Martin Scorsese on Value of Not Knowing Director’s Identity Before Seeing Their Films
At the New York Film Festival, the Oscar winner talked about filmmakers he admires, the "danger of a demagogue taking over America" and the exit of the fest's outgoing director Kent Jones.
How 'Midsommar' Connects Fairy Tales and Horror
Filmmaker Ari Aster's sophomore feature further explores themes of family and trauma.
Cannes: The Buzz Films That Won't Be at the Festival
There will likely be no Quentin Tarantino on the Croisette, even though the festival says his latest film could still make the cut if the director finishes it soon, with high-profile omissions from the lineup including Ari Aster's 'Midsommar,' Benh Zeitlin's 'Wendy' and Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'The Truth.'
'Midsommar' Looks Like a Terrifying Companion Piece to 'Hereditary'
The first trailer reveals Ari Aster's next project.
Spirit Awards Snubs: Leading Nominee 'We the Animals' Shut Out
Meanwhile, 'Eighth Grade' only won one of the four honors for which it was nominated.
Hollywood Reporter's Guide to the 2019 Independent Spirit Awards
Everything you need to know about this year's indie-film ceremony.
Gotham Awards: 'The Favourite,' 'First Reformed' Lead Nominees
Other films up for multiple awards include 'Eighth Grade,' 'Hereditary,' 'If Beale Street Could Talk,' 'Private Life,' 'Sorry to Bother You' and 'Support the Girls.'
Would 'Halloween' Be Revered If It Were Released Today?
Forty years after John Carpenter's lo-fi classic, the horror genre has been taken over by highbrow films.
How Director Ari Aster Turned 'Hereditary' Into a Harrowing Cinematic Experience
"I wanted to make a film that was very firmly rooted in this very complicated family dynamic.… And over the course of the film, everything just sort of unravels into a nightmare," the filmmaker says.
Why Horror Is Having Its Moment
Films like 'A Quiet Place' and 'Hereditary' have shown audiences are hungry for elevated genre fare, but as 'Suspiria' screenwriter David Kajganich notes, horror shouldn’t just be “the easy route to a quick buck.”
Oscars: A Year After 'Get Out,' Can 'Hereditary' Become a Contender?
While a best picture nomination may be a bridge too far for a film as divisive as this one, a best actress nomination for Toni Collette may be within reach, writes THR's awards columnist.
The Cruelest Moments in 'Hereditary' Are Not About Violence
Ari Aster's controversial horror film focuses not just on physical pain, but emotional pain as well.
The Ending of 'Hereditary' Feels Inevitable
The film has polarized audiences, but a closer look at its pieces reveals that the shocking finale was not out of left field.
How 'Hereditary' Skips the Horror Until Its Final Minutes
Writer-director Ari Aster's divisive film feels like an entirely different genre until it abruptly switches gears.
Why 'Hereditary' Is Dividing Audiences
The A24 horror film has been hailed by critics, yet earned a dismal D+ CinemaScore — perhaps because it shows viewers a world where there is no control.
