Film News Today — November 10, 2026
‘Chasing Summer’ Director Josephine Decker Says That ‘Filmmaking Is Lonelier Than Ever,’ So It’s Time to Build a Community and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is full of contrasts today, from the highs of box office success to the lows of isolation in the filmmaking process. On one hand, we see Indian epic 'Ramayana' making history as the first film from India to top the U.K. and Ireland box office, while Japanese film 'Godzilla Minus Zero' also makes a strong debut. Meanwhile, Johnny Depp's comeback film 'Ebenezer' is generating buzz as a "wickedly fun holiday treat" that's adding new layers to a Christmas classic.
But amidst the excitement of new releases and box office milestones, some in the film industry are reflecting on the challenges of their craft. Director Josephine Decker notes that "filmmaking is lonelier than ever," and is calling for a greater sense of community among filmmakers. This sentiment is echoed by Julia Garner, who is eager to see a Madonna biopic get made, but acknowledges that the project's status is constantly changing. Even stars like Keira Knightley are feeling disconnected from their past work, with Knightley admitting she hasn't revisited 'Love Actually' since its premiere and doesn't remember it well. Despite these challenges, initiatives like the American French Film Festival are working to bring people together and foster a love of cinema, with packed screenings of films like 'In Waves' for Los Angeles high school students.
Today's signal:
• ‘Chasing Summer’ Director Josephine Decker Says That ‘Filmmaking Is Lonelier Than Ever,’ So It’s Time to Build a Community (variety.com)
• Keira Knightley Says ‘It Means Nothing’ When Fans Quote ‘Love Actually’ to Her Because She Hasn’t Watched It Since the Premiere: ‘I Don’t Remember It’ (variety.com)
• ‘Ebenezer’ First Reactions: Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Comeback Is a ‘Wickedly Fun Holiday Treat’ That Adds ‘Refreshing New Layers’ to the Christmas Classic (variety.com)
• ‘Ramayana’ Makes History as First Indian Film to Top U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Debuts in Third (variety.com)
• Julia Garner Says Madonna Biopic Status Changes ‘Every Hour,’ But She’d ‘Love for the Movie to Get Made’ (variety.com)
• How the American French Film Festival Is Bringing French Cinema to 3,000 Los Angeles High School Students With Packed Screenings of ‘In Waves’ (variety.com)