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Exclusive: Filmmakers James Wan and Leigh Whannell Celebrate ‘Saw’ Anniversary at Sundance [VIDEO]

by Zipporah Pruitt March 1, 2026
written by Zipporah Pruitt

The Knockturnal had the terrifying opportunity to speak with masters of horror, Director James Wan and Screenwriter/Actor Leigh Whannell, on the 22nd anniversary of their groundbreaking modern horror classic film, Saw, at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

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Exclusive: Executive Producers Roy Lee and Steven Schneider Talk Their Latest Horror ‘undertone’ from A24 at Sundance [Video]

by Zipporah Pruitt February 28, 2026
written by Zipporah Pruitt

The Knockturnal exclusively spoke to executive producers Roy Lee and Steven Schneider of the upcoming horror film “undertone” during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. 

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Sundance 2026: The Weight – Heavy Performances for a Lean and Mean Plot

by Zipporah Pruitt February 12, 2026
written by Zipporah Pruitt

The historical drama directed by Padraic McKinley features Oscar-nominated actor Ethan Hawke in a gripping tale that questions and challenges just how far a father would go to reunite with his daughter.

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Sundance 2026: The Moment – A Strobe Filled Night of Manic Stardom

by Zipporah Pruitt February 12, 2026
written by Zipporah Pruitt

British pop sensation Charli XCX (Charlotte Emma Aitchison) reflects on the worldwide success of 2024 album ‘brat’ with a film that doubles as a mockumentary and insight into the singer’s life that examines the meaning of success and an artist’s struggle to preserve both their integrity and identity.

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Sundance 2026: ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ Review – The Good Old Fashion Sex Comedy is BACK!

by Zipporah Pruitt February 12, 2026
written by Zipporah Pruitt

Zoey Deutch is a small-town Midwest girl with big dreams to even the scales with her fiancé to use her hall pass to have sex with celebrity crush Jon Hamm in this delightful, raunchy, and funny comedy that feels familiar yet fresh. Premiering at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 25th, 2026, “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” is the fifth feature film by director David Wain to premiere at the festival.

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‘The Oligarch and the Art Dealer’ Review

by Dano Nissen February 3, 2026
written by Dano Nissen

Van Gogh sitting in a free port is the new moonshine.

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Sundance Parties Celebrate Final Bow on Main Street

by ElizaBeth Taylor January 30, 2026
written by ElizaBeth Taylor

Sundance Film Festival parties celebrated indie filmmaking in Park City for one last time. The blow out was epic and filled with moments to always remember.

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Sundance Film Festival Hosts Third Annual ‘Cheers, Queers’ Event

by Danielle Biondi January 26, 2026
written by Danielle Biondi

Sundance Film Festival held its third annual “Cheers, Queers” event on Jan. 23, presented in partnership with Acura and co-hosted by IMDbPro.

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Elevation Squared: Zooz Group cultivates a one of a kind experience at a one of a kind festival

by Michelle DeLateur February 1, 2023
written by Michelle DeLateur

At 7,000 feet of elevation, and a top space on any filmmaker’s bucket list, Sundance is already an elevated festival. Revered, renowned, and revolutionary, Sundance is ground zero (but at thousands of feet above sea level) for independent films and those that love them.

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Film Review: Good Luck to You, Leo Grande Premieres at the Sundance Film Festival

by Dania Hammad January 24, 2022
written by Dania Hammad

An English widower and an Irish sex worker walk into a hotel room… 

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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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Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carria Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carriage! The women of #TheGildedAge are back for more.

Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, and Sonja Warfield stopped by PaleyFest to share behind-the-scenes stories and tease what’s ahead in Season 4.

The cult favorite HBO series returns November 1.

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Who says LA doesn’t do theater?  Marisa Tomei, Ro Who says LA doesn’t do theater? 

Marisa Tomei, Rosanna Arquette, Lois Smith, Natasha Rothwell, Rob Morrow and a roster of film, television and theater performers gathered Tuesday night at The Wallis in Beverly Hills for THIS IS CRAZY!, a one-night-only benefit performance. 

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Honoring a legacy that continues to make an impact Honoring a legacy that continues to make an impact. 

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, actress Ellen Barkin reflected on her experience with beloved talent manager Chris Huvane, sharing a personal perspective on a life and legacy that left a lasting impression on those who knew him.

The evening served as a meaningful reminder of the importance of connection, compassion, and continuing the conversation around mental health.

#ThisIsCrazy #NAMI #MentalHealthAwareness #TheKnockturnal
A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment t A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment to youth mental health.

@selenagomez hosted the 4th Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles, continuing the mission to expand access to mental health resources for young people worldwide.

Through its commitment to donate 1% of sales to the Rare Impact Fund, the organization supports the Fund’s work alongside 30 nonprofit partners across five continents, reaching more than 3.5 million young people each year.

Sharing a message of hope via Instagram, Gomez wrote, “I hope everyone who asks for help knows they’re never alone, and that there will always be someone there to listen, support them, and remind them they matter.”
Consider our expectations exceeded. Olivia Rodrig Consider our expectations exceeded.

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have joined forces for a new remix of “Expectations,” from Rodrigo’s album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The release marks Roan’s first official collaboration and arrives alongside a music video, delivering the camp, spectacle, and pop magic we didn’t know we needed in one unforgettable visual moment.
Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisit Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisited.

We’re opening up The Knockturnal vault and stepping back onto the front page. We’re taking a look back at the icons, headliners, and tastemakers who have defined The Knockturnal cover history.

For the inaugural edition of this series, we just had to throw it back to the very beginning with our inaugural digital cover star from June 2017: Machine Gun Kelly.

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At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pic At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York stood out as a compelling exploration of New York City, changing times, and the lives of those society often overlooks. 

Through interviews with the director and cast, the film emerges as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of human connection, empathy, and understanding.

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If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise with Love of Your Life.

The Knockturnal attended an exclusive screening with Amazon Prime in New York City for a closer look at the film, featuring some of the hottest talent in cinema today (hello, Margaret, Patrick, and Aaron!). Beyond its star-studded cast, the story invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences during COVID-19 and the lasting impact of the pandemic.

Love of Your Life is now playing in select theaters and will begin streaming globally on Prime Video October 14.

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The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with th The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with the cast and creative team in attendance, including actors Rami Malek, Luther Ford, and Tom Sturridge, as well as director and co-writer Ira Sachs.

The Knockturnal spoke with Sachs about bringing 1980s New York to the screen and telling a story shaped by the HIV/AIDS pandemic without losing sight of art, desire, and life.

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@verde_nyc New York celebrated its official openin @verde_nyc New York celebrated its official opening with a performance by @mojavegrey and a crowd ready to party. 

VERDE brings a full New York evening to one place with a modern Mediterranean menu to share beneath crystal chandeliers, curated cocktails at the bar and a DJ drawing a fashionable crowd onto the dance floor.

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In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuri In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuries, Quiet Lux founder and CEO Lizzy Livne invited us to slow down at The Quiet Reset, an intimate wellness event hosted at Moss New York, a new luxury wellness and social club.

The afternoon combined relaxation, self-care, and a fresh perspective on the value of our time. We love the energy of New York. However, living in a city that never sleeps often means constantly rushing from one commitment to another. As a result, finding time to slow down can feel like a luxury.

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The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and NYFF by storm is nothing short of a revelation.

Cannes Grand Prix winner Minotaur recently made its US debut at the New York Film Festival. The Knockturnal sat down with breakout star, Iris Lebedeva after the premier to discuss this breakthrough role and her immersion in the work itself. 

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A Caribbean escape, redefined. The Knockturnal c A Caribbean escape, redefined. 

The Knockturnal checked in for a luxurious stay on the Caribbean coast at @donomalasterrenashotel
The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New York Film Festival. Notable attendees included Gayle King, Katie Holmes, Fran Dresher, Robert Glasper, and three members of The Exonerated Five, along with documentary participants, Stacey Abrams, Ambassador Jeff Flake, Sherrilyn Ifill, Van Lathan, and Dr. David Blight.@thenyff @ava @netflix @liztaylorworld @dninh #14th #nyff #avaduvernay #netflix #constitution
Advertising Week New York 2026 once again took the Advertising Week New York 2026 once again took the spotlight and showcased innovative trends and inspirational moments.

Building a Bigger Canvas with John Legend was a highlight that played out before a full theater in Midtown.

In a conversation alongside A-Frame Brands executives, founder & CEO AriBloom and co-founder HillHarper, EGOT-winning artist Legend discussed balancing creative evolution, business, family, and purpose.

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