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From the dawn of humanity, we took notes of something our ancestors always knew how to do: war. But in the bloody and sad records of the Roman “De Bello Gallico” and the Chinese “The Art of War,” one element is lacking – the soldier who survived all horrors and came back home.

The work of the late Belgian film director, screenwriter, artist Chantal Akerman will be honored with a restored version of the film Tout Une Nuit (1982). The exclusive screening will take place in her native town of Brussels, starting October 4.

“I was blown away at how thoughtful this museum, still even under construction, was approaching its content and how committed it was and it still is to expanding public understanding of film history,” says Jacqueline Stewart, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, in a recent press preview of its exhibition, Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898-1971. Five years ago, she had been invited to participate in the Regeneration Advisory Committee of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

When women tell stories about women, time makes no difference. Women creators may situate their heroines in the present, past or future.

Turning 80 years old this year is everybody’s favorite deer, Bambi. This film marked the 5th animated offering from Walt Disney Animation and has remained a staple of beloved children’s movies for many generations, despite the horrific death of Bambi’s mother.

On paper, his success might have seemed more than logical. The most famous director of his time, collaborating with Universal Studios, responsible for many characters that became legends, and for special effects that changed the history of making movies, gave us memorable cinematic results.

Two years ago today, it took eight minutes and 46 seconds for a tragedy to unfold that will forever be imprinted in the history of America. It created a worldwide uproar and gave birth to the biggest anti-racism movement since the civil rights days of the 1960s.

All stars were on deck May 2 in Hollywood for the much-awaited premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and sequel to the blockbuster, Doctor Strange, in 2016, which grossed over $677 M worldwide. Doctor Stephen Strange’s movie litany other than the eponymously titled film six years ago includes such films as Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and most recently Spider-Man: No Way Home.

At 49 years old and with a career that encompasses advertising television projects, film, and television, Rafa Lara, who has been behind the camera for 30 years, considers himself first and foremost a filmmaker. His film Cinco de Mayo: La Batalla (The Battle) (2013), with its spectacular scenes, has become a point of reference in terms of what Mexican cinema can achieve in the epic genre.

We’ve all looked in the mirror during covid and not recognized the person looking back. In Moon Knight – the latest Marvel character brought to a little screen near you – Disney+ has perfected the trend they began with Golden Globe-nominated The Mandalorian, the critically acclaimed Wanda Vision, and crowd favorite Loki.