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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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In 1938, Vivien Leigh said she’d “go to Hollywood and make one film”. It sold 200,000,000 tickets

  • Leigh planned to make just one Hollywood film.
  • *Gone with the Wind* made her a star and earned her an Oscar.
  • She later won a second Oscar for *A Streetcar Named Desire*.

Vivien Leigh expected to make one Hollywood film and keep theatre at the centre of her career. Instead, her role as Scarlett O’Hara in *Gone with the Wind* made her an international star and helped turn the 1939 film into a landmark success. In a 1938 interview, Leigh…

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The Acolyte creator is directing a “twisted mother-daughter story” body horror movie starring Rosamund Pike

  • Rosamund Pike stars in body horror film Feed.
  • Leslye Headland will direct the mother-daughter story.
  • The film has no release date yet.

Leslye Headland, creator of The Acolyte, is directing Feed, a body horror film starring Rosamund Pike. The story explores parental ambition and protection through a mother whose search for a supplement to help her daughter brings about a monstrous transformation. Pike will play Erin and also produce the…

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10 Crime Shows That Are Perfect Replacements for ‘The Sopranos’

  • The article recommends shows for fans finishing *The Sopranos*.
  • *Boardwalk Empire* shares a writer and Scorsese connection.
  • *Peaky Blinders*, *The Penguin* and *Mad Men* are also discussed.

The article suggests ten crime dramas and character-led series for viewers looking for something after *The Sopranos*. It argues that the show’s mix of criminal power struggles, flawed anti-heroes and family relationships can be found in stories set in different eras and worlds. Among the examples discussed are…

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The 8 Best Films of the 1970s, Ranked

  • The 1970s produced films that continue to shape cinema.
  • Four highlighted titles include Taxi Driver and Alien.
  • The ranking focuses on influence, daring and lasting appeal.

The article ranks eight films as standout works of the 1970s, a decade it describes as a high point in cinema. It links their influence to New Hollywood’s creative freedom and audiences’ openness to darker, stranger stories. The excerpt discusses four of the eight: Taxi Driver, One Flew…

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Avengers: Doomsday marketing keeps spoiling the film as Latveria gets revealed in a Jeep commercial

  • A Jeep advert offers the first look at Latveria in *Avengers: Doomsday*.
  • The footage appears to show Doom’s castle and capital, Doomstadt.
  • The film opens in the UK on 16 December and the US on 18 December.

A Jeep promotion has shown the first glimpse of Latveria in *Avengers: Doomsday*, more than a month before the film’s release. The reveal matters because it exposes part of Doctor Doom’s setting, which has largely been kept under wraps, and adds to a pattern of promotional material giving…

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Martin Scorsese’s 15 favourite gangster movies: “I hate it and I aslo love it”

  • Scorsese named 15 gangster films that shaped his view of crime on screen.
  • He focused on films he saw before the 1970s.
  • He says their human detail matters as much as their brutality.

Martin Scorsese’s favourite gangster films helped shape how he portrayed crime, influencing the style and character-focused approach seen in his own work. He says the genre both repels and attracts him, and that its appeal lies in the humanity and everyday interactions behind the criminals’ brutality. In a…

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Golshifteh Farahani, Renate Reinsve and Alicia Vikander Lead Torino’s Female Talent Charge

  • Women direct 10 of Torino’s 16 feature competition films.
  • The festival selected 120 titles from more than 5,000 submissions.
  • Three women will lead juries across the festival’s main competitions.

Torino Film Festival’s 44th edition is giving prominent space to women filmmakers: 10 of the 16 feature competition films are directed by women, matching last year’s share, and women direct the same proportion of the short-film selection. The programme pairs emerging directors with established actors, while artistic director…

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Grimes making film debut in entirely AI-generated ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’

  • Grimes makes her film debut in an AI-generated sci-fi anthology.
  • The film is scheduled for cinemas on 4 December.
  • She voices aristocrat Zayinth Alda on a world where consciousness is commoditised.

Grimes is making her film debut in *Gods Don’t Give Gifts*, a science-fiction anthology presented as the first fully AI-generated film to receive a theatrical release. Her participation highlights the project’s approach to animation, which combines AI-generated visuals with a performer’s voice and likeness. The film comprises four…

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Nintendo boss teases more Zelda is on the way next year – but I wouldn’t expect new games

  • Nintendo plans more Zelda anniversary activity next year.
  • Film, music and merchandise are among the planned experiences.
  • No new game or classic port has been confirmed.

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company will continue celebrating The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary through next year. He pointed to plans spanning games, film, music and merchandise, signalling further activity around the series without confirming any new game. Nintendo has already marked the anniversary with an…

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Letitia Wright To Star In Supernatural Horror ‘In Her Shadow’ For ‘Obsession’ Producer & Bankside — AFM

  • Letitia Wright will star in and executive produce *In Her Shadow*.
  • The horror film is in pre-production.
  • Bankside Films is launching world sales ahead of AFM.

Letitia Wright will star in supernatural horror film *In Her Shadow* and executive produce it through her 3:16 Productions banner. The project is in pre-production, with Bankside Films launching international sales ahead of the American Film Market. Wright plays Annie Cutter, a celebrated author who adopts her estranged…

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