Eric Kohn was the New York–based Executive Editor and VP, Editorial Strategy at IndieWire.
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Werner Herzog
Film Review
An extraordinary production feat that transcends the filmmaker's personal whims while giving them room to shine.
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Flashback Film Review
The ever-reliable Emmanuel "Chivo" Lubezki reteams with Alejandro G. Iñarritu to craft a series of astoundingly intense sequences, aided in large part by a ferocious turn by Leonardo DiCaprio as the abandoned lead.
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 27: Roger Corman present The Grand Prix Award during the closing ceremony during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 27, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Corman’s career took place over seven decades and more than 500 producing credits.
Sofia Coppola Ranked
Best Of
Coppola's style is one of the most distinctive in American cinema, but her filmography is filled with variations on potent themes.
The 35 Best French Films of the 21st Century
The best French films of the 21st century remind us why France is still as important to cinema as light itself.
screen talk sundance 2019
Screen Talk comes live from Telluride with first reactions to premieres like "The Bikeriders," "Rustin," and "Saltburn."
Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke in Pedro Almodóvar's Strange Way of Life
With the fall movie season one week away, Screen Talk takes stock of the big picture.
Gasoline Rainbow
Beyond Non-Fiction
Bill and Turner Ross follow "Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets" with the TikTok generation's answer to Jack Kerouac. Here, they explain to IndieWire how they pulled off an ambitious filmmaking gamble.
'Cave of Forgotten Dreams' Review: Werner Herzog's Natural Museum in 3D
Kohn's Corner
An underground Iranian filmmaker banned from leaving the country explains why he took the risk.
A photo from the production of episode 404 of “Succession”. Photo: David M. Russell/HBO ©2022 HBO. All Rights Reserved.
The TV awards show won't happen until January due to the strikes, but voting closes next week. Here's what to expect from this year's contenders.
'Aftersun'
Streaming the Cinema
During a recent online conversation, Chief Content Officer Jason Ropell explained why the company was optimistic about the potential for arthouse distribution in the streaming age.
The Sundance Film Festival
'80s Week
'80s Week: While "Star Wars" put franchises front and center, Redford had different plans for American cinema.
Top of The Line Weekly
A weekly digest that captures the best of our Top of the Line coverage.

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