Variety | 2018Venice International Film Festival

Venice Blasts Off as 'First Man' Dazzles, Redgrave Charms

The Venice Film Festival had a successful blastoff Wednesday with Damien Chazelle's space epic "First Man," starring Ryan Gosling as astronaut Neil Armstrong, which dazzled its first viewers and scored rave reviews. The glowing critica

By Nick Vivarelli

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Venice Blasts Off as 'First Man' Dazzles, Redgrave Charms

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Venice Jury President Guillermo del Toro Calls for Gender Equality

'Suspiria' Sells to Key Markets Ahead of Venice Premiere

Venice: True Colours Takes Sales on Venice and Toronto Titles (EXCLUSIVE)

Indie Sales Scoops Toronto-Bound Russian Drama 'Core of the World' (EXCLUSIVE)

Venice: Corina Schwingruber Ilic Prepares 'Dina,' Screens 'All Inclusive' (EXCLUSIVE)

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Ryan Gosling Praises Damien Chazelle's Hair, and His Ability to Bring People Together

Oscars: Venice Plants Flag to Start Festival Season

Venice: Secret Location's 'The Great C' Takes an Ambitious Stab at Long-Form VR

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Reviews

Venice Film Review: Ryan Gosling in 'First Man'

Venice Film Review: 'Graves Without a Name'

Film Review: 'Operation Finale'

Film Review: 'Beautifully Broken'

Film Review: 'Active Measures'

Film Review: 'The Happytime Murders'

Film Review: 'All Good'

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