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Cannes AI film festival raises eyebrows - and questions about future
In Cannes' darkened screening rooms, the supposed future of cinema flickered into life this week and it was strange. The first edition of the World AI film festival (WAIFF) showcased visions of men with fish scales erupting from their necks and…
I worked on Last One Laughing and the filming process is insane
A Last One Laughing boss has unveiled some surprises about making the series. In this day and age there is an endless list of TV shows waiting to capture our attention, from reality series to gripping thrillers and factual documentaries. No matter…
George MacKay 'misses Cornwall' after filming Rose of Nevada
The star of a film set on the Cornish coast said 'Cornwall really got under my skin' during the shoot. George MacKay plays a fisherman in Rose of Nevada, the latest film from Mark Jenkin, a Bafta-winning writer and director from west Cornwall. In…
Hong Kong Cinema Day attendance jumps as Rosanna Law touts strong year for film
Hong Kong's annual 'Cinema Day' saw a significant surge in attendance, with moviegoers flocking to 52 cinemas across the city to enjoy 54 local and international films for a special price of just HK$30 per ticket. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
Chile's 'Red Hangar' Sweeps 41st Guadalajara Film Festival
Chilean Juan Pablo Sallato's black & white fiction feature debut “Red Hangar,” which chronicles long-suppressed details behind the military coup that ousted Chile's President Salvador Allende, swept the Ibero-American strand of the 41…
I've been a BBC film critic for 50 years - these are my top five films
Goodfellas stars including Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Paul Sorvino and Joe Pesci For half a century Tom Brook has stalked the red carpet, interviewing the world's most famous faces, from Hollywood icons of yesteryear to present day movie stars.
River City films last ever scenes after 24 years on the BBC
Pauline McLeanScotland arts correspondent It was a bittersweet day in Shieldinch as the cast and crew of BBC drama River City filmed their last ever scenes. Actor Stephen Purdon, better known as 'Shellsuit' Bob O'Hara, said it was 'emotional…
17 A-List Actors Who Have Openly Slated Their Own Films
Open Image Modal Every now and then, even the most celebrated of A-listers will candidly criticise one of their own films. Some of the biggest stars in the industry have admitted that they don't always make the best decisions, and that the movie…
Michael Jackson Biopic Director Hints At Potential Sequel As Film Sparks Controversy
Open Image Modal The new biopic about Michael Jackson was generating controversy before it had even hit cinemas. In the lead-up to its release, Michael was torn apart by critics, many of whom took issue with the fact that it comes to an end in…
From being 'laughed at' to National Awards: Dhanush reveals the Bhagavad Gita secret behind his film journey
3 min read Hyderabad Make us preferred source on Google Dhanush is not the kind of actor who gives motivational speeches easily. But at the pre-release event for his upcoming film Kara on Saturday, he said something with an unusual weight, because…
The Anti-Communist Film Festival Invite List: Adam Driver and George Pelecanos
This fall, the Victims of Communism Foundation is hosting an Anti-Communist Film Festival. The idea for the festival came to me last year, and the Victims of Communism Foundation is the perfect sponsor for the event. Over the past year, I've…
'Sleepers' at 30: Director Barry Levinson Is Still Perplexed by the Film's Controversy
[This story contains spoilers for the 30-year-old Sleepers.] Nearly 30 years later, Sleepers director Barry Levinson still believes that the discourse surrounding his star-studded drama lost the plot. Based on Lorenzo Carcaterra's book of the same…
Clarkson's Farm issues major announcement after filming halted
Clarkson's Farm's future has been confirmed Jeremy Clarkson has issued a major announcement as fans eagerly await the season five release of his hit Prime Video series, Clarkson's Farm. Major developments have emerged for the Diddly Squat Farm…
Nearly 500 films capturing Bradford life saved from being lost forever
Across cities like Bradford, hundreds of films are made every day on people's phones, by filmmakers, or by families just recording some of their day-to-day life. Sadly, very few of these films are preserved, and many could one day be completely…
Donnie Wahlberg Offered Half His Paycheck To Film 'Boston Blue' In Boston
With Boston Blue heading into Season 2, Donnie Wahlberg is gearing up to head back to Canada to film the CBS offshoot's sophomore season. The 2x Emmy nominee recently explained that the show films in “both” Toronto and Boston for the…
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