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Film remains one of the most influential forms of storytelling in contemporary culture, shaping how audiences around the world experience narratives and ideas. From major studio releases to independent productions, the industry continues to evolve with new technologies, business models and creative voices challenging traditional conventions. This topic covers the full spectrum of cinema—the blockbusters that dominate box offices, the intimate character studies that premiere at festivals, and everything in between.

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Beyond the screen, the film industry itself generates significant headlines. Studio mergers reshape the competitive landscape, streaming platforms alter how films reach audiences, and casting announcements provoke cultural conversations. Critics and audiences alike engage in passionate debates about artistic merit, representation and the direction of cinema itself.

Whether you're interested in reviews of the latest releases, industry news that affects which films get made and distributed, or the ongoing cultural conversations about what film means today, this topic brings together coverage that matters to film enthusiasts and those curious about the forces shaping entertainment and storytelling.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ghost’s Upcoming Concert Film ‘2 Big To Rig’

  • Ghost releases concert film '2 Big To Rig' in cinemas and IMAX from August 26, with limited theatrical run
  • Captured on 16mm at Mexico City's Palacio de los Deportes during final Skeletour shows; includes behind-the-scenes footage
  • Film marks the close of the tour's first leg before the band takes a hiatus

The greatest show on Earth. The post Everything You Need To Know About Ghost’s Upcoming Concert Film ‘2 Big To Rig’ appeared first on Rock Sound.

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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender review – engaging TV-to-movie adventure

  • Guardian review praises new Avatar Aang animated sequel film
  • Paramount gave it minimal cinema release, mainly for Oscar eligibility
  • Film reunites grown-up Aang, Katara and friends years after the series

The Guardian's review of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, a feature-length continuation of Nickelodeon's beloved animated series, finds it an engaging watch that works for both longtime fans and newcomers. The film continues the troubled cinematic history of the franchise, following M Night Shyamalan's poorly received 2010 live-action…

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Say goodbye to Tom Holland’s forgotten disaster thriller leaving free streaming very soon

  • Tom Holland's 2012 film 'The Impossible' is departing Tubi's free streaming platform soon
  • The movie dramatizes a Spanish family's survival and recovery following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
  • Critics emphasise Holland's emotionally mature performance and the film's emphasis on human resilience over spectacle

The Impossible was Tom Holland's first live-action debut and is also one of the most gripping disaster movies of all time.

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European Film Academy CEO and Greek New Wave Director Join Emily Watson on Sarajevo Jury

  • Emily Watson to head Sarajevo Film Festival's feature jury
  • Joined by EFA's Matthijs Wouter Knol, Athina Rachel Tsangari, Igor Bezinović, Sara Klimoska
  • Heart of Sarajevo Awards ceremony set for 21 August

The Sarajevo Film Festival has named the jury for its feature film competition, joining British actress Emily Watson with European Film Academy CEO Matthijs Wouter Knol, Greek producer Athina Rachel Tsangari, Croatian filmmaker Igor Bezinović and North Macedonian actress Sara Klimoska. The panel will decide the Heart of…

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Guillermo del Toro, Kim Novak, Ari Aster Lined Up for ‘The Fall,’ Investigating Hitchcock’s ‘Biggest Mystery’ – the Stunning ‘Vertigo’ Finale (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Doc "The Fall" probes the unresolved ending of Hitchcock's "Vertigo"
  • Guillermo del Toro, Kim Novak, Ari Aster among lined-up interviewees
  • Timed for release around "Vertigo's" 70th anniversary in 2028

Filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe is developing a two-part documentary titled "The Fall," which investigates the ambiguous, unresolved finale of Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 classic "Vertigo." The project, unveiled on 22 July 2026 at the Frontières market during Montreal's Fantasia festival, has already secured high-profile "witnesses" including Guillermo del Toro,…

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5 Years Later, This Ridley Scott Crime Thriller Deserves a Second Chance

  • House of Gucci (2021) is reassessed five years after release.
  • Scott spent 15 years developing it after family resistance.
  • Lady Gaga's Patrizia Reggiani anchors the true-crime fashion saga.

This piece revisits Ridley Scott's 2021 film House of Gucci, arguing that the crime epic deserves reappraisal five years on. It notes Scott's career rarely ventures into the 20th-century crime genre, making the film's flamboyant take on the Gucci family's downfall a notable departure, comparable in structure to…

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Venice Giornate Degli Autori Unveils 2026 Selection Dedicated To Late Founder Giorgio Gosetti

  • Venice's Giornate degli Autori unveils 2026 line-up honouring late founder Giorgio Gosetti
  • Lili Horváth's "My Notes on Mars" opens; Léa Domenach's "A Man's Skin" closes
  • 25 world premieres selected from 1,036 submissions across 114 countries

The Venice Giornate degli Autori (GdA), the parallel section running alongside the Venice Film Festival, has announced its 2026 line-up, this year dedicated to the section's late founder Giorgio Gosetti. The selection is notably female-focused, with a significant proportion of films directed by women and several first-time features…

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Pinocchio: Unstrung review – public domain slasher turns beloved puppet into sick serial killer

  • Guardian reviews Pinocchio: Unstrung, latest "Twisted Childhood Universe" slasher.
  • Puppet turns killer after boy wishes bullies dead.
  • Review calls it unfunny, unscary, and tasteless.

The Guardian's review takes aim at Pinocchio: Unstrung, the latest instalment of Britain's tongue-in-cheek "Twisted Childhood Universe" slasher franchise, which follows earlier films turning Winnie-the-Pooh into a killer. Directed once again by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, the film recasts the classic wooden puppet as a murderous companion, and the review…

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Go woke, get rich: why rightwing hate campaigns don’t affect the box office

  • Elon Musk led online backlash against Nolan's The Odyssey over "woke" casting.
  • Film has grossed over $260m despite the campaign.
  • Latest example showing rightwing hate campaigns rarely hurt box office results.

Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of The Odyssey became one of the summer's biggest box office hits despite a sustained online hate campaign led by Elon Musk, who accused the film of "woke" casting choices and claimed it disrespected Homer's original epic poem. Musk's repeated attacks, including false claims…

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Remember When Phil Collins Heated up a Leftover for His First US No. 1 Single in 1984?

  • Phil Collins recycled a shelved 1981 ballad for a 1984 film theme
  • "Against All Odds" became his first US number one single
  • It launched Collins's long run of hit movie soundtrack songs

Phil Collins scored his first US number one single in 1984 with "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)", but the song's origins actually date back around three years earlier. He had written the ballad, then titled "How Can You Just Sit There?", during the emotionally…

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