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Film Review

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Review: Can Something Please Kill the Dinos Again

Pointless to keep alive but impossible to kill, the “Jurassic” franchise returns for another loud nap of a new installment.

By David Ehrlich

Gareth Edwards at the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York premiere held at Hearst Plaza at Lincoln Center on June 23, 2025 in New York, New York.

Filmmaker Interview

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Director Gareth Edwards on the ‘Impossible Task’ of Following Spielberg

By Chris O'Falt

reach for the stars

Netflix’s New NASA+ Stream Will Take You Out of This World

By Samantha Bergeson

Latest News

Waxing Off

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Teaser

‘Troll 2’ Teaser: A Norwegian Legend Is Unleashed (Again) in Netflix Action Sequel

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News

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That’s All

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See You Again

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Weekend Review

Go ahead, play catch-up.

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Spoilers

Unpacking That Bleak and Blistering ‘Squid Game’ Ending

RIP

‘Crying’ — A Tribute to the ‘Mulholland Drive’ Club Silencio Singer Rebekah Del Rio

News

California Approves Expansion of Film Tax Credit Program to $750 Million

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News

James Cameron Expects ‘Ghosts of Hiroshima’ to Be His Lowest Grossing Film Ever

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Opinion

The Film Industry’s Cowardice on Palestine Threatens to Diminish the Value of Cinema Itself

piece by piece

LAIKA’s Second Act: How the Stop-Motion Animation House Is Reintroducing Itself to Fans

Restorations

‘Christiane F.,’ Which Ebert Called ‘One of the Most Horrifying Movies Ever,’ Returns to Theaters

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Oral History

Netflix Canceled the Release of a Gore Vidal Biopic Eight Years, but the Story Isn’t Over

Emmy Predictions

We make our picks as nomination day approaches.

Atmosphere at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Awards Predictions

2025 Emmy Predictions: Who Will Win at the Primetime Emmy Awards?

'The Studio' stars Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, and Kathryn Hahn, shown here in a conference room looking over Rogen's shoulder at a computer

Awards Predictions

2025 Emmys Predictions: Outstanding Comedy Series

Taylor Dearden, Patrick Ball, Noah Wyle on 'The Pitt'

Awards Predictions

2025 Emmys Predictions: Outstanding Drama Series

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Awards Predictions

2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Talk Series

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Film and TV Reviews

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Film Review

‘F1’ Review: Brad Pitt Speeds His Way Through a Solid Summer Blockbuster

Joseph Kosinski makes a valiant effort to give the “Top Gun” treatment to Formula One racing, but he struggles to find the best way around the track.

By David Ehrlich

'The Bear' Season 4 stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmy Berzatto, shown here wearing a white t-shirt staring blankly ahead with a bright white backdrop behind him

Tv review

‘The Bear’ Review: Season 4 Is Another Sweet, Stirring, and Inconsistent Dish

By Ben Travers

Eva Victor appears in Sorry, Baby by Eva Victor, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Mia Cioffi Henry.

film review

‘Sorry, Baby’ Review: Eva Victor’s Darkly Funny and Enormously Tender Drama Is a Major Debut

By Kate Erbland

Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in 'Smoke,' shown here with Taron looking over her shoulder at the computer, and Jurnee looking accusingly at him

TV REVIEW

‘Smoke’ Review: Taron Egerton’s Apple Series Is a Sicko Pulp Thriller Driven by Dark Truths

By Ben Travers

Conversations

Eva Victor, Lucas Hedges, Naomi Ackie at the IndieWire Studio 2025 at Sundance presented by Dropbox held at The IndieWire Studio on January 26, 2025 in Park City, Utah.

Filmmaker Interview

‘Sorry, Baby’ Filmmaker and Star Eva Victor Can Do It All

Victor’s feature debut is the announcement of a major talent, as they tell IndieWire about important cat-centric PSAs, maintaining privacy in the face of a very personal film, and bonding with Barry Jenkins.

By Kate Erbland

Dylan O'Brien and River Gallo attend the New York Premiere of 'Ponyboi' at AMC Empire 25 on June 24, 2025 in New York City.

Interview

‘Ponyboi’ Stars River Gallo and Dylan O’Brien on Lana Del Rey’s Influence and More

By Vincent Perella

Kevin Williamson at the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala benefiting the non-profit organization Fuck Cancer, held at The Barker Hangar on October 1, 2022 in Santa Monica, California.

Interview

Everything Is Personal for Kevin Williamson

By Max Gao

Sarah Friedland at 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals on February 22, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.

Filmmaker Interview

‘Familiar Touch’ Filmmaker Sarah Friedland Turned a Retirement Home Into an Indie Film Set

By Kate Erbland

Consider This

'The Rabbit Hole'; 'Chicken Shop Date'; 'Corrections'; 'Hot Ones'

The Lead Up

Hot Wings and Rabbit Holes: Exploring Late Night’s Dance with Digital

Late night TV has reached a moment of convergence, as traditional shows are making more online efforts, just as the online shows are becoming more traditional.

By Marcus Jones

From left, Michael Fassbender and Jodie Turner-Smith in "The Agency," Jack Lowden in "Slow Horses," Eddie Redmayne in "The Day of the Jackal," and Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley in "Black Doves."

Thompson on Hollywood

The Spy Drama Has Still Got It

By Anne Thompson

Erin Foster at the 'Nobody Wants This' Photo Call at Tudum Theater on November 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

It’s a Hit

Even ‘Nobody Wants This’ Creator Erin Foster Was Surprised by Her ‘Really Sweet’ Rom-Com

By Kate Erbland

Rebel Ridge stars Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond, shown here sitting in thought, wearing a bookbag over the front of his chest

It’s a Hit

Jeremy Saulnier on When ‘Rebel Ridge’ Success Went from ‘Virtual’ to ‘Very, Very Real’

By Ben Travers

Top of the Line

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Apocalypse Wow

‘28 Years Later’: The Bone Temple Isn’t Just the Sequel’s Title, It’s an Incredible Piece of Art

By Chris O'Falt

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Filmmaker Toolkit

How ‘Materialists’ Finds True Love in New York City

By Sarah Shachat

Jimmy Fallon and Will Farrell holding a pair of jeans and a pair of giant scisors in a white tiled void on 'The Tonight Show'

Ready. Set. Go.

Name a Prop and ‘The Tonight Show’ Has Put It in the Back of a Taxi to Get It to the Show on Time

By Sarah Shachat

Marlee Matlin at the Indiewire Studio 2025 at Sundance presented by Dropbox held at The IndieWire Studio on January 24, 2025 in Park City, Utah.

Sound Off

Some of the Best Sound Design This Year Is in a Documentary About Marlee Matlin

By Sarah Shachat

Featured Voices

Take a listen to some of IndieWire’s original podcasts.

Screen Talk: David Koepp on ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ and How to Build a Blockbuster

By Ryan Lattanzio, Anne Thompson

'28 Years Later', from left: Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer

Screen Talk Previews ’28 Years Later’ at the Box Office — and Fall Festival Hopefuls

By Ryan Lattanzio, Anne Thompson

Filmmaker Toolkit: Your Cheat Sheet for How ‘F1’ Was Actually Shot

By Chris O'Falt

Filmmaker Toolkit: ’28 Years Later’ and the iPhone: How the $60 Million Film Was Shot

By Chris O'Falt

Videos

Bradley Cooper in 'The Righteous Gemstones'

The Best TV Action Sequence of 2025 Is on One of TV’s Best Comedies

Stunt coordinator Cory DeMeyers breaks down the elaborate Civil War battle — which all takes place in one unbroken shot — that opened this season of “The Righteous Gemstones.”