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How the Russo Brothers Made Avengers: Endgame's Biggest Sacrifices Feel Intimate

How the Russo Brothers Made Avengers: Endgame's Biggest Sacrifices Feel Intimate

An analysis of the Russo Brothers' directing style, focusing on a hidden thematic and visual frame in Avengers: Endgame that prioritizes personal sacrifice.

Why Mary Tyler Moore's Closet Scene in Ordinary People Was So Important

Why Mary Tyler Moore's Closet Scene in Ordinary People Was So Important

A pivotal scene in Mary Tyler Moore's career-defining performance in 'Ordinary People' was nearly removed, a decision that would have changed cinematic history.

How Telluride Brings Back the Thrill of Discovering a Film Before the Hype

How Telluride Brings Back the Thrill of Discovering a Film Before the Hype

Explore how the Telluride Film Festival’s secret lineup and unique location create an experience of pure cinematic discovery, free from marketing hype.

Andrew Scott Has Waited His Whole Career for a Role Like ‘Elsinore.’ Can Focus and the Bard Anoint Him With an Oscar?

Andrew Scott Has Waited His Whole Career for a Role Like ‘Elsinore.’ Can Focus and the Bard Anoint Him With an Oscar?

Andrew Scott is the prince of Telluride. There are performances that feel like a reckoning, and performances that feel like a resurrection. Andrew Scott’s work in “Elsinore,” which had its world premiere Friday night at the Telluride Film Festival, is somehow both — a great actor playing a great actor as the curtain starts to […]

Why Telluride Is Worth Following Even When You Cannot Attend

Why Telluride Is Worth Following Even When You Cannot Attend

Even if you can't make it to the Colorado mountains, the Telluride Film Festival is a key cultural event that unofficially kicks off Oscar season.

7 Reasons Cinephiles Are Drawn to Telluride Film Festival

7 Reasons Cinephiles Are Drawn to Telluride Film Festival

Discover why the Telluride Film Festival is a unique pilgrimage for movie lovers, from its secret program to its Oscar-predicting power.

Hey, Oscars: No Sympathy Required to Give Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ the Consideration It Deserves

Hey, Oscars: No Sympathy Required to Give Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ the Consideration It Deserves

Let’s dispense with the suspense. Mike Leigh has been nominated for an Academy Award seven times and has won it zero times. That seems wrong. He has a Palme d’Or, a Golden Lion, five decades of films that taught generations of actors what unglamorous truth looks like and one of the most distinctive bodies of […]

Why Your Favorite Telluride Film Might Be the One You Almost Skipped

Why Your Favorite Telluride Film Might Be the One You Almost Skipped

At the Telluride Film Festival, the program is a secret, meaning the best film is often the one you discover by taking a chance on the unknown.

Austin Butler's Portrayal of Cliff Booth in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Boosts Career

Austin Butler's Portrayal of Cliff Booth in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Boosts Career

Austin Butler's Portrayal of Cliff Booth in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Boosts Career

Oscar Statuette: A Cultural Bellwether with Contradictions and Evolving Significance

Oscar Statuette: A Cultural Bellwether with Contradictions and Evolving Significance

Oscar Statuette: A Cultural Bellwether with Contradictions and Evolving Significance

Julie Delpy, French-American Actress and Director, Continues to Influence Cinema with Recent Works and Advocacy

Julie Delpy, French-American Actress and Director, Continues to Influence Cinema with Recent Works and Advocacy

Julie Delpy, French-American Actress and Director, Continues to Influence Cinema with Recent Works and Advocacy

Chloé Zhao Defends Comic-Book Movies, Emphasizing Storytelling Value at Venice Film Festival

Chloé Zhao Defends Comic-Book Movies, Emphasizing Storytelling Value at Venice Film Festival

Chloé Zhao Defends Comic-Book Movies, Emphasizing Storytelling Value at Venice Film Festival