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‘Primetime’s Alex Winter Says Robert Pattinson Is Taking Risks Other Movie Stars Won’t

  • Alex Winter discusses his role in Primetime, exploring To Catch a Predator's controversial legacy
  • Robert Pattinson stars and produces the film directed by documentarian Lance Oppenheim
  • Winter argues AI is underestimated as companies use it to reduce workforces

Actor and filmmaker Alex Winter has discussed his role in Primetime, a film about NBC's To Catch a Predator starring and produced by Robert Pattinson and directed by documentarian Lance Oppenheim. The film examines the controversial show's legacy, raising questions about the ethics of the intersection between journalism,…

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Vietnamese Supernatural Horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ Heads to Busan Market With Mockingbird Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Mockingbird Pictures will pitch the Vietnamese horror film to buyers in Busan.
  • “Bloodline: The Curse Within” is due in Vietnamese cinemas on 25 December.
  • Its story links a surgeon’s daughter, a ghost and family secrets.

Mockingbird Pictures will present Vietnamese supernatural horror film “Bloodline: The Curse Within” to international buyers at the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan. The film’s planned release in Vietnamese cinemas on 25 December and its worldwide distribution deal could help bring the country’s horror cinema to wider…

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Southeast Asian Cinema Gains Traction at Busan Market as Vietnam and Cambodia Showcase Regional Growth

  • Vietnamese and Cambodian productions lead separate studio slates at Busan, reflecting Southeast Asia's strengthened footprint in international film markets
  • Vietnamese cinema achieved historic domestic performance in 2025, grossing $114 million and surpassing foreign releases—the first time locally-made films have dominated the market
  • Two regional productions showcase distinct storytelling: Vietnamese psychological horror and a Cambodian drama examining mortality and motherhood through a cross-cultural remake

Southeast Asian producers are securing prominent positions at the Busan Asian Contents & Film Market, with Vietnamese and Cambodian studios leading competing slates. This visibility reflects broader momentum in the regio

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39 Years Later, HBO Max’s Legendary War Movie Is Still One of the Best Ever Made

  • Full Metal Jacket (1987) is now on HBO Max, remaining a war cinema masterpiece
  • Vincent D'Onofrio gained 70 pounds for a career-defining role as Private Pyle
  • Kubrick uses dark humour and cynicism to expose the absurdity of military systems

Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket, released in 1987, remains a masterpiece of war cinema now available on HBO Max. The film examines the Vietnam War's devastating toll on soldiers through two distinct settings: brutal Marine Corps training on Parris Island and the chaos of combat during the 1968…

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The 2013 role Liam Neeson was jealous he never played: “I would have loved to”

  • Neeson envied Redford’s role in *All Is Lost*.
  • The 2013 film gave its lone character just 51 words.
  • Neeson has at least seven upcoming films.

Liam Neeson has said that Robert Redford’s role in the 2013 survival drama *All Is Lost* is the one recent part he wished he had played. His admission stands out because Neeson has generally said he has no regrets about roles he missed, including James Bond and a…

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Vietnamese Horror ‘Arithmadtic’ Leads Bee Entertainment’s Busan Market Slate, With New Film From ‘The Corpse’ Director

  • Vietnamese horror film leads studio's market slate at Busan festival.
  • Vietnamese films outsold international titles domestically for the first time.
  • Studio presenting four 2027 films and three TV dramas to buyers.

Vietnamese production company Bee Entertainment has presented a genre-heavy slate to international buyers at Busan's Asian Contents & Film Market, led by psychological horror "Arithmadtic." The timing capitalises on Vietnamese cinema's breakthrough moment: films made in the country grossed over VND3 trillion ($114 million) domestically in 2025, outperforming…

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The 10 Most Cringeworthy Movies of All Time, Ranked

  • The ranking treats cringe as an effective filmmaking tool.
  • Its selections range from comedies to intense family drama.
  • Krisha’s realistic family tensions make it a particularly tough watch.

The article ranks films that deliberately, or at times unexpectedly, make viewers squirm, arguing that discomfort can be an effective part of comedy and drama. It presents the films as accomplished but often difficult watches, rather than using “cringeworthy” simply as an insult. Its examples span broad comedy,…

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‘Exorcism of God’ Director Alejandro Hidalgo to Helm Malaysian Hungry Ghost Festival Horror ‘The Hungry One’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Alejandro Hidalgo will direct Malaysian festival horror film “The Hungry One”.
  • The story centres on a family threatened during the 15-day Hungry Ghost Festival.
  • Clover Films has acquired rights in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Alejandro Hidalgo, director of “The Exorcism of God”, is set to helm “The Hungry One”, a supernatural horror film set during Malaysia’s Hungry Ghost Festival. The project matters for its focus on Malaysian-Chinese traditions and a festival rarely seen on screen, while international sales and regional distribution deals…

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Michael Douglas Tells Bill Maher About Smuggling Marijuana in Suitcases, Slams ‘Nepo Baby’ Label

  • Douglas smuggled marijuana in suitcases to pay for college tuition between coasts.
  • He worked regular jobs too, including at a petrol station at age 20.
  • He defended nepotism in Hollywood, arguing it exists across all industries.

Michael Douglas appeared on Bill Maher's HBO show to promote his memoir "One Helluva Ride," discussing his past candidly, including how he smuggled marijuana across the country in designer suitcases gifted by his father Kirk Douglas to help pay for college tuition. The revelation prompted discussion of the…

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Edward Zhang, Casper Van Dien, Jeff Fahey Star in China-U.S. WWII Spy Series ‘Operation Doolittle,’ Heading to Busan Market (EXCLUSIVE)

  • WWII spy drama "Operation Doolittle" debuts at Busan market with international cast
  • China-U.S. co-production spins fictional story around 1942 Doolittle Raid
  • Series originally aired in China, recut for global audiences

A China-U.S. co-production WWII espionage drama called "Operation Doolittle" is heading to the Busan International Film Festival's Asian Contents & Film Market for international sales. The nine-part series, starring Edward Zhang, Casper Van Dien and Jeff Fahey, tells a fictional spy story centred around the 1942 Doolittle Raid,…

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