Sean Kingston waived his right to fight extradition in a California court on Tuesday and agreed to be turned over to authorities in Broward County, Florida, where he is facing 10 charges related to fraud. According to the Associated Press, the rapper, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, did not make a public court appearance, instead signing papers agreeing to skip any extradition hearings.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office told AP they will coordinate with the sheriffs in San Bernardino County, where Kingston was arrested last week at Fort Irwin, to return Kingston to Florida.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office told AP they will coordinate with the sheriffs in San Bernardino County, where Kingston was arrested last week at Fort Irwin, to return Kingston to Florida.
- 5/29/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Rapper Sean Kingston was arrested in California on Thursday on fraud charges, several hours after a Swat team raided his rented South Florida home.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said that Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, was taken into custody on a Florida warrant for numerous fraud and theft charges near Fort Irwin, California.
Earlier Thursday, authorities said they arrested the rapper’s 61-year-old mother, Janice Turner, following a raid on his mansion in Southwest Ranches, Florida. She was taken into custody on numerous fraud and theft charges, according to the sheriff’s office.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Reporters outside his home said they could see authorities putting items in a van, according to the Associated Press. The mansion was also surrounded by expensive-looking sports cars.
Kingston wrote on his Instagram Story earlier in the day, “People love negative energy! I am good, and so is my mother!
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said that Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, was taken into custody on a Florida warrant for numerous fraud and theft charges near Fort Irwin, California.
Earlier Thursday, authorities said they arrested the rapper’s 61-year-old mother, Janice Turner, following a raid on his mansion in Southwest Ranches, Florida. She was taken into custody on numerous fraud and theft charges, according to the sheriff’s office.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Reporters outside his home said they could see authorities putting items in a van, according to the Associated Press. The mansion was also surrounded by expensive-looking sports cars.
Kingston wrote on his Instagram Story earlier in the day, “People love negative energy! I am good, and so is my mother!
- 5/24/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for We Were the Lucky Ones finale.] The power of love prevails in We Were the Lucky Ones. The series finale of the Hulu limited series, based on Georgia Hunter’s book of the same name, aired on May 2. After years of being separated during World War II, the Kurc family is finally reunited. Herta (Moran Rosenblatt), Genek (Henry Lloyd-Hughes), their son, and the Kurcs have a tearful reunion in the final episode. Rosenblatt tells TV Insider that the Kurc family’s reunion was “amazing” to film. “First of all, the setup was incredible. It was like hundreds of extras, all dressed or with a suitcase,” she says of the pivotal train station scene. The actress continues, “This scene was really heartbreaking, especially when I think about Genek and his father and Mila being reunited with her husband. I watched from the side, and I’m getting chills thinking about it now.” This is ...
- 5/3/2024
- TV Insider
Last month, Anita Hill’s Hollywood Commission released the sobering findings from its most recent survey into workplace abuse: Most of the 5,000-plus respondents said that they were now better informed on how to identify misconduct, but they had little faith in employers’ and the industry’s ability to address the behavior.
At the time, Hill told The Hollywood Reporter that the report was only the first step in the journey of systemic change and that raising awareness of where people in the industry stand could lead to the reform or creation of policies and procedures to resolve what is lacking.
Now, two organizations have taken the first action as a result of the Commission’s survey: IATSE and the low budget film producers with whom the union negotiates for its Low Budget Agreement have formed a subcommittee focused on protecting workers on set. Specifically, the working group is tasked...
At the time, Hill told The Hollywood Reporter that the report was only the first step in the journey of systemic change and that raising awareness of where people in the industry stand could lead to the reform or creation of policies and procedures to resolve what is lacking.
Now, two organizations have taken the first action as a result of the Commission’s survey: IATSE and the low budget film producers with whom the union negotiates for its Low Budget Agreement have formed a subcommittee focused on protecting workers on set. Specifically, the working group is tasked...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Chinese megastar Fan Bingbing (The 355) has been tapped to star opposite Liam Neeson in Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky, the sequel to Jonathan Hensleigh’s 2021 actioner The Ice Road.
Currently in production, the film sees Neeson returns as ‘big-rig’ ice road driver Mike McCann who, honoring his late brother’s last wish, travels to Nepal to scatter his ashes on Mt. Everest. While on a packed tour bus traversing the deadly 12,000 ft. terrain of the infamous Road to the Sky, McCann and his mountain guide encounter a group of Nepalese mercenaries and must fight not only to save themselves and the busload of innocent travelers, but also the local villagers’ homeland.
Fan portrays Dhani, a veteran Mt. Everest guide with multiple ascents whose indigenous knowledge and extraordinary yet unlikely fighting skills add a unique bend to Mike’s survival and unexpected quest for justice.
Following the original film’s sale,...
Currently in production, the film sees Neeson returns as ‘big-rig’ ice road driver Mike McCann who, honoring his late brother’s last wish, travels to Nepal to scatter his ashes on Mt. Everest. While on a packed tour bus traversing the deadly 12,000 ft. terrain of the infamous Road to the Sky, McCann and his mountain guide encounter a group of Nepalese mercenaries and must fight not only to save themselves and the busload of innocent travelers, but also the local villagers’ homeland.
Fan portrays Dhani, a veteran Mt. Everest guide with multiple ascents whose indigenous knowledge and extraordinary yet unlikely fighting skills add a unique bend to Mike’s survival and unexpected quest for justice.
Following the original film’s sale,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
If one Disney is good, could two Disneys be better?
That’s media analyst Michael Nathanson (of MoffettNathanson’s) basic theory, one that on Wednesday Disney CEO Bob Iger said he was “looking forward to reading” about in more detail. It’s possible he was just being polite.
On the Disney fiscal Q3-earnings conference call, Nathanson asked Iger: Why not spin off Disney’s parks, Disney+, and its studio IP into a new company, leaving linear TV, ESPN+, Hulu (including Hulu + Live TV), and Disney+ Hotstar right where they are? His premise: Why should investors take the bad with the good if they don’t have to?
“I’m not gonna comment on the future structure of the company or the asset makeup of the company. As I’ve said, we’re looking at strategic options both for ESPN and for the linear networks, obviously addressing all the challenges that those businesses are facing,...
That’s media analyst Michael Nathanson (of MoffettNathanson’s) basic theory, one that on Wednesday Disney CEO Bob Iger said he was “looking forward to reading” about in more detail. It’s possible he was just being polite.
On the Disney fiscal Q3-earnings conference call, Nathanson asked Iger: Why not spin off Disney’s parks, Disney+, and its studio IP into a new company, leaving linear TV, ESPN+, Hulu (including Hulu + Live TV), and Disney+ Hotstar right where they are? His premise: Why should investors take the bad with the good if they don’t have to?
“I’m not gonna comment on the future structure of the company or the asset makeup of the company. As I’ve said, we’re looking at strategic options both for ESPN and for the linear networks, obviously addressing all the challenges that those businesses are facing,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Michael Flatley, best known as the creator and star of Irish stage show “Lord of the Dance,” is set to be immortalized on screen with a biographical drama series about his life.
Produced by StoryFirst and tentatively titled “Dancelord,” the series is billed as a “no holds barred biopic” which will chronicle the highs and lows of Flatley’s colorful life.
It has been written by Micho Rutare (“Z Nation”) with casting set to begin imminently. Jessica Sherman (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) is on-board as casting director.
“For every transcendent moment onstage, Flatley endures grueling hours of pain and the loneliness of the road,” reads the synopsis. “Taunted by the media and, at times, doubted by everyone but his fans, Flatley bounces back time and again, dancing from his heart well into middle age and transforming Irish dance forever.”
Flatley was born in Chicago where, despite the misgivings of his traditional Irish dance teachers,...
Produced by StoryFirst and tentatively titled “Dancelord,” the series is billed as a “no holds barred biopic” which will chronicle the highs and lows of Flatley’s colorful life.
It has been written by Micho Rutare (“Z Nation”) with casting set to begin imminently. Jessica Sherman (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) is on-board as casting director.
“For every transcendent moment onstage, Flatley endures grueling hours of pain and the loneliness of the road,” reads the synopsis. “Taunted by the media and, at times, doubted by everyone but his fans, Flatley bounces back time and again, dancing from his heart well into middle age and transforming Irish dance forever.”
Flatley was born in Chicago where, despite the misgivings of his traditional Irish dance teachers,...
- 6/12/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
The free market operates on the principle that a good or service is worth as much as somebody will pay for it, and Lionsgate is banking on it. Analysts note that while Lionsgate-the-company is worth about $4.8 billion, the sum of its parts — Lionsgate-the-library-tv-studio-and-Starz — are worth $8.7 billion. How does that work?
To illustrate that disparity, meet the Rosenblatt Securities analyst Barton Crockett. He wrote in a Friday morning note to clients (obtained by IndieWire) that Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation as-is is worth $4.8 billion (enterprise value = market cap + debt + cash), or about half an MGM.
However, Crockett believes Lionsgate’s library alone, which includes “La La Land” and the “John Wick,” “Hunger Games,” and “Twilight” franchises, has a net value of $5.525 billion. In other words, to Wall Street, the archives are worth more than the whole company as it’s currently structured. TV production is worth another $1.6 billion, Crockett wrote, as is the entire Starz business.
To illustrate that disparity, meet the Rosenblatt Securities analyst Barton Crockett. He wrote in a Friday morning note to clients (obtained by IndieWire) that Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation as-is is worth $4.8 billion (enterprise value = market cap + debt + cash), or about half an MGM.
However, Crockett believes Lionsgate’s library alone, which includes “La La Land” and the “John Wick,” “Hunger Games,” and “Twilight” franchises, has a net value of $5.525 billion. In other words, to Wall Street, the archives are worth more than the whole company as it’s currently structured. TV production is worth another $1.6 billion, Crockett wrote, as is the entire Starz business.
- 5/26/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
How long does a documentary need to be? Frederick Wiseman frequently goes long, and Oscar-winning “Oj: Made in America” ran nearly eight hours. Lately, with “Bill Russell: Legend” and “Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker,” streamers have embraced the “two-part documentary” — a fancy term for what used to be called a miniseries. So, while there are no limits on how much longer docs can get, it’s refreshing to see a compelling subject covered in 40 minutes or less, and doubly rewarding to realize that four of the five packaged in ShortsTV’s “2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary” found audiences on their own merits, even without theatrical distribution.
The only one you can’t see for free is Jay Rosenblatt’s charming “How Do You Measure a Year?,” a 29-minute assembly of home-movie footage. Every year, Rosenblatt sat his daughter Ella down on her birthday and peppered her with questions,...
The only one you can’t see for free is Jay Rosenblatt’s charming “How Do You Measure a Year?,” a 29-minute assembly of home-movie footage. Every year, Rosenblatt sat his daughter Ella down on her birthday and peppered her with questions,...
- 3/11/2023
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: HBO Documentary Films has acquired worldwide and television streaming rights to the Oscar-nominated short How Do You Measure a Year?, a film director Jay Rosenblatt shot over the course of 17 years with his daughter Ella.
Every year on Ella’s birthday, from the ages of 2 to 18, he recorded as he asked his daughter the same set of questions, such as how she would describe herself and how she defines the word “power.” Her answers – funny, poignant, wise, surprising — form the basis of the 29-minute film. At age 9, for instance, Ella describes herself as “fun, funny, jokeful, loving, peaceful — sometimes.” Two years later, as she turns 11, she offers this definition of power: “Power is being yourself. That takes a lot of power.”
Director Jay Rosenblatt
HBO Documentary Films says it will premiere How Do You Measure a Year? on HBO in June 2023, coinciding with Father’s Day. The film will...
Every year on Ella’s birthday, from the ages of 2 to 18, he recorded as he asked his daughter the same set of questions, such as how she would describe herself and how she defines the word “power.” Her answers – funny, poignant, wise, surprising — form the basis of the 29-minute film. At age 9, for instance, Ella describes herself as “fun, funny, jokeful, loving, peaceful — sometimes.” Two years later, as she turns 11, she offers this definition of power: “Power is being yourself. That takes a lot of power.”
Director Jay Rosenblatt
HBO Documentary Films says it will premiere How Do You Measure a Year? on HBO in June 2023, coinciding with Father’s Day. The film will...
- 2/28/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
When it comes to telling stories, most filmmakers prefer to let the material do the talking. That was the case for the six Oscar-nominated directors of doc shorts who gathered with TheWrap’s Executive Awards Editor, Steve Pond, as part of TheWrap’s 2022-2023 Awards Season Screening Series: Kartiki Gonsalves (“The Elephant Whisperers”), Evgenia Arbugaeva and Maxim Arbugaev (“Haulout”), Anne Alvergue (“The Martha Mitchell Effect”), Jay Rosenblatt (“How Do You Measure a Year?”) and Joshua Seftel (“Stranger at the Gate”).
For Gonsalves, whose film focuses on a couple from a small village in southern India who rescues an orphaned elephant, less was more. “I just wanted ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ to let viewers understand both the elephant and the human carers with very little, almost minimal outside interpretation,” she said. “I was really trying to focus on the dignity of both the elephants and the indigenous people who have literally lived...
For Gonsalves, whose film focuses on a couple from a small village in southern India who rescues an orphaned elephant, less was more. “I just wanted ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ to let viewers understand both the elephant and the human carers with very little, almost minimal outside interpretation,” she said. “I was really trying to focus on the dignity of both the elephants and the indigenous people who have literally lived...
- 2/27/2023
- by Libby Hill
- The Wrap
The Elephant Whisperers
Kartiki Gonsalves’ documentary debut, “The Elephant Whisperers,” released on Netflix, shines a spotlight on the ways in which climate change and human encroachment are rapidly destroying the habitats of Asian elephants. The film’s dire warning is subtly woven into a heartfelt narrative about forging family in unlikely places with elephant caretakers Bomman and Bellie at its core. The duo raise an orphaned elephant named Raghu, whom they’ve cared for since infancy, as well as another calf named Ammu. “[Bomman and Bellie] are still understanding the process of what the Oscars exactly are, but they’re just overwhelmed with messages and calls and really happy to share their lives with such a large audience,” Helmer Kartiki Gonsalves told Variety. “I don’t think they’ve ever had this kind of recognition before.”
Haulout
For their documentary debut, Maxim Arbugaev and Evgenia Arbugaeva spent 3½ months in close quarters with Russian scientist Maxim Chakilev,...
Kartiki Gonsalves’ documentary debut, “The Elephant Whisperers,” released on Netflix, shines a spotlight on the ways in which climate change and human encroachment are rapidly destroying the habitats of Asian elephants. The film’s dire warning is subtly woven into a heartfelt narrative about forging family in unlikely places with elephant caretakers Bomman and Bellie at its core. The duo raise an orphaned elephant named Raghu, whom they’ve cared for since infancy, as well as another calf named Ammu. “[Bomman and Bellie] are still understanding the process of what the Oscars exactly are, but they’re just overwhelmed with messages and calls and really happy to share their lives with such a large audience,” Helmer Kartiki Gonsalves told Variety. “I don’t think they’ve ever had this kind of recognition before.”
Haulout
For their documentary debut, Maxim Arbugaev and Evgenia Arbugaeva spent 3½ months in close quarters with Russian scientist Maxim Chakilev,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
In the abysmal landscape of short film distribution, documentaries have had the easiest time translating to streaming and internet consumption. Often overlapping with hard-hitting video journalism, documentary shorts appeal to establishment news outlets like The New Yorker and The New York Times, and both outlets have funded numerous short documentaries over the last decade.
In its effort to earn industry clout by wracking up Oscar nominations, Netflix joined the fray, and its two nominations for Best Documentary Short this year are by far the most accessible.
This year’s nominees lean far lighter than in most years, which is somewhat surprising seeing as the terrible news just keeps piling up. Perhaps voters needed a little levity this year, or perhaps filmmakers themselves are seeking out more uplifting stories.
From saving baby elephants in India to a shocking tale of a changed perspective, the films in this category offer more than...
In its effort to earn industry clout by wracking up Oscar nominations, Netflix joined the fray, and its two nominations for Best Documentary Short this year are by far the most accessible.
This year’s nominees lean far lighter than in most years, which is somewhat surprising seeing as the terrible news just keeps piling up. Perhaps voters needed a little levity this year, or perhaps filmmakers themselves are seeking out more uplifting stories.
From saving baby elephants in India to a shocking tale of a changed perspective, the films in this category offer more than...
- 2/16/2023
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
We will update these predictions throughout awards season, so keep checking IndieWire for all our 2023 Oscar picks. Final voting is March 2 through 7, 2023. The 95th Oscars telecast will be broadcast on Sunday, March 12 and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
See IndieWire’s previous Oscars Predictions for this category and more here.
The State of the Race
It’s a good time to pay attention to the Best Documentary Short category.
While the recent documentary boom has had its pros and cons, one exciting by-product has been that the contenders in this category have become more accessible than ever. Two of the films are available for free on YouTube, while another two are streaming on Netflix. Only “How Do You Measure a Year?” is still working on finding a simple way to watch it outside the Academy Screening Room (and the upcoming theatrical run...
See IndieWire’s previous Oscars Predictions for this category and more here.
The State of the Race
It’s a good time to pay attention to the Best Documentary Short category.
While the recent documentary boom has had its pros and cons, one exciting by-product has been that the contenders in this category have become more accessible than ever. Two of the films are available for free on YouTube, while another two are streaming on Netflix. Only “How Do You Measure a Year?” is still working on finding a simple way to watch it outside the Academy Screening Room (and the upcoming theatrical run...
- 2/6/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
The short film categories can be the hardest ones to predict at the Oscars. In the spirit of this, we at Gold Derby are looking to help you out by not only telling you what each of the contenders for Best Documentary Short is about, but also where you can watch some of them right now. Be sure to bookmark this page as it will be updated with more streaming links as they become available. Don’t forget to make your predictions in this category and the other 22 contests in our predictions center.
As a recap, the last four winners in this category were “The Queen of Basketball” (2021), “Colette” (2020), “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)” (2019) and “Period. End of Sentence” (2018).
See 2023 Oscar nominations: Full list of nominees in all 23 categories
Best Documentary Short Oscar 2023: Where to watch the nominees
“The Elephant Whisperers” – An indigenous...
As a recap, the last four winners in this category were “The Queen of Basketball” (2021), “Colette” (2020), “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)” (2019) and “Period. End of Sentence” (2018).
See 2023 Oscar nominations: Full list of nominees in all 23 categories
Best Documentary Short Oscar 2023: Where to watch the nominees
“The Elephant Whisperers” – An indigenous...
- 1/25/2023
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages are Davis’ assessment of the current standings of the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any film or performance. Like any organization or body that votes, each individual category is fluid and subject to change. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Last Updated: Dec. 22, 2022
2023 Oscars Predictions: Best Documentary Short Image from “38 at the Garden”
Category Commentary: It’s an eclectic mixture of short films in the running for the documentary short race.
The New Yorker’s “Nuisance Bear” is among the most acclaimed, making multiple stops at festivals and picking up various trophies.
Frank Chi’s “38 at the Garden,” looking at the cultural impact of...
Last Updated: Dec. 22, 2022
2023 Oscars Predictions: Best Documentary Short Image from “38 at the Garden”
Category Commentary: It’s an eclectic mixture of short films in the running for the documentary short race.
The New Yorker’s “Nuisance Bear” is among the most acclaimed, making multiple stops at festivals and picking up various trophies.
Frank Chi’s “38 at the Garden,” looking at the cultural impact of...
- 12/22/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Darn, those short film categories at the Oscars can be a difficult field to navigate, can’t they? Predicting the winners is one thing, but predicting the nominees in those categories can be an even bigger headache. Never fear, Derbyites, as you no longer have to worry about this since we’ve got your back covered! We’ve looked over the recently announced shortlist for Best Documentary Short Film at the 2023 Oscars and have provided you with descriptions of each one of the 15 finalists that you can use to help choose the five that you think will get nominated in our predictions center.
As a reminder, the four most recent Oscar winners in the Best Documentary Short Film category were “The Queen of Basketball” (2021), “Colette” (2020), “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)” (2019) and “Period. End of Sentence.” (2018). What will join the list this year? Here are...
As a reminder, the four most recent Oscar winners in the Best Documentary Short Film category were “The Queen of Basketball” (2021), “Colette” (2020), “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)” (2019) and “Period. End of Sentence.” (2018). What will join the list this year? Here are...
- 12/22/2022
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Hulu’s We Were the Lucky Ones continues to expand its already impressive ensemble.
Henry Lloyd Hughes, Moran Rosenblatt and Sam Woolf are joining the Hulu Originals limited series that’s based on Georgia Hunter’s New York Times Bestseller by the same name.
Related Story Joey King To Star In 'We Were The Lucky Ones' Series Ordered By Hulu; Erica Lipez To Executive Produce Related Story 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga': Hulu Announces Premiere Date For Third & Final Season Related Story 'The Other Black Girl': Garcelle Beauvais Joins Hulu Original Series
Hughes will play the series regular role Genek, the eldest of the Kurc siblings who carries himself with irresistible charm and swagger. A lawyer by trade, he grapples with his pride and his faith as he navigates the horrors of war. Hughes was recently seen in the Apple TV series Mammals and will soon be seen...
Henry Lloyd Hughes, Moran Rosenblatt and Sam Woolf are joining the Hulu Originals limited series that’s based on Georgia Hunter’s New York Times Bestseller by the same name.
Related Story Joey King To Star In 'We Were The Lucky Ones' Series Ordered By Hulu; Erica Lipez To Executive Produce Related Story 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga': Hulu Announces Premiere Date For Third & Final Season Related Story 'The Other Black Girl': Garcelle Beauvais Joins Hulu Original Series
Hughes will play the series regular role Genek, the eldest of the Kurc siblings who carries himself with irresistible charm and swagger. A lawyer by trade, he grapples with his pride and his faith as he navigates the horrors of war. Hughes was recently seen in the Apple TV series Mammals and will soon be seen...
- 12/15/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Berlin-based sales agent M-Appeal has debuted the trailer for Nitzan Gilady’s psychological thriller “In Bed,” which takes place over a night of drugs, sex and paranoia, where the line between intimacy and violence becomes blurred.
The Israeli film had its international premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival last week. It will be released theatrically in Israel by United Films on Dec. 29 on screens across the country. The film’s lead actors, Israel Ogalbo, Dean Miroshnikov and Moran Rosenblatt, are very popular in Israel; each have a big following on social media and fans are eagerly awaiting the film’s national release.
In the film, a shooting shatters a gay pride parade. With the shooter still on the run, best friends Guy and Joy retreat to the safety of Guy’s home, but are determined to continue their night of partying.
With immersive cinematography and a fast-paced, pop soundtrack,...
The Israeli film had its international premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival last week. It will be released theatrically in Israel by United Films on Dec. 29 on screens across the country. The film’s lead actors, Israel Ogalbo, Dean Miroshnikov and Moran Rosenblatt, are very popular in Israel; each have a big following on social media and fans are eagerly awaiting the film’s national release.
In the film, a shooting shatters a gay pride parade. With the shooter still on the run, best friends Guy and Joy retreat to the safety of Guy’s home, but are determined to continue their night of partying.
With immersive cinematography and a fast-paced, pop soundtrack,...
- 12/1/2022
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
People make documentaries about all kinds of things: some slight and silly, others educational or emotional. But if you want to be nominated for an Oscar in the doc short category, it’s best to zero in on an issue the Academy can get behind, like homelessness, bullying or prejudice. Just imagine if any other category were the same way — say, if the award for best sound mixing recognized only engineers who’d worked on movies that make the world a better place — but so it goes. At least all five of this year’s nominees are solid (sometimes quite sophisticated) treatments of their subjects. As Roger Ebert used to say, “It’s not what a movie is about, it’s how it is about it.”
“Audible” is art, even if the project originated as a TV commercial. One of three Netflix-acquired entries in the mix (all of this...
“Audible” is art, even if the project originated as a TV commercial. One of three Netflix-acquired entries in the mix (all of this...
- 3/26/2022
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
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