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TV tonight: an extraordinary film about sex workers in Kolkata
Another extraordinary tale from the frequently revelatory Storyville strand. This one follows a group of sex workers in the independent brothel district of Kalighat in Kolkata, who have formed a grassroots artistic collective – regularly…
Calls for lifetime ban on Czech coach who filmed female footballers in changing room
The Czech player union has called for a lifetime football ban for a coach who avoided jail despite being convicted of secretly filming his female players in the changing rooms and showers with a hidden camera. Petr Vlachovsky was convicted in May…
Inside the filming of Call the Midwife's final episode with cast left in tears
Call the Midwife show-runner Heidi Thomas has told how the upcoming final episode of series 15 left her weeping more than any of the other 138 instalments she has made. And she also revealed that, by the time series 16 makes it to the screen in a…
'Amazing' historical film that won 9 Oscars declared 'masterpiece' now streaming
If you're in the market for a grand historical drama, consider one that's been lauded as a 'masterpiece' and an excellent film currently streaming on Prime Video. This recommendation follows hot on the heels of film enthusiasts already buzzing…
TV star died at sea aged just 25 in 'tragic day' during filming
A popular TV star has tragically died aged 25 after filming a show for the Discovery Channel. Todd Meadows was the newest member of the Deadliest Catch crew and had quickly amassed a legion of fans, who tuned in each week to watch the gripping…
Cillian Murphy poses with fans at the Peaky Blinders film premiere
Cillian Murphy stopped to take a selfie with a fan as he attended the premiere of new film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man in Birmingham on 2 March. The actor, who plays Brummie gangster Tommy Shelby in the period drama, walked the red carpet at…
Film Festival Chiefs Rally to the Defense of Berlinale Boss Tricia Tuttle as Her Future Hangs in the Balance
Film festival chiefs from around the world have signed a joint statement in support of Berlin Film Festival boss Tricia Tuttle, whose future will be debated at a meeting of its governing body tomorrow in Berlin. Among the signatories are the heads…
Film production in Philadelphia region poised for big year
The film industry in the Philadelphia region is gearing up for a busy year. Why it matters: Expect to see more of Philly on the silver and small screens. Driving the news: The region's packed calendar of big-ticket sporting events and America's…
Iranians film themselves doing the 'Trump dance' after death of Ayatollah
EUPHORIC Iranians have flooded social media doing the “Trump dance” after the president wiped out Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a spectacular joint US-Israel strike. Joyous crowds were seen fist-pumping to YMCA – the anthem blasted…
Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' Maude Apatow's 'Poetic License' and More Unspool at Sonoma Film Festival
Maude Apatow's directorial debut, “Poetic License,” kicks off the 29th Sonoma Intl. Film Festival, with Steven Soderbergh's “The Christophers,” starring Ian McKellen, set for a centerpiece screening. The festival, which…
International film festival enhances Pimpri-Chinchwad cultural glory: Mayor Ravi Landge
“Through the Pimpri-Chinchwad International Film Festival (PCIFF), the city is making its mark at an international level. The festival will be instrumental in taking the city's identity to a global stage in the cultural sector and will add…
Alberta's Hollywood Film Tax Incentive May Be Trimmed Amid Oil Price Volatility
Is Canada's reputation for film tax credit stability about to be dinged? That question has come up after energy-rich Alberta slashed by $35 million to $60 million the province's anticipated financing for its Film and Television Tax Credit to…
From Blacktown to Palm Beach, how films have captured Sydney's changing character
Like all cities, Sydney changes at a granular level every day. Buildings are demolished, new ones slowly take shape, shops open, restaurants change hands, homes are renovated, roads are widened. Every so often, there's a dramatic change in the…
Texas-Loving Tecovas Follows Up Super Bowl Ad With a 14-Minute Film
With its dusty terrain and renegade reputation, Texas has figured big in so many movies that it's nearly a character unto itself. There are classic Westerns (Giant), neo-Westerns (No Country for Old Men), dramas (Dallas Buyers Club), and a herd of…
'Gripping' thriller hailed 'best British film in years' is free to watch
The film stars Line of Duty actor Martin Compston Fans of spine-chilling thrillers are in for a delight as a highly praised psychological thriller is now available to stream at no cost. The film, part of a collection of Scottish thrillers and…
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