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‘A Mosquito in the Ear’ Makes Theatrical Debut at Cinema Village

by Audrey Jarnagin June 23, 2026
written by Audrey Jarnagin

A Mosquito in the Ear officially launched its theatrical run on Friday, June 19, opening at New York’s Cinema Village following a successful festival circuit that established the indie dramedy as one of this year’s standout independent features.

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‘Once A Week For Life’ Premieres with Familiar Faces

by Lorenzo Rivera March 27, 2026
written by Lorenzo Rivera

A strong mix of veteran talent and independent filmmaking energy filled Cinema Village as Once A Week For Life made its New York premiere.

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Exclusive: Sabrina Jaglom and Taylor Purdee of Hope Runs High Talk New 4K Restoration of 80s Henry Jaglom classic — Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?

by Zipporah Pruitt March 3, 2026
written by Zipporah Pruitt

The Knockturnal spoke to filmmaker Sabrina Jaglom and curator of Hope Runs High, Taylor Purdee, about the NYC limited screening run of the 4K restoration of the late actor-director Henry Jaglom’s fourth feature, Can She Bake a Cherry Pie? (1983).

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Archie Madekwe Talks Hanging with Rex Orange County, While Alex Russell & Théodore Pellerin Break Down “Lurker”

by Julia Mazza August 22, 2025
written by Julia Mazza

According to Archie Madekwe, ‘Lurker’ director Alex Russell immediately decided that the character of Oliver should be British.

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Winners of the 34th Edition of The Gothams Announced

by Rebecca Eugene December 5, 2024
written by Rebecca Eugene

The 34th annual Gotham Awards, held on December 2, 2024, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, honored the best in independent film and media. Hosted by the Gotham Film & Media Institute, the ceremony celebrated innovation, diversity, and excellence in storytelling across categories such as film, television, and emerging talent.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Sean ‘Dino’ Johnson, Jon-Adrian Velazquez and John “Divine G” Whitfield attend the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Todd Black, Corey Hawkins, Ray Fisher, Skylar Aleece Smith, Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Potts, Zoë Kravitz, John David Washington and Katia Washington attend the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: A view of the stage during the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Emily Mortimer and Shailene Woodley speak onstage during the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Vanessa McDonnell, Aaron Schimberg, Adam Pearson, Gabriel Mayers, Sebastian Stan and Mike Marino attend the Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute )

 

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Gazer is a Rangy, Meditative Indie Thriller

by Robert Wickers October 19, 2024
written by Robert Wickers

Ryan J. Sloan and Ariella Mastroianni’s genre-bending debut is a triumph of bootstrapped independent cinema.

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Exclusive: Director of ‘Freedom Path’ Brett Smith talks about his career as a filmmaker

by Richard Schertzer February 1, 2023
written by Richard Schertzer

Brett Smith is the writer and director of his latest film “Freedom Path” and The Knockturnal was able to sit down with him and talk about his work on the project. 

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Red Rocket: NYFF Review

by Chandler Wickers October 4, 2021
written by Chandler Wickers

Sean Baker’s latest feature film reveals the grating reality of a decadent West.

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Exclusive: ‘Searching For Mr. Rugoff’ Director-Producer Ira Deutchman Pulls Back the Curtain On the Infamous Cinema 5 Founder

by Samantha Bergeson August 18, 2021
written by Samantha Bergeson

The film is a very personal medium, and to have an intimate connection with an independent cinema great is the stuff of legends. Or, at least the subject of an award-winning documentary. 

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Review: ‘Moon, 66 Questions’ at New Directors/New Films 2021

by Chandler Wickers May 24, 2021
written by Chandler Wickers

Greek filmmaker Jacqueline Lentzou’s feature debut explores the boundaries of familial love through a woman’s journey caring for her ailing father.

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When the sun sets, we come out to play. After all. When the sun sets, we come out to play. After all... we are The Knockturnal!

Here’s your official recap of #Knockturnalween 2026. Thank you for helping us celebrate our new cover star @naomiackie and her new movie @clayfacemovie. In theaters NOW! 

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The making of a moment: @naomiackie for The Knockt The making of a moment: @naomiackie for The Knockturnal.

Go behind the scenes of our latest cover shoot with Naomi Ackie, and get an exclusive look behind the lens.

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com

Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
Photographer: Ty Chen @tychenphotography @tychenofficial
Stylist: Jason Rembert @jasonrembert
Creative Director:  Ben Schmidt @equitiesmanager1
Deputy Editor: Elizabeth Taylor @liztaylorworld
Cover Story By: Sebastian Cintron @sebascintron
Makeup Artist: Daniel Martin @danielmartin
Hair Stylist: Marcia Hamilton @marciahamiltonhair
Videographer: Philíp Alexander @philipalxndr
Photographer’s Asst: Jordan Mitchell-Love @jmitchelllove
Photographer’s Asst: Celine Milien @celinemili 
Styling Asst: Wilton White @ww.ilt
Styling Asst: Jarrett Meilleur @mrjla
Production: Twelve29 Group @twelve29group
Social Media: Jesse Kosierowski @jessekosierowski @jessekmedia
All eyes on @naomiackie , The Knockturnal’s latest All eyes on @naomiackie , The Knockturnal’s latest cover star. 

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com

Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
Photographer: Ty Chen @tychenphotography @tychenofficial
Stylist: Jason Rembert @jasonrembert
Creative Director:  Ben Schmidt @equitiesmanager1
Deputy Editor: Elizabeth Taylor @liztaylorworld
Cover Story By: Sebastian Cintron @sebascintron
Makeup Artist: Daniel Martin @danielmartin
Hair Stylist: Marcia Hamilton @marciahamiltonhair
Videographer: Philíp Alexander @philipalxndr
Photographer’s Asst: Jordan Mitchell-Love @jmitchelllove
Photographer’s Asst: Celine Milien @celinemili 
Styling Asst: Wilton White @ww.ilt
Styling Asst: Jarrett Meilleur @mrjla
Production: Twelve29 Group @twelve29group
Social Media: Jesse Kosierowski @jessekosierowski @jessekmedia
A little darkness, a lot of depth. The Knockturn A little darkness, a lot of depth. 

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to discuss her approach to complex characters, her hesitation toward romance, and trusting that the right roles come at the right time.

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com
“I don’t mess with that crap!” Demons, Ouija boar “I don’t mess with that crap!”

Demons, Ouija boards, and cold water? That’s a hard pass for @naomiackie 

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, Naomi Ackie, to reveal the three things she refuses to mess with.

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com
Sometimes, the setbacks are part of the journey. Sometimes, the setbacks are part of the journey.

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to reflect on career challenges, finding gratitude in the unexpected, and staying grounded.

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com
Finding joy in the craft, even when no one is watc Finding joy in the craft, even when no one is watching. 

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to reflect on her late mother’s influence and the importance of finding joy in the process.

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com
Sometimes, one film can change everything… The Kn Sometimes, one film can change everything…

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to discuss the impact of film and how The Dark Knight Rises inspired her journey as an actor.

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com
A little squirming, a lot of fun. The Knockturnal A little squirming, a lot of fun.

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to discuss Clayface, her love for horror, and the films that sparked it all.

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Meet Dr. Caitlyn Corr, Naomi Ackie’s latest transf Meet Dr. Caitlyn Corr, Naomi Ackie’s latest transformation.

The Knockturnal caught up with our latest cover star, @naomiackie, to discuss her role in Clayface and the journey of bringing Dr. Caitlyn Corr to life.

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com
Here’s Naomi! 🔪 For the third and final cover in Here’s Naomi! 🔪 

For the third and final cover in our spooky-season series, Naomi Ackie channels the chilling atmosphere of The Shining for The Knockturnal.

As Clayface brings her into Gotham and a new chapter of her career, Ackie opens up about the roles that scare her, the joy of acting, and trusting the journey. Reflecting on finding the right opportunities, she says, “the right things come to you at the right time when you need them.”

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com

Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
Photographer: Ty Chen @tychenphotography @tychenofficial
Stylist: Jason Rembert @jasonrembert
Creative Director:  Ben Schmidt @equitiesmanager1
Deputy Editor: Elizabeth Taylor @liztaylorworld
Cover Story By: Sebastian Cintron @sebascintron
Makeup Artist: Daniel Martin @danielmartin
Hair Stylist: Marcia Hamilton @marciahamiltonhair
Videographer: Philíp Alexander @philipalxndr
Photographer’s Asst: Jordan Mitchell-Love @jmitchelllove
Photographer’s Asst: Celine Milien @celinemili 
Styling Asst: Wilton White @ww.ilt
Styling Asst: Jarrett Meilleur @mrjla
Production: Twelve29 Group @twelve29group
Social Media: Jesse Kosierowski @jessekosierowski @jessekmedia
Spooky season calls for a little darkness. 🖤 Nao Spooky season calls for a little darkness. 🖤 

Naomi Ackie takes center stage on the second of three covers for The Knockturnal, inspired by the dark glamour of Queen of the Damned.

From Star Wars to Mickey17 and now Clayface, Ackie continues to embrace roles that challenge expectations. On her approach to her craft, she shares, “The biggest lesson I’ve learnt is patience is key.”

Discover our exclusive cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com

Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
Photographer: Ty Chen @tychenphotography @tychenofficial
Stylist: Jason Rembert @jasonrembert
Creative Director:  Ben Schmidt @equitiesmanager1
Deputy Editor: Elizabeth Taylor @liztaylorworld
Cover Story By: Sebastian Cintron @sebascintron
Makeup Artist: Daniel Martin @danielmartin
Hair Stylist: Marcia Hamilton @marciahamiltonhair
Videographer: Philíp Alexander @philipalxndr
Photographer’s Asst: Jordan Mitchell-Love @jmitchelllove
Photographer’s Asst: Celine Milien @celinemili 
Styling Asst: Wilton White @ww.ilt
Styling Asst: Jarrett Meilleur @mrjla
Production: Twelve29 Group @twelve29group
Social Media: Jesse Kosierowski @jessekosierowski @jessekmedia
It’s spooky season, and Naomi Ackie is taking over It’s spooky season, and Naomi Ackie is taking over The Knockturnal’s latest cover! 🪓 

Inspired by the iconic psychological horror of American Psycho, our first of three covers puts Naomi in a world where fashion meets fear.

As she steps into the DC Universe in Clayface, Ackie reflects on her unconventional career journey and the lessons that have kept her grounded. As she puts it, “I've learnt since then to hold things lightly.”

Read the cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com

Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
Photographer: Ty Chen @tychenphotography @tychenofficial
Stylist: Jason Rembert @jasonrembert
Creative Director:  Ben Schmidt @equitiesmanager1
Deputy Editor: Elizabeth Taylor @liztaylorworld
Cover Story By: Sebastian Cintron @sebascintron
Makeup Artist: Daniel Martin @danielmartin
Hair Stylist: Marcia Hamilton @marciahamiltonhair
Videographer: Philíp Alexander @philipalxndr
Photographer’s Asst: Jordan Mitchell-Love @jmitchelllove
Photographer’s Asst: Celine Milien @celinemili 
Styling Asst: Wilton White @ww.ilt
Styling Asst: Jarrett Meilleur @mrjla
Production: Twelve29 Group @twelve29group
Social Media: Jesse Kosierowski @jessekosierowski @jessekmedia
@theebillyporter is ready for his Capitol close-up @theebillyporter is ready for his Capitol close-up!

When Billy Porter makes an entrance, the look is never an afterthought, so it is only fitting that, as he steps into the world of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, he takes on the role of a Capitol stylist.

The Knockturnal sat down with Porter who opened up about bringing a little bite to the world of Panem, one snakeskin ensemble at a time.

Read more at theknockturnal.com
It’s time for a Glee boot! 🎤 The New Directions a It’s time for a Glee boot! 🎤

The New Directions are getting an encore! #Glee is officially making its way back to our screens, with Disney+ and Hulu ordering a reboot of the beloved musical comedy.

The revival has been a topic of conversation for months, with co-creator Ryan Murphy repeatedly teasing the possibility of a return. The new series will come from 20th Television, the studio behind the original hit.

The official Glee Instagram account confirmed the news with a post declaring, “It’s official, Glee is returning.”

We’re not Glee-king out, YOU are!
In Crete, shoulder season has never felt so charmi In Crete, shoulder season has never felt so charming.

Look up the location of Chania, Crete in a travel guide and your eyes will be filled with visions of winding stone-paved lanes lined with artisan shops and restaurants showcasing Cretan cuisine.

Thanks to Hilton, a new destination made for the best of shoulder season seekers is crowned. A regal gem found in treasures, Chania is the perfect place to go and be all things Greek in autumn and even the holiday season.

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In the Off-Broadway play ‘The Ask’, the deepest di In the Off-Broadway play ‘The Ask’, the deepest divide is not between left and right, but within the left itself.

The play brings together Greta (Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner), a longtime ACLU donor on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and Tanner (Emmy nominee Shannon Purser), the young representative sent to secure a substantial contribution. While initially united by progressive values, their conversation quickly exposes a widening generational and ideological rift.

Henner and Purser deliver performances that keep an ideological debate grounded in recognizable human emotion.

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An evening that brought two distinct culinary pers An evening that brought two distinct culinary perspectives into the same Midtown kitchen…

LOLITA welcomed the flavors of Baja California Sur to New York for a one-night culinary collaboration with Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa, bringing Chefs JC Colón and Eric de Maeyer together for a tasting experience complemented by agave-driven cocktail pairings from Beverage Director Marshall Minaya.

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The next era of Delta is taking flight with an ele The next era of Delta is taking flight with an elevated Delta One. ✈️ 

The sky welcomes a lavish world of wonder with a journey full of the very best in airline dining, hospitality and rest.

Available first on transoceanic Delta One routes departing Los Angeles International Airport this fall plans are for the specialty line to expand across the full global network in early 2027.

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Drawing on journal entries and memories from her l Drawing on journal entries and memories from her late twenties, IS THIS THE END? documents a period of change that Cutler was still trying to make sense of as she lived through it. 

The Knockturnal caught up with Chelsea to talk about writing her way through her twenties, coming to terms with getting older and figuring out what comes next.

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