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Exclusive: Following its Canneseries screening over the weekend, Norwegian relationship drama Rebound has been renewed for a second season.

Null47, an emerging Norwegian streamer curated for youth and young adult audiences and other niche groups, has quietly greenlit Season 2 of the short-form show, which is from Melike Leblebicioglu Kaveh and stars Mathilde Storm, Björn Mosten and Arjan Nilsen.

Not only that, but Norwegian production house Fenomen has already completed filming on a second ten-part run and we understand Null47 plans to launch it next month. Germany’s Beta Film is currently shopping rights to Season 1, whose episodes run to around seven minutes and are designed, according to director Daniel Fahre, to be consumed “while travelling on the train or the bus.”

Shot on a small budget, the entire show is filmed in the bedroom of lead character Alex (Storm), who returns from Bali, hoping to reconnect with her ex (Nilsen...

Henry Fonda for President. From Fail Safe.“What America needs is a kind of self-demystification,” muses Alexander Horwath in his new documentary, Henry Fonda for President (2024). Horwath, an Austrian film historian and curator, believes this can be accomplished through the medium of Henry Fonda. He sees Fonda, in a decidedly concrete and nonmystical way, as America itself. To prove that thesis, Horwath has filmed an essay, not a biography, and his approach is deliberately eccentric. His own feelings about the US—what its history, principles, and delusions look like to an outsider’s eyes—are at least as much a part of this three-hour film as Fonda is.Horwath, though a deep admirer of Fonda, is not a conventional “fan.” He has no use for “TCM Remembers”–type tropes, even the ones audiences most expect, such as identifying costars; either you recognize John Carradine, Vera Miles, or young Anthony Quinn,...

Warning: this article contains massive spoilers for "Yellowjackets."

Van was never meant to survive "Yellowjackets." It's hard to believe, considering the major role she now plays in the series — especially her relationship with Tai. Melanie Lynskey revealed in an interview with Jessica Shaw that Van was originally supposed to die in the first season. The series creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson confirmed this at the PaleyFest, ultimately deciding that instead of a tragic death for Van, it would be funnier for her to keep cheating it (via Vulture). They were also impressed by Liv Hewson's performance, the cool confidence and swagger they bring to the role in the smallest of details, such as "when Jackie lined everybody up at the kegger, and Liv made the choice to top off their beer before stepping forward." This small gesture was enough to bump Hewson up to a regular cast member.

The Academy Awards likely aren’t that important in the grand scheme of film history, but legendary actor Henry Fonda winning his first competitive Oscar merely five months before dying is perhaps one of those things that makes you think on a cosmic scale. Henry Fonda for President, coming at a moment when it seems like the whole American project is explicitly dying in front of our very eyes, probably isn’t afraid to make you lean that way. It’s hard not to be at least a little moved by this film, even if it eventually comes to suggest a bludgeoning.

Film historian and director Alexander Horwath’s three-hour video essay throws out a grand spectrum of ideas over its perhaps-too-long runtime. But things begin when Horwath cites his own radicalized moment of cinephilia: a family trip to Paris in the summer of 1980, where, as a teen, he catches...

Among the most legendary actresses of all time, Ingrid Bergman looms large. Bergman's career extended across decades, and she was able to work with some of the greatest filmmakers of all time, from Alfred Hitchcock to Michael Curtiz to Leo McCarey. And moreover, many of the films in her filmography are widely, and correctly, considered among the best English-language films ever made, from "The Bells of St. Mary's" and "Gaslight" to one of the most iconic American and World War II films ever, "Casablanca." Bergman, unsurprisingly, was well rewarded for her immense talent and acting craft, netting three Oscars (as well as being nominated four other times). That she wasn't even nominated for "Casablanca," a film that has a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and walked away with the Best Picture Oscar, says something about how good she was and how not every one of her performances could get the golden statuette.

Even though 12 Angry Men is my favorite movie of all time, I don’t actively seek out dramas—and by drama, I mean pure dramas—set in a single location where people are just talking. I can’t explain why. Maybe Sidney Lumet has set the bar so high that I’m afraid that if I choose a movie that employs the same gimmick, I will end up comparing it with that masterpiece and be disappointed. So, I just sit calmly and let fate decide if it’s time for me to stumble upon a movie set in this subgenre. That’s how I have come across Man from Earth, Reality, The Courtroom, Sunny, The Humans, 7 Days, One Night in Miami, Yannick, and Dirty Laundry. And, unsurprisingly or maybe a bit surprisingly, almost all of these titles are included in my “favorite movies of all time” list. Does...

The Criterion Collection has unveiled their June 2025 releases, and it is an absolutely stacked one, with unnerving suspense, bureaucratic domination and whatever Sidney Lumet was going for with The Wiz.

One of the most anticipated releases in Criterion’s June slate is William Friedkin’s Sorcerer, a stellar remake of The Wages of Fear that flopped upon initial release but has since gone on to be considered one of the finest thrillers of the 1970s. Surprisingly, it is Friedkin’s first film ever in The Criterion Collection. The release, set as spine #1267, has a new 4K digital restoration, and has special features that include a feature-length documentary on Friedkin from 2018, numerous archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and more. Sorcerer arrives on June 24th.

Another new title coming from Criterion this June is The Wiz, an adaptation of the Broadway show which was a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz. Nominated for...

[Editor’s note: The following article contains spoilers for “Daredevil: Born Again” through Season 1, Episode 3.]

There are few things as satisfying as a courtroom drama. From the tradition of “12 Angry Men” to “Juror #2” and even the recent, twisted version on “Yellowjackets,” this dramatic sub-genre exemplifies that formula can be consistently entertaining in the right hands.

I read a tweet many years ago about how the best Marvel movies are something else at their core: “Winter Soldier” is a spy thriller, “Ant-Man” is a heist film, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is a teen comedy, and so on. “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 1, Episode 3 is a full-tilt courtroom drama that expertly opens up further storylines while wrapping up its main arc.

After learning that his client Hector (Kamar de los Reyes) is the vigilante known as White Tiger, Matt (Charlie Cox) has his hands full trying to keep the secret and still prepare his defense. He believes that Hector is a good and innocent man,...

Oscar and BAFTA winner “Conclave” is one of a kind, but TheWrap decided to bless you with a list of “Conclave”-like movies to watch if you couldn’t stop praising the mysery-thriller.

From straight-forward pope films to men of faith questioning their religion or stories that portray a transition of power after a predecessor’s fall, all of these flicks follow the commandments of what makes “Conclave” a thought-provoking and fun watch.

Before or after you watch the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, check out these films that will answer all your prayers, just like “Conclave.”

“The Two Popes” (Netflix) “The Two Popes” (2019)

In Fernando Meirelles’ biographical drama, “The Two Popes” departing Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins) and his successor Pope Francis (Jonathan Pryce) must work together despite their conflicting views and move on from their past mistakes to secure the future of the Catholic Church. Like “Conclave,” the film...

The American Theatre Wing will soon be announcing the Tonys' Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. It traditionally goes to veteran stage performers, directors, choreographers, playwrights, songwriters, producers, and designers. In some years there are multiple honorees. Last year's recipients were directors Jack O'Brien and George C. Wolfe.

Several living male Broadway vets have already received this award: Paul Gemignani, Alan Ayckbourn, Athol Fugard, Tommy Tune, Marshall W. Mason, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Harold Wheeler, Joel Grey, and John Kander. Here are 10 possibilities, all accomplished men over the age of 65. Vote in our poll below to let us know who you’d like to see honored.

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John Caird

Two-time Tony-winning director for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1982) and Les Misérables (1987). Additional nominations for helming Stanley (1997) and cowriting Jane Eyre the Musical (2001).

Tim Curry

Three-time Tony-nominated actor for Amadeus (1981), My Favorite Year...

One Life To Live alum David A. Gregory, who portrayed Ford on the now-defunct ABC soap opera, will be heading down to North Carolina this April to star in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.

Life’s A Stage

Since leaving Llanview 13 years ago, Gregory has continued acting and ventured into writing. He expanded his television work with roles on Law & Order, Gossip Girl, Deception, Elementary, Constantine, The Good Fight, and Insatiable. In 2015, he wrote and produced Powder Burns, a Western podcast that earned him a Voice Arts Award in 2017. On stage, he starred as Juror #8 in a sold-out June 2023 production of Twelve Angry Men at The Powerhouse Theatre in New Canaan, Connecticut.

The actor will be starring in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, alongside his former Oltl character’s father, John Wesley Shipp (Eddie). The two men have worked together numerous times since their time playing father and son. Soap Hub...

Stars: Suki Jones, Keeley-Jo Jupp, Cy Henty, Simon Berry, Ayvianna Snow, Charlie Bentley, Patrick Olliver, Ella Palmer | Written and Directed by Sam Mason-Bell

Elderly Anne Lewis, believing herself possessed, requests an exorcism, with her two children by her side. On the third night of the ritual, Father Stone, the priest performing the rites, begins to doubt the family’s intentions. Is Anne truly possessed, or are her children deceiving him?

There’s very little you can do when it comes to pushing the proverbial filmic envelope with exorcism movies. Everything that can be done seemingly has been done. So what to do if you do want to make another entry into the sometimes-maligned genre?

Well in the case of A Final Exorcism you know that people have seen every trope, every cliche and know every stereotype but you lean into that, jumping straight into the titular exorcism, adding in a...

The previous episode of Yellowjackets season 3 episode 3, "Them's the Brakes," ended on a good cliffhanger with the girls finding Coach Scott thanks to Mari's big mouth, even though he let her go. Did he make a bad decision taking her? Yes. But then he made up for his mistake and that's the thanks he gets in return? Come on Mari. Well, we see the consequences of her decision play out in this week's new episode, Yellowjackets season 3 episode 4, "12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis." Here's our review of the episode on Paramount+ and Showtime. Spoilers Below.

Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with Showtime Yellowjackets season 3 episode 4 review

I'm going start with the title of the episode real quick. I like the play of "12 Angry Girls" that is referring to the movie "12 Angry Men" who are a part of a jury for a murder trial and it focuses on them delibrating.

Spoilers for "Yellowjackets" to follow.

Previously on "Yellowjackets," the girls went hunting once more — this time for Coach Ben Scott (Steven Krueger). Ben rescued Mari (Alexa Barajas) from a nasty fall into a pit and ultimately let her fly back to the hive. No good deed goes unpunished, though; the Yellowjackets still think that Ben burned their cabin down, trying and failing to kill them, back in Season 2 finale "Storytelling." Ben maintains he didn't burn the cabin, and his past action suggests he's being honest, but the Yellowjackets are not feeling trusting.

Most of the girls want some simple Frontier Justice. However, team captain Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) insists they need to have a trial. A two-thirds majority will decide Ben's fate, life or death.

Taissa (Jasmin Savoy Brown) is, of course, the prosecutor, since her adult self (Tawny Cypress) will go on to become a lawyer. Meanwhile, Misty (Samatha Hanratty) is the defense,...

If you were hoping for a new episode of Yellowjackets season 3 this week, then thankfully that's the case! Based on the way the previous episode, episode 3, "Them's the Brakes," ended, things aren't looking too great for Coach Scott. And based on the preview for this week's new episode, it may get worse for him. So when can you tune in and what is the episode going to be about? We've got the details below!

Yellowjackets season 3 episode 4, "12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis," premieres Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 on Paramount+. The streamer drops episodes at 3 a.m. Et. You also do have the cable option if that's what you'd prefer instead. But you'll need to wait a couple of days more until Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. Et for it to air on television. We shared the release times for both platforms below:

Release on Paramount+:East Coast: 3 a.m. ETWest Coast: 12 a.

Christopher Reeve, best known for portraying the Man of Steel in the Supermanmovie franchise, once teamed up with another DC movie veteran, Michael Caine (who played Alfred in the Christopher Nolan Batman movies)in the 1982 film Deathtrap. The movie, based on the play by Ira Levin, is, per Variety, one of 31 Warner Bros. movies that is now streaming for free on YouTube.

Deathtrap, which also stars Dyan Cannon, can be streamed for free on the Warner Bros. Classics YouTube channel. The dark comedy/mystery/thriller was directed by legendary filmmaker Sidney Lumet (12 Angry Men)with the screenplay by Jay Presson Allen. The movie currently has a 74% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Before defining the archetypal anti-hero and becoming the face of prestige television in the 21st century as Tony Soprano of The Sopranos, James Gandolfiniwas a reliable supporting character actor in movies such as Get Shorty, Night Falls on Manhattan, the 12 Angry Men remake, and 8mm. After years of honing his craft alongside the biggest movie stars, like John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, and the most accomplished directors, like Barry Sonnenfeld, Sidney Lumet, and William Friedkin, Gandolfini was ready to take over television in 1999.

Jack Lemmon was the two-time Oscar-winner who starred in dozens of films, working until his death in 2001 at the age of 76. But how many of those titles are classics? Let’s take a look back at 25 of his greatest movies, ranked worst to best.

Lemmon won his first Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for “Mister Roberts” (1955). A second Oscar for Best Actor followed for “Save the Tiger” (1973), making him the first person to pull off victories in both categories. He competed six more times for Best Actor throughout his career.

He is perhaps best known for his long collaboration with Walter Matthau, with whom he made 11 films. In films such as “The Fortune Cookie” (1966), “The Odd Couple” (1968), and “Grumpy Old Men” (1993), Lemmon’s fastidiousness played beautifully off of Matthau’s scruffiness.

On the small screen, Lemmon earned Emmys for “‘S Wonderful, ‘S Marvelous, ‘S Gershwin” (Best Variety Performer in 1972) and...

Though he’s had a busy year having been featured in “The Garfield Movie,” “The Order,” “Juror #2,” and Robert Eggers’ reimagining of “Nosferatu,” Nicholas Hoult still had a few minutes to scour the Criterion Closet for a few of his favorite films and some he hasn’t seen in quite some time. One such choice was Danny Boyle’s “Shallow Grave,” starring Ewan McGregor and Christopher Eccleston in one of their first on-screen roles.

“This movie I haven’t seen, probably, since I was a kid. I shouldn’t have been seeing it as a kid,” said Hoult. “There’s a scene in this, I’m fairly sure, where someone, like, power-drills into someone’s forehead, and it’s seared into my memory. It’s, like, one of the most traumatic things I’ve ever seen on film.”

Shifting to something more kid-friendly, Hoult picked up the animated adaptation of...

“The Effects of Lying” uses a single-day timeline, heightening the dramatic tension of unfolding events. This condensed structure echoes theatrical storytelling, compelling characters into quick and often tumultuous transformations.

The narrative focuses on Naveen, whose meticulously crafted life crumbles under successive revelations, with brief glimpses into other perspectives, like his daughter Simran’s, enriching the emotional landscape.

Packed events create narrative urgency, though they occasionally overwhelm the story, leaving certain character arcs less developed. This fragmented approach echoes family dramas where emotional eruptions trigger introspection. Cultural elements provide meaningful context, revealing tensions between familial traditions and personal aspirations within a British-Asian household.

The father-daughter relationship emerges as a poignant core, anchoring the narrative’s chaos through tender moments that illuminate the delicate threads binding families during turbulent times.

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The film “The Effects of Lying” introduces Naveen, a man seemingly satisfied with his suburban,...

Nailing the gritty procedural drama is something of an art, and there was perhaps no director ever more qualified than Sidney Lumet, the director of such films as 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Verdict. With such an impressive filmography, it's both an inevitability and a shame that one of the legendary director's most biting films is often sidelined. Based on Robert Daley's novel Tainted Evidence, Lumet's Night Falls on Manhattan is the story of a rookie assistant district attorney who unwittingly uncovers a web of police corruption, including his father's potential complicity, while navigating the moral dilemmas of justice and loyalty. Like the bulk of his films, Night Falls on Manhattan reflects Lumet’s career-spanning interest in social injustice in a world where the line between right and wrong is blurred.

12 Angry Men is one of the most important courtroom dramas ever made. The entire movie takes place in a jury deliberation room, where 12 men identified only by their jury numbers must decide whether to convict or acquit a teenager accused of murdering his father. At first, Juror 8 (Henry Fonda) is the only juror to vote “not guilty,” to the chagrin of many jurors who see the case as open-and-shut. As the 12 jurors reexamine the details, they one-by-one change their minds until they ultimately find the defendant not guilty at the ending of 12 Angry Men.

Fonda not only led the cast of 12 Angry Men but also produced it. He masterfully played Juror 8, who never argues the defendant is “innocent,” only that there's not enough proof to assume guilt. Through the discussion of facts, individuals’ biases and prejudices come to light, influencing their votes. 12 Angry Men makes a debate-fueled...

Are we dark and savage beings on the inside? Is the educated exterior only for show? Well, Iratta is here to provide a whole new worldview.

What lies beneath the surface? Iratta has some pointers

Applauded for every single frame that brings out the emotions in the film, the Rohit M. G. Krishnan direction is easily one of the best Malayalam crime thrillers of 2023. A tale of two estranged brothers turns quickly sour as the story progresses. The non-linear narrative keeps the audience guessing till the very end. And the answers definitely do not lie on the horizon of expectations.

In the context of Malayalam cinema, Iratta holds significant relevance, embodying the evolving narrative styles and production values being embraced in recent years. As such, the film appeals to traditional audiences as well as attracting a newer demographic, eager for innovative storytelling in regional cinema. Its impact on the industry...

The IMDb top-250 is a curious portrait of populist taste. The list is, it's worth remembering, culled only from user ratings on the IMDb website, and, judging by the films on the list, the average IMDb user seems to be a college-age white male with a taste for crime, guns, fantasy, and the ultra-masculine. The top movies on the list all seem to be the types of movies that young men would own posters for, proudly displayed on their dorm room walls. There are many unassailable classics, to be sure, and young teens could easily look to the list as a rudimentary introduction to the world of cinema, but the list seems ... skewed. There's not a lot of variety. It's not curated by a single critic, nor even a panel of critics. It's just a general consensus of the taste of the types of people who like to rate movies on IMDb.

In 1982, 76-year-old Henry Fonda finally won a long-overdue Best Actor Oscar trophy, becoming the oldest Best Actor winner up to that time. His last acting nomination had been in 1941, and he held the record for the longest span between acting nominations until 2023. Judd Hirsch broke Fonda’s 41-year record 41 years after it was set, earning his second supporting nomination for “The Fabelmans” 42 years after his bid for “Ordinary People.” Now, one of his former co-stars could possibly break that record.

Hirsch earned two Best Comedy Actor Emmys for the sitcom “Taxi” (1978-1982). Carol Kane co-starred on the series from 1980-1983, also earning two Emmys, one for lead and one for supporting comedy actress. She is now receiving rave reviews for her role in “Between the Temples,” and might be on track to break the record Hirsch broke two years ago. Kane has already earned the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress,...

The history of The Oscars is long and storied, and throughout its many years of existence, there have been plenty of fascinating moments, nominations, and wins. From incredible moments like Parasite's historic Oscars win in 2020, to the insane and unexpected Will Smith slap at the 2022 Oscars heard around the world, the Academy Awards have been a staple of Hollywood since their inception, continuing to this day with the 97th Academy Awards in 2025. One film, starring classic Western icon Henry Fonda, made Oscars history with its unique Best Picture nomination in 1944, a feat which has yet to be repeated.

Henry Fonda was an American actor born in 1905, who began as a Broadway actor before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s, becoming very well-known for his complex characters in films such as the nearly perfect 12 Angry Men and My Darling Clementine. He earned two Academy Award nominations over his career for Best Actor,...

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At 94 years old, Clint Eastwood has not only had a mind-blowing career as an actor, playing iconic roles such as the man with no name in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of spaghetti westerns and Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry franchise but has made one of the most successful and fruitful transitions to directing in Hollywood history. With Juror #2 probably being his final film, Eastwood returns to the themes of guilt, privilege and prejudice that can be traced back to several of his highly-praised efforts in recent decades, like Gran Torino or American Sniper.

Fans of the 1957 classic 12 Angry Men can't help but think of it while watching Juror #2. The realistic character development around bias in jury duty in both films had critics calling Eastwood's a "spiritual remake" of 12 Angry Men. But, although these movies...

(Welcome to Under the Radar, a column where we spotlight specific movies, shows, trends, performances, or scenes that caught our eye and deserved more attention ... but otherwise flew under the radar. In this edition: Megan Park's "My Old Ass," Steve McQueen's "Blitz," and Clint Eastwood's "Juror #2" lead our picks for November.)

I know, I know. Thanksgiving is behind us, the holiday season lurks ahead, and all those Best of 2024 lists aren't going to write themselves. Caught in this weird liminal space, November is hardly an ideal time to release smaller hidden gems or auteur-driven projects -- not if you don't want to be swallowed up completely by box office behemoths like "Moana 2," "Gladiator II," and "Wicked," that is. Even the close proximity to award's season isn't a guarantee of leading anyone to the promised land. In fact, that might actively work against most hopefuls, considering just...

Websites like the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) are innately fickle. IMDb scores of movies and TV shows rely on ratings from their user base, but not all opinions are created equal. Putting educated, thought-through ones being counted alongside simplistic and trolling ones elevates the legitimacy of the latter and degrades that of the former. To quote director Sidney Lumet — "You're not a critic just for your opinion. My elevator man has got an opinion."

Granted, there is something to be said for creating a gauge of broad public opinion — and IMDb's collection of the highest-rated TV episodes is largely aligned with it. Number one is "Ozymandias" from the final season of "Breaking Bad," which has maintained a perfect 10/10 score since it premiered in 2013. The runner-up is "Everyone's Waiting," the final episode of "Six Feet Under" — some (including /Film's Caroline Madden) maintain that it's the greatest series finale of all time.

This article will contains spoilers for Juror #2.

The courtroom drama was a longtime staple of cinematic history. From the acclaimed 1957 adaptation 12 Angry Men to the Tom Cruise and Demi Moore powerhouse film A Few Good Men in 1992 to the beloved and iconic Legally Blonde in 2001, the legal subgenre had a multitude of films that appealed to broad and varied audiences. In recent years, the courtroom drama faded into the background of American cinema. The genre didnt die completely; French films Saint Omer and Anatomy of a Fall both garnered critical and audience acclaim alike for their harrowing courtroom stories.

2024 brought American courtroom dramas back into the spotlight with Clint Eastwoods latest film Juror #2. Despite only being released in a meager fifty theaters nationwide, the film received similar praise from general audiences to what it had first received from the film festival circuit. Juror #2 toyed with audiences morality and...

Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Kiefer Sutherland, Zoey Deutch, Megan Mieduch, Adrienne C. Moore, Drew Scheid, Leslie Bibb | Written by Jonathan A. Abrams | Directed by Clint Eastwood

The courtroom has not only given out justice, but some of the very best films cinema has to offer. Legendary, and brilliant films such as 12 Angry Men, Witness for the Prosecution, Anatomy of a Murder, and my personal favourite, The Verdict. There was a time when the courtroom drama was a staple piece of the cinematic world, recently that staple has faded away… along with many other genres. The courtroom drama is hard to find in modern times, and Clint Eastwoods new film Juror #2, is also, in its own way hard to find. Limited screen releases have made the legendary filmmaker’s latest film hard to find at your local cinema, and its limited release is questionable, when it feels...

Sidney Lumets 1957 masterpiece, 12 Angry Men, is still as relevant as ever. Reginald Rose concocted a script so perfect it feels like the backbone for not only cinema, but modern stage plays as well. The themes explored by Lumet and Rose are so layered they cut through any courtroom drama or mystery and simply ask, Shouldnt we discuss this? The setting is simplistic but effective. The cast is large in terms of pivotal speaking roles but small in scope, and what we get is one of the tightest scripts and well-made films of all time.

12 Angry Men

Director Sidney LumetRelease Date April 10, 1957Studio(s) Metro-Goldwyn-MayerDistributor(s) United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-MayerWriters Reiginald RoseCast E.G. Marshall, Lee J. Cobb, John Fiedler, Jack Klugman, Henry Fonda, Martin BalsamRating rRuntime 96 minutesGenres Drama, CrimeBudget $350 thousand Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on Apple TV...

Attam has taken the Malayalam film industry to new heights with its win at the 70th National Film Awards! Directed by Anand Ekarshi, this bold film dives deep into complex themes, addressing social issues head-on and leaving audiences with lots to think about. At the heart of Attam is a gripping story centered around a female theater member who accuses a prominent male actor of sexual harassment.

The initial support from her male colleagues soon becomes shaky, revealing their hidden agendas and loyalty sways. As the layers of this drama unfold, viewers get a front-row seat to the unraveling biases, betrayals, and moral dilemmas within the group. It’s a tale that resonates because it’s brutally honest about how people often bend their principles when personal gains are involved.

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Attam has taken the Malayalam film industry to new heights with its win at the 70th National Film Awards! Directed by Anand Ekarshi, this bold film dives deep into complex themes, addressing social issues head-on and leaving audiences with lots to think about. At the heart of Attam is a gripping story centered around a female theater member who accuses a prominent male actor of sexual harassment.

The initial support from her male colleagues soon becomes shaky, revealing their hidden agendas and loyalty sways. As the layers of this drama unfold, viewers get a front-row seat to the unraveling biases, betrayals, and moral dilemmas within the group. It’s a tale that resonates because it’s brutally honest about how people often bend their principles when personal gains are involved.

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Aattam is set in the vibrant, yet male-dominated, world of a theatre troupe. The story kicks off when Anjali,...

Plot: A recovering alcoholic on a jury faces a moral dilemma when he realizes he might be the key to the murder case he’s been selected for.

Review: Juror #2 has recently generated headlines more for its unceremonious dumping by Warner Bros. than for its content. Once seen as a potential awards contender, the film has been dropped in about 50 theaters in the U.S. with the bare minimum of marketing (Warners has even reportedly stated it’s not going to announce the film’s box office take at the end of opening weekend). To be sure, even this New York-based reviewer could only find a handful of theaters showing the Clint Eastwood movie, strange indeed considering the filmmaker’s legacy. Perhaps we’ll learn more about the whys of this case soon, but having seen it for myself the answer could be simple: it’s just not the kind...

Legendary actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial offerings have admittedly been more misses than hits, but as the ageing filmmaker – he turns 94 this year – prepares for eventual retirement, it’s worth remembering the cinematic legacy he has built throughout his career, both as an actor and director.

Eastwood’s latest film, Juror #2, reunites About A Boy co-stars Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in an intriguing and gorgeously acted courtroom drama. The film that is likely to mark an end to Eastwood’s illustrious career as a filmmaker is by far his best of the last 2 decades.

In Juror #2, Clint Eastwood deftly directs a taut, morally ambiguous thriller that explores the boundaries of personal integrity and the lengths to which people go to protect those they care about. Working from a thought-provoking script by Jonathan Abrams, the filmmaker reimagines a moral dilemma with tones reminiscent of the classic 1957 Sidney Lumet movie 12 Angry Men.

Clint Eastwood — movie star, award-winning auteur, icon of stoic masculinity, man who occasionally talks to chairs — turned 94 this past May. It may be weird to mention this upfront, although talk of age, the ravages of time, and the art of knowing when to gracefully retire has been a steady topic of conversation in the first half of 2024. None of that hand-wringing seems to apply to our man Clint, however. In the past decade, the actor-director has made eight movies, ranging from musicals (Jersey Boys) to docu-thrillers (The 15:17 to Paris) to complicated-men biopics (Sully,...

Anyone who has served on a jury, or even been summoned to participate in jury selection, can recall the inevitable tension that direct participation in the justice system can provoke. Countless others might recognize the distinct hallmarks of the experience from an abundance of movies and TV episodes: the bailiff’s courtroom call to order, the jury selection process and the unpredictable uncertainties of the trial process.

But while the often-static setting of Juror #2, Clint Eastwood’s latest feature, will no doubt feel familiar, the narrative twists of Jonathan Abrams’ agile script add fresh perspective to the courtroom drama. Eastwood’s long list of awards and near-incomparable professional longevity will certainly stir interest in Warner Bros.’ Nov. 1 bow, even if the film itself remains a rather understated addition to the Oscar winner’s considerable career.

Debuting his newest releases at AFI Fest has become something of a ritual for the 94-year-old multi-hyphenate,...

If you think jury duty’s a drag, consider how much worse sitting in judgment could be if, on the first day of the trial, you discovered that the defendant’s been accused of a terrible crime for which you were in fact responsible. That’s the hook of Clint Eastwood’s latest — and some fear last — feature, “Juror No. 2,” a slightly preposterous but thoroughly engaging extension of the 94-year-old filmmaker’s career-long fascination with guilt, justice and the limitations of the law.

In movies where Eastwood acts, guns go a long way to resolve problems the system can’t. But the director does not appear in “Juror No. 2,” a moral-minded courtroom drama in which Nicholas Hoult plays the lone holdout in a murder trial. The film may open on a note of idealism, but it quickly turns cynical as Hoult’s character, “perfect” husband and upstanding citizen Justin Kemp,...

Brendan Patrick Hughes’s “Dindin” is a chamber drama that revolves around four middle-aged people – a married couple and their two friends. It is based on a play that a cast member wrote and others decided to turn into a movie. All of them are theatre actors. So, the film feels almost like a play unfolding in the presence of cameras around. After all, it is basically just four people sitting across a table discussing a wide range of topics through a free-flowing conversation, shot mostly in black and white. In its limited setting, what matters are mainly the performances and the writing.

In such cases, the actors need to be skilled enough to make the conflicts seem believable or the stakes urgent. Their faces need to be lit in specific ways to reveal more details of their shifting dynamic. With its monochromatic setting, the lighting, camera angles, and composition...

The Screen Actors Guild has announced that actress, activist, and icon Jane Fonda will officially be the 60th recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award, SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute, at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards taking place on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Given each year to a well-established performer who has contributed to improving the image of the acting profession and has a history of active involvement in humanitarian and public service endeavors, the SAG Life Achievement Award recipient is nominated and voted on by members of the SAG-AFTRA National Honors and Tributes Committee.

In reaction to news of the honor, Fonda said in a press statement, “I am deeply honored and humbled to be this year’s recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award. I have been working in this industry for almost the entirety of my life and there’s no honor like the one bestowed on you by your peers.

12 Angry Men is a movie with a simple premise, but the ending of its conflict and themes are incredibly complicated. Based on Reginald Roses 1954 teleplay (not a book), 12 Angry Men shows the deliberations of a jury on a murder case in which a young boy is accused of killing his father and facing the death penalty. At first, the jury is nearly unanimous in finding the young man guilty, but the deliberations continue when Juror 8 (Henry Fonda) dissents. Juror 8 single-handedly manages to convince the other jurors that the case has room for reasonable doubt, eventually leading to a 12-0 not guilty verdict.

Going into the ending of 12 Angry Men, Juror 8 has managed to get five of the other jurors on his side, completely splitting the jury. However, a vocal minority led by Juror 3 holds steadfast to the conviction that the defendant is guilty. Combined with the stressors of...

Most of the single-location movies I have come across have aimed to thrill. Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope, Dial M for Murder, and Rear Window are some of the most beautifully crafted murder mysteries in existence. Sidney Lumet’s 12 Angry Men, Murder on the Orient Express, and Dog Day Afternoon are dripping with tension and drama. The Shining, The Thing, Misery, Krampus, and The Hateful Eight have expertly used a wintery landscape to generate suspense and horror. Snakes on a Plane, Train to Busan, and Greyhound have turned entire vehicles themselves into battlegrounds for survival. And the list just goes on. So, yes, it’s a little hard to find a single-location film that doesn’t get your heart pumping and your mind racing because being stuck in one place is terrifying. That said, Rocky Walls’ Dirty Laundry is a real change of pace. Is it any good? Let’s find out.

It's not uncommon for a line or a short scene in a movie to start feeling a bit outdated over time. Even films that feel timeless as a whole may contain elements that don't always hold up perfectly. Once in a while, though, there are entire films whose plots become obsolete due to developments in modern technology. Problems that once would have sent characters off on whole adventures can now be solved with the push of a button.

Now, this does not necessarily take away from the quality of the film itself. It is important to remember that all films are the product of their times; it's not the filmmakers' fault that the new technology did not exist when the idea for the movie was conceived. Nevertheless, it can still be enjoyable to reflect on how different these films would be if they had occurred in the present day. Though...

Radio Silence, the directing duo of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, came onto the horror scene in 2012 when they directed one of the shorts in the anthology film V/H/S. They then went on to direct Devils Due and Southbound before making two Scream films and Abigail in the 2020s. Supernatural elements became a staple of their work, with only their two Scream films lacking some kind of paranormal component. Their films were widely beloved by horror fans, but it was their 2019 original flick that has yet to be topped in their extensive film catalog.

Ready or Not followed Grace, portrayed by the talented Samara Weaving, a new bride who married into the exorbitantly wealthy Le Domas family with an unusual wedding tradition; the night after the ceremony, the newest member of the family had to play a game with every relative. If said game was hide and seek, however, the...

Some fictional characters are so intrinsically tied to the people who portrayed them that it's nearly impossible to picture anyone else in that role. Columbo, the disheveled detective who helped take down the bad guys on TV over three decades on the series of the same name, just couldn't be anyone but Peter Falk. That's like suggesting someone other than Alan Alda play the television version of Hawkeye on "M.A.S.H."! Dressed in an eternally-wrinkled, too-big trenchcoat and always chomping on a cigar, Falk brings both a unique appearance and performance to the character, looking and acting unlike any other cop on TV. Without Falk, "Columbo" may never have been successful, and it certainly wouldn't have been the same. Back when the series was first being developed, however, the people in charge had some very different performers in mind.

"Columbo" was created by writers Richard Levinson and William Link, who first...

When two of Hollywood's grandest, most storied families come together in a movie, an exciting result is often expected. Such is the case with the 1986 noir psychological thriller The Morning After, starring Jane Fonda and Jeff Bridges. The Fondas and Bridges have been Tinseltown stalwarts dating back to the 1920s when Henry Fonda and Lloyd Bridges were carving out a path their offspring would follow. The Morning After brings these two powerhouses together, delivering distinct and palpable chemistry between its stars. The sizzling pair elevate the movie's solid but not spectacular screenplay which involves murder and blackmail in Los Angeles. Acclaimed director Sidney Lumet provides an atmosphere that allows the two titans to give and take throughout. The two performers make the most of the pairing for a twisty ending that doesn't disappoint.

Before "Salem's Lot" returned to the zeitgeist with a highly-anticipated reboot movie, the Stephen King classic was a miniseries that shook the world. Directed by "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" mastermind Tobe Hooper, the two-part 1979 series was event TV at its spookiest.

The original "Salem's Lot" limited series has never been among the best King adaptations out there, but it holds a unique place in pop culture history thanks to its status as one of the earliest on-screen takes on a King book — plus some truly frightening moments. Several members of the show's sprawling ensemble cast, including David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, and vamp actor Reggie Nalder, have passed away in the decades since "Salem's Lot" first beamed its way into our collective consciousness. Of the actors who are still with us, several have gone on to award-winning careers in film and television, while others retired or found fulfillment in other careers.

Exclusive: “They’re all gone.” Those were the harrowing, unforgettable words, delivered by ABC TV’s Wide World of Sports host Jim McKay that 11 Israeli athletes had been slaughtered by Black September terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

McKay’s marathon 16-hour stint anchoring the shattering incident has long been held as a milestone in broadcast history. It was the first breaking news story to be beamed live globally in an unfettered way. Cameras had lenses trained on the balcony of the apartment where the Palestinian gunmen were holding the Israeli sportsmen hostage.

The cruel irony was that the Black September guerrillas were inside watching ABC’s coverage of their heinous act.

Also the families of the Israeli athletes and coaches and trainers being held at gunpoint were watching.

September 5, directed by Swiss filmmaker Tim Fehlbaum, opens the Venice Film Festival’s Horizon Extra sidebar on Thursday. It grippingly explores how ABC Sports,...

As she accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday night, Kamala Harris played up her attorney-general past. “As a prosecutor, when I had a case, I charged it not in the name of the victim, but in the name of the people,” she told the United Center crowd.

This follows a strategy she has pursued since ramping up her campaign. As a Law & Order-themed ad that aired Monday had it: “We need a president who has spent her life prosecuting perpetrators like Donald Trump.”

On one hand, such a tack relies on simple logic. Harris ascended politics on the ladder of her prosecutor reputation. With her opponent convicted of a felony — and him staking his candidacy on the Democrats’ alleged softness on crime — “successful career prosecutor” makes for a stellar defense.

But while perhaps a sound political strategy, Harris’ embrace of her previous job runs her into an unexpected roadblock: Hollywood has...