Steven Gaydos

The Hamas terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7 inflamed the Middle East region, igniting yet another war with thousands of victims, both Jewish and Palestinian. The repercussions of the conflict are now felt all over the world, signified by massive demonstrations from Paris to Caracas, for and against both sides of the conflagration. And […]

They say, “If you remember the ’60s, you weren’t there,” but newly minted Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree Sammy Hagar not only remembers the ’60s, but the ’50s as well. As someone who grewup in that same era in Hagar’s hood, the former hometown of America’s biggest steel mill west of the Mississippi and birthplace […]

Today marks the debut of our first edition of the Variety 10. Our goal is to focus on a specific field or discipline and highlight the 10 individuals we feel are the most important and consequential leaders of the moment. It’s entirely appropriate that we begin by looking at the world of brand marketing, where […]

Once known as COLCOA, the American French Film Festival will hit Los Angeles Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 and feature such awards contenders as "Emilia Perez."

Eckhart Schmidt, German director best-known for the cannibalistic groupie horror thriller, “The Fan,” passed away on Oct. 25 at the age of 85.

Need to break post-presidential election tension that surfaces its ugly head at the Thanksgiving table? Here's watch/listen lists to ease the anxiety.

The 2024 Golden Globes and Oscars race is a stampede of creatively ambitious film directors that would make a great A-list festival lineup. 

David Foster’s genius combined with his compassion gave birth to a philanthropy that is as beautiful as the greatest songs he’s brought to life.

Donovan’s latest creative musings can be seen in a “visual essay,” “Tale of the Gael,” a photographic history of the ‘60s music revolution.

After 75 years, the Berlin Film Festival retains its reputation and the vitality of its programming and operations.