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Best horror film of all time' leaving BBC iPlayer in a matter of days
A top-rated film adaptation of one of Stephen King's most popular novels is leaving free streaming in a matter of days. Starring James Caan and Kathy Bates, the 1990 release has an impressive 90 per cent rating from audiences while critics gave it…
Plaza Theatre spotlights Georgia film history, showing 'Deliverance' and more
The first screening, scheduled March 4, is John Boorman's “Deliverance,” the pivotal film that eventually led then-Gov. Jimmy Carter to create the state's film office. It is followed by one of Burt Reynolds' directorial efforts…
Peaky Blinders fans urged to watch these 3 key episodes before the film
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has finally arrived in cinemas after a glitzy premiere earlier this week and will be coming to Netflix at a later date. The film marks the BBC TV drama's first big screen outing after six seasons and sees the return…
Generative AI film finalist sparks backlash against Tropfest
Filmmakers have slammed the selection of a completely AI-generated film as a finalist at the recently returned Tropfest short film festival. Tropfest's founder says the film complied with the competition's rules but was receptive of the feedback.
Europe's Animation Industry Honors 'Last Whale Singer,' Les Films du Préau, 'Allah Is Not Obliged' and 'Acorn's Adventure' at Cartoon Movie 2026
European animation celebrated its latest achievements at Cartoon Movie, the must-attend pitching and co-production forum for European animated features which concludes today in Bordeaux. Voted by industry professionals attending this 28th edition…
Berlin film festival head to keep job after Gaza free speech row
The American head of the Berlin film festival, Tricia Tuttle, will keep her job after a free speech row over Gaza, but the event will have to consider a new code of conduct to “fight antisemitism”, the German culture ministry has…
Why are today's children's books and films often so much better than adult ones?
World Book Day dawns once more, with its morning chorus of swearing and sticky tape. This year, it falls shortly before we're throwing a Harry Potter birthday party, so the living room has already surrendered to chocolate frogs and wand clay and…
Peaky Blinders fans learn gritty true story behind series as film releases
The story of Tommy Shelby is set to come to an end this week when the feature-length film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, is released on Friday (March 6). While the feature film isn't thought to be the end of the Peaky Blinders franchise, the…
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Birla Opus Paints' Eid film highlights the joy of family coming together
Aditya Birla Group's decorative paints brand, Birla Opus Paints, housed under Grasim Industries, has unveiled its new digital film ahead of Eid celebrations titled ‘Dil Aise Eid Manaye'. Rooted in the brand's philosophy of Duniya Ko Rang Do…
The Bride! film review - Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale are a match made in mayhem
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Pimpri-Chinchwad International Film Festival to host 116 films from 43 countries
With The Pimpri Chinchwad International Film Festival beginning on March 3 at the G D Madgulkar Auditorium, Akurdi-Pradhikaran, a grand, diverse, and content-rich cultural celebration is set to feature 116 films selected from 43 countries. Film…
What this year's Tropfest winning film tells us about mothers in the screen industry
Lianne Mackessy's film Crescendo won top prize at this year's prestigious Tropfest short-film festival – a significant personal and industry milestone. The film's central figure mirrors Mackessy – a women navigating the imperfect…
BBC star chef whose cake starred in huge Netflix film has tragically died
A POPULAR TV chef who famously ran the London Marathon flipping a pancake and whose cake appeared in a huge Netflix film has died. Tributes have flooded in for Chris Wheeler, who starred in the BBC cooking favourite Great British Menu in 2016. Your…
'At first, she couldn't come off the oxygen long enough': the film that gives Marianne Faithfull one final thrilling performance
When Marianne Faithfull died early in 2025, at the age of 78, she left the world one final musical performance. It comes at the end of a new film, Broken English, celebrating her six-decade career. It is a deeply moving scene, almost guaranteed to…
Slanted Is Sure To Be This Year's Most Controversial Film
Posted in: Movies, Trailer | Tagged: mckenna grace, Slanted Next week sees the release of one of the more controversial films of 2026. Check out the new poster and trailer for the body horror film Slanted. Slanted is a bold new body horror film…
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