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Comment: Sundance Online has set a new industry gold standard
It was different, certainly, but vibrant and full of the Park City spirit with a feeling of wider – in a way more democratic – access.
Comment: Film business should kick off 2021 by knuckling down to reality
Every sector rallied last year to the best of its ability in a constantly twisting scenario.
Comment: It is time to rethink the awards season conversation
The rules have changed and attitudes could do with a makeover too.
Comment: Has Cineworld really got no option but to close all its UK and Ireland cinemas?
If the company displayed more “pandemic pragmatism” it could look very different.
Comment: The film industry needs to pull together if it is to survive this pandemic
The September festivals mostly provided a morale boost but, as cinema closures prove, storms lie ahead.
Comment: A “Damascene moment” for Venice
This year’s line-up looks very global, very arthouse, and very welcome.
Comment: John Boyega is a hero, says Lucasfilm. They’re right.
As the pictures from London’s Black Lives Matter protest attest, Boyega’s dazzling star quality has grown over the years.
Comment: Cannes selection gets show on the road
Fifty-six titles now wear the Cannes 73 label. Thierry Fremaux tries to set them off in style.
Guest comment: “Covid-19 crisis will have a profound impact on film finance”
Polish director Agnieszka Holland shares her thoughts on the future of independent cinema.
Comment: A toast from Screen to Cannes
Today should have been opening day of the 73rd Cannes Film Festival.
Comment: Industry in a bind over festival premieres
Pride And Premieres: It has a complicated plot, but it’s a story worth reading.
Comment: Cannes – requiem for the dream
The industry will adapt and survive: it’s comprised of obstinate fighters.
Comment: Where will the next foreign-language Oscar winner come from?
’Parasite’’s win will have other non-English-speaking countries pondering their own chances.
