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5 cosy comfort films everyone's rewatching this December
As the festive season settles in and temperatures fall, comfort viewing has become one of the season's most cherished rituals. This year, audiences are not simply returning to familiar favourites by chance. A mixture of nostalgia, cultural momentum…
Struggles of leaving Hong Kong and returning to it depicted in short film
Like many Hongkongers who moved abroad in recent years, Kristie Ko Sze-yeuk is well acquainted with the woes of leaving everything behind to start anew in a foreign land. After all, the 31-year-old relocated across continents three times between…
India's Kerala Film Market Unveils International Project Selection, Launches Video Library Curator's Pick (EXCLUSIVE)
India's Kerala Film Market has unveiled its selections for the Project Market 2025, along with the inaugural Curator's Pick from its newly launched Video Library segment, set to take place Dec. 13-16 in Thiruvananthapuram. Formerly known as the…
Inside the battle against film studios being built near country town
An MP vowed she “will continue to fight” the government's decision to approve the construction of a sprawling £750m film studio complex after it was rejected by her local council. Backed by Titanic director James Cameron and Sir…
Former child star from terrifying horror film looks unrecognisable 70 years on
In the autumn of 1956, cinema goers settled in to see one of the creepiest child performances of all time. And in the years since, the former pint-sized star has done everything possible to 'separate' herself from the eerie portrayal, which made…
Los Angeles Film Critics Winners (Updating Live)
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association has convened for its 51st annual meeting to determine the year's best achievements in filmmaking. Last year's best picture winner, “Anora,” continued LAFCA 's tradition of elevating daring…
'Masterpiece' film crowned 'best film of 2025' before it's even in cinemas
Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme (2025) Ahead of the Oscar nominations, many, many amazing films are released. This year has been a standout year for cinema, with the release of big-budget gangster meets vampire period piece Sinners and…
Demon Slayer star confirms if he would return to hit anime after final films
Demon Slayer star Zach Aguilar has hinted at whether the hugely popular anime, distributed by Crunchyroll in the UK and globally, might extend beyond its two planned final films. The Japanese animation phenomenon, adapted from Koyoharu Gotouge's…
'He's a son of a bitch - but he's usually right': why did Seymour Hersh quit the film about his earth-shattering exposés?
One morning last month, Seymour Hersh set off to buy a newspaper. The reporter walked for 30 minutes, covered six blocks of his neighbourhood, Georgetown in Washington DC, and didn't see a single sign of life. No newsstands on street corners…
'Always,' 'Riverstone' Win Top Prizes at Singapore Film Festival
Chen Deming's “ Always ” claimed the top prize at the Singapore International Film Festival ‘s Silver Screen Awards, taking home best Asian feature film honors at the Dec. 7 ceremony. The U.S.-France-China-Taiwan co-production…
Huge EastEnders star AXED - and he's already filmed his final scenes
EASTENDERS star Roland Manookin has been axed by bosses in a shock move. The actor – who played Teddy Mitchell in the BBC soap – was a high profile signing just 18 months ago to lead a new branch of the Mitchell family. Your info will…
Top Honors for 'Always' and 'Riverstone' at Singapore Film Fest
The Singapore International Film Festival celebrated its Silver Screen Awards on December 7, recognizing remarkable talent and artistry in film. Leading the accolades was Chen Deming's “Always,” which won the top prize for Best Asian…
L.A. Film Critics Award ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Best Film While Rose Byrne Puts Another Acting Prize Under Her Belt
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association is the next branch of critics to award One Battle After Another the Best Picture of 2025 award. One Battle After Another nabbed Best Picture with the L.A. Film Critics Association while The Secret Agent was…
Nadine Labaki Hints at New Film, Reflects on Challenging Year
Nadine Labaki is a name synonymous with groundbreaking cinema, especially in the Arabic film industry. Known for her record-breaking film, “Capernaum,” Labaki has recently opened up about the challenges and emotional journey following…
Lure of Bollywood, easy forex deal: How a Kolkata man conned people with a promise of making film deals
His associate, Saurabh, has already been arrested by the Kolkata police. “SI Anuj Chhikara received a tip-off on December 6 that Sharma would visit Kiran Garden to meet an associate. A team was formed… After placing Sharma under…
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