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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 28m

Chatting with Julia Roberts and Luca Guadagnino about their twisty new film After the Hunt. It'll make you uncomfortable but will inspire some great post-screening discussions.

That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 31m

"Art exists for to provoke and to inspire and to mend and to hurt us." Julia Roberts and Luca Guadagnino tells us all about their provocative movie #AfterTheHunt
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Julia Roberts and Luca Guadagnino on After the Hunt and the Joy of Two-Sided Characters

An interview with After the Hunt star Julia Roberts and director Luca Guadagnino about their twisty thriller that leaves audiences with no easy answers.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 22h

Really? The Critics Choice Documentary Awards *shut out* Come See Me in the Good Light? That is brutal. Best doc of the year.

The Peewee Herman nominated for Best Documentary Feature isn't even a feature...
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Nominations Unveiled For The Tenth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards – Critics Choice Association

'Orwell: 2+2=5' leads the pack with seven nominations including Best Documentary Feature. The film’s other nominations are Raoul Peck for Best Director, Alexandra Strauss for Best Editing, Alexei Aigu...

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 23h

As THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR chills with its use of surveillance video and 2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA makes harrowing use of body-cams, @filmfest.bsky.social looks at a new era of found footage in an essay now online from our spring issue. povmagazine.com/caught-live-...

Caught Live: Body Cams, Surveillance Videos, and the New Era of Found Footage - POV Magazine

Documentaries like The Perfect Neighbor and 2000 Meters to Andriivka elevate the found footage genre via body-cams and surveillance videos.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 1d

Oscar hopefuls on @docnycfest.bsky.social's Short List include COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT, THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, and MY MOM JAYNE povmagazine.com/doc-nyc-anno...

DOC NYC Announces Short List Series with Oscar Hopefuls - POV Magazine

DOC NYC announces annual Short List series, which includes Oscar hopefuls like Come See Me in the Good Light, The Perfect Neighbor, and My Mom Jayne.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 4d

😭😭😭 Marvin's Room co-star Meryl Streep celebrates the genius of Diane Keaton. youtu.be/y70sAfIF8Lg?...

Meryl Streep celebrates Diane Keaton

YouTube video by American Film Institute

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 4d

Aw, Diane Keaton was one of the best. 😢 people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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Toronto Film Critics Association @torontofilmcritics.bsky.social · 5d

This week in movies!

On A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE 🧨

"more terrifying than any horror movie" - Johanna Schneller

"expertly calibrates the tension" - @peterhowellfilm.bsky.social

"Rebecca Ferguson anchors the first act" - @patmullen.bsky.social

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TFCA Friday: Movie Reviews for Oct. 10 - Toronto Film Critics Association

Movie reviews for A House of Dynamite, Roofman, Tron: Ares, John Candy: I Like Me, The Woman in Cabin 10, and more!

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 6d

"John is the spirit of Canada."

Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks talk about the enduring power of a Canadian icon as JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME comes to Prime Video after opening #TIFF50. povmagazine.com/the-john-can...

The John Candy Documentary Shares a Mental Health Conversation Ahead of Its Time - POV Magazine

John Candy: I Like Me producer Ryan Reynolds and director Colin Hanks discuss their documentary about the beloved Canadian icon and his story about mental health.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 6d

Full trailer for Hamnet: TIFF People's Choice winner and your next Oscar winner. 💯 youtu.be/xYcgQMxQwmk

HAMNET - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters This Thanksgiving

YouTube video by Focus Features

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 8d

“You don’t really see a lot of exhibitions on queer Black people...The legacy is not honoured in the way it should be. I’m hoping this film helps.”

Alison Duke tells us about her new documentary MICHELLE ROSS: UNKNOWN ICON about the late drag artist
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Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon Celebrates a Beloved Drag Queen - POV Magazine

Alison Duke discusses her documentary Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon, which celebrates the life and artistry of Toronto's famed drag performer.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 8d

"I don’t want to put too fine a point on it, but there is grief expressed in the film, and sometimes when somebody expresses grief, I feel like the audience needs a moment."

Alan Zweig discusses his new film LOVE, HAROLD and his foray into the podcasting world.
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Alan Zweig Has a Job for the First Time in 50 Years - POV Magazine

A conversation with Alan Zweig about his documentary Love, Harold and furthering the art of the interview with his foray into podcasting.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 9d

Doc Soup kicks off tomorrow at @hotdocs.bsky.social with THE LIBRARIANS. We chatted with director Kim A. Snyder about capturing the stories of these first responders in America's culture wars. povmagazine.com/how-the-libr...

How The Librarians Observes First Responders in the Culture Wars - POV Magazine

An interview with The Librarians director Kim A. Snyder on her documentary about book banning across the U.S.A. and the fight to protect young minds.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 10d

Did a Best Animated Feature binge/catchup this weekend with Bad Guys 2, Little Amelie or the Character of Rain, and KPop From Hunters: I think Amelie is best in show for indie animation, but KPop throws down some great bops and has some pretty respectable Best Song contenders. It's a lot of fun!

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 12d

#NowPlaying PREDATORS looks back at the true crime series that was a breeding ground for entrapment and sicko fantasies. povmagazine.com/predators-re...

Predators Review: On To Catch a Predator and Quick Fixes - POV Magazine

Predators review: David Osit examines the strange success of the series To Catch a Predator and tries to understand why it still leaves one uneasy.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 12d

"One of the many reasons I connected with Bristol and Bob is that I would love to do a trip like that."

Alison Reid, Robert Bateman, and Bristol Foster tell @filmfest.bsky.social about #TheArtOfAdventure ahead of its premiere at @viffest.bsky.social povmagazine.com/how-the-art-...

How The Art of Adventure Captures a Travel Bug that Spans Generations - POV Magazine

An interview with The Art of Adventure director Alison Reid and stars Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster about their landmark expedition.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 12d

How have we gotten to the point where publicists are validating A.I acting scab Tilly Norwood by suggesting it deserves representation? Sorry, but if you interview an A.I. actor, you are a shill pushing a capitalist agenda that won't do our industry any good. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Does Tilly Norwood Need a Publicist? The AI Actress ‘Is Not Available to Speak’ Yet, but ‘Everyone Wants an Interview’

A publicist for the company that created Tilly Norwood turned down Variety's request for an interview with the AI creation saying she "is not available to speak to at present.”

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Toronto Film Critics Association @torontofilmcritics.bsky.social · 12d

This week in movies!

On THE SMASHING MACHINE 💪

"Johnson does sell his character" - Jim Slotek

"extraordinary performances by Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt" - Marc Glassman

"stumbles through a series of life events" - @jacksonweaver.bsky.social

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TFCA Friday: Movie Reviews for Oct. 3 - Toronto Film Critics Association

Movie reviews for The Smashing Machine, Anemone, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, Orwell: 2+2=5, Predators, Bone Lake, and more.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 12d

There's a metric used to determine the top 25 based on charts across platforms, as noted in the article.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 13d

Top 25 podcasts announced as eligible contenders for Golden Globes' inaugural podcast award. Justice for Las Culturistas! www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/g...

Golden Globes: Podcasts Eligible for New Best Podcast Award Revealed

The winner will be announced during the awards ceremony on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 13d

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That Shelf @thatshelf.com · 13d

Kathryn Bigelow's nerve-wrackingly tense AHouseOfDynamite is one explosive drama.
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A House of Dynamite Review: NYFF 2025

Kathryn Bigelow's nerve-wrackingly tense A House of Dynamite is one explosive drama.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 14d

"In fiction, actors die and rise again. In documentary film, death is definitive."

Marc Glassman chats with Lucrecia Martel as her first documentary NUESTRA TIERRA moves from @tiffnet.bsky.social to @viffest.bsky.social
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Lucrecia Martel on Nuestra Tierra and “Definitive” Death in Documentary - POV Magazine

An interview with director Lucrecia Martel about her documentary debut Nuestra Tierra (Landmarks) and observing the history of colonial violence in Argentina.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 14d

🐐🐐🐐 Not a drill! Glad to see that Mili finally found a home.

POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 14d

It took a while, but MILISUTHANDO -- the best documentary of 2023 -- finally gets a Canadian release as it hits Criterion Channel today. Don't miss it. povmagazine.com/milisuthando...

Milisuthando Review: Radical Decolonial Cinema - POV Magazine

Milisuthando review: Milisuthando Bongela offers an engrossing essay film that probes South African apartheid, Blackness, and identity.

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POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 14d

"In history, there is no hope. There is only whether you resist or submit."

ORWELL: 2+2=5 director Raoul Peck tells Susan G. Cole about bringing the author's work to screen what we can learn from it in the present.
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Raoul Peck’s Orwell:2+2=5 Puts a New Spin on the British Author - POV Magazine

An interview with Raoul Peck about his documentary Orwell: 2+2=5 and the fallacy of hope in the face of authoritarianism.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 15d

VIFF 2025: if you survive all the PR emails, there are probably good movies to be seen.

POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · 15d

The Vancouver International Film Festival kicks off Oct. 2! Here are 10 documentary highlights, plus a chance to see #TheGreatNorth at @viffest.bsky.social #VIFF2025 povmagazine.com/viff-comes-o...

VIFF Comes on Strong: 10 Docs to See in Vancouver - POV Magazine

Documentary highlights at the 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival include The Great North, The Art of Adventure, Everest Dark, and Cover-up.

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Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · 15d

Is anyone else getting just pummelled by VIFF pitches this year? Is this now Canada's Tribeca? 🥴