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Spotlight: Films from Down Under

Australia Day is January 26th, and a fine occasion to celebrate the cinema of a country that has produced so many great films, directors, and actors. From beloved gems of independent cinema to a franchise which has spanned four decades, here are some of our favorite Aussie movies.

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Spotlight: Sundance Film Festival Winners

The 2020 Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film festival in the United States, is coming right up (January 23rd – February 2nd). In this week's Spotlight we look back at some of the past winners of World Cinema Grand Jury Prize and World Cinema Audience Award.

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Spotlight: Directors: Federico Fellini

January 20th marks the centenary of the birth of Federico Fellini, who had such a profound impact on not only the cinema of Italy, but also the cinema of the entire world. Here is our tribute to the maestro and his prodigious legacy.

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Spotlight: Golden Globe Award Winners

On the occasion of 77th Golden Globes Awards ceremony, hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, we look back at the winners of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture in a Foreign Language over the last twelve years.

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Spotlight: Our Favorite Films of 2019

Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite and Pedro Almodóvar’s Pain and Glory are on many critics’ year-end lists of the best films of 2019, but we wanted to draw your attention to titles you may have missed. Here are some of our favorite films released in the US in 2019 and now available for streaming. Happy viewing!

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Spotlight: The Migrant Experience

International Migrants Day is this week (December 18th) and it seems like a good time to remember the importance of protecting migrants and their political rights. These excellent films provide some insight into what migrants across the globe go through in the hope of finding a better life.

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Spotlight: Winter Inspiration

As we approach the first day of winter – and the shortest, darkest day of the year – let’s face it, the only good thing about this season is staying inside to watch movies. Check out Snowpiercer, Force Majeure, Winter Sleep, and other movies that make you glad you're indoors.

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Spotlight: Directors: Godard

Jean-Luc Godard, the legend behind the French New Wave, turns 89 this year on December 3rd! Celebrate his long career and his singular influence with this wide-ranging selection of his work from Breathless (1960) to The Image Book (2018).

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Spotlight: Wine and Winemaking

As the holiday season arrives, let's get into the festive mood with films that celebrate the miracle that is good wine, from documentaries about the winemaking process to narratives about the role of wine in life and love. Santé!

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