Directors: Karlson, Phil (1908-1982)–Typecast as B-Director of Crime and Noir

Phil Karlson, American director, known for gritty crime films and films noir.

Oscar Actors: Keaton, Diane–Best Known for the Award-Winning “Annie Hall,” Dies at 79

Keaton, who had served as the model for her character in Annie Hall, also emerged as a style icon (for her off-kilter fashion sense) and an immediate influence on other young actresses.

Eagles of the Republic: Tarik Saleh’s Political Satire (Cannes Film Fest 2025)

Reteaming with Fares Fares, who starred the first two movies, Saleh tackles the dirty dealings between shifting political regimes and the film industry.

One Battle After Another: Critically Acclaimed due to Leftist Politics and Ideology? (Author Bret Easton Ellis)

Significantly, it is the first Anderson film in three decades to cross the $100 million benchmark, and a frontrunner in the upcoming Oscars race.

Oscar Directors: Panahi, Jafar–Winner of Cannes Fest Top Award, “It Was Just an Accident”

France selected Panahi‘s drama “It Was Just an Accident” as its entry for the best international feature Oscar category.