Documentaries

Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds Honor a Comedy Icon in ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ at FYC Event

Amazon MGM Studios hosted a special Los Angeles FYC event for “John Candy: I Like Me,” the upcoming documentary from Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds celebrating the life and legacy of the beloved comedy icon. The film blends archival footage, personal stories, and heartfelt reflection ahead of its TIFF premiere and Prime Video debut.

Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton on Centering Humanity in ‘The Devil Is Busy’

Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton discuss their Oscar-nominated films “The Devil Is Busy” and “The Perfect Neighbor,” exploring faith, race, and perspective through immersive storytelling. By removing narration and traditional framing, both films allow audiences to experience events firsthand and draw their own conclusions.

Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds attend the Amazon MGM Studios "John Candy: I Like Me" TIFF Premiere at Roy Thompson Hall in a vintage Chrysler LeBaron inspired by one of John Candy’s most beloved comedy classics – Planes, Trains and Automobiles, on Sept. 4, 2025 in Toronto.

‘John Candy: I Like Me’— Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks Reveal Editing Challenges

Director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds discussed some of the challenges that came in shaping 'John Candy: I Like Me' during the edit. Hours before 'John Candy: I Like Me' premiered at the Roy Thoms... Read More...

Major General (Res.) Noam Tibon and Barry Avrich attend the world premiere of The Road Between Us during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall on September 10, 2025.

‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’—Barry Avrich and Noam Tibon Discuss the Film

Barry Avrich and IDF Maj. Gen. (Res.) Noam Tibon discuss 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue'—a gripping film about courage, family, and survival on October 7. “I wasn’t looking to make a political fi... Read More...

Steven Spielberg, Director of Jaws and Director Laurent Bouzereau are pictured during an interview for National Geographic's Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story.

Laurent Bouzereau Explores Spielberg’s Legacy in Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Laurent Bouzereau dives into 'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,' exploring Steven Spielberg’s fears, rare footage, and the film’s enduring cultural impact. "I really hope that this is gonna be inspiri... Read More...

Wendy Benchley, Executive Producer and Ocean Conservationist advocate is pictured during an interview for National Geographic's Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story.

Wendy Benchley on Jaws @ 50, Shark Conservation, and Honoring Peter Benchley’s Legacy

Wendy Benchley reflects on 'Jaws'’ lasting impact, shark conservation, and the new documentary celebrating 50 years of the iconic film and its ocean legacy. "I think the legacy of 'Jaws' is that interest in... Read More...

‘Paddle Out’: Sebi Lee Honors Melissa Pappageorgas’ Unstoppable Spirit in Surf and Film

"Paddle Out" is more than just a film—it’s a tribute to the power of the human spirit, the bonds of friendship, and the way communities can lift each other up. Sebi Lee sat down with Awards Focus for an intimate and exclusive interview, sharing the challenges of making the film, the impact of Melissa’s story, and how a promise to a friend turned into something much bigger than she ever imagined.

Adam Kinzinger in a still from The Last Republican.

The Last Republican: Steve Pink, Adam Kinzinger Discuss Doc

Filmmaker Steve Pink and former Congressman Adam Kinzinger discussed the new documentary, The Last Republican. Given their political differences, Pink is probably the last filmmaker one would expect to make a ... Read More...

Conan O’Brien Delivers Laughs With Nick Offerman At The World Premiere Of “Conan O’Brien Must Go”

On Tuesday night, Conan O’Brien took over the Avalon Hollywood theater to premiere his new travel series, "Conan O’Brien Must Go." The Max series premiere drew critics, TV Academy members, and almost the entir... Read More...

World Premiere of Apple’s “They Call Me Magic”, Regency Village Theatre, Los Angeles CA, USA - 14 Apr 2022

THEY CALL ME MAGIC World Premiere

Following stellar reviews from the SXSW film festival, Apple TV+ took over the Regency Village Theater in Westwood Thursday night for the Los Angeles premiere of its four part docuseries THEY CALL ME MAGIC.