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Films have a magical ability to transport us across worlds and time when done right. While fictional tales have their own magic, some stories are so extraordinary, so deeply human, that they deserve to be told on the silver screen.

Such biographical dramas, rooted in real-life events, have the rare power to not only captivate and entertain but also to educate and inspire. These films peel away the layers of history and paint a picture of the triumphs, struggles, and complexities of some of the most remarkable individuals who helped shape the world and occasionally, and made it a better place.

From tales of heroism in the face of unimaginable horrors and adversities to stories of quiet resilience, Hollywood has no shortage of biographical dramas that resonate. Although there are times when the creative flair takes over and adds a bit of dramatic flourish to create a story worthy of cinematic appeal,...

Mubi has unveiled next month’s streaming lineup, and it’s a major lineup for new releases, including Mati Diop’s Golden Bear-winning Dahomey (alongside more from the director), Andrea Arnold’s Bird, and Vera Drew’s The People’s Joker. Also in the lineup is the new restoration of Robert Frank and Rudy Wurlitzer’s Candy Mountain, along with films from Steven Soderbergh, Alex Ross Pery, Takashi Miike, and more.

Leonardo Goi said in his Berlinale review of Dahomey, “Dahomey begins where Statues Also Die ended, wondering what remains of our identities when the things those cling onto suddenly disappear––then resurface from oblivion. To this, Diop offers no clear answers. But in the heart-shaking passion of that university debate, in those students’ resolute commitment to reappropriate their own narratives, she finds something rarer still: a snapshot of a generation for whom this isn’t just the story of a restitution.

Jack Dunphy is a writer, filmmaker, animator, actor and podcaster. His shorts have played in festivals around the world and his latest, Bob’s Funeral, won Best Nonfiction Short Film at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. As an actor, he starred in Peter Vack’s Assholes and Caveh Zahedi’s legendary, unfinished, 24-hour retelling of Joyce’s Ulysses. He can soon be seen in Paradise and Lunch, the new film from Jordan Tetwesky and Joshua Pikovsky, and Anything That Moves from Alex Phillips. His wonderful new podcast, Revelations with Jack Dunphy, in which he talks about his struggles with addiction and mental illness with […]

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Jack Dunphy is a writer, filmmaker, animator, actor and podcaster. His shorts have played in festivals around the world and his latest, Bob’s Funeral, won Best Nonfiction Short Film at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. As an actor, he starred in Peter Vack’s Assholes and Caveh Zahedi’s legendary, unfinished, 24-hour retelling of Joyce’s Ulysses. He can soon be seen in Paradise and Lunch, the new film from Jordan Tetwesky and Joshua Pikovsky, and Anything That Moves from Alex Phillips. His wonderful new podcast, Revelations with Jack Dunphy, in which he talks about his struggles with addiction and mental illness with […]

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G2Go Entertainment and Sundance Institute have announced the line-up of 10 features and a curated programme of shorts for Sundance Film Festival: Asia in Taipei, Taiwan, running August 21-25 at Spot-Huashan.

The event will open with the Taiwan premiere of Taiwanese-American Sean Wang’s coming-of-age film Dìdi (弟弟); and includes Rich Peppiatt’s Irish-language romp Kneecap; winner of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award: Next, and Josh Margolin’s action-packed Thelma starring June Squibb.

Among the roster are: India Donaldson’s feature debut Good One; Caroline Lindy’s Your Monster, winner of the Sundance Film Festival: London 2024 Audience Favorite Award...

Chicago – The Audience is the determiner for the Award Winners of the 11th Chicago Film Critics Film Festival, which took play from May 3rd-9th, 2024. The recipients for the 2024 Rotten Tomatoes Audience Award Winners are for Narrative Feature “Ghostlight,’ directed by Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan, Documentary Feature “Flipside” by Christopher Wilcha and the Short Films “Bob’s Funeral” by Jack Dunphy and “Welcome to the Enclave” by Sarah Lasley.

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The 11th Chicago Critics Film Festival is the the only such festival in the country curated by film critics, and highlights the 2024 films from the early year festivals like Sundance, SXSW and more. Below is the Five Best Films from HollywoodChicago.com Editor and Film Critic/Writer Patrick McDonald.

Five Best Films of 2024 Ccff, Audio Overview by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com

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“Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans”, based on the novel “Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era” by Laurence Leamer, is directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second part of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning “Feud” TV series, now streaming on FX and Hulu:

“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.

‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).

“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives,...

Step back in time and witness the captivating clash between literary giants in “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” as Season 2 Episode 8, titled “Phantasm Forgiveness,” airs on FX at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

In this enthralling episode, Truman Capote takes center stage as the past, present, and future converge in a mesmerizing dance. As Capote strives to put the finishing touches on his literary masterpiece, “Answered Prayers,” viewers are taken on a journey through the complexities of his relationships with the high-society women known as “The Swans.”

Expect a riveting exploration of forgiveness, phantoms from the past, and the inexorable link between creation and consequence. “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” continues to deliver a spellbinding narrative, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous world of literary brilliance, personal intricacies, and the haunting echoes of decisions made. Tune in for an evening of drama, nostalgia, and the enigmatic life of Truman Capote.

Take a look at more footage from “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans” directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second part of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning “Feud” TV series, now streaming on FX and Hulu:

“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women…

“…rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.

‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts)…

“…‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).

“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante…

“…only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.

“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...

Get ready for an intriguing episode of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” as Season 2 continues with Episode 6 titled “Hats, Gloves, and Effete Homosexuals.” Tune in at 10:00 Pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, on FX for a night of captivating storytelling and riveting drama.

In this installment, viewers are transported to the end of an era in New York City, where significant changes are afoot. Meanwhile, in California, Truman Capote is determined to usher in a new era with the presence of a handsome new beau by his side.

As the narrative unfolds, audiences will be immersed in the glamorous and tumultuous world of Truman Capote and his complicated relationships with the high society “Swans” of New York. With its blend of historical accuracy and captivating storytelling, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” continues to enthrall viewers with its depiction of fame, friendship, and betrayal.

Don’t miss the latest episode of “Feud: Capote vs.

Take a look at more footage from “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans” directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second part of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning “Feud” TV series, now streaming on FX and Hulu:

“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.

‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).

“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.

“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...

Get ready for another captivating episode of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” as Season 2 Episode 5, titled “The Secret Inner Lives of Swans,” airs on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on FX. In this highly anticipated installment, viewers will delve deeper into the complex dynamics between Truman Capote and the high society women known as “The Swans.”

As tensions escalate following the publication of a revealing Esquire article, Truman finds himself grappling with the fallout and seeking solace in the company of a fellow writer. The episode promises to offer insight into the inner lives of both Capote and the Swans, shedding light on their motivations, desires, and secrets.

With its blend of drama, intrigue, and historical fiction, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and stellar performances. Don’t miss out on all the drama when “The Secret Inner Lives of Swans” airs on...

In 2006, a movie came out starring Daniel Craig, Sandra Bullock, Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, Isabella Rossellini, Peter Bogdanovich, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Toby Jones. That’s a murderer’s row of talent bringing to life writer/director Douglas McGrath’s script — and very few people paid it much mind. But “Infamous” was a victim of bad timing, not bad filmmaking.

One can’t blame audiences for greeting it with a collective shrug. McGrath’s movie tackled the exact same topic as the previous year’s “Capote” (the movie that earned Philip Seymour Hoffman his first and only Oscar): Truman Capote’s time spent researching and writing his true-crime classic “In Cold Blood.” After the buzzy release of “Capote” and months spent in awards season campaigning mode, no one was ready to revisit the subject.

What a shame, because “Infamous” restores much of what was missing from Bennett Miller...

Get ready for another intense and emotional episode of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” on FX, airing at 10:00 Pm on Wednesday, February 14th. In Season 2 Episode 4, titled “It’s Impossible,” viewers will witness Babe confronting a harsh reality while Truman takes steps toward sobriety.

As tensions rise and conflicts escalate between Babe and the Swans, Babe finds herself grappling with difficult truths that force her to confront her own actions and choices. Meanwhile, Truman struggles with his battle against addiction, realizing the importance of getting sober for his own well-being and relationships.

In this gripping installment, the stakes are higher than ever as the rivalry between Babe and Truman reaches a boiling point. With secrets exposed and alliances tested, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Don’t miss the drama, heartache, and triumphs in Season 2 Episode 4 of “Feud: Capote vs.

Take a look at more footage from “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans” directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second part of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning “Feud” TV series, now streaming on FX and Hulu:

“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.

‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).

“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.

“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...

Although Feud: Capote vs. The Swans is only the second installment of Ryan Murphy’s Feud franchise — Bette and Joan aired way back in 2017 — the anthology’s core seems clear enough. To qualify as a Feud season, the focus must be on a rivalry of little to no cosmic importance that’s somehow integral to the very essence of the people involved. It must exist as nothing and everything all at once.

Capote vs. The Swans creator Jon Robin Baitz understands the general assignment. In focusing on the society kerfuffle between Truman Capote and some of the most powerful women of New York’s upper crust, Baitz has a clash that’s entirely inconsequential and yet cataclysmic within its milieu. Unfortunately, a jumbled approach to time and a limited understanding of character make it a story without momentum.

Capote vs. The Swans is eight hours of exceptional performances and interesting formal ideas,...

Two months into the new year, Hulu is in full gear! The streamer will usher in several major premieres this February in addition to a wide variety of library shows and movies. Kick off the month with the premiere of the latest installment of Ryan Murphy and FX’s “Feud,” entitled “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” and starring Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Tom Hollander, and more.

Recent Emmy winner Quinta Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary” will also welcome students back in the doors as Season 3 makes its highly anticipated premiere mid-month on both ABC and on Hulu the next day, part of several season premieres for ABC this month, including “Not Dead Yet,” “The Conners,” and more.

From the recent Sundance debut film “Suncoast” to the epic historical miniseries “Shōgun,” find out everything coming to Hulu in February, including The Streamable’s top five must-see shows and movies!

At the epicenter of New York City high society, Truman Capote learned a key lesson the hard way: don’t provoke the Swans. Tom Hollander plays the famed writer in the latest season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series “Feud” but it’s Capote’s coterie, played by Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, and Calista Flockhart, who run the show. “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans” will premiere on FX on Wednesday, Jan. 31, with episodes available the following day on Hulu. You can watch Feud: Capote vs. the Swans and FX with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.

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“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” is back with a captivating trip down memory lane in Season 2, Episode 3, titled “Masquerade 1966.” Set your calendars for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on FX, because this episode is sure to transport viewers to a glamorous and turbulent era.

In 1966, the legendary Maysles brothers, renowned documentary filmmakers, take center stage as they capture the remarkable events leading up to and following Truman Capote’s iconic Black and White Ball. This dazzling masquerade ball became a symbol of the high society’s opulence and extravagance during the swinging ’60s.

As the cameras roll, viewers are treated to an immersive experience, witnessing the intricate planning, extravagant preparations, and the star-studded guest list that made this soirée an unforgettable moment in history. But behind the glitz and glamour, tensions and rivalries simmer beneath the surface.

“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” has been praised for its meticulous attention to...

Sundance announced its winners on Friday morning, with Alessandra Lacorazza’s In The Summers took the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic and Brendan Bellomo’s Porcelain War the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary.

Silje Evensmo Jacobsen’s A New Kind Of Wilderness won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary, while Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez earned the corresponding world cinema dramatic prize for Sujo.

The pair collaborated as writers on the 2020 World Cinema – Dramatic prize winner Identifying Features directed by Valadez.

The Festival Favorite Award went to Daughters by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, whose film also...

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has announced its winners, with In the Summers taking the Grand Jury prize for U.S. Dramatic Competition and Porcelain War landing the award for U.S. Documentary Competition.

Sujo won the jury prize for the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section, and A New Kind of Wilderness won for World Cinema Documentary Competition.

Audience awards went to Sean Wang’s Dìdi (弟弟) in the U.S. Dramatic Competition and Daughters in the U.S. Documentary Competition, with the latter also earning the Festival Favorite Award selected by audiences across all new feature films presented at the fest. Girls Will Be Girls landed the audience award for World Cinema Dramatic Competition, and Ibelin won it in the World Cinema Documentary Competition.

Elsewhere, the Next innovator award went to Little Death, with Irish rap biopic Kneecap winning the audience award for the Next section.

Sundance CEO Joana Vicente said,...

Step back into the dazzling world of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” as Season 2 unfolds with Episode 2, “Ice Water in Their Veins,” airing on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11:20 Pm on FX. Following the seismic shockwaves of the Esquire article, Truman Capote finds himself on a tumultuous downward spiral, navigating the treacherous terrain of scandal and its aftermath.

As the repercussions of the exposé reverberate through Capote’s life, viewers can expect a riveting portrayal of the author’s struggles and the impact on his relationships within the high-society Swans. “Ice Water in Their Veins” promises to deliver a captivating narrative as the Swans unite in the face of adversity, forming a formidable front against the challenges posed by the fallout.

Don’t miss this poignant episode that peels back the layers of fame, friendship, and the consequences of betrayal in the glittering landscape of mid-20th century New York high society.

Dive into the glitzy world of high society drama with the premiere of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” Season 2, Episode 1, titled “Pilot,” airing Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on FX. This season promises to be a captivating exploration of the life and times of Truman Capote, who, at the peak of his fame, finds himself both adored and under threat.

As Truman Capote enjoys the glamorous lifestyle of New York’s social elite, an excerpt published in Esquire magazine becomes a looming shadow, jeopardizing his standing among the glittering swans of high society. The episode sets the stage for a riveting tale of power, betrayal, and the fragility of societal acceptance.

Tune in for an exquisite blend of historical accuracy and dramatic storytelling, as “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” kicks off its second season with a promising pilot that delves into the intricate web of relationships and ambitions in the...

In the Season 2 premiere of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans,” titled “Pilot: Director’s Cut,” airing at 10:00 Pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, on Fxx, viewers will be transported into the glamorous and tumultuous world of Truman Capote and his complex relationships with the high-society swans of New York. As Capote becomes the darling of the city’s elite, a provocative excerpt published in Esquire magazine threatens to unravel his carefully constructed world and jeopardize his standing in the upper echelons of society.

This episode promises to be a riveting exploration of fame, power, and the fragile nature of social standing, with the legendary Truman Capote at the center of it all. As viewers delve into this Director’s Cut, they can expect a nuanced portrayal of Capote’s life and the challenges he faced, providing a fresh perspective on the celebrated author’s journey through the glamorous yet treacherous landscape...

Take a look at more footage from “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans” directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second part of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning “Feud” TV series, streaming January 31, 2024 on FX and February 1, 2024 on Hulu:

“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.

‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).

“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.

“When an excerpt from the book, ‘Answered Prayers’, Capote’s planned magnum opus,...

FX’s new trailer for Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans shows Truman Capote’s rise in importance among New York’s wealthiest socialites, followed by his banishment by the “swans” after revealing their most intimate secrets. Tom Hollander stars as the bestselling author who betrayed the trust of the high society women he befriended.

Season two of the anthology series also stars Naomi Watts as “Babe” Paley, Diane Lane as Slim Keith, Chloë Sevigny as C.Z. Guest, and Calista Flockhart as Lee Radziwill. Demi Moore plays Ann “Bang-Bang” Woodward, Molly Ringwald is Joanne Carson, Treat Williams is Bill Paley, Joe Mantello is Jack Dunphy, and Russell Tovey plays John O’Shea.

Based on Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer, the eight-episode season premieres on January 31, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes arrive on Wednesdays at 10pm Et/Pt.

“Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans”, based on the novel “Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer, is directed by directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second installment of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning TV series, streaming January 31, 2024 on FX and February 1, 2024 on Hulu:

“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.

‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).

“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives,...

Feud is finally returning, and FX has dropped a first look at the long-awaited, star-studded second season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series.

The first season of Feud, Bette and Joan, aired back in March 2017, starring Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon as rival Hollywood icons Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, respectively.

Now, nearly seven years later, arrives the highly anticipated season two, Capote vs. the Swans, an eight-episode limited series set in the 1970s and based on Laurence Leamer’s best-selling book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era that focuses on writer Truman Capote and the elite New York women he surrounded himself with, nicknamed “the swans.”

The who’s-who cast includes Naomi Watts, also an executive producer, as Babe Paley; Tom Hollander as Truman Capote; Diane Lane as Slim Keith; Chloë Sevigny as C.Z. Guest; Calista Flockhart as Lee Radziwill...

Author Truman Capote earns the wrath of New York’s high society after unveiling devastating secrets in the official trailer for FX’s Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans. The second installment in Ryan Murphy’s Feud anthology series focuses on the author’s relationship with the mega-rich women who run NYC and what happens when their hard-earned trust is shattered.

Tom Hollander leads the cast as Truman Capote. Naomi Watts plays Barbara “Babe” Paley, Diane Lane is Slim Keith, Chloë Sevigny is C.Z. Guest, and Calista Flockhart plays Lee Radziwill. Demi Moore stars as Ann “Bang-Bang” Woodward, Molly Ringwald is Joanne Carson, Treat Williams is Bill Paley, Joe Mantello is Jack Dunphy, and Russell Tovey is John O’Shea.

Season two of Feud is based on Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer. Jon Robin Baitz adapted the book for the series,...

Ryan Murphy’s “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans” shatters the social hierarchy of 1960s elite New York, one betrayal at a time.

Season 2 of the anthology series centers on acclaimed writer Truman Capote (Tom Hollander), once a confidante to society’s most elite women, whom he nicknamed “the swans.” However, his act of betrayal effectively destroyed those relationships, banished him from high society and sent him into a spiral of self-destruction from which he would ultimately never recover.

Per the official synopsis, “Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets. When an excerpt from the book, Answered Prayers, Capote’s planned magnum opus, was published in Esquire, it effectively destroyed his relationship with his swans, banished him from the high society...

FX on Wednesday released a trailer for Feud Season 2 — which comes nearly seven years after the end of Season 1.

Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans — the second installment in Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed anthology — is based on Laurence Leamer’s book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era, and chronicles author Truman Capote’s betrayal of his close female friends in the 1970s. Read on for the official logline:

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Ryan Murphy dropped a teaser for the second installment of his Feud franchise, Capote Vs. The Swans, which highlights stars Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Molly Ringwald and Demi Moore.

Watch the short video posted to Instagram this morning below.

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Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans is based on the bestselling book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer. The miniseries is set in the 1970s and ends with Truman Capote’s death in 1984. It chronicles the tale of the famous wunderkind author (Tom Hollander) as he stabs several of his female friends — whom he called his “swans” — in the back by publishing a roman à clef short story called “La Côte Basque 1965” in Esquire in 1975.

His inner circle of swans included Babe Paley...

“Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans”, based on the novel “Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer, is directed by directed by Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, in the second installment of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning TV series, streaming January 31, 2024 on FX and February 1, 2024 on Hulu:

“..‘Truman Capote’ (Tom Hollander), the writer of ‘In Cold Blood’, surrounded himself with a coterie of New York society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society, nicknamed ‘the swans’.

‘Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame ‘Barbara Paley, (Naomi Watts), ‘Slim Keith’ (Diane Lane), ‘C.Z. Guest’ (Chloë Sevigny) and ‘Lee Radziwill’ (Calista Flockhart).

“ Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives, befriending them and becoming their confidante, only to ultimately betray them by writing a thinly veiled fictionalization of their lives,...

Poster for FX’s ‘Feud: Capote Vs The Swans’

Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Calista Flockhart, and Chloë Sevigny lead the cast of FX’s Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans, based on Laurence Leamer’s Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era. The second installment of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series will premiere on January 31, 2024 on FX and Fxx with the release of the first two episodes.

New episodes of the eight-episode season air on Wednesdays at 10pm Et/Pt.

The first season, Feud: Bette and Joan, premiered in March 2017 and explored the relationship between classic movie stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Susan Sarandon starred as Bette Davis, Jessica Lange played Joan Crawford, and Judy Davis played gossip columnist Hedda Hopper.

Tom Hollander as Truman Capote in ‘Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans’ (Photo Cr: Pari Dukovic/FX)

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Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

It's been a long wait for Feud Season 2, but FX is ringing in the new year with the next chapter on the horizon.

Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans will debut with its first two episodes on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 10 p.m.

Episodes will be available to stream on Hulu a day after their FX telecasts.

Here's the official logline:

Acclaimed writer Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) surrounded himself with a coterie of society's most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of high society New York – whom he nicknamed "the swans."

Beautiful and distinguished, the group included grande dame Barbara "Babe" Paley (Naomi Watts), Slim Keith (Diane Lane), C.Z. Guest (Chloë Sevigny) and Lee Radziwill (Calista Flockhart).

Seal Team is Ending a Season Too Late

Enchanted and captivated by these doyennes, Capote ingratiated himself into their lives,...

FX has confirmed the premiere date and released the key art (see above) for Feud Capote Vs. The Swans, the second installment of Ryan Murphy’s award-winning anthology.

The eight-episode limited series will premiere its first two episodes on Wednesday, January 31 at 10 pm Et/Pt on FX, simulcast with a special Director’s Cut of the first episode on Fxx. All episodes, including the Director’s Cut, will be available to stream next day on Hulu.

The series, based on the bestselling book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer, will premiere Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories. Check local listings for dates.

In Feud: Capote Vs the Swans, Tom Hollander stars as acclaimed writer Truman Capote, who surrounded himself with a coterie of society’s most elite women – rich, glamorous socialites who defined...

"I've never felt so connected to someone in my life." These can be dangerous words! This strange, awkward animated short film is a very personal tale about a short-lived relationship. Brontosaurus is a short film made by filmmaker Jack Dunphy, and it first premiered last year at various festivals including True/False, Nashville, Philadelphia, and Cucalorus. "A tale of lust, eating disorders, crossing boundaries, and tiny toy dinosaurs." It's an intimate short doc featuring hand-drawn animation to tell a story of, uh, why you don't sleep with your assistant. Dunphy adds via Ig: "It's been a long and winding road with this one, so I'm glad people are finally seeing it." While the style is a bit rough, and entirely unflattering, it goes right along the story and captures his depressed attitude. I hope he finishes his other film one day! In the meantime, this isn't the most uplifting short...

Stars: Peter Vack, Betsey Brown, Jack Dunphy, Eileen Dietz, Jane Brown, Ron Brown, Richard Mark Jordan, Patrick Labella, James Augustus Lee, Catherine Bo-Eun Song | Written and Directed by Peter Vack

Seemingly inspired by mumblecore filmmaking, Assholes actually plays out more like Troma’s take on the Brian Yuzna film Society, and under their auspices would have been titled something like “Attack of the Killer Assholes” or “New York Assholes Must Die.”

The story centres around three self-absorbed twenty-somethings coping with mumblecore ennui through drugs, therapy and family dinners. Adam, played by writer/director Peter Vack, is too busy getting stoned to pay attention to the fact that his now-sober sister, Adah, desperately wants his attention, and their parents’ attention, or anyone’s sexual attention – as she tells her analyst. Desperately horny, she hooks up with Adam’s best friend, Aaron (Jack Dunphy), whose anal obsession literally plumbs new depths of perversion.

Filmmaker Jack Dunphy makes personal films. His shorts Serenity, Chekhov and now Revelations, tell stories from his life with a dash of fiction. He uses construction paper as a base material for his animated films and seemingly does detail work with whatever bachelor-pad rubbish he has on hand. These stop-motion worlds are grubby and handmade; there’s no handsome veneer getting between us and Jack’s emotions, though they’re beautiful in their own right. In Revelations, now streaming as part of the Slamdance Film Festival, he combines animation with video footage and photos from his past to tell the story of his high […]

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Filmmaker Jack Dunphy makes personal films. His shorts Serenity, Chekhov and now Revelations, tell stories from his life with a dash of fiction. He uses construction paper as a base material for his animated films and seemingly does detail work with whatever bachelor-pad rubbish he has on hand. These stop-motion worlds are grubby and handmade; there’s no handsome veneer getting between us and Jack’s emotions, though they’re beautiful in their own right. In Revelations, now streaming as part of the Slamdance Film Festival, he combines animation with video footage and photos from his past to tell the story of his high […]

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Historical documentaries pose a unique challenge when it comes to dramatizing lives rarely captured on film. When it comes to literary figures, there’s no shortage of written records — whether by them or about them — to communicate the essence of a writer’s life. In the case of the new documentary “Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation,” filmmaker Lisa Immordino Vreeland utilizes correspondence between the two monumental figures as well as public comments each made about the other to weave her tale. While the result is visually wooden, the friendship, rivalry, and musings on art and life in “Truman & Tennessee” coalesce into

Described in its opening shots as “an encounter between those lifelong friends in their own words,” “Truman & Tennessee” charts the parallel careers of Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams, contemporaries with similar backgrounds who faced many of the same personal and professional struggles. The film plays like a kind of...

Exclusive: Yellow Bear Films has acquired a script from Adam Perlman (Billions) based on the Sports Illustrated article “This Hockey Mogul Was 17. Got a Problem With That?” which was reported by Jon Wertheim.

The project is being produced by Tom McNulty (Date Night) through his MC² banner. No director is attached yet. It’s being described as Slap Shot meets Superbad.

The story is about the Danbury Trashers which was considered the most violent team in professional sports. The minor league hockey team accumulated more penalty minutes in one season than any other team before or since, but they also had the best record in the league. At their helm and president/Gm of the club was a 17-year-old kid named Aj Galante who was put in charge of the team by his father, the local king of waste management.

It follows Galante from mastering the moneyball of violence to...

If you are a long time reader of these here pages, then you may very well already be aware of my love for the cinematic works of Nathan Silver. Working under the mode of roughly a movie a year, Silver has offered some of the finest indie fare of this past decade. From at-home care drama Exit Elena, to the introspective Uncertain Terms, the tumultuous Stinking Heaven and the manic Thirst Street, Silver perfectly encapsulates the wild mood swings of early 21st century American Living like few other filmmakers of his generation. Reuniting with his Thirst Street co-star Esther Garrel, Silver has also teamed up with writer Jack Dunphy, and actress Maëlle Poesy for the NYC theater scene fuck-up The Great Pretender. Now, while I am...

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When Peter Vack scored a role over the summer playing Lola Kirke’s boyfriend on the Amazon series “Mozart in the Jungle,” he used the money to direct his first feature. The actor had scored in dozens of low-budget projects and directed a short film a few years earlier, but he had reason to believe nobody else was going to back his feature-length debut.

“Just imagine the first sentence of the pitch,” said Vack, over lunch at Soho House. “‘It’s about two people who share an anal fetish, and I’m thinking of my sister to play the lead.’ I knew this particular endeavor was not something I’d be able to find investors for.”

The movie, by the way, was called “Assholes.” It premiered at the SXSW Film Festival, where it won the inaugural Adam Yauch Hornblower Award (a prize reserved for unique filmmaking visions); it also jolted audiences and critics alike,...

For Jack Dunphy, making movies about his life is a way to sort things out. Film is an autobiographic medium that allows him, he says, to revisit tough memories and recreate them with a variety of visual styles. One such memory can be seen in “Chekhov,” an entry at TheWrap’s ShortList Film Festival, presented with support from IMAX. It is comprised of two simple elements: footage of Dunphy’s ex-girlfriend Fiona, and a secretly-recorded phone call he made to his sister, Ruby. Dunphy says he decided to make the film spontaneously after an encounter with Fiona after their break-up that left him.

Stars: Peter Vack, Betsey Brown, Jack Dunphy, Eileen Dietz, Jane Brown, Ron Brown, Richard Mark Jordan, Patrick Labella, James Augustus Lee, Catherine Bo-Eun Song | Written and Directed by Peter Vack

Seemingly inspired by mumblecore filmmaking, Assholes actually plays out more like Troma’s take on the Brian Yuzna film Society, and under their auspices would have been titled something like “Attack of the Killer Assholes” or “New York Assholes Must Die.”

The story centres around three self-absorbed twenty-somethings coping with mumblecore ennui through drugs, therapy and family dinners. Adam, played by writer/director Peter Vack, is too busy getting stoned to pay attention to the fact that his now-sober sister, Adah (Betsey Brown, Vack’s real-life sister), desperately wants his attention, and their parents’ attention, or anyone’s sexual attention – as she tells her analyst. Desperately horny, she hooks up with Adam’s best friend, Aaron (Jack Dunphy), whose anal...

The heart of Paris beats for film industry in June. Industry Week is the professional part of the Champs-Elysées Film Festival.

The submissions for Us in Progress are now open till August 15th here.

This label includes the Us in Progress (USiP) and Les Arc Film Fesstival’s team presenting the Paris Coproduction Village and La Residence de la Cinefondation which welcomes a dozen young directors who come to Paris to work on their first or second fiction feature project for 4 and 1/2 months. All together, they offer 24 film projects at different stages, from development to post production. More than 200 professionals from the industry, producers, international sellers, distributors, etc. are welcomed.

This year Us in Progress broke out. It has become a top event for discovering American independent cinema not only for the Europeans invited to attend, but for Americans who find themselves in Paris for the event or who even...

Wild Nights With Emily, about an illicit romance, scoops €50,000 top prize.

Us playwright and director Madeleine Olnek’s Wild Nights With Emily, inspired by the secret love life of Us poet Emily Dickinson, has won the sixth edition of Us in Progress in Paris.

Taking place June 20-22 as part of the industry wing of the Champs-Elysées Film Festival, the event showcased five independent Us feature productions at the rough-cut stage.

It is a joint initiative between the festival and the American Film Festival in Wroclaw, Poland.

Wild Nights With Emily revolves around Dickinson’s hushed-up affair with her brother’s wife Susan Dickinson,...

Wild Nights With Emily, about an illicit romance, scoops €50,000 top prize.

Us playwright and director Madeleine Olnek’s Wild Nights With Emily, inspired by the secret love life of Us poet Emily Dickinson, has won the sixth edition of Us in Progress in Paris.

Taking place June 20-22 as part of the industry wing of the Champs-Elysées Film Festival, the event showcased five independent Us feature productions at the rough-cut stage.

It is a joint initiative between the festival and the American Film Festival in Wroclaw, Poland.

Wild Nights With Emily revolves around Dickinson’s hushed-up affair with her brother’s wife Susan Dickinson,...

Works-in-progress event will run June 20-22 in Paris.

Us indie directors Charlie Birns and Madeline Olnek will present features at the sixth edition of Us in Progress in Paris.

Due to take place June 20-22, the event is a joint initiative between the American Film Festival in Wroclaw, the Champs-Elysées Film Festival in Paris and Black Rabbit in New York.

A total of five feature-length fiction works and documentaries will be presented at the event including Birns’s surrogate mother drama Family Affairs, his debut feature after a trio of shorts.

Respected New York playwright and film-maker Madeleine Olnek will present her Emily Dickinson-inspired third feature Wild Nights With Emily.

Rough-cuts of the participating films will be presented to 40 European sales agents, distributors, festival programmers and producers.

The winning film will get post-production, acquisition and promotion services offered by a number of sponsors from the independent cinema scene in Paris.

Us in Progress...