Why the John Garfield Retrospective at Karlovy Vary May Seem More Political Than Intended

Why the John Garfield Retrospective at Karlovy Vary May Seem More Political Than Intended

A John Garfield retrospective at the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) promises black-and-white treasures, a showcase of Hollywood’s method acting pioneer and that special 35 millimeter film experience. Oh, and it may also cause some viewers to debate political parallels between the U.S. of Garfield’s time and today. Garfield, known for such…

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La Roux Wants You to Know That Beyond Singing, She Also Writes,  Produces, and Performs Her Music

La Roux Wants You to Know That Beyond Singing, She Also Writes, Produces, and Performs Her Music

If you are attending the Friday opening night of the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, get ready for stars, fireworks and “Tropical Chancer,” “I’m Not Your Toy” and “Bulletproof” courtesy of La Roux. The festival, kicking off the European summer holiday season, has a track record of free opening night concerts…

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‘Maxton Hall’ Author on German Trilogy Becoming a Hit Series, Books Being Published in English for First Time

‘Maxton Hall’ Author on German Trilogy Becoming a Hit Series, Books Being Published in English for First Time

After the success of Prime Video’s hit series Maxton Hall, author Mona Kasten’s German-language book trilogy will be translated in English and published in America for the first time, and she’s ready to share her stories with an even bigger audience. “There wasn’t a demand for the translation in the U.S. at first. But thanks to the…

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Karlovy Vary Fest Has “Potential Far Beyond Film Industry”: Majority Owner Rockaway’s Jan Jirovec

Karlovy Vary Fest Has “Potential Far Beyond Film Industry”: Majority Owner Rockaway’s Jan Jirovec

The 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) unspools July 4-12, with industry attendees and audiences descending on the Czech spa town to enjoy the newest cinematic discoveries and a slew of stars. Jan Jírovec is a board member of KVIFF Group and investment partner at Rockaway Capital, which has been the majority owner…

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Locarno Unveils Lineup for Pardi di Domani Section, Its “Breeding Ground for Experimentation”

Locarno Unveils Lineup for Pardi di Domani Section, Its “Breeding Ground for Experimentation”

Films by emerging talents and established auteurs, including the likes of Neo Sora, Marta Popivoda, Abdellah Taïa, Salvatore Mereu and Radu Muntean, are part of the 2025 edition of the Locarno Film Festival‘s Pardi di Domani program, its short and medium-length selection, which was unveiled Tuesday. Locarno calls its Pardi di Domani section “a vital space for expressive…

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