At the same time as we have a President preaching “America First,” that most American of cultural institutions, the Oscars, is going international at a dramatically quickening pace. It’s finally ...

These international films transcend language barriers and deliver unforgettable stories, striking visuals, and powerful performances. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or just diving into global ...

The history of the Academy Awards is a complicated one. For every groundbreaking and unexpected Oscar nomination, there are groan-inducing ways this awards show keeps coming up short. Just look at the ...

It is generally believed that children never lie. The Danish director Thomas Vinterberg proves exactly the opposite in his film The Hunt. The film, which is nominated for an Oscar in the best foreign ...

For decades, the foreign film was known to come with a catch. It would get all the acclaim and praise from critics, but mainstream audiences would rarely pay it any attention. However, things changed ...