Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival Introduces Lie Detector
Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival, the biggest film-TV event in the Nordic countries, is introducing a lie detector test, to point up the event’s central 2026 debating point: Truth. Inside…
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Berlin Golden Bear Prizewinner Dag Johan Haugerud and ‘Sami Blood’ Director Amanda Kernell Present Projects at Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)
The 27th edition of the Göteborg Festival’s Nordic Film Market, taking place over Jan. 28 – 30, is readying for a starry edition, welcoming new projects by “Sami Blood” director Amanda…
Indian National Cine Academy Launches as Institution to Unite Country’s Diverse Film Industries (EXCLUSIVE)
A new national cinematic institution aimed at unifying India’s diverse film industries across languages and regions was officially unveiled in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Indian National Cine…
This 12-Question '00s Romance Film Quiz Is So Hard, Only Certified Movie Experts Will Pass
2000s Romance Movie Quotes Quiz | BuzzFeed Quizzes 'Tis the season for a good ol' romance film marathon. Is there anything better than throwing on your comfiest PJs, sipping hot chocolate,…
From the Archive: Brigitte Bardot – the 1960s Icon Who Revolutionized Fashion and Film
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot (1934 to 2025) revolutionized the concept of the cinema screen siren during the 1960s while leaving an indelible mark on fashion.…
‘Hamnet’ and ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Join Palm Springs International Film Festival Talking Pictures Selections
Global luxury group Kering will screen “Hamnet” and “The Testament of Ann Lee” at the Palm Springs International Film Festival as part of its Talking Pictures program on Saturday. To…
International Film and TV Breakouts of the Year: Owen Cooper, Lisa and More
Another year, another crop of hugely impressive talents across film and TV who will look back at the last 12 months as having marked a major turning point for their careers. 2025 didn’t…
If You Can't Name The '90s Film By A Single Frame, You Don't Respect The Classics
Can You Name These '90s Films From One Frame? If you grew up during the '90s, your childhood was likely filled with coming-of-age movies. Some may have hit home, while you might have been…
A Decade After ‘The Revenant,’ This Is the Film Leonardo DiCaprio Should’ve Actually Won His First Oscar For
In 2016, The Revenant finally brought Leonardo DiCaprio his long-delayed Oscar. In Alejandro González Iñárritu’s film, DiCaprio commits fully, pushing himself through a physically…
10 Movie Trilogies Where Every Film Is a Must-Watch
Consistency is very hard to achieve for a franchise, as finding success multiple times is not an easy task. While there’s more painstaking effort and creative upheaval needed to make just…
Guillermo del Toro To Join George Stevens Lecture on Directing’s Screening of ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’
Special guest Guillermo del Toro will join The George Stevens Lecture on Directing’s premiere screening of the newly-restored “The Greatest Story Ever Told” at the Academy Museum of Motion…
‘The Plague’ Director Charlie Polinger on Making Audiences Squirm by Revisiting Their Childhood and How a Film About Bullying Plays in Trump’s America
“Sometimes I’m so fucking glad that I never have to be young again.” Film critic David Ehrlich’s brief review of Charlie Polinger‘s “The Plague” on Letterboxd succinctly sums up scores of…
“No Other Choice” Eliminates the Competition with Style
Paper cuts are the worst. In “No Other Choice,” a new comic thriller from the South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, You Man-su (Lee Byung-hun), a longtime employee at a pulp manufacturer…
Lew Horwitz, Producer Known as the ‘King of Indie Film Finance,’ Dies at 90
Lewis Horwitz, the American film executive and producer dubbed Hollywood’s “King of Indie Film Finance,” died on Dec. 19. He was 90. Horwitz began his career as a bank teller in Los…
'The Housemaid' Book Series Jumps to Top of Bestseller Lists Following Film Adaptation
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Freida McFadden’s “The Housemaid” is back to the…
Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall Keeps ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Moving
“Move first, talk later” sums up choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall’s approach to the musical biopic “The Testament of Ann Lee.” Working closely with writer-director Mona Fastvold and…
Miyako Bellizzi Helps ‘Marty Supreme’ Find the Fit
It’s a few days after the L.A. premiere of “Marty Supreme,” but costume designer Miyako Bellizzi is more excited to talk about bringing the film back home for the New York premiere. “We’re…
Only True Film Buffs Have Watched More Than 25 Of These Classic Movies
Classic Movie Quiz: How Many Have You Seen? Below is a mega list of 99 of the most iconic classic Hollywood movies, and anyone who considers themselves a film fan should have seen at least…
Only Real Wizards Can Get Over 90% On This "Harry Potter" Film Quotes Quiz
Test How Well You Know "Harry Potter" Film Quotes Now before you swish and flick your wand in preparation, let's start with a quick hint— this quiz will have quotes from all of the films.…
Miike Takashi’s ‘Sham’ Among 26 Features in Japan Foundation’s 2026 U.K. Film Tour (EXCLUSIVE)
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme will present 26 Japanese features across U.K. venues, including acclaimed director Miike Takashi‘s latest film “Sham” among diverse offerings…
Ella Anderson Finds Her Rhythm in ‘Song Sung Blue’
While filming “Song Sung Blue,” Ella Anderson spent many nights falling asleep with Neil Diamond’s “Soolaimon” playing in her head on repeat. “I just remember laying in my bed, and all I…
Incline Studios Launches With Film Slate Including Newsroom Thriller, Vampire Heist Satire
Incline Studios, a new independent production company led by Benjamin J. Murray and Michael Christensen, has launched and is unveiling its first slate of feature films. The company is…
Beta Film Clinches a Wide-Ranging Multi-Territory Sale to Canal+ Across Europe
Beta Film, one of Europe’s biggest independent production-distribution players, has clinched a wide-ranging multi-territory sale to Canal+ across a selection of Beta titles, led by the…
This 13-Question '60s Movie Quotes Quiz Is So Hard, Only Certified Film Experts Will Pass
'60s Movie Quotes Trivia Quiz | BuzzFeed Quizzes The '60s gave us an explosion of talent, creativity, and boundary pushing in movies. It set the stage for so many films and themes to come…