Set in Montgomery, Alabama during the late ’60s, this version of “The Wonder Years” follows Dean Williams (Elisha Williams), a fairly typical middle school student, albeit one whose life is narrated by Don Cheadle as a grown-up version of our young protagonist. Dean’s upbringing is a simple one but considering the time and place, he’s headed toward some of the most tempestuous elements of the decade that would define the Civil Rights Movement....

Pre-COVID, June normally grossed over $1 billion, and that’s going all the way back to the 1980s, adjusted for inflation. Even now, theaters are not yet back to normal. The 84 percent share from this month, compared to June 2019, is the best ratio to the most recent “normal” same month since theaters starting reopening after lockdown, though it’s only about three-fourths of a typical take, compared to the bigger numbers from June 2018....

Jetsetting rom-com “Ticket to Paradise” stars longtime collaborators Roberts and Clooney as a divorced couple who travel to Bali to try to stop their daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) from making the same mistake they did 25 years ago. Meanwhile, Lily’s best friend Wren (Billie Lourd) also finds herself entangled in a romance with a local doctor. “Emily in Paris” breakout star Lucas Bravo plays one eligible bachelor and swoon-worthy fiancé whose courtship is on a countdown thanks to Lily’s neurotic parents, who also seem to catch a whiff of the tropical vacation magic and fall for each other once again....

“The reason that we embarked on this film was to expose a buried truth, both literally and figuratively, in the suppression of the history of the massacre, and the injustice done, not merely to the victims and survivors, but to the
generations that followed,” said Jonathan Silver, who directed the documentary, during the PBS virtual panel. “It was deeply shameful to me as a human rights journalist to learn about this massacre only two years ago....

“Undine” premiered in competition at last year’s Berlin International Film Festival, where it took home the FIRESCI Prize as well as the Silver Bear for best actress for star Paula Beer. She stars alongside Franz Rogowski, reuniting the duo from Petzold’s lauded 2018 thriller “Transit.” Petzold takes a different approach in “Undine,” with the romantic drama marking a new direction for the filmmaker following a string of emotional dramas with historical themes related to German identity....

And yet, the sensitive if frustratingly surface-level “Val” tells the story of a man who’s struggled to be understood since he was young and beautiful. And he was so beautiful. Beautiful in the way that only a handful of actors can hope to be each generation; beautiful in the way that Montgomery Clift was beautiful, but softer around the edges and harder to hold onto; beautiful in the way that can inspire Hollywood to flatten a rising star until their face becomes a screen unto itself, projected upon with no light behind it....

While likely not “What We Do in the Shadows’” guiding mantra, the above has proven to be a winning formula for the FX comedy. Over three-plus seasons, Jemaine Clement’s creation does utilize various rules. The series follows its cinematic predecessor’s mockumentary structure, relying on a small group of documentarians to tell the story of four vampire roommates and their familiar-turned-bodyguard, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén). Similarly, Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) must abide by their own laws of survival (and vampire society) as they make the most of life in Staten Island....

Ethan (Will Sharpe) is at his wit’s end by the finale, when he’s convinced that wife Harper (Aubrey Plaza) had sex with Cameron (Theo James) to get back at Ethan for cheating on her during a night of illicit partying. (He didn’t!) By the time Episode 7, “Arrivederci,” begins, Ethan has gone from soft-spoken and diplomatic to full-on violent rage. “Mike [White] wanted him to be a bit of an enigma, and for audiences to sort of be able to guess one way or another about him,” Sharpe told IndieWire via Zoom after the finale....

However, for the lucky few who somehow avoided any of this movie’s subjects and their small armies of white nationalist devotees, “White Noise” provides a handy primer (and just enough to avoid the need to dig further). Working closely with his subjects over the course of several years, Lombroso seems to have gained their trust, and his camera manages to track them across boisterous media appearances as they flaunt their provocative stupidity to every possible camera, including many adoring crowds....

Per Netflix, the six-episode series “is set in a war-torn feudal Japan filled with mechs and magic, [where] the greatest ronin never known, Yasuke, struggles to maintain a peaceful existence after a past life of violence. But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords....

While Season 1 ended in January, the show’s passionate fans have remained busy. Several popular online communities about the show have formed, where fans work together to develop increasingly elaborate theories that attempt to solve the show’s many mysteries. Sometimes, their work is so impressive that even the show’s stars take interest. That was the case this week, when Christina Ricci appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The star admitted that she has spent some time reading online fan theories about the show, calling them “fascinating....

“It is absolutely staggering that this is my 18th December asking people about their favorite unproduced screenplays, but the success of Black List scripts and the writers we’ve spotlit speaks for itself, I think,” Black List founder Franklin Leonard said in a statement. “However unacknowledged, the life blood of this industry has always been great stories well-told, and that begins with great writers writing. No one can do anything else until they do what they do....

Below, we break down five key takeaways from the 2022 Primetime Emmy nominations. 1. The Uniformity of Shows Nominated Isn’t All That Surprising or Bad One major aspect of the Emmys that separates it from the Oscars is that it actually helps contenders a great deal if their show is extremely popular. While it is ideal to see a variety of shows make the final cut, it is not too much of a shock to see series like “Ted Lasso” or “The White Lotus” fill up the Comedy and Limited Series categories, respectively....

This article will be updated throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2022 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting took place from June 16 to June 27, with the official Emmy nominations announced on Tuesday, July 12. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be given out over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, with an edited presentation on the ceremonies to be broadcast on Saturday, Sept....

In terms of the ongoing question of will the Oscars become better at recognizing a more diverse set of nominees, it is all in the hands of the voters. The edict that “diversity sells” doesn’t seem to have much impact on what projects the awards body chooses to honor. The Academy tends to lean into prestige projects over accessible box office hits. There is a chance that as many as four big-budget sequels make it into the Best Picture category — not just for being popular, but for being some of the best reviewed films of the year — and they all made it a point to have ensembles that are racially diverse....

See our initial thoughts for what to expect at the 95th Academy Awards here. The State of the Race Wednesday’s shortlist of 15 original scores (including several of IndieWire’s picks for the year’s best) reflects the season’s embrace of nostalgia and experimentation — often together — which is a good sign for bolder film music. A great example is Justin Hurwitz’s jazzy score for “Babylon,” with its wailing trumpets, screaming saxes, shades of rock ‘n’ roll riffs, and modern house beats....

What makes film noir so fascinating? There are a lot of components that come into play with noir films, but cynicism, suspenseful music, a mysterious plot, figures lurking in the shadows, femme fatales, and fedora-wearing detectives are some of the staples of the classics. Film noir, or “dark cinema,” was first coined by a French film critic in 1946 to describe the downtrodden themes in American movies. Although the term wasn’t widely adopted by American directors until years later, the ’40s and ’50s are regarded as a classic era that produced pioneering noirs such as “The Maltese Falcon” and “Double Indemnity....

Shopping for camera accessories? Whether you’re a filmmaker or photographer, camera accessories are an essential part of getting the job done. Below, we put together a list of must-have accessories for photographers, videographers, and filmmakers, but many of the items on the list will work perfectly for content creation, gaming, podcasting, and live streaming. From lighting to camera bags, tripods, and lenses, you’re sure to find something useful to purchase for yourself, or as a gift for someone else....

Ready to celebrate Halloween? From paranormal to slasher films, sci-fi, comedy, and romance, horror movies offer up a little something for all kinds of movie fans — but there are a few classics that any horror enthusiast should have in their collection. Below, find a selection of treasured horror flicks including “Friday the 13th,” and other such classics as “The Shining,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “Carrie,” and “Nightmare on Elm Street,” to buy on Blu-ray, along with a scary movie that dates back to Hollywood’s Golden Age....

“We need all hands on deck,” said filmmaker Heidi Ewing, speaking over Zoom from the Nantucket Film Festival. “I’ve never claimed that movies can change the world, but I do feel movies should be part of all the conversations we’re having about this.” As Ewing and others explained, this work can have measurable impact. With her regular co-director Rachel Grady, Ewing made the 2010 documentary “12th & Delaware,” which looked at both sides of the divide by contrasting an abortion clinic in Fort Pierce, Florida with the “crisis pregnancy center” across the street designed to talk women out of the procedure....