Many would, for instance, find her focus on the body and childbirth essentialist. Her 1975 short, Réponse de femmes: Notre corps, notre sexe ( Women Reply: Our Bodies, Our Sex ), opens wi

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Multiplex | Ghoulish Globetrotting

Multiplex asks filmmakers, critics, and artists for short-form responses to the topic at hand. In this Halloween edition, contributors from around the world recommend one scary movie from their home country or region. Florian Widegger on West Germany Sukkubus—Den Teufel im Leib (Georg Tressler, 1989). What happens when a veteran director who helped shape postwar German-language cinema in the 1950s and ’60s decides to have one more go at it in his later years? When he casts two in-demand stage actors in the leading roles, alongside an Italian Playboy model whose physical assets steal the show?

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MUBI Podcast: Encuentros | “Into the fire”

In this episode, ambition, and intuition are explored as signs of vitality in contemporary cinema. Jerónimo Quevedo is an Argentine producer and the founder of Un Puma, a production company through which he has produced more than twenty short, medium-length, and feature films spanning fiction, documentary, and experimental cinema. He has worked with both established and emerging directors from Latin America and Europe, including Martín Rejtman, Teddy Williams, Affonso Uchoa, Konstantina Kotzamani, Ico Costa, and Thomas Woodroffe. His filmography is characterized by projects that embrace signif

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The Action Scene | Impact Factor: The Hong Kong Connection in Contemporary Thai Martial Arts Cinema

The Action Scene explores the form, history, and visceral power of action cinema through its set pieces. A translated version of this essay was published in HKinema , the quarterly magazine of the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. Clockwise from top-left: Ong-Bak (Prachya Pinkaew, 2003), Born to Fight (Panna Rittikrai, 2004), The Protector (Prachya Pinkaew, 2005), Chocolate (Prachya Pinkaew, 2008). “I like both Thai and kung fu shapes. Please show us!” “Are you mad? You could’ve been killed! If you want to die, I can arrange it.” — Born to Fight (Panna Rittikrai, 1984) For many martial arts movi

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TIFF: The Market: The Review

TIFF: The Market exhibition booth option. At the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which saw the inaugural edition of its official content market, the atmosphere was unmistakably different from its jubilee year. The spirit of nostalgic celebration and victory lapping from 2025's "TIFFty" celebration had evaporated, leaving behind the gritty residue of cinema as a commercial product. Lacking the elegance of “Marché du Film” at Cannes and the specificity of “European Film Market” at Berlinale, for their new industry initiative TIFF settled on a name that evokes the absurdity of lo

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IDA Statement On the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Settlement

IDA Statement On the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Settlement dominicwillsdon Tue, 09/22/2026 - 12:29

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End the Campaign of Threats Against NAZA Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor

End the Campaign of Threats Against NAZA Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor dominicwillsdon Thu, 09/24/2026 - 07:44

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IDA Member Spotlight: Jennifer Sofio Hall

IDA Member Spotlight: Jennifer Sofio Hall idastaff Fri, 09/25/2026 - 11:31

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IDA Announces Honorees for the 2026 IDA Documentary Awards

IDA Announces Honorees for the 2026 IDA Documentary Awards ida-admin Thu, 10/08/2026 - 16:00

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IDA Emergency Assistance Is Now A Permanent Program

IDA Emergency Assistance Is Now A Permanent Program dominicwillsdon Tue, 10/13/2026 - 10:39

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42nd IDA Documentary Awards Shortlists Announced for Best Features and Shorts

42nd IDA Documentary Awards Shortlists Announced for Best Features and Shorts idastaff Tue, 10/27/2026 - 12:51

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IDA Member Spotlight: Michèle Stephenson

IDA Member Spotlight: Michèle Stephenson idastaff Thu, 10/29/2026 - 15:45

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IDA Statement on the Sentencing of Jafar Panahi

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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Joanna Natasegara, the Director of “The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable”

By Ramona Flume One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent The post Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Joanna Natasegara, the Director of “The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable” first appeared on sundance.org .

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Reimagining a National System

Pictured: Filmmaker Vero Kompalic (Photo by Gia Rigoli) By Vero Kompalic This is the last picture I ever took in Venezuela. I had seen the The post Reimagining a National System first appeared on sundance.org .

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“The Invite,” “Josephine,” “Closure,” and More Sundance Institute–Supported Films Nominated for 36th Gotham Awards

Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton appear in “The Invite” by Olivia Wilde, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The post “The Invite,” “Josephine,” “Closure,” and More Sundance Institute–Supported Films Nominated for 36th Gotham Awards first appeared on sundance.org .

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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans, the Co-Directors Behind “Who Killed Alex Odeh?”

By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent The post Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans, the Co-Directors Behind “Who Killed Alex Odeh?” first appeared on sundance.org .

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2027 Sundance Film Festival Reveals Legacy Programming

Co-Presented by Letterboxd BOULDER, Colorado, October 21, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the Legacy program for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, marking The post 2027 Sundance Film Festival Reveals Legacy Programming first appeared on sundance.org .

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A Family’s Haunting Search in “Closure”

The beautiful, devastating documentary “Closure” follows a family’s search for their missing son. The post A Family’s Haunting Search in “Closure” first appeared on sundance.org .

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What to Watch: 9 Sundance Institute–Supported Documentaries About Farming the Land and Fighting for a Sustainable Future

By Ramona Flume Each harvest season brings a sense of renewal and possibility. It’s a time to look ahead with hope, as well as honor The post What to Watch: 9 Sundance Institute–Supported Documentaries About Farming the Land and Fighting for a Sustainable Future first appeared on sundance.org .

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“Wicker” Spins Social Norms and Marriage Tropes Into a Charming, Comedic Fable

(L–R) Peter Dinklage, Alexander Skarsgård, and Olivia Colman attend the Q&A for “Wicker” by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (© 2026 Sundance Institute | photo by Sam Emenogu) By Ramona Flume Navigating a new marriage can be a funny thing. Especially in a fictional medieval village […] The post “Wicker” Spins Social Norms and Marriage Tropes Into a Charming, Comedic Fable first appeared on sundance.org .

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‘Beware Boiúna’ Comes to Digital This Week and Blu-ray in December

The trajectory of creature features in the realm of horror and sci-fi has seen a lot of ups and downs. Early in the history of cinema, movies would be schlocky or exploitative, due in large part to the limitations of actually bringing such stories to life. In 1975, Steven Spielberg completely changed the face of […] The post ‘Beware Boiúna’ Comes to Digital This Week and Blu-ray in December appeared first on Bloody Disgusting! .

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Behaviour Interactive Says Exiting Franchises Always Have a Chance to Return to ‘Dead by Daylight’

Obviously, it sucks that Chucky and the Child’s Play chapter will soon be leaving Dead by Daylight later this month. Much like the situations with Halloween, Hellraiser and (at the time) Stranger Things, it all comes down to expiring licenses. However, much like what happened with Stranger Things, there’s always an opportunity for these properties […] The post Behaviour Interactive Says Exiting Franchises Always Have a Chance to Return to ‘Dead by Daylight’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting! .

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‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Star Maria Bakalova Joins Horror Comedy ‘Get Off Your Phone’

To say that 2020 brought the world a lot of surprises would be an understatement. Between the coronavirus pandemic and high-stakes elections, the year ended in a much different place from where it started. By comparison, the release of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm was a much more minor surprise, though a surprise nonetheless. Adding to the […] The post ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Star Maria Bakalova Joins Horror Comedy ‘Get Off Your Phone’ appeared first on Bloody Disgusting! .

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