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In her previous series of short films, Samadi turned her attention to the kind of thorny, character-rich dramas often associated with contemporary Iranian cinema (shades of Asghar Farhadi’s “A Separation” are not hard to find in “180 Degree Rule”). For her feature directorial debut, Samadi again takes on well-drawn characters trapped in horrifying circumstances, many of which spring from the fabric of Iranian life. Yet, stretched over the course of a feature — a very brisk 83 minutes — the filmmaker fails to connect her leading lady with a tragic, nearly repulsive drama that only seems to exist to provoke, never to serve the characters that populate it....

It started in 2021, when the Dutton family tree went back in time to “1883”, starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and now we’re moving forward 40 years from that series with the arrival of “1923.” The Duttons of “1923” are placed in limbo between the wild, untamed world of “1883” and the mechanized cityscape that is being built around them. This new generation of Duttons are grappling with issues regarding immigration, as well as a world where cattle ranching is perceived as passé....

The winners will not be revealed until March 9, 2023, as submissions for feature film nominees don’t open up until November 1. Those nominees will be announced on January 6, 2023. Honorees for the Hoyt Bowers Award For Excellence In Casting, Lynn Stalmaster Award For Career Achievement, Marion Dougherty New York Apple Award, Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award, and the Associate Casting Director Spotlight Award, will also be presented that evening, with honorees announced at a later date....

See our previous thoughts for what to expect at the 95th Academy Awards here. The State of the Race While 2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for films with all-female ensembles, it has turned the Best Supporting Actress race into a rollercoaster ride. The biggest of these projects is “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which recently had the highest-grossing November opening weekend of all time. Though co-stars Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira more than hold their own, Angela Bassett is the most commanding as mourning Queen Ramonda....

When it comes to scorching summer temperatures, a little bit of cooling relief goes a long way. And if you’re like a lot of people dealing with excessive heat inside and outside of the workplace, a portable cooling device is just what you need. No matter how small your space may be, there’s a portable air conditioner to suit your cooling needs. Below, find a list of eight of the best portable air conditioners, mini personal air coolers, and eco-friendly fans to buy for summer — or anytime of year, depending on where you live....

A stunning debut that develops with the gradual poignancy of a Polaroid, Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun” isn’t just an honest movie about the way that we remember the people we’ve lost — fragmented, elusive, nowhere and everywhere all at once — it’s also a heart-stopping act of remembering unto itself. Here, in the span of an oblique but tender story that feels small enough to fit on an instant photo (or squeeze into the LCD screen of an old camcorder), Wells creates a film that gradually echoes far beyond its frames....

Expectations were destined to be high for his third feature, and rather than rest on his laurels, Eggers chose to take on the most ambitious project of his career. “The Northman” is a viking revenge epic that has captured the film community’s attention for its historical accuracy and infamously difficult 87 day shoot. Much of the film’s cast have weighed in on the brutal conditions and meticulous perfectionism that went into Egger’s attempt to recreate the viking era, but they have all expressed confidence that the finished product is something truly special....