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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…
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.
Provocative film executive enters Georgia House race with $4M pledge
Rep. Houston Gaines, R-Athens, who is running for Congress, appears in the House of Representatives in Atlanta on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.(Arvin Temkar/AJC) It also poses a threat to Gaines, who is attempting one of the swiftest political ascents in…
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…
Young Sherlock filming locations explained as show finally drops
Prime Video's latest murder mystery drama was largely shot on-location, with a beloved English city being transformed to resemble 19th Century Oxford. Young Sherlock has just dropped on the streaming platform, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as the…
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…
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…
'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…
Joburg Film Festival Encourages All Filmmakers to Express Their Views: 'A Space Where Politics and Artistry Meet'
Following the brouhaha around whether art should be divorced from politics at the Berlinale, the organizers of the 8th Joburg Film Festival at Tuesday night's opener were adamant that all voices and viewpoints are welcome, noting that African…
Hoppers film review - Pixar's eco-activist adventure leaves it to the beavers
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'Whisperings of the Moon,' 'Silver' and 'Zumeca' Among 2026 Slamdance Film Festival Award Winners
Films including “Whisperings of the Moon,” “Silver” and “Zumeca” were among the winners at the 32nd Slamdance Film Festival. Dedicated to celebrating emerging filmmaking talent from around the world, the…
Where was Prime Video's Young Sherlock filmed?
Prime Video's latest murder mystery drama was shot in various English locations, with Bristol being transformed into 19th Century Oxford. Young Sherlock has just arrived on the streaming service, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as the legendary…
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