Berlin Film Festival 2025: All Of Deadline’s Movie Reviews

The 2025 Berlinale runs through February 23. hit the titles to read the full reviews. In a bravura theatrical performance, Ethan Hawke makes the lyricists genius truly pathetic. The subtext ofGirls on Wireis more powerful than what passes as the plot. (Clockwise from top left) ‘Mickey 17’, ‘Dreams’, ‘Blue Moon’ and ‘The Ice Tower’Berlinale And through it all, there is a sense of imminent danger. It is surprisingly watchable, though....

February 22, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Peter Hawkins

Berlin Film Festival: Norwegian Film ‘Dreams (Sex Love)’ Wins Golden Bear, Andrew Scott & Rose Byrne Take Acting Honors — Full List

The film is the third entry in a trilogy from Haugerud. The other films in the trology areSexandLove, both released in 2024. Chinese filmmaker Huo Meng won Best Director forLiving The Landand Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude won Best Screenplay forKontinental 25. Dreams (Sex Love)Berlin Film Festival Watch on Deadline This years festival was Tricia Tuttles first at the helm. Events began on February 13 with a screening of Tom Tykwers latestThe Light....

February 22, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Michelle Gonzales

Berlinale 2025: Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay’s ‘Hysteria’ Wins Europa Prize

Watch on Deadline Hysteriais a filmfaust production, with international sales handled by Pluto Films. The cast includes Devrim Lingnau, Mehdi Meskar, Serkan Kaya, Nicolette Krebitz, and Aziz Capkurt. Director Buyukatalay also wrote the screenplay. Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay ‘Hysteria’Pluto Film Distribution Producers are Buyukatalay and Claus Herzog-Reichel. The jury issued the following statement: Mehmet Akif BuyukatalaysHysteriais a really well-crafted conspiracy thriller. The audience here in Berlin were clearly relishing the ride.

February 22, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Alexis Mason

Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle Voices Far-Right Concerns Ahead Of German Elections & Reflects On First Edition At The Helm

Its about closing down and fearing difference. Against this backdrop, some 200 films have been playing in more than 30 venues across Berlin. Im feeling completely exhausted but happy and proud of my team. Tricia TuttleGetty Images What we did this year is definitely moving in that direction, she said. We want to create an incredibly diverse program that has a lot of energy to it. I see it as a welcoming and warm cinephilia that everybodys invited to....

February 22, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Autumn Burke

Colman Domingo, Ray Fisher & Angela Patton Call For Inclusivity And Champion Resilience In Hollywood During African American Film Critics Association Awards

I have to be honest. Things feel really bad right now. … We create in spite of. Colman Domingo onstage Wednesday at the African American Film Critics Association AwardsKevin Winter/Getty Images We love to tell our stories in spite of. We excel in spite of, and tonight we celebrate with each other in spite of. For me, [its been] 34 years. Amber Ruffin on WednesdayKevin Winter/ Getty Images I want to be love on every set....

February 22, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Debra Park

David Duchovny Recalls “Completely Unique” David Lynch & “Fix Your Hearts Or Die” Line: “I Feel Lucky”

So, Im not surprised that people remember it. Working with David is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of a thing, said Duchovny. He was completely unique, had a completely unique vision as a filmmaker, as an artist. David Duchovny recalls working with David Lynch on ‘Twin Peaks’.Amanda Edwards/Getty Images/Prima Barol/Anadolu via Getty Images Lynchdied at age 78on Jan. 15, 2025 after suffering cardiac arrest resulting from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. David Duchovny in ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ (2017) (Patrick Wymore/Showtime Network/Courtesy Everett Collection)

February 22, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Marie Mcguire

Final Word On Sundance 2025: Fest Director Eugene Hernandez Dispels Naysayer But Addresses Challenges In Park City Postmortem

Maybe that will provide a new spark for a 40+ year old Sundance? Watch on Deadline Hernandez has been steeped in Sundance and the indie film game his entire career. He co-founded IndieWire around a Sundance was launching big Hollywood film careers and huge deals. Sundance director Eugene HernandezGetty Images; Michael Buckner He headed the New York Film Festival before getting his dream job at Sundance. No one is more incentivized in keeping founder Robert Redfords vision alive....

February 22, 2025 · 5 min · 981 words · Anthony Miller

George Armitage Dies: ‘Grosse Pointe Blank’ & ‘Miami Blues’ Director Was 82

The writer, director and producer died last Saturday, Deadline has confirmed with his former agency Gersh. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Within a year, Armitage was an associate producer on the ABC soapPeyton Place. Director George Armitage on the set of ‘The Big Bounce’ (2004)Warner Brothers/Courtesy Everett Collection It was an incredible experience, herecalledin 2015. After meeting him during his early days at Fox, Armitage frequently worked with Roger Corman....

February 22, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Randy Sherman

Lynne Marie Stewart Dies: ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ & ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Actress Was 78

Lynne Marie Stewart, the actress known for roles inPee-wees PlayhouseandIts Always Sunny in Philadelphia, has died. She was exhausted, so she went to see the doc. They discovered she had a tumor between her liver and gallbladder. Lynne Marie Stewart in 2010Theo Wargo/WireImage This was a shock, said Smith, adding: Lynne was the most talented actress. She loved her craft above everything. One of the kindest, sweetest, funniest women who ever lived....

February 22, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Michelle Brown

MSNBC Building Up News Operation In Advance Of Split From Comcast; Jen Psaki And ‘The Weekend’ Hosts Eyed For Expanded Roles

MSNBC has depended on the broadcast networks correspondents and anchors, particularly during the daytime hours. When she was an executive at CNN, Kutler recruited Psaki and Sanders. Puck and Variety first reported on the anticipated changes. Such moves would be a signal that MSNBC will retain its progressive bent in the spin off. Kutler was named permanent president of MSNBC earlier this month, succeeding Rashida Jones. She previously oversaw the development and launch of Psakis show andThe Weekend....

February 22, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Jason Nelson Jr.

New Tom Holland ‘Spider-Man’ Going A Week Later In July 2026

Whats so special about July 31 over July 24? Likely another reason whySpider-Manmoved. Watch on Deadline Amy Pascal and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige are back as producers. There goes the ‘Spider-Man’…on a new date in 2026.Matt Kennedy/Sony Pictures Releasing/ Marvel Entertainment/Courtesy Everett Collection Zendaya is expected to return, but her deal is still in the works. No word on who else is returning from the old gang, i.e. Jon Favreau and Jacob Batalon....

February 22, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Phyllis Kim

Oscar Week 2025 Parties & Events: The List

Grab that tux from the cleaners and call your stylist, because its Oscar week. Theres champagne toastings, myriad pre-award shows galore and as always,Vanity Fair. Scroll down for Deadlines list of events around town leading up to and after theOscarson March 2. Zendaya, Ana De Armas, Emma Stone and Lady GagaGetty Images Note: All times PT. This list is being continually updated. Email anthony@deadline.com for additions or changes. Spirit Awards host Aidy Bryant last yearKevin Winter/Getty Images...

February 22, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Amy Ramirez

Spirit Awards: ‘A Real Pain’ Winner Jesse Eisenberg On “Spontaneous” Kieran Culkin; Whether He’ll Reteam With ‘Zombieland’ Star Emma Stone

Hes also up tomorrow afternoon at the SAG Awards. Eisenberg won earlier today for Best Screenplay at the Spirits. Said theA Real Painstar and filmmaker, Kieran is a very spontaneous person but he doesnt improvise dialogue. Jesse Eisenberg accepts Best Screenplay prize for “A Real Pain” at the Spirit AwardsKevin Mazur/Getty Images Thats not the way we work. Kierans main love is theater as an actor and you dont improv in theater....

February 22, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Christopher Murillo