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Page: Feed: --- ## [‘Fjord’ Trailer: Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Battle the Backrooms of the Norwegian State in Palme d’Or Winner](https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/fjord-trailer-sebastian-stan-renate-reinsve-1235213162/) _2026-08-27 · Sarah Shachat · IndieWire_ Director Cristian Mungiu weaves a tale of miscommunication and intolerance in one of the happiest societies on Earth. ## [‘Filipiñana’ Review: A Manila Golf Course Hides the Sinister History of Colonialism in a Languid Satire Executive Produced by Jia Zhangke](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/filipinana-movie-review-1235174697/) _2026-08-27 · David Ehrlich · IndieWire_ A 17-year-old girl lands a job at a creepy Manila golf club in Rafael Manuel’s evocative debut feature. ## [John Wilson’s ‘The History of Concrete’ Trailer Goes Everywhere There Is Concrete](https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/john-wilson-the-history-of-concrete-trailer-1235213146/) _2026-08-27 · Sarah Shachat · IndieWire_ Incorrigible documentarian John Wilson, of HBO's "How To with John Wilson," has crafted a full feature film that's worth its weight in concrete. ## [Peter Cullen Was More Than Just the Iconic Voice of Beloved Characters — He Was an Undeniable Force](https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/peter-cullen-iconic-voice-death-optimus-prime-1235213124/) _2026-08-27 · Kate Erbland · IndieWire_ The beloved voice actor will long be remembered for his work in everything from "Transformers" to "Knight Rider," but his kind spirit and unyielding dedication to his characters put him in his own class. ## [‘Adults’ Season 2 Review: FX’s Gen-Z Sitcom Hits a Much-Needed Growth Spurt](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/adults-season-2-review-hulu-series-1235212482/) _2026-08-27 · Ben Travers · IndieWire_ After a rough debut, co-creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw lean on classic sitcom tropes and elevate their strongest characters in an improved sophomore season. ## [This Year’s New York Film Festival Will Feature Talks with Martin Scorsese, James Gray, Mike Leigh, Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, and More](https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/nyff-2026-talks-scorsese-gray-coppola-1235213093/) _2026-08-27 · Kate Erbland · IndieWire_ The annual festival's Talks lineup is packed with heavy hitters, deep dive chats, and free events. ## [Ridley Scott on How ‘The Shining’ and ‘The Odd Couple’ Influenced ‘The Dog Stars’](https://www.indiewire.com/features/podcast/ridley-scott-the-shining-influence-the-dog-stars-1235212524/) _2026-08-27 · Jim Hemphill · IndieWire_ Scott tells IndieWire about the influences behind his wild new combination of adventure, romance, comedy, and horror. ## [AMC and Other Big Chains Have Endorsed the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, but for Indie Theaters ‘the Devil Is in the Details’](https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/amc-endorsed-paramount-warner-bros-merger-indie-theaters-1235212936/) _2026-08-27 · Brian Welk · IndieWire_ Smaller theaters have less leverage over rates, holds, and repertory titles than their counterparts at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark. ## [‘Possible Love’ Trailer: ‘Burning’ Director Lee Chang-dong Returns with a Story of Documentary Filmmaking Gone Awry](https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/possible-love-trailer-lee-chang-dong-1235213064/) _2026-08-27 · Christian Zilko · IndieWire_ Netflix will release the film in theaters on Friday, October 23 following its Venice premiere. ## [‘SubwayTakes’ Host Kareem Rahma Did Not Need to ‘Get Off the Internet’ to Get to the Emmys](https://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/subway-takes-kareem-rahma-emmys-interview-1235213005/) _2026-08-27 · Marcus Jones · IndieWire_ The Emmy nominee talks to IndieWire about the instant success of his YouTube series, and how forgoing more traditional media was "the minute everything became extremely fun and super successful." ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tR14GZHBddt4) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [New Bruin Theatre Team Splits as Lease Signer Faces Renewed Allegations of Racism and Antisemitism](https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/bruin-theatre-team-splits-allegations-rui-pereira-1235212837/) _2026-08-26 · Alison Foreman · IndieWire_ The exciting new L.A. revival is already in turmoil over accusations that were public in Toronto for years. ## [Indie Films Should Tour Like a Band](https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/indie-films-should-tour-like-a-band-producers-path-1235212969/) _2026-08-26 · Christian Zilko · IndieWire_ Live events can help audiences form a personal relationship with your project, even if you give away tickets for free. ## [We Pick Which Series Will Win and/or Should Win at the 2026 Primetime Emmys](https://www.indiewire.com/awards/predictions/which-series-will-win-should-win-emmys-2026-1235212803/) _2026-08-26 · Marcus Jones · IndieWire_ IndieWire Awards Editor Marcus Jones and TV Critic Ben Travers debate which series will win and which series should win at the 2026 Primetime Emmys on Monday, September 14. ## [‘Idiots’ Review: Macon Blair Merges ‘The Last Detail’ with ‘Road Trip’ in a Wildly Uneven Comedy That Fails to Find Its Own Lane](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/idiots-the-shitheads-movie-review-macon-blair-1235175120/) _2026-08-26 · David Ehrlich · IndieWire_ Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. are hired to transport an evil rich kid to rehab in a raucous comedy that never lives up to its best moments. ## [‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Thank Goodness This Clever Comedy About the Evils of Corporate Greed Was Rescued from Corporate Hell](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/coyote-vs-acme-review-looney-tunes-live-action-comedy-1235209439/) _2026-08-26 · Kate Erbland · IndieWire_ Dave Green's smart and sweet Looney Tunes movie is about underdogs (undercartoons?) fighting deep-pocketed baddies who don't care about actual quality. Funny! ## [‘The Dog Stars’ Review: Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin Can’t Save Ridley Scott’s Bizarrely Inert Post-Apocalypse Movie from Near-Disaster](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-dog-stars-review-jacob-elordi-ridley-scott-movie-1235212620/) _2026-08-26 · Ryan Lattanzio · IndieWire_ Elordi is a pilot eking out the last days of humanity in Scott's rustic spin on the post-pandemic survival thriller. But it's one curiously lacking in thrills. ## [Martin Short Explains Why He’s Never Seen a Shrink: ‘It’s OK to Be Sad’](https://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/martin-short-netflix-doc-why-hes-never-seen-shrink-1235212614/) _2026-08-25 · Anne Thompson · IndieWire_ The Canadian comedian tells IndieWire how Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the Netflix Emmy-nominated documentary, "Marty, Life Is Short." ## [Dolly Parton, Iconic Singer/Songwriter and ‘9 to 5’ Star, Dies at 80](https://www.indiewire.com/news/obituary/dolly-parton-dead-1235212663/) _2026-08-25 · Jim Hemphill · IndieWire_ The beloved musician and actress who lit up the screen in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Steel Magnolias," and other films passed away peacefully in Nashville today. ## [‘The Sun Never Sets’ Review: A Career-Best Dakota Fanning Navigates Dueling Love Triangles in Joe Swanberg’s Delightful Alaskan Romance](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-sun-never-sets-review-joe-swanberg-dakota-fanning-1235184327/) _2026-08-25 · Christian Zilko · IndieWire_ Swanberg delivers some of the best work of his career in this portrait of humanity's inability to figure out what we actually want. ## [‘Boorman and the Devil’ Review: This Deep Dive Into How ‘Exorcist II: The Heretic’ Spiraled Out of Control Deserves a Wide Release](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/boorman-and-the-devil-review-1235157516/) _2026-08-25 · Alison Foreman · IndieWire_ David Kittredge conjures a true film lover's retrospective in this magical John Boorman documentary. ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3LphDdJ0wXz8) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [‘NAZA’ Documentary from ‘No Other Land’ Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor Sets North American Premiere at NYFF](https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/naza-gaza-documentary-nyff-lineup-1235212622/) _2026-08-25 · Christian Zilko · IndieWire_ The documentary about Israeli military operations in Gaza will have its world premiere in Venice. ## [Modern Hollywood Keeps Failing Looney Tunes. Will ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Finally Get It Right?](https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/looney-tunes-movie-history-analysis-1235212162/) _2026-08-25 · Christian Zilko · IndieWire_ In the early 20th century, Bugs Bunny shorts were a big screen cash cow for Warner Bros. But the past few decades of movies reflect a questionable understanding of a blue chip IP. ## [Universal Film, Focus Features Extend Partnership with Sundance Institute to Support Rising Filmmakers](https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/universal-film-focus-features-sundance-institute-fellowship-extended-1235212543/) _2026-08-25 · Brent Lang · IndieWire_ Exclusive: The companies announce the 2026 Sundance Institute Breakthrough | Focus Features Fellows. ## [Paul Thomas Anderson’s New Concert Film ‘Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall’ Sets Fall Roadshow Release](https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/cameron-winter-carnegie-hall-pta-concert-film-release-date-1235212570/) _2026-08-25 · Christian Zilko · IndieWire_ Janus Films and Criterion will distribute the concert film featuring the Geese frontman, which is Anderson's first project since "One Battle After Another." ## [‘The Pitt,’ ‘All Her Fault,’ and More Among Nominees for The DARCYS 2026](https://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/the-darcys-2026-nominations-the-pitt-all-her-fault-1235212600/) _2026-08-25 · Marcus Jones · IndieWire_ The nominations for the inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (The DARCYS) include "The Pitt" and "All Her Fault.” ## [TIFF Will Honor Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Fan Bingbing, Helen Mirren, Isabelle Huppert, and More](https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/tiff-tribute-honorees-penelope-cruz-lee-chang-dong-more-1235207401/) _2026-08-25 · Kate Erbland · IndieWire_ The eighth annual TIFF Tribute Awards gala fundraiser will take place on September 13. ## [Michael Wright, ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘Oz’ Star, Dies at 70](https://www.indiewire.com/news/obituary/michael-wright-five-heartbeats-oz-star-dead-obituary-1235212275/) _2026-08-22 · Brent Lang · IndieWire_ The electrifying actor also appeared in "V" and won the Volpi Cup for "Streamers.” ## [Nearly a Century Later, Sci-Fi Western Film Serial ‘The Phantom Empire’ Still Feels Like the Future](https://www.indiewire.com/features/best-of/the-phantom-empire-1935-film-serials-after-dark-1235212213/) _2026-08-22 · Alison Foreman · IndieWire_ Cowboys, space queens, and the secret history of… everything? This black-and-white 1935 selection reflects just how long Hollywood has been playing with genre. ## [Why ‘The End of Oak Street’ Deserved Better at the Box Office](https://www.indiewire.com/features/podcast/why-the-end-of-oak-street-deserved-better-box-office-1235212206/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Lattanzio · IndieWire_ On this week's episode of IndieWire's "Screen Talk" podcast, we analyze the latest developments in the Warnermount antitrust lawsuit and review "The Rivals of Amziah King." ## [Top of the Line: Why Vince Gilligan Isn’t Stressed About Streaming](https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/top-of-the-line-vince-gilligan-not-stressed-streaming-1235211894/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Shachat · IndieWire_ 'Pluribus' creator and showrunner Vince Gilligan talks to IndieWire about getting the gift of time and other stories from the IndieWire Craft team. ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IxcEa4Ixfb1b) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [‘Niu Lai,’ the $200 Chinese Animated Film Taking Social Media by Storm, Might Be ‘The Room’ for a New Generation](https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/niu-lai-review-chinese-animated-movie-terrible-1235212156/) _2026-08-21 · Wilson Chapman · IndieWire_ Plus: some reflections on D23's animation announcements. ## [What the Hell Is Indie Slop? How the Video Game Insult Found Indie Film](https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/indie-slop-definition-film-video-game-criticism-1235211844/) _2026-08-21 · Alison Foreman · IndieWire_ A derogatory term from video game criticism has crossed over to indie film discourse, and brought a poisonous idea about creative labor with it. ## [How ‘Beef’ Director Jake Schreier Builds a Oner for Maximum Anxiety](https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/beef-season-2-director-jake-schreier-interview-oners-1235211893/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Shachat · IndieWire_ Director Jake Schreier tells IndieWire about the joys of long takes and using visuals to create a visceral sense of character. ## [Inside Letterboxd’s Unlikely Distribution Pipeline: How ‘It Ends’ and Other Gems Found Their Way to a Deal](https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/letterboxd-distribution-pipeline-it-ends-1235212138/) _2026-08-21 · Kate Erbland · IndieWire_ Letterboxd's Courtney Mayhew and George Linehan-Mitchell, along with "Lemonade Blessing" filmmaker Chris Merola, spoke with IndieWire about how the company's Video Store has become a real, if unpredictable, alternative to the traditional festival-to-distributor pipeline. ## [The Production Design of ‘Widow’s Bay’ Is Also Cursed (Complimentary)](https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/widows-bay-production-design-episode-2-hotel-1235211892/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Shachat · IndieWire_ Production designer Steve Arnold tells IndieWire about cheating crawl spaces and building the island of "Widow's Bay" by hand. ## [‘The Pitt’ Season 3 First Look: Even Dr. Robby Didn’t Know His First Day Back Would Be This Hard](https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/the-pitt-season-3-first-look-teaser-dr-robby-back-1235212128/) _2026-08-21 · Kate Erbland · IndieWire_ The Emmy-winning series returns for its third season in January, but you can get a taste of what's to come with a new teaser that turns up the tension. ## [From SCAD to Cannes: Students Gain Career-Launching Access at the World’s Most Influential Film Festival](https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/scad-students-cannes-videos-american-pavilion-2026-1235196700/) _2026-08-21 · Christian Zilko · IndieWire_ Listen to five students and alumni tell their stories from the world's largest film festival in their own words. ## [‘How to Divorce During the War’ Review: Lithuanian Sundance Winner Turns a Marriage Crisis Into a Darkly Funny War Drama](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/how-to-divorce-during-the-war-review-1235212055/) _2026-08-21 · Wilson Chapman · IndieWire_ Andrius Blaževičius' film contrasts the divorce between a struggling filmmaker and a media executive with the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ## [Matt Johnson on Feeling ‘Trapped’ Shooting ‘Tony,’ Josh Safdie’s Advice, and If Bigger Hollywood Films Are Next](https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/tohy-matt-johnson-interview-josh-safdie-magic-the-gathering-movie-1235211908/) _2026-08-21 · Chris O'Falt · IndieWire_ Is the “Nirvanna the Band the Show” director growing up? Not exactly. ## [How ‘Hadestown: The Musical’ Topped $20 Million at the Box Office to Become an Unlikely Indie Blockbuster](https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/hadestown-the-musical-breaks-box-office-records-hamilton-1235212066/) _2026-08-21 · Brent Lang · IndieWire_ The filmed version of ”Hadestown” has supplanted “Hamilton” as the highest-grossing live capture of a stage show in history. ## [‘Spa Weekend’ Review: These Funny Women Deserve a Much Better Break](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/spa-weekend-review-leslie-mann-isla-fisher-michelle-buteau-1235211346/) _2026-08-20 · Kate Erbland · IndieWire_ Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, and Anna Faris make for a spirited foursome in "The Hangover" writers and "Bad Moms" filmmakers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore's messy, unhinged, sometimes funny new film. ## [Nick Offerman Loved Getting Slapped by Betty Gilpin](https://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/nick-offerman-interview-slap-betty-gilpin-death-by-lightning-1235211579/) _2026-08-20 · Ben Travers · IndieWire_ The Emmy-nominated actor breaks down his favorite scene from "Death by Lightning," why he loves the "'Deadwood'-ification" of history, and his onscreen bond with Shea Whigham: "I want to giggle like a schoolgirl just thinking about how fun it was to do that with him." ## [Cinetic Marketing Continues to Morph as Two Long-Time Principals Take on Shared Leadership](https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/cinetic-marketing-charlie-olsky-emilie-spiegel-co-heads-1235211867/) _2026-08-20 · Anne Thompson · IndieWire_ After Ryan Werner's departure in 2025, Courtney Ott took over the reins of the marketing/publicity combine. As she exits, long-time principals Charlie Olsky and Emilie Spiegel become Co-Heads. ## [‘We Literally Have No Control Over Our Setting’: Watch Kareem Rahma Break Down the Chaotic Art of Making ‘SubwayTakes’](https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/kareem-rahma-interview-making-subway-takes-1235211626/) _2026-08-20 · Christian Zilko · IndieWire_ Rahma walks us through his process that turned "SubwayTakes" into one of the most unique entertainment properties on the internet. ## [The ‘Top Chef’ Casting Team Never Packs Up Their Knives](https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/the-top-chef-reality-show-casting-interview-1235211638/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Shachat · IndieWire_ Casting director Ron Mare tells IndieWire about why casting "Top Chef" has only gotten more interesting the longer the show has run. ## [‘It Ends’ Review: College Grads Find Themselves on Long Road to Nowhere in Promising but Underdeveloped Indie Horror Movie](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/it-ends-indie-horror-movie-review-1235101708/) _2026-08-20 · David Ehrlich · IndieWire_ Alexander Ullom's clever debut feature aspires to be a Gen Z riff on Sartre, but its journey isn't always worth its lack of a destination. ## [San Francisco Is Building Its First New Movie Theater in More Than a Decade](https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/san-francisco-portal-cinema-opening-fall-2026-1235211735/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Lattanzio · IndieWire_ Coming this fall to the Mission District, the single-screen Portal Cinema will host new global releases, repertory films, and Academy-tailored screenings and events. ## [Diego Luna Migrant Drama ‘Ashes’ Sells to Watermelon Pictures Ahead of Toronto Film Festival Premiere](https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/diego-luna-migrant-drama-ashes-sells-watermelon-pictures-1235211826/) _2026-08-20 · Brent Lang · IndieWire_ The film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival and marks the "Andor" star's return to directing. ## [Jason Reitman Was Ready to Spend Millions to Save the Historic Bruin Theatre. Can a Scrappy New Team Reopen It by October?](https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/jason-reitman-bruin-theatre-revival-ended-in-legal-battle-1235210704/) _2026-08-20 · Alison Foreman · IndieWire_ The last attempt to bring back the Westwood landmark ended in a bankruptcy claim and civil litigation over the building's condition. Its new operators see things differently. ## [‘Chronovisor’ Trailer: Vatican Conspiracy and Time Travel Turn Academic Research Into a Thrillingly Freaky Brain Tease](https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/chronovisor-movie-trailer-1235211641/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Lattanzio · IndieWire_ Filmmakers Kevin Walker and Jack Auen dig into Vatican history to craft this shoestring but highly effective academic conspiracy thriller about a supposed occult device that can photograph the distant past.