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Couples Weekend review – Alexandra Daddario annd Josh Gad lead spicy comedy of marital melee
Two couples start to fall apart during a midwinter break, involving a lot of shouty dialogue that’s neither realistic nor funnyThe interesting premise in this laborious and dispiriting relationship dramedy sadly leads nowhere; all we get is strained shouty dialogue and mugging performances in a film which succeeds neither in being funny or realistic.Alexandra Daddario…
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The Best Fantasy Franchise of All Time Officially Scores 2 New Releases in 2027
Final Fantasy VII remake and Final Fantasy XIV are both receiving new book tie-in releases next year. Here’s what we know.
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Secret Cinema Boss on ‘Grease’ Returning and Record-Breaking ’Pirates of the Caribbean’ Pre-Sales: ‘When People Step Into This Room, They’re Going To Be Beside Themselves’
When TodayTix acquired Secret Cinema in 2022 for a reported $100 million, it marked a new era for the company, which started life as a ragtag bunch of film enthusiasts trying to bring movies to life. Originally, the screenings were kept secret (hence the name) and staged in out-of-the-way locations with audiences only finding out…
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Film Set in World’s Largest Female Exclusion Zone Among Queer Projects in Development in Karlovy Vary Spotlight
Also pitched were a movie flipping a classic horror trope on its head, an exploration of a pre-colonial world and the story of a gay couple wanting their love to survive war for a mix of genres and geographies at KVIFF Industry Days.
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George Clooney to be Honored With Venice Golden Lion
Clooney is a Venice regular, having premiered such films as ‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Gravity,’ and ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ on the Lido.
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Human Rights Drama ‘Satluj’ Starring Diljit Dosanjh Pulled From Streaming In India Days After Launch
Satluj, Honey Trehan’s human rights drama starring Diljit Dosanjh, has been pulled days after its launch in India. The film has been at the center of a censorship battle and tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. It launched on the Zee5 streaming service on July 3. It was taken down two…
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‘Replica’ Leads Next Interactive Studio’s Bucheon Showcase
Next Interactive Studio unveiled its slate of interactive films and its self-developed interactive cinema ecosystem at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, drawing more than 100 audience members to “play” a film live at the festival. The showcase’s centerpiece was “Replica,” one of the first Chinese-language interactive animated features. The film was co-produced with Kinlea…
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Taylor Sheridan Star’s New War Thriller Is Officially “One of the Best Action Movies of the Year”
Man of War, a new action thriller starring LaMonica Garrett from Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness, has enjoyed some positive reviews following its premiere.
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Anurag Kashyap Boards Rotterdam-Premiered Bangladeshi Drama ‘Delupi’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has come on board as presenter of Bangladeshi drama “Delupi,” with the film set to carry the “Anurag Kashyap Presents” banner across its release and promotional campaigns going forward. “Delupi” had its international premiere in the Bright Future section of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) earlier this year. The premiere…
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Venice Film Festival To Fete George Clooney With Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement
The Venice Film Festival is to celebrate George Clooney with a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement. Clooney, who has close ties to Italy and the festival, has been on the Lido with multiple films over the years, including most recently with Netflix’s Jay Kelly. “I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice. This festival is…