2026 film independent spirit awards winners and key moments
A concise recap of the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards, from top winners and TV victors to the shift to a new venue and the ceremony’s continued commitment to inclusive categories.
41st independent spirit awards winners and red carpet highlights
A full recap of the 41st Independent Spirit Awards, from top winners and breakout performers to blue carpet arrivals and television honors.
rosebush pruning review: a provocative film that tips between boldness and excess
a brisk, provocative satire from karim aïnouz that assembles a bold cast to assault wealth and patriarchy, but its maximalist choices sometimes undercut the film’s bite.
how starfleet academy brings back personal force fields from the animated series
starfleet academy borrows the yellow personal force-field visual from star trek: the animated series while weaving it into a tense, character-driven episode set amid the post-Burn galaxy
hidden psychological thriller gems to watch now
A curated tour of ten psychological thrillers that slipped under the mainstream radar but reward patient viewers with style, dread and memorable turns.
mouse review: katherine mallen kupferer shines in a heartfelt berlinale premiere
Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson deliver a finely tuned portrait of adolescence, grief and unlikely bonds in ‘Mouse,’ a film that premiered at Berlinale 2026 and marks their most accomplished collaboration yet.
why the cliff booth teaser appeared so shadowy on netflix
a breakdown of the Super Bowl teaser for the david fincher-directed cliff booth follow-up, why viewers found the image too shadowy, and what to expect next
muaHs awards 2026: winners, honorary tributes and standout film and tv styling
At the Westin Bonaventure on Feb. 14, 2026, MUAHS honored standout make-up and hair work across film, television and live productions, with Sinners, One Battle After Another and Frankenstein leading film wins and Amy Madigan receiving the Distinguished Artisan Award.
jamie bell at berlinale: a look back at hallam foe and what’s next
From a 14-year-old breakout to daring physical work and a Silver Bear-winning film, Jamie Bell’s Berlinale history reveals an actor evolving through obsession, grief and bold performance choices.
rocky the troll sales reflect changing indie market at the european film market
Reinvent Yellow has begun selling the Norwegian family adventure Rocky the Troll at the European Film Market, signaling both confidence in family genre fare and the practical realities of today’s indie market.
cashiers du cinéma film series at bam celebrates cinema workers
the cashiers du cinéma editors pair comics and cinema in a BAM series that honors the quotidian and the eccentric lives of movie theater staff
repertory screenings and restorations to catch in new york this weekend
Discover where to find 35mm prints, rare restorations, and curated retrospectives across new york venues including Film at Lincoln Center, Museum of Modern Art, BAM, and more.
first look at teenage sex and death at camp miasma starring gillian anderson
mubi releases first images and confirms august 7, 2026 theatrical launch for jane schoenbrun’s bold new slasher that interrogates fandom, gender, and cinematic monstrosity
jeffrey combs’ long career and how star trek’s latest foe commands attention
A concise look at Jeffrey Combs’ diverse genre career and a scene-by-scene take on a Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode that centers on moral gambits and a cunning adversary.
what happened to the finished kick-ass spin-offs and stuntnuts films
matthew vaughn produced a trilogy of kick-ass–adjacent films that include two completed stunt-focused features; despite cast and press coverage, they still have not reached audiences
dorohedoro season 2 release date and key visual revealed for april 1
studio mappa confirms dorohedoro season 2 for april 1, 2026, sharing a fresh key visual and reuniting the original production team for a worldwide premiere.
inside the film everybody digs bill evans: grief, art and visual style
an atmospheric biopic that begins with a peak performance at the Village Vanguard and then traces the personal and familial repercussions of loss, addiction and artistic pursuit
first full documentary on lorne michaels from morgan neville
Morgan Neville directs ‘Lorne’, the long-awaited documentary on Lorne Michaels, arriving in U.S. theaters on April 17, 2026 with rare access and contributions from major SNL alumni
inside hbo’s neighbors: a portrait of escalating neighborhood conflicts
HBO’s ‘Neighbors’ compresses local feuds into a rapid, often uncomfortable watch that highlights how personal delusions and lack of empathy escalate small disputes into community breakdowns.
indiewire partners with lavazza for 41st film independent spirit awards coverage
IndieWire and Lavazza will deliver lively blue carpet chats and coffee-fueled interviews at the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards, hosted by Ego Nwodim at the Hollywood Palladium.
friday the 13th part vi: jason lives — a fresh look at the 1986 sequel
A timely reexamination of the 1986 sequel that blends sincere character work and elevated production values with the franchise’s signature mayhem.
nordic stories reach international audiences via new studio and EFM showcase
An LA-based company is packaging Nordic stories for global markets as the European Film Market amplifies the region with a dedicated works-in-progress showcase.
charli xcx’s the moment explores pop stardom at berlinale
Charli xcx, who co-created and stars in The Moment, presented the film in Berlin’s Panorama, discussing its blend of fiction and lived experience, the festival strategy and the creative team behind the A24 release.
rosebush pruning at the berlin film festival: aïnouz’s dark family satire
Karim Aïnouz brings a daring, satirical ensemble piece to the Berlin Film Festival, exploring privilege, family violence and uncomfortable humor through a luminous cast.
morocco emerging as a creative partner in global film production
Supported by a 30% tax credit and platforms like the Atlas Workshops, Morocco is transforming from a preferred shooting location into a source of globally competitive films and series.