Review: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is an emotional, action-packed spectacle well worth the wait
After spending the last decade-plus forgetting about the first “Avatar,” it’s going to be hard to stop thinking about “The Way of Water.”
Film Fest 919 Review: ‘Devotion’ brings a nuanced new angle to the war drama
Thanks to its nuanced approach to storytelling and knockout performances by its core cast, “Devotion” rises above the standard war movie.
Film Fest 919 reveals 2022 lineup, led by ‘Devotion,’ ‘Glass Onion’
Film Fest 919 has announced its slate for the 2022 festival. Check out the full line up!
North Carolina Film Critics Association announces 2021 winners
“The Power of the Dog” earned six honors, including Best Narrative Film and Best Director
Review: Will Smith serves up an awards-worthy performance to make ‘King Richard’ a hit
The Will Smith hype is real, as the actor delivers one of his very best performances in “King Richard.”
Film Fest 919 announces 2021 lineup, highlighted by ‘King Richard,’ ‘Spencer’
Film Fest 919 has announced its slate for the 2021 festival, and it does not disappoint. Check out the full line up!
Johnny’s Awards Radar: The Pre-Festival 2022 Oscar Predictions
As festival season ramps up, senior writer Johnny Sobczak reveals his first batch of Oscar predictions for the 94th Academy Awards.
North Carolina Film Critics Association announces 2020 winners
The North Carolina Film Critics Association announced its winners for the 2020 season Monday.
Johnny’s Awards Radar: “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
Chadwick Boseman is a near lock for Best Actor, but what other chances does “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” have this awards season?
Johnny’s Awards Radar: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7,’ ‘One Night In Miami’ and ‘Minari’
In the thick of awards season, Johnny Sobczak takes a look at the chances for “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” One Night In Miami” and “Minari.”
Review: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ is a magnificent farewell to Chadwick Boseman
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is a performance-driven film – and it more than delivers in that department thanks to Boseman and Davis.
Review: ‘Minari’ provides a quiet, sincere look at the American dream
“Minari” is not only another testament to the shared experiences of immigrant families in America, but to Americans in general, reminding what makes this country strong in the first place.
Review: ‘One Night in Miami’ delivers a powerful what-if? story
“One Night in Miami” delivers a powerful portrait of race, justice and celebrity that’s just as relevant now as it was in 1964.
Review: ‘Nomadland’ is a powerful indictment of America in the form of a beautiful memoir
“Nomadland” is simultaneously timeless and timely, standing tall as both a stunning indictment of America’s broken systems and a beautiful memoir of a woman wandering through badlands.
Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is an instant Best Picture front-runner
Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” delivers a compelling and timely story that cements it as a Best Picture front-runner.
Chapel Hill’s Film Fest 919 announces drive-in festival
Film Fest 919 will return this year with a drive-in festival in Chapel Hill.