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.
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.
*Ramayana: Rise of a Legend* has opened in cinemas and IMAX in Hindi and English, and Columbia Pictures is partnering with Collider on a giveaway of five signed posters. The competition marks the release of Part 1 of a planned two-film adaptation of the Indian epic. The posters…
The claymore used by Mel Gibson in *Braveheart* has a concealed slit that was filled with fake blood to create the effect of blood spurting during battle scenes. The detail has emerged as the sword and Gibson’s costume from the 1995 film are set to be auctioned, with…
“Drummer Boy” is a period musical about two families divided by class and loyalty during the American Revolution. It follows brothers Jeremiah and Benjamin Clem as they take opposing sides in the war, while love and family ties cross the divide; its central message is forgiveness and reconciliation.…
Robin Williams said he would not watch the 2005 television film *Behind the Camera: The Unauthorised Story of Mork & Mindy*, which dramatised events behind the sitcom that made him a television star. He called the prospect “weird” and objected to a film about his life being made…
Xochitl Gomez has landed her first voiceover role, playing Gabby, the older sister in the new animated film The Cat in the Hat. She says the part matters to her because it puts a Latino family at the centre of the story, while adding a new kind of…
Matt Damon has joined *Stuntnuts*, a new action film starring Chris Hemsworth and Sam Rockwell as exaggerated versions of themselves. The project is described as a tribute to stunt performers, whose work helps create action blockbusters. Matthew Vaughn is producing through UR MARV, his joint venture with Cristiano…
Katie Drummond, Wired’s global editorial director, says recent films about technology leaders are prompting closer scrutiny of their power and public images. She argues that the documentary Musk builds a detailed case about Elon Musk’s business claims and conduct, and that journalism can help hold influential figures to…
Parkway Drive will premiere their upcoming film, *Home*, at Curzon Mayfair in London on 19 November. Vocalist Winston McCall will take part in a question-and-answer session after the screening, giving fans a chance to hear more about the project. Filmed at the Sydney Opera House, the film shows…
Jordan Firstman’s debut feature, *Club Kid*, follows a New York party promoter whose life changes when he unexpectedly becomes responsible for a son he never knew he had. The film adds a queer perspective to the familiar story of an adrift adult becoming a parent, and explores how…
Audible’s full-cast production of Bram Stoker’s *Dracula* set a record for the biggest opening week of any Audible Original, highlighting the platform’s ambition to make literary classics feel vivid and accessible through sound. The company says the novel’s letters and diary entries make it especially suited to audio,…