Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ screening as Centerpiece selection of 61st New York Film Festival
Adapted from Priscilla Presley’s best-selling 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” the biopic stars Cailee Spaeny (“Mare of Easttown,” “On the Basis of Sex”) as Priscilla and Jacob Elordi (“Euphoria,” “The Kissing Booth”) as Elvis. Featuring evocative cinematography by Philippe Le Sourd and original music by Phoenix, “Priscilla” is an A24 release.
Read MoreMaryam Keshavarz’s Sundance award winner ‘The Persian Version’ opening in theaters in autumn
Written, directed, and produced by Keshavarz, the film received a rousing standing ovation and glowing reviews, along with the Audience Award (U.S. Dramatic Competition) and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award (U.S. Dramatic Competition), at Sundance.
Read More‘No One Will Save You,’ starring and executive produced by Kaitlyn Dever, coming to Hulu in fall
“No One Will Save You” introduces Brynn Adams, a creative and talented young woman who’s been alienated from her community. Lonely but ever hopeful, Brynn finds solace within the walls of the home where she grew up — until she’s awakened one night by strange noises from decidedly unearthly intruders.
Read MoreCeline Song’s directorial debut ‘Past Lives’ debuting on Blu-ray and DVD
“Past Lives” follows Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, who are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea to Canada. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life.
Read MoreFilmmaker Lagueria Davis hopes some of the ‘Barbie’ love gets sprinkled on her ‘Black Barbie’ documentary
As Greta Gerwig’s star-studded narrative feature “Barbie” has quickly emerged a commercial and critical smash in wide release, “Black Barbie: A Documentary” has proven a critical darling on the festival circuit this year.
Read MoreNicole Holofcener’s ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ coming to Blu-ray and DVD
The critically acclaimed comedy marked Holofcener’s fourth film to debut at Sundance in Park City, Utah. The Blu-ray and DVD special features include an audio commentary with Holofcener and Louis-Dreyfus, along with “Just Being Honest: Making You Hurt My Feelings.”
Read MoreApple TV+ sets Season 3 premiere date for ‘The Morning Show,’ starring and executive produced by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon
The Emmy-, SAG- and Critics Choice Award-winning drama, which has already received an early renewal for Season 4, is directed and executive produced by Mimi Leder, with Charlotte Stoudt serving as showrunner and executive producer.
Read MoreIndigenous filmmaker Danis Goulet talks about directing on the final season of ‘Reservation Dogs’
The coming-of-age comedy is the first mainstream television show on which every writer, director and series regular performer is Indigenous, and it’s proven an effective launching pad for many Native creatives to take on other projects.
Read MorePatricia Arquette’s directorial debut ‘Gonzo Girl’ to open Toronto International Film Festival’s Discovery program
TIFF’s Discovery lineup, which primarily boasts world and international premieres, includes 26 titles. Notably, 13 female filmmakers, representing 50% of the total program, are featured in this year’s Discovery section.
Read MoreGreta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ sets opening-weekend records, sitting pretty going into second weekend
The blockbuster based on Mattel’s iconic doll opened with a dazzling $162 million at the North American box office over the July 21-23 weekend, giving Gerwig the record for the largest opening weekend for a female director.
Read MoreWelcome to The Week in Women, an AWFJ Network Blog authored by Brandy McDonnell
An Alliance of Women Film Journalists blog.