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From scratch DJ to graphic novelist to now animation director, Kid Koala joins us on the latest episode of the Showcast to discuss his moving and visual inventive directorial debut, the animated feature Space Cadet, screening at the 2025 Annecy Animation Film Festival. Based on his own graphic novel, the film is poignant tale of interstellar dreams, parental bonds, and "technological" tenderness, all told through a beauti...

A group of Polish resistance fighters desperately try escape Nazi forces via Warsaw's sewage system. Listen to a quick review of "Kanal," the 1957 film directed by Andrzej Wajda.

Welcome to "Cinephile Corner," a regular series where TFV's Matt Micucci dives into a randomly selected film, sharing his opinion on a wide range of classics and hidden gems in two minutes or less, in the name of insatiable cinephilia.

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In this episode, Eric Mika, Founder and Publisher of The Film Verdict, sits down with award-winning filmmaker Hamzah Jamjoom, a leading voice in Saudi Arabia's emerging film industry.

Once a country with virtually no local film culture, Saudi Arabia is now witnessing a cinematic renaissance fueled by ambitious government initiatives and international interest. But as the industry grows, so do questions about its identity, direct...

A young Black man in Chicago becomes entangled in tragedy and violence after taking a job with a wealthy white family, exposing the brutal realities of systemic racism and poverty. Listen to a quick review of Native Son, the 1951 film directed by Pierre Chenal, based on an acclaimed novel by Richard Wright, who also stars in the movie.

Welcome to "Cinephile Corner," a regular series where TFV's Matt Micucci dives into ...

In this latest episode of The Showcast, TFV's Matt Micucci sits down for a conversation with acclaimed animation filmmaker Félix Dufour-Laperrière to explore his striking new film, Death Does Not Exist.

From the surrealist spark that ignited his passion for animation to the years-long journey of bringing a deeply personal, politically-charged tale to life, Dufour-Laperrière discusses the philosophical weight, artistic radicalism, an...

In this episode of Publisher's Verdict, Eric Mika, Founder and Publisher of The Film Verdict, sits down with Chris Fenton, veteran Hollywood producer and executive renowned for his deep experience bridging the U.S. and Chinese film industries. Drawing from firsthand insights, they examine how Hollywood played a pivotal role in shaping China's modern film industry, only to find itself increasingly sidelined. The conversation also de...

Eric Mika, Founder and Publisher of The Film Verdict, sits down for a conversation with Torsten Neumann, director of the Oldenburg Film Festival, for an unfiltered conversation about what truly makes a festival "unique" in a sea of thousands. From Oldenburg's radical, filmmaker-first approach to the commercialization and politicization of major film festivals, Neumann shares why Oldenburg has become a rare haven for independent cin...

In this episode of TFV on Point, we turn our attention to three films that premiered in the program of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival:

• Case 137, directed by Dominik Moll;
• Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, directed by Christopher McQuarrie;
• Enzo, directed by Robin Campillo and Laurent Cantet.

To read the full reviews of these films and other titles presented at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, visit The Film Verdict.

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In the latest episode of Publisher's Verdict, Eric Mika, Publisher of The Film Verdict, sits down with Adam Kaufman, Head of Business Development at Baobab Studios, to explore one of the most pressing and polarizing topics in film and entertainment: artificial intelligence. Is AI a threat to human creativity, or a powerful tool for artists and studios alike? From cutting animation costs and production times to thorny questions of I...

In this episode of Publisher's Verdict, Eric Mika, Founder and Publisher of The Film Verdict, shares his viewpoint on the Cannes Film Festival, the 2025 edition of which kicks off just as this episode drops. There is no denying the importance of Cannes, as well as its prestige and glamour. The festival and its market remain vital to the global film industry. However, critical questions remain. Is the festival in step with the shift...

In the debut episode of Publisher's Verdict, Eric Mika, Publisher and Founder of The Film Verdict, weighs in on President Trump's recent remarks about imposing a 100% tariff on all non-U.S. films as a way to "save a dying Hollywood." What's driving this rhetoric? Could it realistically happen? And what would the consequences be for international cinema?

Publisher's Verdict is a new series from TFV Network, where Eric Mika, Founder a...

Eric Mika, President and Publisher of The Film Verdict, a leading independent review platform for the international film industry, joins us to explore how podcasts are shaping global film dialogue and helping amplify the reach of film projects by harnessing the medium’s distinctive strengths. He also reflects on the evolution and potential of TFV Network, which offers new opportunities for collaboration with film festivals, industr...

TFV Network presents a recording of a panel discussion from the 2025 Dublin International Film Festival, hosted by Antidote, by one of Ireland's leading commercial production companies. Titled "Parallel Frames: Connecting the Dots Between Ads & Film," the event explored the intersection of advertising and filmmaking.

This panel, moderated by TFV's Matt Micucci, focused on the 20-year parallel journeys of Venom,...

TFV ON POINT: Nawi, Nosferatu, The Witness

Welcome to TFV on Point, a new podcast series turning reviews from TFV's leading industry film critics into audio broadcasts. The show is hosted by Sarah Vianney.

In this episode of the series, we turn our attention to three different recently-released films, or films that recently premiered at different film festivals around the world. They are: "Nawi," directed by Val...

TFV's Matt Micucci shares a conversation with Marten Rabarts, the newly-appointed Head of IFFR Pro, which is industry-focused arm of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, dedicated to supporting filmmakers and fostering collaboration through professional networking, funding opportunities and market platforms like CineMart and Rotterdam Lab. Rabarts talks about what is in store for the 2025 edition of IFFR Pro, including some o...

The 2025 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is set to take place from January 30 to February 9. In anticipation of its launch, TFV's Matt Micucci spoke with Festival Director Vanja Kaludjercic about the festival's structure, standout program highlights, and the notable guests joining this year. Kaludjercic also explores what makes IFFR unique among annual film festivals, including its tradition of celebrating exceptional ...

Welcome to TFV on Point, a new podcast series turning reviews from TFV's leading industry film critics into audio broadcasts. The show is hosted by Sarah Vianney.

In this episode of the series, we turn our attention to three different recently-released films, or films that recently premiered at different film festivals around the world. They are: "Crocodile Tears," directed by directed by Tumpal Tampubolon; "W...

Welcome to TFV on Point, a new podcast series turning reviews from TFV's leading industry film critics into audio broadcasts. The show is hosted by Sarah Vianney.

In this episode of the series, we turn our attention to three films screened in the program of the 2024 Cairo International Film Festival: "Ab Zabaal 89," directed by Bassam Mortada; "From Ground Zero," an anthology film directed by 22 different Palestinian directors; "Spr...