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entertainmentSunday, September 6, 2026

Telluride buzz and Emmy wins lead the day

The Telluride Film Festival continues to generate strong reviews, with Jesse Eisenberg's community theatre comedy and a new Danny Boyle film drawing attention. Meanwhile, Mariska Hargitay's personal documentary scores big at the Emmys, and Maisie Williams opens up about life after 'Game of Thrones.'

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Telluride highlights

The festival circuit is in full swing, with two new films earning strong notices from critics.

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‘The Debut’ Review: Julianne Moore And Paul Giamatti Get Big Laughs In Jesse Eisenberg’s Hilarious And Even Sweet Look At Community Theatre – Telluride Film Festival

Jesse Eisenberg's third directorial effort, a comedy set in community theatre, is getting rave reviews from Telluride for Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti's performances and its balance of humor and heart.

by Pete Hammond7 min readRead original

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Danny Boyle Interview on 'Ink'

Danny Boyle uses the Telluride platform to reflect on 'Slumdog Millionaire's' rocky path to distribution, drawing a parallel to his new film 'Ink' and its themes.

by Anne Thompson9 min readRead original

Awards and reflections

Emmy wins and personal interviews round out the day's biggest stories.

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Mariska Hargitay Wins Two Emmys For ‘My Mom Jayne,’ Thanks Gloria Steinem From Stage

Mariska Hargitay took home two Primetime Emmys for her HBO documentary about her mother Jayne Mansfield, winning for both Outstanding Documentary and Outstanding Directing.

#04www.theguardian.comSep 6

‘The first half of my 20s was hell’: Maisie Williams on her tough childhood and why she’s been having more fun since Game of Thrones

Maisie Williams describes her early 20s as 'hell' and feeling lost after 'Game of Thrones,' but says she's now enjoying life and learning witchcraft from Sandra Bullock for 'Practical Magic 2.'

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