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India's symbol of love mirrors its divides in a new Bollywood film
'The Taj Story' is the latest in a slew of pseudo-historical films to emerge from Bollywood that critics say seek to erase India's Muslim past and create a history dominated by the Hindu majority.
Huge Liam Neeson film fans say 'don't listen to the critics' on ITV tonight
The third and final instalment of the classic Taken series sees Liam Neeson reprise the role of iconic character Bryan Mills. Retired CIA agent Bryan is framed for his ex-wife Lenore's (Famke Janssen) murder and goes on the run, taking out cops and…
Cleckheaton actress stars in Kiefer Sutherland film Tinsel Town - BBC News
An 11-year-old girl from West Yorkshire has described working with Hollywood A-listers in a new Christmas film as 'amazing'. Matilda Firth, from Cleckheaton, plays Kiefer Sutherland's character's daughter in Tinsel Town, which also stars Rebel…
Liam Neeson thriller 'one of his best ever roles' is on Film 4 tonight
A dark thriller starring Liam Neeson in an 'outstanding performance' airs on Film 4 to night, and it's not Taken. Starring Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce, and Monica Bellucci, Memory is based on the 2003 Belgian novel De Zaak Alzheimer by Jef Geeraerts…
Telangana Launches 'Film in Telangana' Showcase at Global Summit
Hyderabad: Under the visionary leadership of Sri A. Revanth Reddy, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Telangana, the State is set to spotlight one of its most significant cultural and economic initiatives at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, the…
AI Could Drive a Third of Long-Form Film and Animation by 2026, China's Tencent Says
Generative AI is poised to reshape the supply of premium screen content, with VP of Chinese online media giant Tencent and CEO of Tencent Video Sun Zhonghuai forecasting that as much as a third of long-form film and animation could be…
Trans creator of 'The Matrix' has thoughts on MAGA's 'crazy, mutant' interpretation of the film
The Matrix director and trans icon Lilly Wachowski was funny and philosophical last week when asked by comedian Caleb Hearon about the “loser freaks” twisting her message in the classic trilogy to their own red-America ideological…
Meet the Short Film Teams Bridging the Generations With Kindness, Bravery and Empathy
From grandmotherly advice to activism and a panic attack on a plane, the spark for a short film can illuminate at any time. Speaking with Variety over Zoom, 11 directors and creators dive deep into why the world needs to experience these 10 stories…
Godzilla 15-Film Criterion Box Set Restocked At Amazon With 50% Discount
Amazon has restocked one of the most popular box sets in the Criterion Collection. Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975 is in stock for $112.48 (was $225). This is great timing on Amazon's part, as the Criterion Collection half-off sale ends…
Deepa Mehta Reflects on Career, 'Water' Controversy and Staying Independent at Singapore Film Festival
In a wide-ranging conversation at the Singapore International Film Festival, acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta reflected on her decades-long career, the controversies that have shadowed her most celebrated works, and her unwavering commitment to…
'Best British film of all time' is streaming on Amazon Prime and a 'masterpiece'
Lovers of mystery movies may want to give this 1949 classic a watch, and they can do so now on Amazon Prime. The Third Man is a film noir directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene, and starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles, and…
Spurs' Yves Bissouma faces axe after he's filmed inhaling laughing gas AGAIN
SPURS ace Yves Bissouma is facing the axe after he was filmed inhaling laughing gas — a year after being suspended for the same thing. The Premier League side last night confirmed they had launched a probe after footage emerged of the…
Forget festive schmaltz, the best Christmas film this year is a gay biker dom-com | Kitty Grady
Can Die Hard – the 1988 action movie starring Bruce Willis as an NYPD detective hoping to reconcile with his estranged wife on Christmas Eve – be called a Christmas film? The annual debate had officially reached my street WhatsApp…
Red Sea's Fionnuala Halligan on Nurturing Saudi Film Culture With Respectful and 'Strange' Programming
After more than three decades as a dogged movie reviewer, most recently as chief critic for the U.K.'s Screen International, Fionnuala Halligan stepped inside the film festival machinery earlier this year to accept the role of the Red Sea…
'Promised Sky,' From Director Erige Sehiri, Wins Top Prize at Marrakech Film Festival
Erige Sehiri's “ Promised Sky ” won top honors at the Marrakech Film Festival on Saturday, capping a lively year for the Moroccan event, marked by swelling audiences and deeper integration into the global awards circuit. Heralded by…
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