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Movie Review: Amy Winehouse story flattened in frustrating biopic ‘Back to Black’

Movie Review: Amy Winehouse story flattened in frustrating biopic ‘Back to Black’

“ Back to Black ” as a movie is a tame and mediocre affair. A conventionally told biopic about a talented artist who became famous, struggled with drugs, depression and bulimia, and died early.
'Wilfred Buck' documentary explores the journey and wisdom of Indigenous 'star guy'

'Wilfred Buck' documentary explores the journey and wisdom of Indigenous 'star guy'

TORONTO — When Wilfred Buck looks up at the sky, he sees Indigenous history and even his own story reflected back at him, as though it were all written in the stars.
A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #MeToo reckoning

A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #MeToo reckoning

The Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this year’s edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory.
New Mexico to stand in for California as McConaughey stars in film about a 2018 deadly wildfire

New Mexico to stand in for California as McConaughey stars in film about a 2018 deadly wildfire

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

CANNES, France (AP) — After being sentenced to eight years in prison, the award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof says he's fled to Europe shortly ahead of the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his latest film.
'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' reigns at the box office with $56.5 million opening

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' reigns at the box office with $56.5 million opening

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, giving a needed surge to an uncertain season in theaters.
Matthew Rankin proud to represent Winnipeg's 'anti-mainstream' film scene at Cannes

Matthew Rankin proud to represent Winnipeg's 'anti-mainstream' film scene at Cannes

Matthew Rankin says he's proud to attend this year's Cannes Film Festival with fellow Winnipeg-born director Guy Maddin — especially since his hometown’s indie film scene often gets overlooked. “It’s wonderful to be there with Guy.
‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star

‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star

Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new “Lord of the Rings” films. Warner Bros.
Movie Review: Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt deserve more than Netflix's ‘Mother of the Bride’

Movie Review: Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt deserve more than Netflix's ‘Mother of the Bride’

Romantic comedies are in a destination wedding rut. Perhaps it’s a collective post-COVID wanderlust kicking in, or, more cynically, some combination of tax credits and a place producers want to spend time.
Kevin Durand loves playing villains in 'Planet of the Apes,' 'Naked Gun' reboot

Kevin Durand loves playing villains in 'Planet of the Apes,' 'Naked Gun' reboot

TORONTO — Kevin Durand has a simple explanation for why he always gets cast as the bad guy. “Just look at my face,” the actor says during an interview at a Toronto hotel. “People see me and they’re like, ‘Ahh!’” The Thunder Bay, Ont.
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