Category Archives: Variety

Why the Sidelining of Politics in Berlin Is Causing a Stir: ‘If an Artist Is Afraid to Speak Up’ About ‘Fascism, They Shouldn’t Be Coming’
A clear sign that the world has gone topsy-turvy is when the Grammys are more political than the Berlinale. But while anti-ICE pins and punchy statements were the surprise headline act in L.A. earlier...
Alex Ritman Feb 15, 2026

‘Wuthering Heights’ Dominates Global Box Office With $82 Million, ‘GOAT’ Scores $47.6 Million Worldwide
“Wuthering Heights” was No. 1 at the global box office with $82 million, ranking as the top worldwide debut of the year. Those ticket sales include a better-than-expected $42 million inter...
Rebecca Rubin Feb 15, 2026

Chile’s ‘The House of the Spirits,’ ‘Raza Brava’ and ’Hidden Island’ Lead TV Series Contingent at Berlinale
From Pablo Larran's "Jackie," "Spencer" and "Maria" to Sebastin Lelio's Oscar-winning "A Fantastic Woman," Chile has built its international reputation on auteur-driven cinema. At the 2026 Berlin Inte...
Anna Marie de la Fuente Feb 15, 2026

‘Rose’ Review: Sandra Hüller Amazes, Again, in Markus Schleinzer’s Immaculately Controlled Tale of Gender Privilege
While jumping through the hoops of her first U.S. awards season two years ago for “Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest,” it must have amused Sandra Hller to be labeled...
Guy Lodge Feb 15, 2026

Locarno Pro to Spotlight Uruguay in First Look WIP Initiative
First Look, the works-in-progress program of Locarno Pro, will turn its focus to Uruguay during the 79th Locarno Film Festival (Aug. 5-15). Established as a premier post-production showcase for intern...
Anna Marie de la Fuente Feb 15, 2026

‘Dark Winds’ Goes Hollywood: How Season 4 Pays Tribute to Robert Redford and Rekindles Hope for Joe and Emma as It Travels to L.A.
"Dark Winds" star Zahn McClarnon gratefully accepts a black raspberry Italian ice in a blazing hot New Mexico parking lot. McClarnon, who plays Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn on the AMC+ series, is previewin...
Pat Saperstein Feb 15, 2026

Tom Morello on Co-Directing ‘The Ballad of Judas Priest’: ‘What a Time to Be Alive Where You Can Both Make a Documentary About Your Favorite Band and Fight Fascism’
Tom Morello discussed the inherently political nature of his directorial debut “The Ballad of Judas Priest” at its Berlin Film Festival press conference, saying that the band is a model fo...
Ellise Shafer Feb 15, 2026

Box Office: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Leads With $40 Million Over Holiday Weekend, ‘Crime 101’ Stumbles With $17.7 Million Against $90 Million Budget
“Wuthering Heights,” a steamy romantic drama starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is heating up the box office over Valentine’s Day weekend. The R-rated film has debuted to $33 m...
Rebecca Rubin Feb 15, 2026

‘Salvation’ Review: The Roots of Violence Are Explored in Emin Alper’s Tense, Atmosphere Study of a Massacre
How do you justify the unjustifiable? How do you get to the point where you feel morally in the right while you slaughter unarmed men, women and children? These are the questions director Emin Alper s...
Guy Lodge Feb 15, 2026

Projeto Paradiso to Host National Talent Network Meeting in Burgeoning Brazilian Film Capital of Recife, Celebrates Strong Berlin Presence (EXCLUSIVE)
Projeto Paradiso, a philanthropic initiative supporting the Brazilian film sector from the Olga Rabinovich Institute, has selected the buzzy Brazilian film capital of Recife as the location for its th...
Rafa Sales Ross Feb 15, 2026