Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Kirti Kulhari Makes Producer Debut With ‘Kinaare’ as Dharamshala Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup October 15, 2026 rifanmuazin Acclaimed actor Kirti Kulhari is stepping behind the camera for the first time as a producer with the upcoming feature film “Kinaare” (translated as “Shores”). The feature is set to…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Busan Film Festival Breakout ‘Beach Fictions’ Explores Fate, Agency, and Alternate Realities in a Captivating Debut October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin Fatalism, self-determination, and imagination all gently wrestle for control of the narrative in "Beach Fictions," an enchanting and subtly profound diptych that follows one young woman through two diverging versions…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts French Distributor Malavida Unveils Ambitious 2027 Lineup and Wang Chao Retrospective at Lyon’s MIFC October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin LYON, France — French independent distributor Malavida has made waves at this year’s International Classic Film Market (MIFC) in Lyon by acquiring the French theatrical rights to acclaimed Chinese filmmaker…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Isabelle Huppert Stars as an Industry Nobody in Marc Fitoussi’s Droll Film-Biz Comedy ‘All About Corinne’ October 14, 2026 rifanmuazin As one of the select few French actresses who has earned definitive-article status in her homeland—referred to routinely by the public and press as La Huppert, alongside the likes of…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Review: A Baffling, High-Budget Chinese Blockbuster Blends Culinary Comedy with Geopolitical Absurdity October 13, 2026 rifanmuazin Not since Zhang Yimou’s acclaimed 2002 wuxia spectacle “Hero” has China secured an official Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature, and that notable dry spell is virtually guaranteed to…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Live-Action ‘Moana’ Sets Disney+ Streaming Premiere Date Following Critical Praise October 13, 2026 rifanmuazin The voyage of Moana of Motunui is officially making the leap from the silver screen to home streaming devices later this season. Disney has announced that the much-discussed live-action adaptation…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Toni Collette to Make Feature Directing Debut as Screen Australia Announces $11.7 Million in Funding for 75 Projects October 13, 2026 rifanmuazin Acclaimed actor Toni Collette is set to step behind the camera for her feature-length directorial debut, leading a major wave of Australian screen projects backed by a fresh round of…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Linda Duncombe, Banking Executive Turned Independent Film Producer, Dies at 55 October 12, 2026 rifanmuazin Linda Duncombe, a prominent, long-standing banking executive who successfully transitioned into the world of independent film production later in her career, passed away on Sunday due to complications from a…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Italy Celebrates Posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame Star for Special Effects Master Carlo Rambaldi October 12, 2026 rifanmuazin Italy is currently wrapped in a wave of national pride and cultural celebration as the country prepares for a momentous tribute in Southern California. On October 15, the Hollywood Walk…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts How Ben Affleck Cast Luis Gerardo Méndez in ‘Animals’ After Spotting Him in ‘Narcos: Mexico’ October 11, 2026 rifanmuazin When acclaimed Mexican actor Luis Gerardo Méndez received a phone call from his representatives informing him that Hollywood star and Oscar winner Ben Affleck wanted him to join the cast…