As we pointed out in our Best Documentaries of 2021 list, this year we saw quite a few filmmakers really play with the non-fiction film form in unique, often impactful ways.
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Jessica Kiang It can take a moment to adjust to the quiet, grave rhythms of the impossibly gorgeous “2000 Songs of Farida,” where the imagemaking is so resplendent as to be disorienting, given how accustomed we are to a cinema in which the pictures primarily serve the storytelling.
But Yalkin Tuychiev’s film, which is Uzebkistan’s entry for the international Oscar, is hardly lacking in story: This historical drama is simply told with such grace that its opening scenes feel like snatches of a
.As we pointed out in our Best Documentaries of 2021 list, this year we saw quite a few filmmakers really play with the non-fiction film form in unique, often impactful ways.
Lord of the Rings trilogy is certainly in this category, with the starring cast synonymous with their roles. That includes Elijah Wood, who recently compared his Frodo fame to Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford in Star Wars.
Actress and producer Nia Long has signed on to ABC’s Let The World See, a limited docuseries chronicling Mamie Till-Mobley’s quest for justice that sparked the civil rights movement after her son Emmett Till’s brutal murder.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are doting parents to three children who are all growing up fast.MORE: Kelly Ripa's emotional revelation about son JoaquinEarlier in the year, their youngest son Joaquin was the last to fly the nest after leaving home for university.However, unlike his older siblings, who both studied in New York, Joaquin changed things up by moving further afield.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa's children steal the show on Live with Kelly and RyanThe teenager enrolled on the prestigious
Father John Misty has lifted the lid on his forthcoming fifth studio album, ‘Chloe And The Next 20th Century’, following a series of cryptic teasers he’d trickled out over the past few weeks. Unlike those teasers, however, the indie-rock stalwart (real name Josh Tillman) formally announced his next LP in a decidedly analogue format; his label, Bella Union, sent out a flexi-disc vinyl to a handful of fans on its mailing list.
EXCLUSIVE: Following a competitive situation, 20th Century Studios has acquired the rights to an untitled Sister comedy from Gloria Sanchez with Awkwafina and Sandra Oh starring. Jessica Yu is directing with Jen D’Angelo, who recently penned Hocus Pocus 2, writing the script. Gloria Sanchez founders Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum will produce along with Itay Reiss and Maggie Haskins from Artists First. Gloria Sanchez’s Alex Brown will exec produce.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterA follow-up to “Six Feet Under” is in very early development at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.At this time, no writer is attached to the project. Likewise, no plotline has been decided, meaning it could be a reboot or more of a sequel series following up on existing characters from the show in the present day, but no decision has been made.
Remember the glory days of the pre-pandemic society when Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas would joyfully dating and everything seemed right in the world? The duo met while leading the cast of the erotic thriller “Deep Water” and it seemed as if we were going to be able to watch their love unfold on the big screen. Well, the pandemic happened, the couple split up (Affleck is now with Jennifer Lopez, obvi), and “Deep Water” never saw the light of day.
Dennis Harvey Film CriticThose uncertain just how seriously Paul Verhoeven intended us to take the alternately earnest and lurid nunsploitation of “Benedetta” will be even more flummoxed by Mickey Reece’s “Agnes.” The prolific, idiosyncratic Oklahoma auteur’s latest is half exorcism thriller, half character drama of lost faith.
READ MORE: Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s favourite song is pretty awesome and totally unexpected Chances are it’ll be a Christmas like we’ve never seen, regardless of which of their many pads they’ll be in. Hello reports that the royals have stick to a similar Christmas schedule each year involving some very specific traditions.
Tayshia Adams is still emotional from her breakup with Zac Clark. During Monday’s “The Bachelorette: Men Tell All” episode, Tayshia left the stage in tears after discussing her split, which her rep confirmed to ET in November.
Michelle Young's season, the teacher's suitors gave their takes on the season's drama and Michelle confronted her exes, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.Pizza Peter and Will traded insults, before Martin was accused of having a girlfriend during filming and Rick alleged that Chris said a crude remark.Later, attention turned to Jamie and his circuitous way of responding to accusations, before Rick and Rodney got their chance at closure.A kind surprise for Olu followed, and
Time for tough conversations. Michelle Young came face to face with many of her exes during The Bachelorette: The Men Tell All, and she took the opportunity to teach a few of her most controversial contestants some lessons.
Ellise Shafer administratorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched the Dec.