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Mark Rydell, the acclaimed director known for 'On Golden Pond' and 'The Rose,' has died at the age of 97. His passing was announced by star Bette Midler, who highlighted his profound influence on her career. Rydell, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker, transitioned from acting to directing, guiding numerous Hollywood legends to Academy Award nominations and wins throughout a career spanning television and feature films.
Brady Corbet praises Mona Fastvold's ambitious $10 million film 'The Testament of Ann Lee' at Venice, emphasizing the value of authentic storytelling by individual creators over corporate influence.
A variety of crime films are set to release this autumn, spanning genres from cozy mysteries to gritty realism, with notable directors and adaptations, reflecting crime's popularity across different styles and audiences.
The Directors Guild of America has announced the film nominees for the 2024 DGA Awards, with Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, Yorgos Lanthimos, Alexander Payne, and Martin Scorsese nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film. Additionally, Cord Jefferson, Manuella Martelli, Noora Niasari, A.V. Rockwell, and Celine Song are nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film. The ceremony will take place on February 10, and voting is open to Guild members until February 9.
Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, and Martin Scorsese are among the nominees for the 76th annual DGA Awards, with their films "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," and "Killers of the Flower Moon" respectively. The nominations are considered important precursors to the Oscars, and the winners will be announced on Feb. 10. Notable absences from the list include Bradley Cooper and Justine Triet. The DGA also announced nominations for first-time filmmakers and previously announced TV nominations.
British film directors Steve McQueen and Jonathan Glazer have premiered their films at Cannes, both of which confront Europe's fascist past and the capacity within each of us for violence. Glazer's film, The Zone of Interest, portrays domestic life alongside the Auschwitz death camp, while McQueen's documentary, Occupied City, lays out the unpalatable facts that lie in the landscape of modern Amsterdam. Both directors were prompted by the rise of political extremism and prejudice, and the decreasing number of witnesses to the Holocaust. The audacity of looking at Nazi atrocities afresh has been applauded by German director Wim Wenders.