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Luca Guadagnino’s drama 'Artificial' premiered at the New York Film Festival, drawing acclaim for its depiction of OpenAI’s internal conflicts. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman and Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever, gained urgency after Amazon MGM dropped it due to a conflict of interest with OpenAI. Neon subsequently acquired the project, positioning it for a December release and an Oscar campaign.
Ava DuVernay’s new documentary '14th,' a companion to her 2016 film '13th,' has premiered at the New York Film Festival. The film, which examines the Fourteenth Amendment and the Reconstruction era, utilizes generative AI to animate archival photographs. DuVernay defended this choice, stating the technology was used to replicate the 3D effect of historical stereoscopic photography, allowing audiences to see the subjects move and blink as they would have in the 19th century.
Ava DuVernay’s new documentary, '14th,' examines the 14th Amendment’s role in American democracy, arguing that recent political movements threaten its core principles of birthright citizenship and equal protection. The film, which closes the New York Film Festival and streams on Netflix on Dec. 9, features interviews with figures like AOC and Stacey Abrams, and frames the 'Lost Cause' narrative as a historical precursor to modern political divisions.
Luca Guadagnino’s bio-comedy drama 'Artificial' premiered at the 64th New York Film Festival on October 5, 2026. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, explores the company's origins and Altman's 2023 firing and reinstatement. Distributed by Neon after Amazon MGM withdrew due to a conflict of interest, the movie received mixed critical reception for its satirical tone and controversial subject matter.
Luca Guadagnino’s new film 'Artificial' has premiered at the New York Film Festival, offering a critical, chronological account of OpenAI’s origins. The movie, which stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman and Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever, was abandoned by Amazon MGM due to a conflict of interest with OpenAI and is now distributed by Neon. Critics describe the film as a terrifying yet darkly comic exploration of AI safety and corporate greed, with a Christmas Day release date.
Luca Guadagnino’s new film 'Artificial' has premiered at the New York Film Festival, offering a critical, chronological account of OpenAI’s origins. The movie, which stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman and Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever, was abandoned by Amazon MGM due to a conflict of interest with OpenAI and is now distributed by Neon. Critics describe the film as a terrifying yet darkly comic exploration of AI safety and corporate greed, with a Christmas Day release date.
Luca Guadagnino’s biopic 'Artificial' premiered at the New York Film Festival, offering a satirical and terrifying look at the rise of OpenAI. Andrew Garfield stars as Sam Altman, while Yura Borisov plays Ilya Sutskever. The film, which traces AI development from 2003 to the present, was dropped by Amazon MGM after a major deal with OpenAI and is now being released by Neon for a wide Christmas Day launch.
Luca Guadagnino’s satirical drama 'Artificial' premiered at the New York Film Festival on October 5, 2026, receiving overwhelmingly positive early reactions. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is described by critics as a 'savage' and 'terrifying' critique of Big Tech. After Amazon MGM dropped the project following a major partnership with OpenAI, Neon acquired the rights and is now preparing a wide release on Christmas Day alongside a full awards campaign.
Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut, 'Club Kid,' premiered at the 2026 New York Film Festival to critical acclaim. The film follows Peter, a chaotic club promoter in Brooklyn, who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of Arlo, a 10-year-old son from a past encounter. Shot on 35mm, the movie balances gritty nightlife realism with tender father-son bonding, avoiding simplistic redemption arcs to celebrate queer community and chosen family.
Tony Gilroy’s return to feature filmmaking, 'Behemoth!', has sparked intense debate at the New York Film Festival. While Variety praises Pedro Pascal’s restrained performance as a potential Oscar breakthrough, The Guardian criticizes the film’s disjointed structure and lack of emotional impact. Slant Magazine offers a mixed but generally positive view, highlighting the film’s intricate non-linear narrative and its tribute to film scoring. The film faces a unique Oscar hurdle due to its nine-composer score, which may not fit current Academy rules. It is set for a wide release on December 4.
Tom McCarthy’s new film, A Statement, premiered at the 2026 New York Film Festival. The movie dramatizes a failed 1980 congressional conference on climate change, using verbatim transcripts to depict a 36-hour debate that ended without a consensus statement. Critics praise the acting and historical context but note the film’s static, talk-heavy format.
Tom McCarthy’s new film, A Statement, premiered at the 2026 New York Film Festival, dramatizing a failed 1980 congressional conference on climate change. The movie features a large ensemble including Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, and Evan Peters, using verbatim transcripts to depict a 36-hour debate that ended without a consensus statement. Critics praise the acting and historical context but note the film’s static, talk-heavy format.
Tony Gilroy’s return to feature filmmaking, 'Behemoth!', premiered at the New York Film Festival to sharply divided critical reception. The film stars Pedro Pascal as a cellist navigating midlife crisis and family trauma, featuring a non-linear structure and a score by nine major composers. While Pascal praised the intimate nature of the project, critics were split on its pacing and emotional depth. The film faces a potential Oscar hurdle regarding its nine-composer score, as Academy rules typically limit entries to three.
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary 'You Can See Everything' premiered at the New York Film Festival on Sept. 30, drawing intense acclaim for its unflinching, three-hour examination of Elizabeth Holmes in the 34 days before her prison sentence. The film, which Fielder describes as a 'masterwork of interrogation,' uses extreme intimacy and meta-commentary to challenge the nature of documentary truth. It opens in US theaters on Oct. 16.
Tony Gilroy returns to feature filmmaking after 14 years with 'Behemoth!', a non-linear drama starring Pedro Pascal as a cellist navigating family trauma and romantic regrets. Premiering at the New York Film Festival, the film features a score by nine major composers but has received sharply divided critical reviews regarding its pacing and character depth.