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New York Film Festival sets main slate with movies by Pedro Almodóvar, Sean Baker and Mati Diop
Read full article: New York Film Festival sets main slate with movies by Pedro Almodóvar, Sean Baker and Mati DiopThe New York Film Festival on Tuesday unveiled the main slate for its 62nd edition with selections including Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning “Anora,” Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” and Mati Diop’s “Dahomey.”.
'Hunger Games' feasts, 'Napoleon' conquers but 'Wish' doesn't come true at Thanksgiving box office
Read full article: 'Hunger Games' feasts, 'Napoleon' conquers but 'Wish' doesn't come true at Thanksgiving box officeThe Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers, as “The Hunger Games: Songbirds and Snakes” led ticket sales for the second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
‘In the Heights’ to open Tribeca Film Festival in June
Read full article: ‘In the Heights’ to open Tribeca Film Festival in JuneThe big-screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” will kick off the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9, two days before the film opens in theaters and begins streaming.
Roanoke moviemaker shoots short film in and around the Star City
Read full article: Roanoke moviemaker shoots short film in and around the Star CityROANOKE, Va. – The Star City isn’t necessarily known for movie stars, but an aspiring filmmaker from Roanoke decided to capture his hometown on camera. Michael Fleming directed the short thriller film “Parallax,” which premiered at the Grandin Theatre earlier this month. Fleming shot the nine-minute film on a $300 budget in the Roanoke area, mostly at the Shell gas station on Electric Road near Tanglewood Mall. This was Fleming’s first film, and he is now submitting his movie to several film festivals. “You don’t see very many films being made in Roanoke, even short films,” Fleming said.
Roanoke native wins awards at Austin Film Festival for documentary on his family’s journey through grief
Read full article: Roanoke native wins awards at Austin Film Festival for documentary on his family’s journey through griefROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke native has made quite an impact at the Austin Film Festival with his unique documentary. “The Book Keepers” is a film essentially about its name: a father and son are left to promote a mother’s critically acclaimed book. Phil started to see light shining through his dad as he told his story at each stop on the book tour. The film documenting the journey through grief to healing resonated at the Austin Film Festival, and Phil walked away as both the audience and industry favorite. A book written in Roanoke leads to a tour across America and now a film favorite in Austin.
Sen. Ted Cruz calls for investigation into Netflix film ‘Cuties’ for allegedly sexualizing young girls
Read full article: Sen. Ted Cruz calls for investigation into Netflix film ‘Cuties’ for allegedly sexualizing young girlsThe French coming-of-age film “Cuties” is trending on Netflix after it was released earlier this week, but it’s not for the reasons you might think. Since it’s debut on the streaming service’s website, many social media users and even some politicians are calling to #CancelNetflix or for further investigation into its production due to the film allegedly sexualizing young girls. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, sent a letter to the Department of Criminal Justice, calling for further investigation of the film’s production and distribution. Just canceled my @netflix account due to their promotion of Cuties. #cancelNetflix pic.twitter.com/rj6Ne1Z4Zw — Flo Nightingale (@FloNigtngale) September 12, 2020A Netflix representative has reached out to our sister station KSAT 12, and has offered a statement on the film.
Oscars 2020: Pick your winners!
Read full article: Oscars 2020: Pick your winners!Awards season is in full swing as the 92nd annual Academy Awards take place this weekend. Leading with the most Oscar nominations is “Joker,” with 11 nominations in total. “The Irishman,” “1917” and “Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood” each received 10 nominations. What or who do you think will win? Let us know what you think in the comments or by voting in the polls below.