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Movie Review: Nicole Kidman commands the erotic office drama ‘Babygirl’

The demands of achieving both one-day shipping and a satisfying orgasm collide in Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl,” a kinky and darkly comic erotic thriller about sex in the Amazon era. But the veneer of control is only that in “Babygirl,” a sometimes campy, frequently entertaining modern update to the erotically charged movies of the 1990s, like “Basic Instinct” and “9 ½ …

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Babygirl: Nicole Kidman’s sexy new A24 movie will rock your world.

Slate

In the third feature film from Dutch writer-director Halina Reijn, Nicole Kidman plays Romy Mathis, the CEO of Tensile, a shipping automation company that has been a pioneer in the use of robotics. Romy and Samuel’s first awkward, then steamy, sex games might be dismissed as plain vanilla by those with wider-ranging tastes, but their comparative mildness is part of …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

9 movie scenes I couldn't stop thinking about in 2024

NPR

9 movie scenes I couldn't stop thinking about in 2024 toggle caption A24/Screenshot by NPR; Marni Grossman/Amazon Content Services; Warner Bros. Pictures; A24 As a critic, I'm sometimes asked about my note-taking habits: Do you take a lot of notes? — Girls State toggle caption Apple TV+ Gendered inequities become glaringly obvious very quickly in Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine's …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Guy Pearce never chased Hollywood. His power patron in ‘The Brutalist’ is the best revenge

LA Times

Guy Pearce walked to his recent press day in Los Angeles. “We hear this a bit and I’m trying to make sense of that because it didn’t feel like we were rushed,” says Pearce. “Every time I talked to Brady, I had to kind of go, ‘So I just want to talk about that scene again,’” Pearce recalls. “A lot …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Review: ‘The Brutalist’ is hand-wringing over the high price of a perfect masterpiece

LA Times

Some five centuries ago, the artist Michelangelo spent months sourcing 100 tons of marble from the quarry of Carrara only to discover that his patron, Pope Julius II, refused to reimburse him for it. This Tóth, however, is a Hungarian Jew who outlasted a concentration camp and a Nazi regime that deemed his creations “not Germanic in character.” Tóth’s wife, …

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1 week ago

‘Warfare’ trailer: Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza promise a visceral war drama set in real time

The Hindu

A24 on Monday released the trailer of its upcoming war drama, Warfare, directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and filmmaker Alex Garland of Civil War fame. “A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it,” reads A24’s logline of the film. Leading the …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Queer to Baby Reindeer: How LGBTQ stories got real in 2024

BBC

Queer to Baby Reindeer: How LGBTQ stories got real in 2024 Netflix/ Film4/ A24/ BBC From Queer to Baby Reindeer and Will & Harper, LGBTQ representation took a step forward as film and TV showed more varied and authentic characters than ever before. A24 Queer stars Daniel Craig as Lee, a US expat who spends him time drinking, smoking and …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Critics Choice 2025: The snubs, surprises and successes from the nominations

ABC

Another day, another awards show nomination list revealed, inching us one step further towards the Oscars in March. Friday's Critics Choice film nominations drop gave the Oscar's race yet another shake-up: multiple films have strengthened their chances, with Dune: Part 2 and papal thriller Conclave very much entering the chat. Among a very crowded Critics Choice Best Actor category, Hugh …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' lead Golden Globe film nominations

Hindustan Times

By Lisa Richwine and Danielle Broadway 'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' lead Golden Globe film nominations BEVERLY HILLS, California - Musical thriller "Emilia Perez" and post-World War Two epic "The Brutalist" topped the roster of films nominated on Monday for the 2025 Golden Globes, the Hollywood honors that kick off the movie awards season leading to the Oscars. Both movies will …

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Daniel Craig backtracks on hilariously blunt view about next James Bond

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Daniel Craig has backtracked on his hilariously blunt response to speculation …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

New A24 highway opens as Netherlands’ first electronic toll road

NL Times

The A24 highway, connecting Vlaardingen and Rozenburg and known as the Blankenburgverbinding, officially opened Saturday afternoon. It marks the first highway in the Netherlands to implement electronic toll collection. Using the A24 comes with a toll fee of 1.51 euros for cars and vans, while trucks and other heavy vehicles pay 9.13 euros. The Blankenburgverbinding project began in 2018 and …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Anora,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ lead Spirit Award nominations

Associated Press

“Anora,” Sean Baker’s odyssey of a New York stripper, and Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological horror “I Saw the TV Glow” dominated nominations for the Film Independent Spirit Awards with six nods each, including best film and best director. Three actors in “Anora,” which won top honors at the Cannes Film Festival, were also singled out for their performances including Mikey Madison’s …

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3 weeks ago

Dark comedy ‘A Different Man’ surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards

Associated Press

NEW YORK — In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood’s first big awards-season bash, “A Different Man,” a dark comedy about doppelgängers, deformity and authenticity in acting, won best feature film at the 34th Gotham Awards on Monday night. “They change lives.” RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys,” the arrestingly photographed Colson Whitehead adaptation, also won two major awards: best …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

In "Queer," Daniel Craig is blisteringly beautiful as he falls for love's devastating power

Salon

On paper, it may seem like director Luca Guadagnino’s two 2024 releases are entirely different. But after making a hard tilt toward the mainstream just seven months ago, Guadagnino’s latest film “Queer” pivots back toward his softer, narratively opaque roots. In “Queer,” Craig plays William Lee, an addict in 1950s Mexico City whose dependence on drugs and alcohol is as …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

In Heretic, Hugh Grant shakes off his nice-guy image to star as a creepy Englishman who traps two Mormon missionaries

ABC

Last year, a clip of Hugh Grant on the red carpet went viral — and immediately incited one of the most agonising rounds of discourse in recent memory. Fast facts about Heretic What: Hugh Grant has a little too much fun tormenting two Mormon missionaries in this A24 horror film. Hugh Grant does not like to be thought of as …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Judy Greer: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever finally gives the rom-com BFF her own movie.

Slate

For years now, an online shop called Super Yaki has been selling T-shirts and hats printed with the message “Judy Greer should’ve been the lead.” That there is a market for such merch is a testament to just how beloved an actress Greer is, despite her reputation for always playing the sidekick rather than the main character. If you’re wondering …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Heretic Movie Review

Deccan Chronicle

“Heretic” opens with an unusual table setter: Two young missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussing condoms and why some are labeled as large even though they’re all pretty much a standard size. Reed is, of course, if you’ve seen the poster, the baddie and he’s played by Hugh Grant, who doesn’t go the snarling, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Venom,' 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' 'Heretic' top Veterans Day weekend

LA Times

Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock and Venom in the movie “Venom: The Last Dance.” This postelection Veterans Day weekend saw two new films crack the top three box office slots, with “Venom: The Last Dance,” bringing in $16.2 million in its third weekend. The third installment of the Marvel series from Sony, starring Tom Hardy as journalist Eddie Brock …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hugh Grant encuentra felicidad interpretando a monstruos

LA Times

Tras algunos problemas para conectarse a Zoom, Hugh Grant finalmente opta por llamar por teléfono. El actor que una vez tartamudeó encantadoramente en “Four Weddings and a Funeral” y que bailó al ritmo de las Pointer Sisters en “Love Actually” ahora está haciendo cosas atroces a jovencitas en un sótano. “Heretic”, que se estrena en cines el viernes, es dirigida …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heretic review: It’s the same Hugh Grant we know – that’s what makes it so scary

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The genius of Hugh Grant’s big horror …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Cinematic Portrait of Desire: Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey's Queer Unveiled

The Hindu

The trailer for Luca Guadagnino's latest romantic drama, Queer, has released, starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. The film explores the life of William Lee (Craig), an American ex-pat living in 1950s Mexico City, grappling with loneliness. The trailer features intimate moments between the two characters, reflecting on desire and connection against the backdrop of Mexico City's vibrant city life.

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2 months ago

The Architect's Journey: A Post-War Tale of Identity and Resilience

The Hindu

The Brutalist trailer introduces us to László Tóth, a Jewish architect rebuilding his life after World War II. The film explores themes of identity, resilience, and transformation through the lens of post-war architecture. Joining Brody is Felicity Jones as Erzsébet, Tóth's wife, who joins them on their journey to the United States. The film, directed by Brady Corbet, earned him …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Helena Zengel and Willem Dafoe Team Up to Save an Adorable Creature in A24's 'The Legend of Ochi'

The Hindu

The trailer of A24's fantasy adventure film, The Legend of Ochi, was unveiled on Tuesday (October 17, 2024). The film features Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson and veteran Willem Dafoe in the lead. The trailer takes us to a small island in the Black Sea where Dafoe's character is leading a mission to hunt a dangerous, mythical creature called …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Review: ‘We Live in Time’: Dying from cancer, the charming and curated version

LA Times

In the run-up to the release of the twisty weepie “We Live in Time,” A24 released a promotional picture of its main characters, played by Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, enjoying a carousel ride together, their giddy pleasure overshadowed by the presence of a golden, bug-eyed and, from the look of things, demonically possessed merry-go-round horse in the foreground of …

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Movie Review: Nicole Kidman commands the erotic office drama ‘Babygirl’

Babygirl: Nicole Kidman’s sexy new A24 movie will rock your world.

9 movie scenes I couldn't stop thinking about in 2024

Guy Pearce never chased Hollywood. His power patron in ‘The Brutalist’ is the best revenge

Review: ‘The Brutalist’ is hand-wringing over the high price of a perfect masterpiece

‘Warfare’ trailer: Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza promise a visceral war drama set in real time

Queer to Baby Reindeer: How LGBTQ stories got real in 2024

Critics Choice 2025: The snubs, surprises and successes from the nominations

'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' lead Golden Globe film nominations

Daniel Craig backtracks on hilariously blunt view about next James Bond

New A24 highway opens as Netherlands’ first electronic toll road

‘Anora,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ lead Spirit Award nominations

Dark comedy ‘A Different Man’ surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards

In "Queer," Daniel Craig is blisteringly beautiful as he falls for love's devastating power

In Heretic, Hugh Grant shakes off his nice-guy image to star as a creepy Englishman who traps two Mormon missionaries

Judy Greer: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever finally gives the rom-com BFF her own movie.

Heretic Movie Review

'Venom,' 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' 'Heretic' top Veterans Day weekend

Hugh Grant encuentra felicidad interpretando a monstruos

Heretic review: It’s the same Hugh Grant we know – that’s what makes it so scary

A Cinematic Portrait of Desire: Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey's Queer Unveiled

The Architect's Journey: A Post-War Tale of Identity and Resilience

Helena Zengel and Willem Dafoe Team Up to Save an Adorable Creature in A24's 'The Legend of Ochi'

Review: ‘We Live in Time’: Dying from cancer, the charming and curated version