Ava DuVernay Wants 10,000 16-Year-Olds to Experience Her Latest Film ‘Origin’ for Free
“Origin” explores author Isabel Wilkerson’s theory on the American caste system. Read More
SCAD Savannah Film Fest Lineup Includes ‘Nyad,’ ‘Origin,’ and First Look at ‘The Color Purple’
The 26th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival opens with “Nyad,” closes with “Origin,” and will feature a first look at “The Color Purple” with director Blitz Bazawule.
TIFF Review: Ava DuVernay Asks the Big Questions in the Moving and Powerful ‘Origin’
Angela Davis once said that “walls turned sideways are bridges,” and that’s something Ava DuVernay definitely believes. Not only did she say it while introducing Origin here at the Toronto International Film Festival, the movie reflects it.
TIFF 2023: Memory, The Promised Land, Origin
An incredibly strong Venice led to full days at TIFF, wherein ticket buyers could catch up on acclaimed films that had just premiered in the beautiful Italian city. I had a full day of Venice catch-up, and it only solidified how strong the film lover’s event was this year. It included these three excellent dramas.
‘Origin’ Could Make Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor the Next Halle Berry in Lead Actress, and Give the Oscars Its First Ava DuVernay in Best Director
Every awards season, pundits leave themselves open to late-year breakers.
Ten Must-See Films at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival
There are so many films I want to see at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this year that it is difficult to choose.