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.
Podcast: ‘Dune’ Trailer Breakdown, ‘Mandalorian’ Updates and Film Festival Hype
It’s like Christmas inside the film room this week as Zach and Johnny dive deep into the “Dune” trailer.
Academy updates Best Picture criteria to encourage diversity
The Academy announced major changes to the Best Picture requirements to promote diversity and representation.
Trailer Analysis: ‘The Batman’ blows the roof off the DC FanDome
Breaking down every last detail of “The Batman” trailer from DC FanDome.
Johnny’s Awards Radar: “Dune”
With the “Dune” trailer looming on the horizon, Johnny Sobczak examines its awards potential.
First Look: Photos from Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
Netflix released a first look at Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”
Johnny’s Awards Radar: “Tenet” and “Da 5 Bloods”
It’s never too early to start predicting which movies will make the cut come awards season, and this week Johnny is breaking down the odds for “Tenet” and “Da 5 Bloods.”
North Carolina Film Critics Association announces 2019 winners
The North Carolina Film Critics Association announced the winners of its eighth annual Film Awards on Friday, and “Parasite” was the big winner.
Holiday Roundup: ‘Little Women,’ ‘1917’ highlight busy holiday season
The holidays are always a busy time at the box office. Whether it’s big-budget blockbusters trying to capitalize on audiences having time off or awards contenders barely squeaking by the deadline, there are plenty of options to check out. Here are some of our favorite new releases from this holiday season to save you from going to see “Cats.”
Review: ‘Uncut Gems’ is a frenetic, anxiety-inducing thrill ride led by a career-best Sandler
The Safdie brothers’ exhilarating and anxiety-inducing thriller is like an adrenaline shot straight to the chest — and without Sandler, none of it would work.
Review: ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ struggles to finds its footing without Hanks
The biggest problem facing “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” comes when Hanks is offscreen. During his limited time, he’s absolutely magnetic, but without him, things tend to drag.
Review: ‘The Irishman’ is an epic ode to life and death
Even with a truly staggering running time, Scorsese’s epic is fast and funny, often coasting off the joy of watching its all-star ensemble go to work.
Review: ‘Ford v Ferrari’ is loud, fast and tons of fun
James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari” is a proper adult drama set at 200 miles per hour.
Review: ‘Marriage Story’ is a near-perfect look at love and heartbreak
With a masterpiece like “Marriage Story,” Netflix looks poised to win big at the Oscars this year.
Review: ‘Parasite’ is a masterpiece from Bong Joon-ho
“Parasite” has been hailed as not only the best film of the year, but one of the best films of the decade. The hype is rightfully earned.
Exit Survey: ‘Marriage Story’
Noah Baumbach’s “Marriage Story” is already being praised as a major awards contender, and the Inside The Film Room staff is here to let you know if the hype is real.