Topic in entertainment

Film

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.

About this topic

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.

12,000 stories Follow All news
Last 7 days 817 stories
0
▶

The 1987 movie that convinced Danny Trejo he’d finally made it as an actor: “This is it”

  • Trejo overcame a troubled past involving incarceration and drug addiction to become one of cinema's most prolific character actors
  • A 1987 scene in 'Death Wish 4: The Crackdown' where he wore business attire represented his personal breakthrough moment
  • Currently in his eighties with approximately 20 projects in development, Trejo continues accepting diverse roles
Far OutCentre0
0
▶

All 5 Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson Movies, Ranked

  • An entertainment ranking catalogues five Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson collaborations before Willis's 2022 acting retirement
  • 'Loaded Weapon 1' ranks last—a 1993 Lethal Weapon parody with Jackson in a main role and Willis in a cameo
  • The five-film collection spans genres and quality levels, with some entries considered classics within their genres

- Collider ranks the five films that have featured both Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, from weakest to best, noting the pair have starred together properly in only three of them. - Bottom of the list is "Loaded Weapon 1" (1993), a Lethal Weapon spoof in which…

ColliderCentre0
0

‘My Friend the Porn Star’ Review: German Documentary About Desire Is a Kooky, Kinky Delight

  • German documentary by Rosa Friedrich began as a project to film her friend Timo's exhibitionist fantasies but transformed when he abandoned the production midway
  • Friedrich completed the film using creative techniques including deepfake technology, incorporating shorts from diverse contributors exploring sexuality and desire
  • Reviewer found it a successful, humorous exploration of self-revelation and concealment, celebrating Friedrich's creative vision over the original concept

"My Friend the Porn Star" is a German documentary by director-star Rosa Friedrich that began life as one film and became another entirely, after her friend Timo, who wanted to be filmed having sex with various women to satisfy his exhibitionist urges, abruptly disappeared mid-production. Rather than abandon…

The Hollywood ReporterRight0
0

Here’s Just How Top-Heavy Netflix Is Right Now

  • Netflix's top 500 titles account for roughly 50% of all viewing despite representing just 6% of available content
  • The platform's two most-watched shows and two top films alone captured 2.1% of total views while representing 0.02% of available titles
  • Nearly 94% of Netflix's series catalogue generated only half of total views, indicating most programming struggles to find audiences

Netflix's latest viewing data show that a small fraction of its catalogue accounts for the majority of what people actually watch, according to analysis by The Hollywood Reporter of the streamer's semi-annual figures. The top 500 series and films made up just 6% of the 17,370 titles Netflix…

The Hollywood ReporterCentre0
0

3 Fantastic Movies To Watch on Netflix This Week (July 20-24)

  • Collider recommends three Netflix films for 20-24 July.
  • Top pick: Heartstopper Forever, the series' feature-length finale.
  • Recommendations are US Netflix-only; list ties in with The Odyssey's cinema run.

Collider's weekly Netflix streaming guide highlights three films worth watching between 20-24 July, arriving as cinemas continue to be dominated by Christopher Nolan's new epic The Odyssey. The piece is a light entertainment recommendation list rather than hard news, aimed at helping subscribers decide what to stream once…

Collider0
0

Watch: FEAR FACTORY Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of ‘Demanufacture’ Album In Bogotá, Colombia

  • FEAR FACTORY played "Demanufacture" in full in Bogotá for its 30th anniversary
  • Fan-filmed video of the 18 July 2026 show is available on YouTube
  • Dino Cazares says the 1995 album still shapes his songwriting today

FEAR FACTORY marked the 30th anniversary of their landmark second album "Demanufacture" with a headlining concert on Saturday 18 July 2026 at Ace Of Spades in Bogotá, Colombia, playing the record in full. The show underscores the enduring influence of the 1995 release, widely credited with helping define…

Blabbermouth0
0

Netflix brings ASL interpretations to dozens of shows and movies for kids

  • Netflix adds ASL interpretation to 73 kids' shows and movies
  • Delivered via SignUp Media's Chrome browser extension, not built-in
  • Aims to improve accessibility beyond standard captions for deaf children

Netflix has partnered with SignUp Media to add American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation to 73 children's shows and movies, spanning hundreds of hours of programming. The move addresses a gap left by standard subtitles, which research suggests are less effective for young deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers than for…

Engadget0
0

Watch: KREATOR’s MILLE PETROZZA Joins ARCH ENEMY For Cover Of GBH’s ‘City Baby Attacked By Rats’ In Berlin

  • Kreator's Mille Petrozza guested with Arch Enemy in Berlin on GBH cover
  • It's Arch Enemy's first European tour with new singer Lauren Hart
  • Drummer Erlandsson says fan response to Hart has been overwhelmingly positive

Kreator frontman Mille Petrozza joined Arch Enemy on stage in Berlin on 19 July 2026 for a guest performance of GBH's punk classic "City Baby Attacked By Rats", with fan-shot footage of the appearance circulating online. The cameo came just days into Arch Enemy's summer 2026 European tour,…

Blabbermouth0