After a career spent exploring transcendent friendships sparked by music, Carney directs Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in a story that gives the ugly side of human nature a fighting chance.

The ever-affable movie star leads John Carney's terrific new film about stolen (musical) valor, which allowed him to sing, work with Nick Jonas, and eventually get told by IndieWire about his unique place in the "Halloween" film franchise.

The filmmaker behind "Once," "Sing Street," and "Begin Again" excels at blending music and movies. For his latest, "Power Ballad," he tells IndieWire about a truly collaborative process, with an assist from his stars, his own experiences, and even Truffaut.

As soon as Hollywood could talk, it could sing. Marketed as the first “talkie,” 1927’s The Jazz Singer centers on the son of a rabbi (Al Jolson) choosing between the family business and a life on the stage. He picks the latter, embracing modernity and finding…

TIFF-premiering romantic crime thriller Carolina Caroline and animated adventure The Last Whale Singer open in moderate release. The Little Sister from Cannes, documentary Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC, She’s The He and anime Jinsei are new limited debuts. John C…

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