Chisom Chieke on ‘Food for the Soul’
In Food for the Soul, filmmaker Chisom Chieke turns questions of family, cultural expectations, and identity into a warm romantic comedy rooted in the Black diaspora. Following its world premiere at the 2025 BlackStar Festival, the short has continued to connect with audiences through its portrait of Nigerian-American artist Ada and her Black American partner Trey.
Beyond the Game with Richmond Weaver
Better Together: Furman’s Championship Quest begins with heartbreak. After Furman’s devastating last-second loss in the 2022 Southern Conference Championship, director Richmond Weaver saw something larger than basketball: a story about failure, resilience, and what it takes to come back together.
‘The Sanctuary’: A Place for Hope
In The Sanctuary, filmmaker Maynard Bagang brings together stories of grief, homelessness and immigration in an intimate drama about people searching for hope when life leaves them with seemingly nowhere to turn. Anchored by heartfelt performances and a strong sense of compassion, the film explores how unexpected human connections can become a refuge of their own.
ALEX THEATRE TOPS ALL 70MM CINEMAS PRESENTING ‘THE ODYSSEY’
The historic ALEX Theatre has announced that its special 70mm presentation of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will be extended by at least an additional two weeks, with screenings now continuing through August 20, 2026, following extraordinary audience demand.
The extension follows a standout opening run, the ALEX announcing that it is the highest grossing theatre in the US for 70mm presentations of The Odyssey.
Inside ‘Pangea’ with Mimi Davila
With Pangea, filmmaker, writer, and actor Mimi Davila transforms a deeply personal story into an intimate exploration of identity, race, longing, and the search for belonging. Set over the course of a single day and night in New York City, the 15-minute short follows two Latina artist ex-lovers whose emotionally charged reunion forces them to confront old wounds, shifting perceptions, and the complicated idea of what "home" really means.
FIRST LOOK IMAGES UNVEILED FOR MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL’S ‘FLESH IMPACT’
Academy Award®-nominated writer and director Maggie Gyllenhaal and Genesis unveiled the First Look images for their new film "Flesh Impact" created in honor of Marilyn Monroe's centennial. The film stars Oscar®winner Ellen Burstyn and Dakota Johnson as two versions of Monroe, alongside Emmy® nominees Peter Sarsgaard and Sepideh Moafi ("The Pitt"), and will have its World Premiere at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, where Burstyn will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
Inside ‘The Lonely Crowd’ with David St. Clair
David St. Clair's feature debut, The Lonely Crowd, takes the familiar discomfort of a first date and transforms it into an emotionally driven thriller that explores modern relationships, loneliness, and the assumptions we make about one another. Blending romance, suspense, and social commentary, the independent feature proves that compelling character work can be just as gripping as high-stakes action.
‘The Odyssey’ Drives Regal’s Biggest Audience Share of the Year
Regal moviegoers turned out in force for The Odyssey, generating $22.9 million in ticket sales over opening weekend and delivering Regal's strongest audience share of any film released this year. The Odyssey also scored Regal's biggest ever three-day weekend for an IMAX movie and became the leading IMAX 70MM film in Regal history in just one weekend.
Joaquim Adrià Pujol Discusses the Intimate Making of ‘Màquina’
With Màquina, writer-director and cinematographer Joaquim Adrià Pujol transforms an intensely personal family story into a powerful exploration of addiction, codependency, and healing. Following a father and son on a road trip across the American West in search of psychedelic-assisted treatment, the documentary refuses easy answers, instead embracing vulnerability, emotional complexity, and hope. Fresh off its selection at the 2026 Brooklyn Film Festival, Pujol spoke with IndieWrap about making such a deeply intimate film, balancing the roles of filmmaker and family member, and why the conversations sparked by Màquina are just as important as the journey itself.
Inside ‘SMOKY’, James Fink-Jensen’s Debut Feature
With its Cannes YDA recognition and a quietly compelling mystery at its core, SMOKY marks an impressive feature debut for New Zealand filmmaker James Fink-Jensen. Blending intimate storytelling with atmospheric suspense, the independent thriller proves that creative vision can thrive well beyond the limits of budget.