When you bring up this year’s New York Film Festival, obviously the headline is the fact that Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” is opening the event. But when you move past that incredible news, you see that the 57th annual NYFF is set up to be one of the premier film fests of 2019, and that includes today’s announcement of the Spotlight on Documentary lineup.

Continue reading NYFF Spotlight On Documentary: New Films By Tim Robbins, Michael Apted, Nick Broomfield & More at The Playlist.

Given the state of the world right now, and the rhetoric coming from a certain statesman, I’m not sure I’m in the mood for a B-movie thriller about terrorists. But if you’re feeling like you could use some imaginary geo-political intrigue rather than whatever is going on in reality, then “Unlocked” might fit the bill.

Certainly, the cast is pretty good with Noomi Rapace, Orlando Bloom, Michael Douglas, Toni Collette, and John Malkovich starring in the story that follows a CIA operative who gets compromised and has to fight to discover the truth.

Continue reading Noomi Rapace Hunts For A Terrorist In First Trailer For ‘Unlocked’ at The Playlist.

'Whiplash' Director Damien Chazelle To Helm Neil Armstrong Biopic, Neil Burger Draws 'Old Knives' & More

Continue reading ‘Whiplash’ Director Damien Chazelle To Helm Neil Armstrong Biopic, Neil Burger Draws ‘Old Knives’ & More at The Playlist.

Watch: Trailer For Michael Apted's Love Letter To Photography 'Bending The Light'

Continue reading Watch: Trailer For Michael Apted’s Love Letter To Photography ‘Bending The Light’ at The Playlist.

Michael Apted Adds '56 Up' To Long-Running Documentary Series

Continue reading Michael Apted Adds ’56 Up’ To Long-Running Documentary Series at The Playlist.

Continue reading Michael Apted Will Replace Ailing Curtis Hanson For Last Few Weeks Of Surfing Drama ‘Of Men And Mavericks’ at The Playlist.