American Independent Film Production Is Dying. Jeff Nichols Wants to Save It.
The “Mud” director and co-founder of the Arkansas Cinema Society spoke to Variety about indie film's struggles, the Paramount-Warners merger and more.
Naseeruddin Shah, Gurvinder Singh Turn a Village’s Real Grief Into Locarno Competition Title ‘Rehmat’: ‘It’s Important That These Films Get Made’
Naseeruddin Shah and Gurvinder Singh on the real village tragedy, trust and long takes behind 'Rehmat,' premiering at Locarno.
‘Donkey Princess’ Review: A Princess Escapes the Kingdom, but Not the Patriarchy, in an Inventive, Shape-Shifting Fairytale
'The Wolf House' directors Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña mix media for 'Donkey Princess,' a whimsical exercise that turns increasingly sober.
Anthony Michael Hall Says John Hughes Wanted a ‘Breakfast Club’ Sequel Where the Original Cast Is ‘In Their 30s’
Anthony Michael Hall says John Hughes wanted a 'Breakfast Club' sequel in which the group of troubled teens reunites as adults.
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Pretty Sad’ Songs at Sweltering Brooklyn Surprise Show: Concert Review
Olivia Rodrigo premiered several songs from her new album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' at a surprise concert in Brooklyn on Thursday.
‘I Is Another’ Review: An Impeccable Claes Bang Plays Felix Kersten, Massage Therapist to Heinrich Himmler and Would-Be Nobel Laureate
Starring Claes Bang, Felix Randau's 'I Is Another' explores the truth behind one man’s claims to have saved thousands from German concentration camps.
The Best Hilton Hotels in Hawaii: From a 22-Acre Waikiki Resort to Charming, Boutique Abodes
From the Waikoloa Village to the Waikiki Beach Resort, here are the best Hilton hotels to book for your next Hawaii getaway this summer.
Béla Tarr’s Legacy to Be Celebrated at Sarajevo Film Festival
The Sarajevo Film Festival has launched a new program dedicated to the legacy of Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, who died this year.
Variety Toasts Young Hollywood’s Hottest at Cover Bash With Tate McRae, Sombr and Malachi Barton
The best and brightest new talent in entertainment were celebrated this week at Variety's Power of Young Hollywood 2026 celebration in Los Angeles.
Magnus Ferrell on His Viral Hit ‘Asleep Talking’ and Dad Will Ferrell Showing Michelle Obama His Music: ‘I Finally Felt Ready to Have a Spotlight on It’
Magnus Ferrell talks about his breakout hit Asleep Talking, his dad Will Ferrell, his lesser-known family influences and his dream collaborators.
Virginie Efira – a ‘Showgirls’ Fan – Enjoyed the ‘Benedetta’ Controversy: ‘When Verhoeven Said There Would Be Lesbian Sex Scenes, I Just Replied: ‘No Problem’
Virginie Efira recalls ‘Benedetta’ controversy, talks working with Ryūsuke Hamaguchi on 'All of a Sudden' and picks up Locarno's Leopard Club Award.