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Alan Cumming Makes Audiences Cry in His New Movie

Cumming gives a tour de force performance as a gay man battling for custody of his adopted son in “Any Day Now.”

Tim Grierson Reviews 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Tim Grierson reviews "The Queen of Versailles," "Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai," and "The Well Digger's Daughter."

The Pitfalls of Playing Butch in 'What a Man'

This German knock-off of Hollywood romcoms stays charming thanks to an eminently likable cast led by director and star Matthias Schweighöfer.

Eva Mendes on the Mar. 28 Cover of Backstage!

The lovely Eva Mendes graces our March 28 cover! Here's a little sneak peek of the cover story, where Mendes talks about her latest film, "The Place Beyond the Pines."

USC’s Joe Wallenstein Talks Safety on Set for Child Actors

As Director of Physical Production at USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Wallenstein supervises more than 2000 student films each year.

'Beasts' and 'Bernie' Among Gotham Awards Nominees

Nominations for the 22 Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards were announced Thursday, with nominated films including "Beasts of Southern Wild," "Bernie," and "Middle of Nowhere."

Academy Extends Deadline to Request Paper Oscar Ballots

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences extends deadline to request paper ballots for Oscar voting, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 14.

‘6 Souls’ Is Creepy Fun Until Exposition Overwhelms the Scares

This horror film starring Julianne Moore and Jonathan Rhys Meyers starts off smart and scary before deteriorating into just another slice of schlock.

'The Rocket,' 'The Kill Team' Big Winners at Tribeca Film Fest

Winners of the 12th annual Tribeca Film Festival competition categories include “The Rocket,” “The Kill Team,” “Whitewash,” and “Oxyana.” The winning films will be screened again on Sunday, April 28.

'Cheerful Weather for the Wedding' Yearns to Be Darker Than the Usual Period Drama

Dressed as a “Downton Abbey” sibling, this period drama is both pricklier and more disappointingly tame, thanks to a bland turn from Felicity Jones.