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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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Jason Statham’s All-Star Action Masterpiece Is Finally on Free Streaming

  • The Expendables (2010) is now streaming free on Pluto TV
  • Stars Stallone, Statham and an all-star action-hero ensemble cast
  • All four Expendables films are on Pluto TV/Paramount+; Stallone has exited the franchise

The Expendables, Sylvester Stallone's 2010 action franchise-starter co-starring Jason Statham, has become available to stream for free without a subscription on Pluto TV. The Lionsgate film brought together numerous action stars of the 1980s and 1990s, making it a notable ensemble piece within the genre, and its wider…

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Box Office: ‘The Odyssey’ Kicks Off With an Epic $17.6 Million in Previews

  • "The Odyssey" earns record $17.6m in US preview screenings
  • Nolan's follow-up to "Oppenheimer" tipped for $90-100m opening weekend
  • Film cost $250m to make, plus $125m in marketing

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" launched with $17.6 million in US preview screenings, the strongest preview haul of the year and the director's first major release since his Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer". The Greek epic, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, is projected to open to between $90 million and $100 million…

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GOJIRA Plays First Show With PALEFACE SWISS Drummer LUIGI PARAVENTI (Video)

  • Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier misses US shows over immigration issue
  • Paleface Swiss's Luigi Paraventi filled in at Rock Fest, Wisconsin
  • More US dates in Michigan and Ohio also affected

GOJIRA played its first live show with stand-in drummer Luigi Paraventi of Paleface Swiss on Thursday 16 July at Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Paraventi is deputising for the French progressive metal band's regular drummer, Mario Duplantier, who is unable to travel to the United States for the…

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‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Anchors India’s Strongest Post-Pandemic First Half at the Box Office

  • India's H1 2026 box office hit a post-pandemic record, $664.7 million
  • "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" drove roughly 20% of total takings
  • Admissions rose 5%, reversing a three-year decline

India's cinema box office recorded its strongest first half of any year since the pandemic, taking INR6,398 crore ($664.7 million) between January and June 2026, according to Ormax Media. The result, up nearly INR650 crore on the same period in 2025, was driven heavily by the Hindi-language action…

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Dune has nothing on 2026’s wildest sci-fi movie release — watch the trailer

  • René Laloux's 1987 animated sci-fi film Gandahar receives a restored 4K theatrical re-release starting August 21, 2026, making a previously obscure visionary work newly accessible
  • The film features surreal alien worlds and imaginative creature design; Janus Films' restoration improves vastly upon degraded home-video versions long available to audiences

Cult animated science fiction film Gandahar celebrates a 40th anniversary with a 4K re-release in the United States. See it here.

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Whether It Be Romantic Lead or Writer-Director, Jack Martin’s Ready to Tackle Whatever Role Comes Next

  • Jack Martin cast in Mindy Kaling's new Hulu comedy 'Not Suitable For Work' as a young professional in New York City
  • Former TikTok creator reunites with longtime friend Will Angus for the series; the two plan to live together during production
  • Show portrays emotionally open male characters, reflecting the cast's genuine friendships and personal vulnerability

The ‘Not Suitable For Work’ star digs into booking the Mindy Kaling comedy, how Gen Z filmmakers Curry Barker and Kane Parsons have inspired him,

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The Odyssey Has Us Thinking About Christopher Nolan’s Video Game Adaptation Ideas

  • Nolan remains interested in games, but rejects superficial film tie-ins.
  • A planned Inception game was never released.
  • The Odyssey will receive a free Roblox tie-in.

GameSpot argues that Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film The Odyssey highlights the unrealised potential for video games based on his work. Nolan has said he is interested in the medium but believes an adaptation should stand as a substantial work in its own right, rather than merely exploit a…

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The “fantastic” 1984 movie Hugh Grant was banned from starring in: “I wasn’t allowed”

  • Hugh Grant was cast in 1984's 'The Bounty' opposite Hopkins and Gibson but barred from the role due to lacking Equity union membership
  • A tribunal rejected an exception to the requirement, preventing him from traveling to French Polynesia and New Zealand for filming
  • Grant obtained his Equity card after the incident and appeared in six theatrical releases between 1987-1988

He wasn't allowed. The post The “fantastic” 1984 movie Hugh Grant was banned from starring in: “I wasn’t allowed” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Indigenous Missionary Biopic ‘Mussau: The First Song’ to Shoot in Papua New Guinea With Indian National Film Award Winner Bijukumar Damodaran Directing (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Papua New Guinea-based production chronicles an indigenous Seventh-day Adventist missionary from the 1930s, directed by Indian filmmaker Bijukumar Damodaran
  • Features entirely local cast making debuts and incorporates five regional languages, several endangered, as part of cultural and linguistic preservation efforts

Papua New Guinea-based NAFA Productions has unveiled “Mussau: The First Song,” a historical biopic rooted in the life of Taula Lovovoa, one of the first indigenous Seventh-day Adventist missionaries from Mussau Island. Set in the 1930s, the film charts Lovovoa’s journey of transformation and reconciliation on an island…

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Chastity, nodding and enormous pores: will women also love Nolan’s Odyssey?

  • Nolan's Odyssey has earned rave reviews, mostly from male critics.
  • Guardian critic questions if women will enjoy it equally.
  • Female characters like Athena and Calypso seen as underdeveloped.

Guardian film critic Catherine Shoard questions whether women will enjoy Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of The Odyssey as much as men appear to, noting that the film has received almost universally glowing reviews, the vast majority written by male critics. She draws on her own experience as a…

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