The Inimitable John Waters on "Hairspray," "Desperate Living," and the Enduring Power of Provocation July 16, 2026 John Waters, the celebrated "Pope of Trash," finds himself reflecting on a pivotal, and for him, rather unsettling moment in his storied career: the… Continue Reading
I Shot Andy Warhol Revisited: Mary Harron on a Cult Classic’s Enduring Relevance July 15, 2026 The cinematic landscape of the mid-1990s was profoundly shaped by independent voices, and among the most distinctive was Mary Harron’s debut feature, I Shot… Continue Reading
Jeff Tremaine Reflects on Two Decades of Jackass, Its Unexpected Artistic Legacy, and the Bittersweet Prospect of Its Final Chapter July 15, 2026 The impending release of Jackass: Best and Last in 2026 marks a potentially poignant farewell to one of the most enduring, yet defiantly sophomoric,… Continue Reading
Adrian Chiarella’s ‘Leviticus’ Confronts Systemic Homophobia Through the Visceral Lens of Horror July 15, 2026 Adrian Chiarella’s debut feature, Leviticus (2026), immediately plunges audiences into an archetypal horror scenario: a "little death" preceding a profound one. The film’s chilling… Continue Reading
Full Sail University Dominates 2026 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Program, Securing Top Honors Nationwide July 14, 2026 Full Sail University has achieved an unprecedented sweep in the 2026 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films program, earning top accolades across the highly competitive nationwide filmmaking… Continue Reading
Do You Love Me: Lana Daher’s Debut Explores Lebanon’s Fractured Memory and Enduring Spirit July 14, 2026 Lana Daher’s debut feature, Do You Love Me (2026), stands as a powerful and deeply personal exploration of Lebanon’s intricate cultural memory. The 76-minute… Continue Reading
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair Expands Globally, Challenging Audiences with Unflinching Truths July 14, 2026 The American Cinematheque’s "Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair" series, which began in 2022 as a bold, counter-programming initiative, has rapidly transcended its origins as… Continue Reading
Backrooms (2026) July 13, 2026 Kane Parsons’ feature film, Backrooms (2026), transcends its origins as a cult YouTube series and internet lore to encapsulate a profound paradox of embodiment… Continue Reading
There’ll Likely Be Michael Jackson Vigils Throughout the Night July 13, 2026 Marcus Batto’s directorial debut, There’ll Likely Be Michael Jackson Vigils Throughout the Night, embarks on an ambitious and arguably impossible cinematic endeavor: to reconstruct… Continue Reading
Expanding Iconic Universes: How Acclaimed Series Are Deepening Beloved Narratives for Television Audiences July 13, 2026 In an era defined by the insatiable demand for compelling serialized storytelling, television showrunners are increasingly venturing beyond the established narratives of beloved literary… Continue Reading
