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Call The Midwife Christmas special images released as filming wraps up
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. First look images of the Christmas special…
Hamnet to On Falling: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
From a Roman muscle man to William Shakespeare, Paul Mescal is showing his range right now. But in Chloé Zhao's version of Maggie O'Farrell superb novel, he has to play second fiddle to Jessie Buckley. It's her Oscar-winning turn as Agnes…
Silent film: Philippines' 'Spider-Man' screening reveals deaf inclusion gap
The release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the Philippines was supposed to be a shared cinematic moment for fans who had waited months for the latest instalment in the superhero franchise. But for some deaf viewers, the experience was defined less…
Luca Guadagnino to Receive Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at Venice Film Festival
Luca Guadagnino will receive the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at this year's Venice Film Festival. The Italian director, who is premiering his seven-hour Bernardo Bertolucci documentary “Joie de Vivre” at this year's festival…
Behind 'The City In Bloom,' The First-Ever All-Women BMX Street Film
Emma Finnegan, Bethany Hedrick and Angie Marino filming 'The City in Bloom' in New York The streets of New York City have long served as a proving ground for BMX riders. Endless stair sets, handrails, ledges and iconic urban architecture have…
Luca Guadagnino To Receive Filmmaker Award At Venice Film Festival
Call Me By Your Name and Challengers director Luca Guadagnino is set to receive the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award of the 83 Venice International Film Festival (September 2 – 12, 2026). The award is bestowed on “a personality…
Werner Herzog to Be Honored at San Sebastián Film Festival
Prolific filmmaker Werner Herzog will receive the San Sebastián Film Festival's prestigious Donostia Award during its 74th edition in September. The German director will be honored at the Spanish festival's opening gala and will screen his…
Ranking All 9 Live-Action SPIDER-MAN Films
For almost 25 years, the Spider-Man franchise has been one of the most successful in movie history. And the ninth entry, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is breaking box office records all over the world. But over the years, the franchise has had some…
The Last House Is a Perfectly Terrible Film for These Artistically Starved Times
In an interview with Cultured magazine when discussing today's dearth of “powerhouse” divas onstage, actress Greta Lee said something that kept popping into my mind while watching her latest starring role in director Louis Leterrier's…
Why K-dramas turn classic hit films into series
A romance with a woman who sees ghosts, a Joseon-era libertine's dangerous romantic wager and a criminal who vanishes by turning into gas. Television and streaming platforms are increasingly reviving the premises of classic films and reworking them…
Luca Guadagnino to Receive Special Award at Venice Film Festival
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Luca Guadagnino will receive the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, “dedicated to a personality who has made a particularly original…
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival set for record attendance despite macro challenges
The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival begins on Friday. Organizers expect their biggest turnout ever for the festival, which frequently draws A-list celebrities, including Viola Davis, Spike Lee and Dave Chappelle. Founder Floyd…
Star Trek Film With William Shatner Getting Regal Cinemas Release
EXCLUSIVE: Star Trek anniversary documentary The Sixty-Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television And The World is getting an October 9th stateside release at Regal cinemas. Beaming down to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the hit franchise…
The 10 Best Directors in Film History
There is no role more important in a film than that of a director, as they are the ones who have the most creative input. While there are a multitude of people responsible for working on a production, cinematic history is remembered by the great…
Power. People. Data. But in Which Order? At Locarno Pro, a Film Panel Had Widely Different Thoughts
“Power. People. Data.” That is a core theme of this year's program of Locarno Pro, the industry strand of the Locarno Film Festival, whose 79th edition is currently taking place in the Swiss lakeside city. But in which order should we…
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