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DOC NYC 2025 Reveals Influential Awards Short List, from ’Cover-Up’ to ‘Perfect Neighbor’

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 1h

'House of Leaves,' 'I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream,' 'Buffalo Hunter Hunter,' 'Three Skeleton Key,' and more horror literature to adapt.

The 9 Scariest Stories Hollywood Still Needs to Adapt

'House of Leaves,' 'I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream,' 'Buffalo Hunter Hunter,' 'Three Skeleton Key,' and more horror literature to adapt.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 2h

'Orwell: 2+2=5' led nominations for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, which will be held at The Edison Ballroom in NYC on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

2025 Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations Led by ‘Orwell: 2+2=5’

'Orwell: 2+2=5' led nominations for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, which will be held at The Edison Ballroom in NYC on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 2h

An impressively sick but tiresomely self-amused celebration of bad taste.

‘F*ck My Son!’ Review: Can a Movie Be Gross Enough That AI Isn’t the Most Disgusting Thing About It?

An impressively sick but tiresomely self-amused celebration of bad taste.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 3h

Sam Raimi's new movie is 'Send Help.' Watch the trailer.

‘Send Help’ Trailer: Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien Are Deserted on an Island Together in Sam Raimi’s Latest Thriller

Sam Raimi's new movie is 'Send Help.' Watch the trailer.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 5h

'Rebuilding' trailer: Josh O'Connor faces the aftermath of a devastating wildfire in Max Walker-Silverman's delicate Sundance drama.

‘Rebuilding’ Trailer: Josh O’Connor Starts Over After a Devastating Wildfire

'Rebuilding' trailer: Josh O'Connor faces the aftermath of a devastating wildfire in Max Walker-Silverman's delicate Sundance drama.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 6h

70mm film has made a comeback in the mainstream, but after "One Battle After Another," there are practical reasons why VistaVision won't do the same.

VistaVision Is Less Likely to Make the Same Comeback That 70mm Did

70mm film has made a comeback in the mainstream, but after "One Battle After Another," there are practical reasons why VistaVision won't do the same.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 7h

250 titles from 76 countries round out the lineup for IDFA, taking place November 13-23 in Amsterdam.

IDFA Reveals 250 Documentaries Headed for Amsterdam — Many Will Shape the International Doc Conversation for the Next Year

250 titles from 76 countries round out the lineup for IDFA, taking place November 13-23 in Amsterdam.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 21h

Joseph Kosinski's racing film 'F1: The Movie' with Brad Pitt has quietly done stellar box office, but the studio has lost interest in theatrical.

‘F1: The Movie’ Is Finally Coming to Streaming, but Don’t Count on Other Apple TV Movies to Wait as Long

Joseph Kosinski's racing film 'F1: The Movie' with Brad Pitt has quietly done stellar box office, but the studio has lost interest in theatrical.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 22h

With hotly anticipated debut series and long-awaited returning shows, HBO's 2025 lineup offers something for everyone. [HBO 2025 PREVIEW]

18 HBO Original Series to Get Excited About in 2025

With hotly anticipated debut series and long-awaited returning shows, HBO's 2025 lineup offers something for everyone. [HBO 2025 PREVIEW]

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 23h

FrDavid Kalema’s story is about persistence, risk, and finally claiming the creative life he always wanted.

The Camera He Wasn’t Allowed to Touch: First-Person Storytelling from a Grand Slam Winner of The Moth

FrDavid Kalema’s story is about persistence, risk, and finally claiming the creative life he always wanted.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 23h

The film industry needs this Cinderella story. Industry standard "lowers the ladder" to offer opportunities to film workers who already have skills.

This Is a Cinderella Story the Film Industry Needs

The film industry needs this Cinderella story. Industry standard "lowers the ladder" to offer opportunities to film workers who already have skills.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 1d

'The Chair Company' is the latest example of Tim Robinson’s talent for writing fake company names.

Tim Robinson Has Mastered the Art of the Fake Company Name

'The Chair Company' is the latest example of Tim Robinson’s talent for writing fake company names.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 1d

M. Night Shyamalan is directing a series based on Mattel's Magic 8 Ball toy, with Brad Falchuk serving as showrunner.

Can M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Magic 8 Ball’ Series Surprise the Way Mattel’s ‘Barbie’ Did? ‘Reply Hazy’

M. Night Shyamalan is directing a series based on Mattel's Magic 8 Ball toy, with Brad Falchuk serving as showrunner.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 1d

"Tron: Ares" underperformed at the box office with $33.5 million domestic, which was well below the $44 million opening of 2010's "Tron: Legacy."

Are We Shocked a Sequel to a Cult Fave Like ‘Tron’ Didn’t Become a Mainstream Hit?

"Tron: Ares" underperformed at the box office with $33.5 million domestic, which was well below the $44 million opening of 2010's "Tron: Legacy."

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 1d

'Roofman' director Derek Cianfrance tells the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast how he lightened up after 'Blue Valentine' and 'I Know This Much is True.'

Why Derek Cianfrance Lightened Up After ‘Blue Valentine’ and More for the Mainstream Comedy ‘Roofman’

'Roofman' director Derek Cianfrance tells the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast how he lightened up after 'Blue Valentine' and 'I Know This Much is True.'

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 1d

It's time for a name change: Apple TV+ is just AppleTV now.

It’s Not Apple TV+ Anymore

It's time for a name change: Apple TV+ is just AppleTV now.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 1d

Onion CEO Ben Collins and CMO Leila Brillson tell IndieWire about its cinematic night of film at the movies. Epstein: Bad Pedophile."

The Onion Is Making Mockumentaries for Real Americans with ‘Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile’

Onion CEO Ben Collins and CMO Leila Brillson tell IndieWire about its cinematic night of film at the movies. Epstein: Bad Pedophile."

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 1d

The much-maligned DMV takes center stage in a CBS comedy starring Tim Meadows about trying to make the best of a bad situation. Or just survive it.

‘DMV’ Review: Tim Meadows Brightens Up a CBS Sitcom That Needs to Become a Sturdier Star Vehicle

The much-maligned DMV takes center stage in a CBS comedy starring Tim Meadows about trying to make the best of a bad situation. Or just survive it.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 1d

The much-anticipated season 4 of the romance series 'Bridgerton' will arrive in early 2026. Get a closer look.

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 (Finally) Gets a Two-Part Release Date and Teaser, Time to Schedule Your Swooning

The much-anticipated season 4 of the romance series 'Bridgerton' will arrive in early 2026. Get a closer look.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 2d

The 100 best horror movies of all time: Possession, The Thing, Don't Look Now, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Shining, and the Blair Witch Project.

The 100 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time

The 100 best horror movies of all time: Possession, The Thing, Don't Look Now, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Shining, and the Blair Witch Project.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 2d

The film icon and Oscar winner died on October 11, leaving behind a filmography of unmatched depth, surprise, and nuance.

Diane Keaton’s 13 Best Performances, from ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Reds’ to ‘The First Wives Club’ and ‘Something’s Gotta Give’

The film icon and Oscar winner died on October 11, leaving behind a filmography of unmatched depth, surprise, and nuance.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 2d

After being announced this August for a November unveiling, the awards body has shifted the first-ever BAFTA Honours to next year.

BAFTA North America’s Inaugural Honours Awards for TV, Film, and Video Games Now Won’t Roll Out Until Fall 2026

After being announced this August for a November unveiling, the awards body has shifted the first-ever BAFTA Honours to next year.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 3d

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning film and fashion icon, has died. She was 79 years old.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Film Icon and ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dead at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning film and fashion icon, has died. She was 79 years old.

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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 3d

From Netflix to Prime Video, and Shudder to the Criterion Channel, here are the best movies coming to each streaming platform this month.

The Best Movies New to Every Major Streaming Platform in October 2025

From Netflix to Prime Video, and Shudder to the Criterion Channel, here are the best movies coming to each streaming platform this month.

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