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From 'GWTW' to Tyler Perry, how the AJC has covered Georgia's film industry
Georgia hit it big in the mid-2010s with Marvel Studios. The studio filmed at least one blockbuster in the state every year — including the $2 billion-generating “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Panther” —…
'Kokuho' Creates Opening for Japan's Film Industry with Lavish Depiction of Kabuki
This year, Japan's film industry was dominated by “Kokuho,” directed by Lee Sang-il. The film centered on the world of kabuki and got younger people interested in Japan's traditional performing arts. It broke the box office record for…
In 2025, China's Film Industry Chased a Fragmenting Audience
This article is part of Sixth Tone Voices & Opinion's end-of-year series reviewing how China's AI, film, game, and VR industries evolved in 2025. It was a good year for Chinese cinema. Total box office revenue had already surpassed last year's…
Taxpayers shell out almost £1m for 'woke' African film project
Almost £1 million of taxpayer cash is being spent on compiling an archive of African films in a ‘reparatory justice' project. The UK Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is paying £850,000 for scholars to explore Africa's…
The Toxic Message About Ex-Lovers in Holiday Films
Watching holiday films at our home is much like an endurance sport. While there is a strict “not before Thanksgiving rule,” once the stuffing has been put away, it's no holds barred. We often print out the annual Hallmark checklist…
Film critics look back at 2025 and name their picks for the year's best
The holidays are a great time to catch up on the year's best films, whether streaming at home or heading to a movie theater. Jeffrey Brown recently sat down with two film critics who shared their top picks of the year. It's part of our arts and…
Timothée Chalamet refused stunt double for notorious and painful film scene
Timothée Chalamet turned down the offer of a stunt double for his new movie, Marty Supreme. Instead, the actor chose to bare all, leaving his bare bum on full show in the production. Timothée, 29, was seemingly fully committed to his…
Best baseball scenes from non-baseball films
The game of baseball has been around for 150 some-odd years -- longer than football or basketball, longer than many countries have existed. It infiltrates every part of our culture: books, music and, most notably, movies. And sometimes, even when a…
Mission Impossible sequel is 'pure adrenaline' and on Film 4 tonight
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in a high octane instalment to the Mission Impossible franchise, which is airing on Film 4 tonight. Famously performing all his own stunts the Hollywood legend ups the ante even more with the seventh outing for the…
VIP viewing: cinemas bet on luxury bars and beds to usher in a new film era
From champagne coolers to front row VIP beds, cinema owners are investing heavily in premium experiences as the industry gets its box office mojo back. As the third instalment in James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar series pulls in the Christmas…
So how well do you know your festive films? Take our quiz and find out
1. What does George Bailey put in his pocket in It's A Wonderful Life? a) Flower petals from his daughter Zuzu d) A ball of string to lasso the moon 2. Buddy the Elf worked in which New York department store? 3. Which British actor joined The…
Unforgettable' gangster movie with 'best ever performance' on Film 4 tonight
A gangster crime thriller with a huge Hollywood legend in what some say is his 'finest ever role' is airing on Film 4 tonight. Scarface, starring Al Pacino, tells the story of the Cuban immigrant, Tony Montana, who arrives in Miami as a refugee and…
Why Hollywood Loves the Anti-Communist Film Festival
As liberals have known for over a century, small, bold investments in the culture can have a huge impact. In 1975, a show called Saturday Night Live, launched on a shoestring budget and aired in a “dead spot.” It changed the culture.
Pure joy' film 'best' fans have ever seen on BBC today
There can be no doubt this feel-good movie captured the hearts of the nation when it was released back in 2017 and it's being shown on BBC today. Paddington 2 was a huge box office success, surpassing the much-loved original film, and has been…
Unforgettable' film with A-list cast has fans on edge of seat on ITV tonight
We all know the story of the first moon landing when Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on its surface but almost as dramatic is the story of three astronauts who almost lost their lives on the USA's third attempt to stand on the…
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