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Emilia Pérez movie wins top Spanish film prize amid Karla Sofía Gascón furore
Best European film at Goya awards goes to movie at the centre of a storm over past social media posts written by its star, Karla Sofía Gascón. Narco-musical Emilia Pérez has won best European film ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
‘Many teachers don’t want to do this, but they’re trapped’: film shows extent of Putin indoctrination in Russian schools
Two years after he started documenting the effect of the Ukraine war on his pupils, Pavel Talankin reveals how it led to accolade – and exile from home. As Russian tanks advanced into Ukraine in ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85
Roberts appeared in Allen's 'Play It Again, Sam,' 'Annie Hall,' 'Stardust Memories,' 'A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy,' 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Radio Days.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 9 -
AMC poised for ‘multiyear recovery’ fueled by strong 2025 film slate, says analyst
2024 was ‘a year of surprising resilience’ for the domestic box office, according to Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
Disney, amid changes to DEI initiatives, will alter content warning ahead of 'Peter Pan,' 'Dumbo' and other older films
Disney has become the latest company to change its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as pressure from the federal government to eliminate such programs continues.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Oscars short films 2025 review – from immigration hell to kiss-averse kids and inspirational octogenarians
Fifteen films have been nominated in the categories of live action, animation and documentary – some cliched, some excellent and others truly powerful . Once again, the British-based Shorts ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Film in Europe is booming, but the gongs and glamour only tell one side of the story | Moritz Pfeifer
The Berlinale opens today to an industry thriving on EU funds. But where is the money going – and are audiences benefiting too?. European film is booming. Really. In spite of the disruption caused ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
‘The camera is more impactful than a rifle’: the married Ukrainian artists who filmed the war – and are now up for an Oscar
Anya Stasenko and Slava Leontyev felt the responsibility of history upon them when they chose to film the everyday people defending their homeland from the Russian onslaught. The exhausted couple ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofia Gascón continues to spark controversy amid film's Oscar campaign
Karla Sofia Gascón, the star of Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez,” continues to face backlash over her past social media posts, putting the film's Oscars chances at risk.NBC News - 6d -
Pierce Brosnan's '90s Disaster Film Dante's Peak Is Releasing On 4K Blu-Ray
Dante’s Peak on 4K Blu-ray $31.49 (was $45) | Releases April ...GameSpot - 6d -
Review: We watched all 15 short films nominated at the 2025 Oscars. Here's what should win
Live-action, documentary, animation: AMPAS nominates five worthy shorts in each category but only one will prevail. Here's a guide to help you win your Oscars pool.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
The new Bridget Jones film shows the messy, funny, mistake-filled reality of widowhood | Stacey Heale
I lost my own husband at a young age. It’s rare (and v.g.) to see a heroine trying to live joyfully despite her grief. Bridget Jones is back and once again blazing a new path, this time as a widow. ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ukrainian film producer Alexander Rodnyansky: ‘Russians didn’t want politics — we gave them hits’
His blockbusters once gripped Moscow. Now an enemy of the state, he wonders if they helped pave the way for warFinancial Times - 5d -
'Conclave' leads the pack and struggling 'Emilia Pérez' faces a test at Britain's BAFTA film awards
Papal thriller “Conclave” leads the race for the 78th British Academy while genre-bending musical “Emilia Pérez” faces a test of whether a global backlash has made the former prize favorite an ...ABC News - 4d -
New Bridget Jones film breaks UK box office rom-com record
Bridget's return also proved more popular in the UK than Captain America: Brave New World this weekend.BBC News - 3d -
‘The Köln Concert is the hit he wants to disown’: why Keith Jarrett shunned two new films about his unlikely masterpiece
His back hurt and his piano was substandard. But the musician’s improvised 1975 show entered jazz history. Now two films are celebrating that mesmerising night – and the sweary teen promoter who ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
With a new hit film, Netflix has reduced disabled lives to feelgood fodder – and got the facts shockingly wrong | Archie Bland and Ruth Spencer
This story about a child with cerebral palsy is badly misleading – and a slap in the face for families like ours. Amazing news from Netflix: there is an extraordinary treatment available for ...The Guardian - Feb. 11