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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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‘Donnie Darko’ at 25: was Richard Kelly cursed by the success of his debut?

  • Donnie Darko remains Richard Kelly’s defining film 25 years on.
  • Southland Tales earned just $374,743 on a $17 million budget.
  • Kelly has not directed a feature since The Box in 2009.

Richard Kelly’s Donnie Darko is marking 25 years as a cult favourite, while its director has not made a feature film since 2009. The article considers whether the debut’s success made it difficult for Kelly to match its impact, arguing that his later ambition failed to find the…

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Tom Cruise’s Divisive Take on ‘Reacher’ Officially Gets a Second Chance on Free Streaming

  • Cruise’s *Jack Reacher* arrives on Tubi in the US on 1 November.
  • The 2012 film is based on Lee Child’s novel *One Shot*.
  • Its central case begins with a sniper attack that kills five people.

Tom Cruise’s 2012 film *Jack Reacher* will begin streaming free with adverts on Tubi in the United States on 1 November. The film’s release gives viewers another chance to see Cruise’s take on Lee Child’s investigator, a casting choice that divided fans but produced a well-regarded action thriller.…

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Xbox Game Pass Officially Adds One of the Most Disturbing Sci-Fi Games of All Time

  • *Mouthwashing* is now on Xbox Game Pass.
  • The horror game follows five stranded spaceship crew members.
  • A film adaptation is in development with Karyn Kusama directing.

*Mouthwashing* joined Xbox Game Pass on 29 October, giving subscribers another way to play the psychological horror game ahead of Halloween. Its arrival also offers a chance to experience the story behind a planned film adaptation, with director Karyn Kusama attached. Made by Wrong Organ and published by…

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Tokyo Asian Future Drama ‘Jani Be Good’ Probes Silence and Motherhood in a Chinese-Indonesian Family, Marking Ariani Darmawan’s Return

  • Ariani Darmawan returns to directing with a family drama.
  • The film follows four women across three generations.
  • It examines how silence can pass family wounds on.

Ariani Darmawan’s first feature, *Jani Be Good*, explores silence, family care and strained communication through four women in a Chinese-Indonesian household. The film follows 13-year-old Jani as she begins to see her mother, sister and grandmother as people with their own needs and shortcomings, after her older sister…

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Brendan Fraser’s 125-Minute Action-Adventure Classic Officially Returns to Netflix

  • *The Mummy* is returning to Netflix.
  • Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz star in the 1999 film.
  • Its return comes as the franchise prepares for another instalment.

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’s 1999 adventure film *The Mummy* is returning to Netflix, giving viewers another chance to watch the popular franchise entry as anticipation grows for its next instalment. The film follows Rick O’Connell and Egyptologist Evelyn on an expedition to Hamunaptra, where the search for…

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Taika Waititi dismisses critics after poor reviews for Klara and the Sun

  • Waititi criticised reviewers after *Klara and the Sun* received poor critics’ scores.
  • The film’s audience score was 78 per cent, compared with 28 per cent from critics.
  • It earned an estimated $725,000 in its opening weekend.

Taika Waititi has criticised reviewers after poor critical responses to his film *Klara and the Sun*, pointing to the gap between critics’ and audience scores. He said he had not read reviews aimed at him or his peers for almost 15 years, but listens to audiences, and described…

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Frank Miller on Why He’s Relieved There Are Fewer Comic Book Adaptations Now: They Were ‘Really in Danger of Losing Their Souls’

  • Frank Miller welcomes fewer comic book adaptations.
  • He says comics risked losing their identity and purpose.
  • He sees his work as an exploration of heroism.

Frank Miller said he welcomed a slowdown in comic book adaptations, arguing that the push to turn comics into films and television had threatened the medium’s identity and artistic purpose. He believes comics should be valued as a literary form in their own right, rather than treated mainly…

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Samuel L. Jackson’s Forgotten Crime Thriller Officially Leaves Netflix Ahead of Taylor Sheridan Reunion

  • *Cleaner* has been removed from Netflix.
  • The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris and Eva Mendes.
  • Jackson’s *Frisco King* spin-off premieres on 18 December.

Samuel L. Jackson’s crime thriller *Cleaner* has left Netflix after several months on the service, with its removal taking place at the end of October. The film, which also stars Ed Harris and Eva Mendes, is approaching its 20th anniversary and was described as a successor to *Training…

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“So many mistakes”: Joaquin Phoenix refuses to watch the 1995 performance that launched his career

  • Phoenix avoids watching his breakthrough film, *To Die For*.
  • He said he sees many mistakes in his 1995 performance.
  • The role preceded his rise to Oscar-winning stardom.

Joaquin Phoenix says he cannot watch his breakthrough performance in *To Die For* without focusing on what he believes he did wrong. The 1995 film helped launch his career, making his discomfort with revisiting it a revealing contrast with its critical success. Phoenix played Jimmy Emmett, a teenager…

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KPop Demon Hunters Returns In November with Definitive New Release

  • Criterion’s *KPop Demon Hunters* edition arrives on 3 November.
  • The 4K set includes three discs and extensive bonus features.
  • Prices range from $23.96 for DVD to $39.96 for 4K.

The Criterion Collection will release a definitive physical edition of Netflix’s animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* on 3 November. The set gives fans a way to own the Oscar-winning film alongside new bonus material and artwork. The three-disc 4K edition includes Dolby Vision HDR, two Blu-rays, a feature-length…

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