15 Best Thriller Movies Like 'Gone Girl,' Ranked
When Gillian Flynn published her third novel, Gone Girl, back in 2012, it became an instant bestseller. It was perhaps little surprise that a film adaptation of the book was immediately…
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The 7 Best Movies Leaving Netflix in December
As Mariah Carey would say, it’s time! We’ve officially entered the last stretch of the year, and with it comes the peak holiday season. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and…
The 10 Greatest Dystopian Action Movies, Ranked
Dystopian action takes the bleakest elements from science fiction and energizes them with gunfights, explosions, and chase scenes. They give us stubborn heroes battling overwhelming odds…
Lilly Wachowski on Right-Wing Misinterpretations of ‘The Matrix’: ‘You Have to Let Go of Your Work’
During a recent appearance on the “So True with Caleb Hearon” podcast, co-director Lilly Wachowski was asked about certain right-wing groups attaching their ideologies to her 1999 sci-fi…
Kanya Iwana’s Debut Feature ‘Ibu’ Explores Generational Trauma at JAFF Future Project
Kanya Iwana, an Indonesian multidisciplinary artist making her feature directorial debut, has “Ibu” selected for the JAFF Future Project, about three generations of women wrestling with…
Former Korean Film Council Chair Park Ki-yong Returns to Directing With ‘Ghost Island’ at JAFF Future Project
Park Ki-yong, who stepped down as chair of the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) last year and directed “Motel Cactus,” which won the New Currents Award at the 1998 Busan International Film…
Triple Green CineCapital Launches Southeast Asia Film Investment Venture at JAFF Market
Triple Green CineCapital, a new film investment venture focused on Southeast Asian markets, has launched at the JAFF Market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The company, led by Singapore-based…
Retailers Unveil Black Friday Weekend TV Deals, With Sony, Samsung and LG Models Up to 57% Off
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Black Friday is one of the best times of the year…
Psychological Horror ‘Evil Underground’ From Adriyanto Dewo Bows at JAFF Future Project
Indonesian filmmaker Adriyanto Dewo has a new psychological horror project selected for the JAFF Future Project with “Evil Underground,” about estranged sisters trapped in a mall basement.…
Rano Karno, Jakarta Vice Governor and Film Veteran, Eyes City of Cinema Future at JAFF Market
Jakarta Vice Governor and veteran actor Rano Karno used a JAFF Market panel in Yogyakarta to outline a plan to position the capital as a global filmmaking hub ahead of its 500th…
How to Watch Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers Live Online Without Cable for Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. One of the spiciest rivalries in is between Alabama…
‘Sirat’ Director Oliver Laxe Looks to Rainforest for Next Film: ‘I’m Very Drawn to the Amazon’
The arid plains might soon give way to something far more verdant for “Sirat” director Oliver Laxe, who is looking to the rainforest for inspiration. “I’m very drawn to the Amazon,” he…
Quentin Tarantino Never Thought Lost ‘Kill Bill’ Chapter Would Get Made — Until Fortnite Stepped In: ‘I Sent Them the Script’ and They Said, ‘Let’s Do This’
A two-decade-old dream is finally coming true for director Quentin Tarantino. The “Kill Bill” chapter known as “Yuki’s Revenge” is coming to life in Fortnite. The animated short will also…
Guy Pearce Apologizes for Sharing ‘Misinformation and Falsehoods’ About Israel on Social Media: ‘I am Deeply Sorry’
Guy Pearce issued an apology on Thursday for sharing “misinformation and falsehoods” about Israel on social media while supporting Palestine online. “It has been brought to my attention…
Tom Stoppard, Playwright and Oscar-Winning ‘Shakespeare in Love’ Screenwriter, Dies at 88
Playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard, a four-time Tony winner for his plays “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” “Travesties,” “The Real Thing” and “The Coast of Utopia” and an…
‘Zootopia 2’ Directors on Paying Homage to ‘The Shining’ and Why They Scaled Back the ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Nod
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending and the post-credits scenes, for “Zootopia 2,” currently playing in theaters. “Zootopia’s” rookie cops Judy…
Two of the Best Godzilla Movies Ever Made Are Finally Coming to Netflix
Netflix’s December slate is stacked, but here’s the quiet power move: starting December 1, Godzilla(2014) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters(2019) will stomp onto Netflix, and that’ll give…
‘The Secret Agent’ Director Kleber Mendonça Filho Says Hollywood Must ‘Draw a Line’ With Streaming if ‘They Want to Keep Filmgoing Alive’
Kleber Mendonça Filho, whose latest film “The Secret Agent” represents Brazil in the international feature film race at the Oscars, sounded the alarm on the disruptive impact of “streaming…
Ohio State vs. Michigan: How to Watch the College Football Rivalry Game Live Online Without Cable for Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. One of the most heated rivalries in is between Ohio…
This 93% Rotten Tomatoes Gem Is 'Shrinking's Perfect Replacement Until Season 3 Arrives
After a year-long wait, Shrinking will officially be returning for its third season at the end of January. The show's second season ended with Paul (Harrison Ford) opening up to his loved…
JAFF Market 2025 Opens With Indonesian Cultural Leaders Framing National Film Ecosystem and International Visibility
The second edition of the JAFF Market opened in Yogyakarta with a traditional Hanoman dance performance before market director Linda Gozali – who is also a producer with Magma…
Majid Majidi’s ‘Children of Heaven’ Remake Among MD Pictures’ JAFF Market Slate
Indonesian production powerhouse MD Pictures is betting big on remakes and franchise fare for 2026, unveiling a slate anchored by an adaptation of Majid Majidi’s Oscar-nominated Iranian…
Jenna Ortega Says It’s ‘Very Easy to Be Terrified’ of AI: ‘It Feels Like We’ve Opened Pandora’s Box,’ but ‘There’s Certain Things It’s Just Not Able to Replicate’
Jenna Ortega sounded off on artificial intelligence at the Marrakech Film Festival, saying “it’s very easy to be terrified” of the “deep uncertainty” it brings to filmmaking and the world.…
Indonesia’s Mandela Pictures Unveils Three-Film Slate, Launches Horror-Focused Genre Studio BN13 (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesian production company Mandela Pictures has revealed a new film slate and launched BN13, a genre studio dedicated to developing horror and genre content rooted in Indonesian…