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Israeli Americans Protest ‘NAZA’ by Screening October 7 Footage Outside New York Premiere: ‘Compassion For Palestinian Civilians Doesn’t Require Us to Erase October 7’

  • Israeli-Americans protested outside NAZA film premiere, citing one-sided Gaza narrative
  • Documentary wins festival prize and will release in 50+ territories globally
  • Protest reflects wider tensions around Israel-Palestine discourse in media and politics

The Israeli-American Council organised a protest outside the New York Film Festival premiere of the documentary "NAZA" on Saturday, arguing that the film presents a one-sided narrative about Israel's actions in Gaza whilst omitting context about the October 7 attack. The film, which won a special jury prize…

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Marine Atlan’s French Oscar Hopeful ‘La Gradiva’ Takes Top Prizes at 30th Queer Lisboa – the Biggest Edition to Date

  • "La Gradiva" wins top prizes at record-breaking Queer Lisboa festival with 11,500 attendees
  • French film is Oscar finalist and Cannes Critics' Week winner about students in Pompeii
  • Festival hits 30-year milestone with 53% attendance surge and nine sold-out screenings

French filmmaker Marine Atlan's debut feature "La Gradiva" won the best feature film and Audience Awards at the 30th Queer Lisboa – International Queer Film Festival, cementing its status as a major work after previous success at Cannes Critics' Week. The film, which follows French students on a…

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The 10 Best Stephen King Book Endings, Ranked

  • Stephen King's ending reputation is overstated; many of his books conclude powerfully.
  • Misery, Revival, and The Dead Zone demonstrate exceptional final chapters.
  • Confined premises and moral dilemmas can yield compelling, riveting conclusions.

This article ranks Stephen King's best book endings, challenging the author's reputation for unsatisfying conclusions and arguing that many of his novels conclude remarkably well. - **Misery** — A confined psychological thriller about an author held captive by an obsessed fan that builds to a riveting climax, proving…

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Mike Leigh’s Tender Loving Care sweeps San Sebastián’s main prizes

  • Mike Leigh’s film won three major San Sebastián prizes.
  • Kate O’Flynn shared Best Lead Performance.
  • *La Bola Negra* and *NAZA* won audience awards.

Mike Leigh’s *Tender Loving Care* dominated San Sebastián’s main competition, winning the Golden Shell for Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Lead Performance for Kate O’Flynn. The result is notable because the film was reportedly rejected for Venice’s competition and may be Leigh’s final feature. Asta Kamma August…

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The “beautiful” 1973 movie Al Pacino called his “all-time favourite film”

  • Pacino calls *Bang the Drum Slowly* his favourite film.
  • He praised its friendship and baseball themes.
  • The acclaimed 1973 drama was largely overlooked.

Al Pacino has described the 1973 sports drama *Bang the Drum Slowly* as his all-time favourite film, praising its emotional portrayal of friendship and its baseball setting. The choice is notable because the film starred his friend and fellow actor Robert De Niro, during a period when both…

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7 Perfectly Aged Adventure Movies That No One Talks About Today

  • Overlooked adventure films can still feel timeless and thrilling.
  • Hero, The Road to El Dorado and Jeremiah Johnson are praised.
  • The article celebrates cult favourites overshadowed by bigger hits.

The article highlights overlooked adventure films that remain exciting, visually impressive and emotionally engaging despite being overshadowed by better-known successes such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Lord of the Rings and Interstellar. It argues that these films deserve renewed appreciation because they offer imaginative journeys, distinctive…

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Quentin Tarantino’s Biggest Movie Officially Has a New Home Ahead of Sequel

  • "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" now streams on Prime Video ahead of sequel
  • Cliff Booth sequel arrives on Netflix later in 2026, directed by David Fincher
  • Leonardo DiCaprio not returning; sequel set in 1977, eight years later

Quentin Tarantino's acclaimed 2019 film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" has begun streaming on Prime Video, offering viewers a chance to catch up on the director's most recent work before an upcoming sequel. The timing is significant as Brad Pitt's character Cliff Booth is set to return…

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The 10 Best-Looking Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked

  • The ranking celebrates exceptional visual filmmaking since 2000.
  • Style, colour and cinematic ambition are central criteria.
  • Several Denis Villeneuve films receive particular praise.

The article ranks the best-looking films of the 21st century, arguing that visual brilliance can enhance a film without being essential to its overall quality. It stresses that impressive cinematography is not solely dependent on large budgets, while highlighting films that use style, colour, scale and design particularly…

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A Taylor Sheridan Star’s $20M Fantasy Movie Is Officially Leaving Netflix

  • The Shack leaves Netflix on 30 September.
  • Tim McGraw stars alongside Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer.
  • Audiences rated it far more favourably than critics.

The Shack, a 2017 fantasy drama starring Tim McGraw, Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer, is leaving Netflix at the end of September. Its removal matters to viewers because 30 September will be the final day to watch the film on the platform. Directed by Stuart Hazeldine and co-written…

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The 1974 movie Clint Eastwood could only stand watching for 10 minutes: “Then I shut it off”

  • Eastwood stopped watching the film after ten minutes.
  • He wanted to restart it for the nostalgic experience.
  • *Thunderbolt and Lightfoot* is now considered a cult classic.

Clint Eastwood said he watched his 1974 film *Thunderbolt and Lightfoot* for only ten minutes before switching it off. He explained that he wanted to experience it from the beginning to recapture the nostalgia, rather than join it partway through. The film, directed by Michael Cimino and co-starring…

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