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Stanley Kubrick’s Five Best Films, Ranked with TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz

With his "The Plot Thickens" podcast focused on Kubrick this season, Mankiewicz joins IndieWire's own podcast "Screen Talk" to rank his favorites alongside co-hosts Anne Thompson a...

Extended interview: John Turturro

In this web exclusive, Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with character actor John Turturro, a veteran of films by Spike Lee and the Coen Brothers, and star of the ne...

Watching “The Insider” in 2026: How Comparisons Compel Us to Protect Democracy

Michael Mann's masterpiece hits differently given the recent drama at 60 Minutes.

What Has the Last Decade at Netflix Done for David Fincher?

With Fincher letting his Netflix deal expire, it's worth assessing whether "Mank," "The Killer," "Mindhunter," and the upcoming "Cliff Booth" movie have had real cultural impact.

Iconic Film Character Intros: How 'Casablanca' Teaches Us to Reveal a Protagonist

If I were voting for the best movies of all time, you'd better believe that Casablanca would be on my ballot. It's one of those rare films that gets more perfect every time you wat...

Aaron Sorkin on ‘The Social Reckoning’

The writer and director explains how he evolved the character of Mark Zuckerberg in the sort-of sequel to “The Social Network.”

“The Social Reckoning” Leaves Out the Human Element

In Aaron Sorkin’s overwritten sequel to “The Social Network,” inspired performances by Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White can’t bring the main characters to life.

Aaron Sorkin Was His Own ‘Second Choice’ to Direct ‘The Social Reckoning’ — David Fincher Was His First

Sorkin tells IndieWire about changing his mind on "not wanting to jump up and down" on Zuckerberg again and why this is not a "Social Network" sequel.

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER October 9 Episode Lineup

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his uniq...

Film Quote of the Day: Groucho Marx's Best Insult Disguised as a Compliment

You can go back to any Marx Brothers movie and have a great time, and watch it with people of all ages, who can find something to laugh at in every scene.It's cliché, but my favori...

Natural-born actor John Turturro

He's gifted audiences with memorable appearances in more than 100 productions, from Coen Brothers movies to the TV series "Severance." Now, John Turturro, one of the great characte...

Hollywood actor uses obscure 12-letter word to insult Trump’s presidency

The two-time Oscar winner also had harsh words for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

David Corenswet Gives Update on MAN OF TOMORROW Comparing It to THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

Tony Gilroy on Pedro Pascal, ‘Behemoth!,’ and How Disney Never Told Him Not to Discuss Fascism During ‘Andor’ Press

The "Behemoth!" writer/director joined IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio for a "Screen Talk" Live podcast at the New York Film Festival.

‘The Social Reckoning’ Filmmaker Aaron Sorkin Isn’t Ruling Out a Zuckerberg Trilogy

While the writer-director behind 'The Social Network' companion film has no current plans to complete his spiritual trilogy, he's open to it if inspiration strikes naturally.

Richard Linklater Gives Major ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Update

The director provided a Zurich Film Festival audience with a "progress report" on the movie — currently shooting across 20 years with Paul Mescal, Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein —...

Aaron Sorkin Bets On Himself to Deliver a Worthy ‘Social Network’ Follow-Up. No Pressure

The screenwriter, who is also taking over the director's chair for 'Social Reckoning' while prepping a Broadway revival of 'A Few Good Men,' is keeping the film under wraps with fe...

Film Quote of the Day: The 'Miller's Crossing' Line That Might Be One of the Coens' Most Underrated

I can't think of a better way to spend any amount of time than watching a Coen Brothers film. Those two guys just have this special ear for storytelling that challenges the audienc...

John Cassavetes Practically Invented the American Independent Film, but Some of His Best Movies Were Made for Studios

Half of the director's 12 features were financed and distributed by major studios, and some — like "Minnie and Moskowitz," screening next week at the New Beverly — are as uncomprom...

Aaron Sorkin: ‘I don’t have a political agenda – I’m just trying to capture your attention’

The creator of ‘The West Wing’ has directed a follow-up to his 2010 movie ‘The Social Network’, focusing on a Facebook whistleblower. Louis Chilton speaks to the motor-mouthed writ...

Film Quote of the Day: The 'Casablanca' Insult That Captures Rick Blaine's Wit

"I don't mind a parasite."The 1942 classic Casablanca is set in Morocco during the early days of World War II. So much of the film is quotable, but today we're looking at a moment...

14 Years Ago, Ben Affleck Turned an Almost Unfilmable True Story Into an Oscar Winner

Ben Affleck was one of the most popular actors on the planet when he turned to directing. He was sick and tired of not getting the kinds of movies he wanted to star in, so he decid...

With 'The Social Reckoning,' Aaron Sorkin makes Mark Zuckerberg uncool

"The Social Network" writer Aaron Sorkin returns to the Facebook saga with "The Social Reckoning." This movie is far less kind to Mark Zuckerberg.

Bill Burr vs. Facebook: Inside ‘The Social Reckoning’ Fantasy of the Comedian Speaking Truth to Power

Mark Zuckerberg has shut out dissenting voices; Aaron Sorkin and Burr talk about building the fiction of letting the stand-up get under his (and Jeremy Strong's) skin.