The 45th edition of Canada’s Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) opens Oct. 1 with “The Debut,” Jesse Eisenberg’s offbeat comedy about community theater starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. VIFF closing night film is Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine,” a black comedy set in the run-up to the 1973 Chilean coup and following CIA operatives
The BFI London Film Festival has unveiled an impressive lineup of talent set to take part in screen talks at its upcoming 70th edition, including several stars who are already starting to appear on early awards contender lists. This year’s roster includes Andrew Scott (“All of Us Strangers,” “Ripley”), Ava DuVernay (“Selma,” “13th”); Brad Bird
The San Sebastián Film Festival has added six films to its 2026 Official Selection, including new works from Jesse Eisenberg, Fred Cavayé, Amanda Kernell and Gabriel Martins, alongside feature debuts from Ah Biao and Tony Vahl. The titles join 10 previously announced contenders and will compete for the Golden Shell at the festival’s 74th edition.
Despite having recently obtained Polish citizenship, “A Real Pain” director Jesse Eisenberg has no plans to leave the United States anytime soon. Speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where he received this year’s President’s Award, the actor-turned-director said he feels a “responsibility” to remain in New York City as his home country grapples with
Actor-director Jesse Eisenberg, who is at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival as this year’s President’s Prize winner, spoke about not reprising his role as Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film “The Social Reckoning,” the sequel to David Fincher’s 2010 drama “The Social Network.” During a conversation, the actor was asked if he felt any
