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My 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival Schedule

By Lorna Miller | Apr 8, 2025

The 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival is rapidly approaching April 24-27. The central theme for the 16th annual event in ...

2025 TCM Classic Film Festival Reveals Additional Star-Studded Guests

By Cinema Sentries | Apr 3, 2025

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced additional talent and programming for this year’s 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival running April ...

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to Open 16th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival

By Cinema Sentries | Mar 20, 2025

LEAD Technologies Inc. V1.01 Sized3000 Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has revealed Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the second film ...

TCM to Honor Michelle Pfeiffer with Hand and Footprint Ceremony and Screening of “The Fabulous Baker Boys” at 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival

By Cinema Sentries | Mar 6, 2025

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has revealed that legendary actress Michelle Pfeiffer will be celebrated with a hand and footprint ceremony ...

TCM Unveils 2025 Programming Slate and Reveals Tributes, Awards, and New Movies for Annual Film Festival

By Cinema Sentries | Jan 25, 2025

Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the leading authority in classic film, unveiled today the themes, spotlights, and stars to be featured ...

TCM Classic Cruise Returns in 2025 Sailing from Port Canaveral, FL on October 8 Aboard the Disney Magic

By Cinema Sentries | Oct 31, 2024

After a sold-out event in 2024, the TCM Classic Cruise will set sail from October 8-13, 2025, aboard the Disney Magic. Next ...

AFI Fest 2024 Presented by Canva Announces Grand Jury Award Winners

By Cinema Sentries | Oct 28, 2024

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the Grand Jury Award winners and Special Mentions for AFI FEST 2024 presented ...

Turner Classic Movies Announces 16th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival Dates for April 24-27, 2025

By Cinema Sentries | Oct 8, 2024

Turner Classic Movies’ (TCM) signature fan-favorite event, TCM Classic Film Festival, will return to Hollywood, CA on Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, ...

Palm Springs International Film Festival Returns Jan. 2-13, 2025

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 5, 2024

Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will return January 2-13, 2025. The Festival's culturally diverse program presents ...

Newport Beach Film Festival to Kick Off 25th Anniversary With World Premiere of Simon West’s “Old Guy”

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 4, 2024

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) announces the World Premiere of Old Guy as the 2024 Opening ...

AFI Announces World Premiere of Robert Zemeckis’ “Here” As Centerpiece Gala at AFI Fest Presented by Canva

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 3, 2024

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that the World Premiere of Robert Zemeckis’ HERE has been selected as the ...

Tribeca 2024 Review: Hacking Hate

By Gordon S. Miller | Jun 15, 2024

Simon Klose's Hacking Hate is a compelling documentary that is more chilling than any horror movie as it explores online ...

Tribeca 2024 Review: Shelf Life

By Gordon S. Miller | Jun 14, 2024

Documentarian Ian Cheney's Shelf Life is an anthological look at cheese, a food item so ubiquitous that many take it ...

Tribeca 2024 Review: Pirópolis

By David Wangberg | Jun 13, 2024

From the film’s opening shot to the final haunting minutes, Nicolás Molina’s Pirópolis grabs your attention, immerses you into the ...

My 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival Schedule

By Lorna Miller | Apr 4, 2024

The 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival is rapidly approaching April 18-21. The central theme for the 15th annual event in ...

TCM Classic Film Festival Announces More Stars and Directors: Steven Spielberg, Mel Brooks, Nancy Meyers, David Fincher and More to Attend

By Cinema Sentries | Mar 21, 2024

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced additional talent and programming for this year’s 15th annual TCM Classic Film Festival running ...

TCM Classic Film Festival 2024 to Open with John Travolta at 30th Anniversary Screening of Pulp Fiction

By Cinema Sentries | Feb 15, 2024

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will open the 15th annual TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday, April 18 with a 35mm ...

TCM Unveils 2024 Programming Slate, Events, and New Podcasts in Year-Long Celebration of Its 30th Anniversary

By Cinema Sentries | Jan 12, 2024

In honor of its 30th anniversary, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) the leading authority in classic film, unveiled today the themes, ...

AFI Fest 2023 Review: Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

By Gordon S. Miller | Oct 27, 2023

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life is a love letter to a comic genius from his best friend, who just so ...

Turner Classic Movies Announces 15th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival Dates for April 18-21, 2024

By Cinema Sentries | Oct 11, 2023

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced that their signature fan-favorite event, TCM Classic Film Festival, will return to Hollywood, CA on Thursday, April ...

ANIMATION IS FILM Festival Line Up Announcement

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 23, 2023

ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) announces the 6th edition of its highly anticipated 2023 slate of theatrical presentations, special events, and ...

Newport Beach Film Festival 2023 Announces Opening & Closing Night Films

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 21, 2023

The 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) announced that the festival’s opening night will be the Los Angeles Times Envelope ...

Palm Springs International Film Festival Returns January 4-15, 2024

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 7, 2023

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will return January 4-15, 2024. The Festival's culturally diverse program presents ...

Kim Novak, Elliott Gould, George Chakiris, Ernest Dickerson, Lorna Luft and More to Attend the 2023 TCM Classic Cruise

By Cinema Sentries | Aug 28, 2023

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced iconic screen star Kim Novak, acclaimed actor and producer Elliott Gould, and stage and ...

Tribeca 2023 Interview: Filmmaker Rod Blackhurst on Blood for Dust

By David Wangberg | Jun 22, 2023

This isn’t the first time that filmmaker Rod Blackhurst has attended the Tribeca Film Festival. Back in 2016, his feature ...

Tribeca 2023 Review: Blood for Dust

By David Wangberg | Jun 18, 2023

In the opening scene of Rod Blackhurst’s Blood for Dust, we see an image of what appears to be a ...

Tribeca 2023 Review: Stan Lee

By David Wangberg | Jun 15, 2023

Stan Lee, the legendary Marvel Comics co-founder, passed away back in 2018. But the work he did during his time ...

Tribeca 2023 Review: Richland

By David Wangberg | Jun 12, 2023

Richland, Washington is a small town with which not many people may be familiar. And yet, it has a fascinating ...

My 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival Schedule

By Lorna Miller | Apr 8, 2023

The 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival is right around the corner, and it is time to start planning my schedule. ...

Film Historian Donald Bogle to Receive 4th Annual Robert Osborne Award at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival

By Cinema Sentries | Feb 8, 2023

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced that the fourth annual Robert Osborne Award, recognizing an individual who has helped keep ...

TCM Announces 2023 Classic Film Festival Tributes Patrizia von Brandenstein and Russ Tamblyn to Be Honored

By Cinema Sentries | Jan 10, 2023

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced it will honor Academy Award-winning production designer Patrizia von Brandenstein and actor, dancer, choreographer, ...

TCM Classic Film Festival Hollywood 2023 Poster Image

Turner Classic Movies Announces 14th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival Dates for April 13 – 16

By Cinema Sentries | Oct 18, 2022

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced that its signature fan-favorite event, the TCM Classic Film Festival, will descend upon Hollywood, ...

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ANIMATION IS FILM Closes the Fifth Edition with Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

By Cinema Sentries | Oct 7, 2022

ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF), whose mission is to champion animation as a cinematic artform on par with live action, announced ...

Animation Is Film 2022 Slate Announced

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 22, 2022

ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF), whose mission is to champion animation as a cinematic artform on par with live action, unveils ...

AFI FEST 2022 Announces Full Slate of Red Carpet Galas

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 21, 2022

The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today six Red Carpet Premiere films that will screen at AFI FEST 2022, November ...

Chevy Chase, Lainie Kazan, Deana Martin and Sean Young Join 2022 TCM Classic Cruise

By Cinema Sentries | Aug 11, 2022

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced legendary comedian and actor Chevy Chase, actress and singer Lainie Kazan, author and recording ...

On April 23 TCM Classic Film Festival Debuts Newly Restored 4K Version of Invaders from Mars

By Cinema Sentries | Apr 21, 2022

Jan Willem Bosman Jansen of Ignite Films acquires and restores Classics for the Future, as their motto says. Ignite Films ...

My (Tentative) 2022 TCM Classic Film Festival Schedule

By Lorna Miller | Apr 16, 2022

The COVID pandemic resulted in the cancellation of many activities. One that I have missed the most is the TCM ...

Steven Spielberg and George Stevens Jr. to Intro World Premiere of Giant 4K Restoration at TCM Classic Film Festival

By Cinema Sentries | Apr 15, 2022

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will be expanding their partnership with The Film Foundation with a multi-year financial commitment to fund ...

Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas, Pam Grier, Warren Beatty, and Others to Attend TCM Classic Film Festival

By Cinema Sentries | Mar 23, 2022

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced actors Drew Barrymore and Henry Thomas will appear at the 40th anniversary screening of ...

TCM Announces 2022 Classic Film Festival Tributes Bruce Dern, Piper Laurie, and Floyd Norman

By Cinema Sentries | Mar 9, 2022

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced it will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Bruce Dern, Academy Award-nominated actress Piper Laurie, and ...