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Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey used occupied land as a film set. That feels like a betrayal | Mohamed Sleiman Labat
Sahrawi activist Mohamed Sleiman Labat has criticised Christopher Nolan for filming scenes of his blockbuster The Odyssey in Western Sahara, a territory occupied by Morocco, arguing this legitimises the occupation while Indigenous Sahrawis are denied the right to document their own lives. He notes the bitter irony that a film about displacement, separation and the…
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‘The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer’ Boarded by Autlook Ahead of Locarno Premiere as Clip Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Documentary sales agent Autlook has come on board to handle world sales for “The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer,” a debut feature by photographer Alessandra Sanguinetti that will premiere in the Filmmakers of the Present Competition at the Locarno Film Festival. Variety has released an exclusive clip from the film, which was partly financed by…
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Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?
A Ryanair-operated Air Malta flight from Thessaloniki was forced to turn back after a window blew out mid-air, nearly sucking passenger Ljubisa Karović out of the Boeing 737-800. He was saved by his seatbelt and the help of his wife and fellow passengers, though he suffered facial bleeding, a badly damaged hand and friction burns…
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In 2026, This American Book Classic Is Just Not Worth Reading
A Collider opinion piece argues that Harper Lee’s 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird, long considered a cornerstone of American literature and a staple of US high school syllabuses, has become dated and is no longer worth reading in 2026. The writer contends that as conversations about race and Black voices have grown more prominent…
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10 Greatest Sci-Fi Shows With 10 Episodes or Less
Collider has published a listicle recommending sci-fi television series that run to ten episodes or fewer, aimed at viewers wanting a shorter binge-watch rather than committing to long-running franchises such as The X-Files, Stargate SG-1 or Star Trek. The list, compiled by writer Michael John Petty, spans book adaptations, alien-invasion stories and prestige dramas, highlighting…
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‘Breaking Bad’s Creator Forgotten 96% Crime Drama Is the Perfect Weekend Binge for ‘Bosch’ Fans
Finished Bosch? Vince Gilligan’s forgotten 96% crime drama Battle Creek is the perfect 13-episode weekend binge.
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The 2014 movie that made Jason Segel sick of comedy: “It wasn’t interesting anymore”
He rethought his career. The post The 2014 movie that made Jason Segel sick of comedy: “It wasn’t interesting anymore” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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‘Motor City’ Review: Potsy Ponciroli’s Audacious Thriller — a Scorsese Opera without Dialogue — Announces the Arrival of a Startling Voice
At times, “Motor City” is like a silent movie directed by Scorsese. It draws us in because it’s got a glittering underworld-opera surface, but also because the audience needs to use its noodle a bit to participate in the film’s telling.
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These 5 Brendan Fraser Movies Are True Classics
Brendan Fraser has had a long, impactful film career, with movies like The Mummy, School Ties, and Gods and Monsters standing out as true classics.
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5 Years Later, This 94% Fresh Box Office Bomb Western Is a Netflix Hit
Tim Blake Nelson has a rare lead role in 2021’s Old Henry, a critically acclaimed box office bomb Western that’s now a streaming hit on Netflix.