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The 15 Best Netflix Original Comedy Movies, Ranked

  • Netflix excels at original comedy films across multiple genres and styles.
  • Metal Lords blends teen humour with heartfelt character development.
  • Chemistry between Wong and Park makes Always Be My Maybe a standout romance-comedy.

Collider has ranked Netflix's best original comedy films, highlighting titles that demonstrate the platform's strength in the genre across different comedic styles and storytelling approaches. - **Metal Lords** — An underrated coming-of-age teen comedy about two misfits attempting to perform a heavy metal song at their school's battle…

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The Guardian To Offer ‘NAZA’ For Free On Website After Theatrical Run & Is Exploring Ways To Show Doc In Israel & Palestinian Territories

  • *NAZA* will receive a global cinema release before streaming free on The Guardian’s website.
  • The documentary investigates alleged civilian targeting in Gaza by Israeli forces.
  • It has distributors in 56 territories and faces opposition from Israeli politicians.

The Guardian and mk2 Films will release the investigative documentary *NAZA* theatrically in more than 50 territories from 28 September, before making it available worldwide for free on The Guardian’s website later this autumn. The film examines allegations that Israeli military forces deliberately targeted civilians in Gaza, and…

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BBC Sets New Irish-Language Comedy Film ‘Baile,’ Starring Marion O’Dwyer and Hazel Doupe (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Production begins on a new Irish-language road-trip comedy drama.
  • Marion O’Dwyer and Hazel Doupe lead the cast.
  • It is the third film supported by the Gealán initiative.

Production has begun on “Baile”, an Irish-language comedy drama co-commissioned by BBC Gaeilge and TG4. Starring Marion O’Dwyer and Hazel Doupe, the film follows an unlikely friendship between Bríghid, an independent woman in the early stages of dementia, and Naomi, a young cleaner who drives her from Belfast…

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The 15 Most Thrilling Fantasy Movies, Ranked

  • Fantasy films ranked by critical ratings and genre influence
  • Willow became cult classic despite mixed reviews; spawned Disney+ series
  • The Mummy earned $417.4 million at global box office

Collider presents a ranking of the most thrilling fantasy films, selected based on critical acclaim and their impact on the genre. - Willow (1985): Features a sorcerer dwarf (Warwick Davis) and mercenary (Val Kilmer) on a quest to restore a royal infant to her kingdom. Though receiving mixed…

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Zach Braff invites readers to submit questions for forthcoming interview

  • Zach Braff is taking questions for a Guardian reader interview.
  • His career spans acting, writing and directing.
  • Scrubs has returned, with Clean Hands due next.

Zach Braff is inviting Guardian readers to submit questions for a forthcoming reader interview. Best known as JD in Scrubs, he has also established himself as a writer and director, beginning with the acclaimed 2004 film Garden State. The article highlights Braff’s subsequent work, including directing Going in…

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5 Best Dolly Parton Movies and Shows, Ranked

  • Dolly Parton’s charm consistently drives her strongest screen roles.
  • Her characters often subvert assumptions about glamorous women.
  • The ranking spans musicals, comedy and an anthology drama.

The article ranks five of Dolly Parton’s best film and television performances, arguing that her screen appeal comes from the combination of glamour, humour, warmth and sharp intelligence beneath her larger-than-life image. It highlights how her strongest roles allow her to play underestimated women who are compassionate, resilient…

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Greek epics, gory obsessions and awkward invites: where does this year’s Oscars race stand?

  • The Oscars race is developing without the usual festival buzz.
  • Olivia Wilde’s The Invite is gaining serious momentum.
  • Josephine is acclaimed but difficult to market and campaign.

The Oscars race is taking shape amid a weaker-than-usual festival season, with studios increasingly avoiding major premieres to limit the risk of poor reviews and reputational damage. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is expected to be a major contender, but early attention has instead focused on films emerging from…

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‘Highlander’ Officially Returns in 2026 Ahead of Henry Cavill’s Remake

  • Highlander original screenplay comic arrives December 2, 2026 before Henry Cavill remake
  • Original writer Gregory Widen adapts his own script for the four-issue series
  • Film directed by John Wick's Chad Stahelski, stars Russell Crowe and major ensemble cast

Titan Comics has announced a four-issue comic adaptation of Gregory Widen's original screenplay for Highlander, with the first 32-page issue releasing on December 2, 2026. The release comes ahead of Henry Cavill's upcoming Highlander remake for Amazon MGM, allowing fans to experience Widen's initial vision before the film…

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‘I’m a writer but then nobody’s perfect’: how Billy Wilder conquered Hollywood

  • Billy Wilder’s films helped shape several major Hollywood genres.
  • He fled rising Nazism and rebuilt his career in Hollywood.
  • A BFI retrospective celebrates his remarkable body of work.

Billy Wilder’s career is celebrated in a major BFI retrospective, highlighting how an émigré from Austria-Hungary became one of Hollywood’s most influential directors and screenwriters. His films, including *Double Indemnity*, *Some Like It Hot*, *Sunset Boulevard* and *The Apartment*, helped define film noir, comedy and cinema about show…

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Forgotten Island review: frenetic animation sidelines friendship and emotional depth

  • A visually frantic adventure that sidelines emotional depth.
  • Its central friendship struggles to feel convincing.
  • Released in the UK on 16 October.

The Guardian’s review of DreamWorks’ *Forgotten Island* is sharply critical, arguing that its relentless pace and heavily controlled animation overwhelm the story’s central friendship. The reviewer says the film imitates aspects of Japanese anime without its character depth or quietness, leaving the adventure feeling emotionally hollow. Set in…

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