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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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‘Call of Duty’ Director’s Netflix WWII Movie Officially Releases Jaw-Dropping Trailer

  • Netflix has released a red-band trailer for *The Mosquito Bowl*.
  • The drama follows four college football stars who enlist in the Marines.
  • It reaches cinemas on 30 October and Netflix on 25 November 2026.

Peter Berg’s Second World War drama *The Mosquito Bowl* is about four prominent college football players who enlist in the Marines after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Netflix has released a red-band trailer for the film, which centres on a football game played as the men prepare for…

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Never-Before-Seen Two-Hour Elizabeth Holmes Interview From Her Theranos Peak Might Be Released

  • Errol Morris has an unseen two-hour interview with Elizabeth Holmes.
  • It was filmed during Theranos’s peak.
  • Morris is interested in releasing it.

Filmmaker Errol Morris says he has a two-hour interview with Elizabeth Holmes, filmed when Theranos was at the height of its success, and is interested in releasing it. The footage could offer a rare view of Holmes before the company collapsed, alongside the later version depicted in a…

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Oscar-Contender ‘Tutu’ Announces Theatrical Release; Sam Pollard Film Documents Famed Archbishop Who Helped Bring Down Apartheid

  • Sam Pollard’s *Tutu* reaches UK cinemas on 11 December.
  • The US release follows on 18 December.
  • The documentary combines archival footage and first-hand accounts.

Sam Pollard’s documentary *Tutu*, about the late Desmond Tutu, is set for theatrical release in the UK and US this December. The film portrays the archbishop’s role in opposing apartheid and bringing international attention to the struggle, as well as the personal convictions behind his public work. The…

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HBO Max Psycho Thriller ‘Infamy,’ With ‘She Walks in Darkness’ Star Susana Abaitua, Set for South Festival Premiere

  • *Infamy* premieres on HBO Max on 13 November.
  • Susana Abaitua plays a lawyer investigating two girls’ disappearance.
  • The case draws her into confronting her own past.

HBO Max will launch *Infamy*, a six-episode psychological thriller, on 13 November, with its first public showing at the South International Series Festival in Cádiz. The series follows a lawyer’s attempt to solve a decades-old missing-persons case, a pursuit that connects the mystery to her own painful past.…

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‘Saw’ Franchise’s Darren Lynn Bousman To Direct Psychological Thriller ‘Serpentine’

  • Darren Lynn Bousman will direct Serpentine.
  • The thriller mixes crime, figure skating and dark humour.
  • Brand partnerships will help fund the film.

Darren Lynn Bousman, known for directing four films in the Saw franchise, will direct Serpentine, a psychological thriller from Dream State Studios and Brand in Entertainment. The project gives him a chance to work beyond horror while retaining elements of dread and intensity. Set in a quiet New…

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Jessica Lange To Receive Vision Award At Sun Valley Film Festival

  • Jessica Lange will receive the festival’s Vision Award.
  • The award presentation includes a conversation with Lange.
  • The festival runs from 2 to 6 December in Idaho.

Jessica Lange will receive the Vision Award at the 2026 Sun Valley Film Festival, recognising her work across film, television and theatre. The presentation will accompany a conversation with Lange, giving festival-goers a chance to hear about her career and creative process. The festival will also screen *Long…

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The “garbage” 1973 movie Roger Ebert walked out of after 45 minutes: “This one is too much”

  • Ebert left *Jonathan Livingston Seagull* after 45 minutes.
  • He described the film as too much to endure.
  • The adaptation drew lawsuits from Bach, Diamond and Julber.

Roger Ebert walked out of the 1973 film *Jonathan Livingston Seagull* after about 45 minutes, calling it too much to endure. His reaction matters because he rarely abandoned films, sometimes sitting through poor ones to inform his reviews, and the film had even received two Academy Award nominations.…

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LDNDOCS Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Stacked With Documentary Luminaries And Rising Talents

  • LDNDOCS returns to central London from 20 to 22 November.
  • The festival will screen 14 documentary features.
  • Its opening film revisits the Harlem Renaissance.

LDNDOCS will hold its second festival in central London from 20 to 22 November, screening 14 new documentary features. The programme brings established filmmakers and emerging talent together, reflecting a strong year for documentaries and the festival’s aim to build audiences for the form. The lineup includes films…

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After her $523M horror film breakout, Inde Navarrette wants in on Taylor Sheridan’s next project

  • Inde Navarrette wants a role in Sheridan’s “Call of Duty” film.
  • Sheridan is writing the film, with Peter Berg directing.
  • Her horror breakout “Obsession” reportedly earned over $523 million worldwide.

Inde Navarrette says she would welcome a role in Taylor Sheridan’s planned “Call of Duty” film, which Sheridan is writing and Peter Berg is set to direct. The actor’s interest follows her breakout in the horror film “Obsession”, and joining the project could raise her profile further. Navarrette…

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Studios Get Millions From California’s Tax Credit. But They Balk at the State’s Diversity Initiative

  • Studios cite possible federal legal conflicts over California’s diversity incentive.
  • Productions can opt out, but may forgo a tax credit increase.
  • Recent studies show declines in minority representation on screen.

Some major studios are questioning whether to join California’s optional film and television diversity initiative, which offers productions a small increase in their tax credit for making good-faith efforts to broaden representation. Studio representatives say parts of the programme may conflict with federal law, as companies reassess diversity…

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