The Lion King

Aug 16, 2017 — New York. Boxing on Film: Part 1, a series opening at Anthology Film Archives on Friday and running through August 27, focuses “on the barbarity of pugilism while also exalting the elemental spectacle of two men trying to knock each...

May 31, 2019 — Cannes 2019 Cannes has been top dog in the festival world as long as anyone can remember. It was originally set to launch in 1939 as a conscious political reply by liberal democracy to the success of Mussolini in establishing...

Dec 4, 2017 — One of the most anticipated highlights of lists and awards season is David Ehrlich’s spectacularly edited video countdown of his favorite films of the year. Today sees the 2017 edition that he’s been teasing on Twitter finally go live, and...

Jul 17, 2026 — Channel Calendars This month on the Criterion Channel, crank up the volume on our playlist of (actually good) rock biopics that go beyond cliché to explore the elusive place where inspiration sparks and musical legends are born. Our Southern Gothic...

Aug 2, 2021 — Here’s what’s next for Werner Herzog, Wim Wenders, and Dominga Sotomayor, plus updates on forthcoming films from Jean-Luc Godard and Claire Denis.

Aug 29, 2018 — Besides presenting selections from the world’s top festivals, London will also premiere the latest from Ben Wheatley.

Jul 23, 2018 — Venice will present a lifetime achievement award to Vanessa Redgrave, and Venice Days announces its lineup.

Jul 26, 2022 — The festival selects urgent documentaries, starry portraits, and family dramas.

Oct 5, 2022 — Highlights include new work from Chinonye Chukwu, Lars von Trier, Elegance Bratton, and Jerzy Skolimowski.

Sep 6, 2022 — Here’s an overview of how some of the contenders are faring with critics in Venice.