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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Revisiting: ‘Amy’ Documentary’s Use of Archival Footage to Capture the Essence of Amy Winehouse
In reaction to the announcement of an Amy Winehouse biopic in the works, we revisit Asif Kapadi’s emotional and authentic 2015 documentary Amy.
Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior on ‘Firebird’ and Bringing a Soviet-Era True Story of Forbidden Love to Life.
I sat down with the director of ‘Firebird’ as well as the film’s leading actor to discuss its real life roots, independent production, and dedication to its historical setting.
Favorite Films of 2021
Although 2021 has brought so many great films to my attention, here is a compilation of my favorites of the year that I support with great passion.
Five Early Best Picture Predictions
While it is still too early to make an accurate prediction for the Best Picture winner at the 94th Academy Awards, here is a brief examination of five current releases that are likely to be in serious contention for the most sought after Oscar of the year:
Virginia Welcomes Back the Film Festival Season with Ramped-Up Editions of the Middleburg Film Festival and the Virginia Film Festival
Returning to in-person screenings after a 2020 hiatus are Virginia’s two largest film festivals, both showcasing some of the year’s most prolific films.