Revisiting: The End of an Era in ‘Old Joy’
Kelly Reichardt’s second feature, Old Joy, concretized many of the director’s fascinations with the myths of America that have become synonymous with the sensibilities of her filmography.
Cannes Preview 2024: 10 Official Selection Titles to Be Hyped For
In just a fortnight, cinema’s biggest celebration kicks off on the French Riviera, May 14-25. Check out the 10 titles from this year’s Official Cannes Selection that we are most excited for.
Revisiting: ‘Tony Manero,’ the Introduction to Pablo Larraín’s Pinochet Trilogy
Long before his fascination began with re-imagining iconic women of the Western world with films such as Jackie and Spencer, Pablo Larraín’s filmmaking was centered on the dictatorial Pinochet Regime and the national trauma it inflicted upon Chile.
Foremost Film's 2024 Best Picture Nominees, Ranked
Moreso than some years, 2024’s Best Picture nominees represent a wide range of cinema, spanning different eras of time, historical events, languages, and cultural perspectives. Keep reading to find out how Foremost Film ranks all of this year’s Best Picture nominees.
First Impressions: Berlin Film Festival 2024
Despite a year heavily influenced by political and infrastructural instability, the 74th Berlin Film Festival still introduced many exciting and bold new works of cinema to the world. Read our first impressions of the films we screened at this year’s Berlinale.
Kooky, Queer, and Pulpy: Bertrand Mandico’s ‘She Is Conann’ Comes to U.S. Theaters This Friday, February 2
Taking Conan the Barbarian and flipping it on its head, Mandico uses his avant-garde sensibilities to follow a woman’s time and space-hopping quest for revenge.
Favorite Films of 2023
From steely explorations of historical atrocities to romantic ghost stories set in the contemporary, here are Foremost Film’s favorite movies that made their theatrical release in the U.S. during 2023.
This Year, I Took My Favorite Movie-Lover to the Virginia Film Festival: My Mother!
This year’s Virginia Film Festival had a very special guest in attendance – my mom! Check out her thoughts and perspectives on some of the films that we screened together at the 36th edition of VAFF.
36th Annual Virginia Film Festival Wrap-Up: Ava DuVernay and Matthew Heineman's Latest Works Score Audience Award Wins
Held October 25-29 in Charlottesville, the 36th Virginia Film Festival boasted over 100 events, nearly 20,000 attendees, and 40 sold-out screenings.
2023 Virginia Film Festival Preview: Oscar Hopefuls and International Favorites Make Their Way to Screens Across Charlottesville, October 25-29
Taking place from October 25-29, this year’s 36th edition of the Virginia Film Festival will bring over 80 screenings and events, bringing many of the most anticipated films of 2023 to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
First Impressions: Toronto International Film Festival 2023
Foremost Film’s first thoughts and reactions on the buzziest titles at this year’s edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. *CONSTANTLY UPDATING*
2023 Toronto International Film Festival Preview: 10 Titles to Look Forward To
TIFF time is almost here! These are the 10 film’s part of this year’s festival that we at Foremost Film are most looking forward to.
First Impressions: Cannes Film Festival 2023
Foremost Film’s initial thoughts and reactions on the buzziest titles at this year’s 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.*CONSTANTLY UPDATING*
Cannes 2023 Preview: 5 Films to Be Hyped for in This Year’s Official Selection
A preview of some of our most-anticipated films premiering at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which will take place May 16-27.
For the First Time, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Sophomore Feature ‘Passion’ Is Coming to U.S. Theaters
15 years after its initial release, Hamaguchi’s ‘Passion’ will finally be available in the U.S.
Revisiting: ‘Rome, Open City’, a Cornerstone of Italian Neorealist Cinema
Revisiting one of Italian cinema’s most-celebrated films for a much needed post-Academy Awards palate cleanser.
‘Of An Age’ Illustrates The Lifechanging Importance Of A Chance Encounter Through The Queer Perspective
Macedonian-Australian filmmaker Goran Stolevski uses personal experience to create one of recent cinema’s most emotional and honest portrayals of queer young love.
Favorite Films of 2022
From blockbuster spectacles to intimate arthouse films, here are my favorite movies of the year that I have grown connected to championing as they have made their way into the world.
Hot Takes: TIFF 2022
Catch my initial reactions to some of the movies I’m catching at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival! CONSTANTLY UPDATING.
Previews: The 2022 Toronto International Film Festival
A sneak-peak into the films I am most excited for at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.