THE LATEST FROM EMANUEL

Debut, The: Jesse Eisenberg’s Musical Dramedy, Starring Julianne Moore, Closing Night of London Film Fest
August 4, 2026 By EmanuelLevy
“I am both honored and honoured,” said the filmmaker about bringing his latest movie to London, alongside cast members Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey and Havana Rose Liu.
Pick of the Week

I Want Your Sex: Araki’s Erotic Thriller–His First Decent Film in Decades
Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Used Pain Scale to Prep BDSM Scenes in ‘I Want Your Sex’: She ‘Hit Him Hard and’ It Was ‘Only a 7 or 8’
Levy Unfiltered

Oscar Directors: Nolan,Chris–Interview in China Goes Viral
The Oscar-winning filmmaker’s substantive intervew with Chinese podcaster Zhong Shu wasn’t the usual press interview.
Reviews

Schindler’s List: Spielberg’s Holocaust Epic, Black and White, with One Exception (Girl in Red Coat)
Amidst a movie full of emotionally devastating events, there is one symbolic character that stands out, a girl wearing bright red coat in an otherwise bleak tone.

Motor City (2026): Potsy Ponciroli’s Routine Action Thriller
Relying on minimal dialogue, while using an ultra-familiar rock soundtrack and well-crafted action scenes to carry the plot, the action thriler Motor City is Potsy Ponciroli’s third feature.

Queer Culture: “Bringing Up Baby,” Starring Cary Grant, “I Just Went Gay”-and Beyond
Gay Pride Month: Europe.






