Tunisian filmmaker afef ben mahmoud to direct gabès cinema festival amid changing festival landscape
Afef Ben Mahmoud takes charge of Gabès Cinéma Fen, connecting local ecological concerns and cross-disciplinary arts, while Doha’s Qumra and broader African industry trends point to evolving support and distribution models.
Wunmi mosaku balances oscar recognition with protest over ice killings
Wunmi Mosaku says celebration feels impossible after ICE-related deaths; she highlights representation in Sinners and stands amid broader Hollywood protests and honors.
how broadcasters and ai platforms are reshaping short-form video and sparking copyright fights
two industry moves — a Japanese broadcaster betting on vertical microdramas and a powerful ai video generator provoking hollywood — underscore how fast-formats and generative tools are reshaping content creation and rights debates
patric chiha’s a Russian Winter follows exiles in Paris at Berlinale panorama
Patric Chiha’s documentary follows Russian exiles in Paris, blending intimate conversation and striking visuals to probe exile, protest and the feeling of powerlessness that travels beyond borders.
frederick wiseman documentary filmmaker obituary and legacy
Frederick Wiseman reshaped nonfiction cinema with quiet, immersive films about hospitals, schools and civic life. He died Feb. 16, 2026 at 96, leaving a vast body of work that continues to teach filmmakers how to observe without preaching.
morena baccarin as gideon on the flash and her broader dc career
A closer look at Morena Baccarin’s recurring, largely uncredited performance as Gideon on The Flash and how her voice acting shaped multiple DC characters across media.
robert duvall in the twilight zone: why “miniature” still matters
A deep dive into Robert Duvall’s 1963 Twilight Zone appearance in “Miniature,” the episode’s themes of loneliness and obsession, and the legal dispute that kept it out of syndication for years.
why radioland murders and a 12-episode blueprint matter for george lucas
a concise look at why a modest 1994 comedy helped refine digital effects, shaped george lucas’ approach to the prequels and connects to his wider plan for a 12-episode saga
we are all strangers review: intimate family drama from singapore
a compassionate, occasionally unruly film that examines class, caregiving and the gig economy through the lives of a working-class Singaporean family
spongebob movie search for squarePants streaming on Paramount+ in the u.s. and Canada
the latest SpongeBob adventure brings familiar voices, new guest stars and a seafaring quest to Paramount+ on February 17 for viewers in the U.S. and Canada
kerry mondragon’s mascotland casts tyrese gibson, billy zane, jake busey and armie hammer
Kerry Mondragon’s new film mascotland brings together established actors and indie creatives for a darkly comic coming-of-age thriller shooting around los angeles and nearby desert locations.
how baz luhrmann’s epic brings elvis back to the stage in immersive restoration
Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC converts rediscovered 1970s footage into an immersive concert film, blending restoration work by Peter Jackson’s team, rare Super 8 material and a newly assembled first‑person narrative by Elvis himself.
amy adams sends message as ‘at the sea’ premieres in berlin competition
Amy Adams could not attend the Berlin premiere of ‘At the Sea’ but sent a heartfelt message; this piece examines the film’s themes, collaborators and awards potential.
x outage and what current market facts reveal about tech and user behavior
x suffered a service disruption with thousands of reports, while a curated market facts list underscores evolving trends in a.i., layoffs, advertising and offline behaviors that are reshaping digital strategies
dao at berlinale: a powerful portrait of diaspora and kinship
a thoughtful review of alain gomis’s dao, presented at berlinale, focusing on its themes of diaspora, family dynamics, and cinematic craft (published: 15/02/2026 18:35).
dao review: alain gomis’ intimate family story at berlinale
A concise look at how Alain Gomis’ Dao navigates diaspora, family bonds and identity with striking imagery and emotional depth.
berlinale highlights: dao, bouchra and don’t come out examined
three Berlinale films confront exile, long-distance family bonds and queer trauma with bold aesthetics and intimate storytelling
dao: a cross-continental family epic that blurs documentary and fiction
Alain Gomis crafts a three-hour, cross-continental portrait of family life that merges myth, memory and improvised performance to examine what it means to belong to a diaspora.
underrated 1990s westerns to watch now
Unearth overlooked 1990s westerns that range from comic capers to political thrillers and rediscover why these films deserve a place in the canon.
how apple tv’s way of the warrior kid could satisfy cobra kai fans
apple tv’s adaptation of way of the warrior kid, led by chris pratt and directed by mcg, channels the underdog themes that made cobra kai a hit and could become a new family franchise
why the netflix series altered carbon still matters to cyberpunk viewers
A fresh take on why Netflix’s Altered Carbon captured imaginations, stumbled in season 2, and still points to future cyberpunk successes.
bertie carvel explains baelor’s choice in the trial of seven
Bertie Carvel breaks down Baelor’s motivations in the Trial of Seven, his bond with Dunk and Egg, and why heroism is a choice rather than a birthright.
41st independent spirit awards highlights and key winners
a concise recap of the Independent Spirit Awards showcasing the night’s major winners, memorable red carpet conversations and the ceremony’s celebration of low-budget creativity
independent spirit awards 2026 winners and standout moments
a rundown of the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards: which films and series walked away with top honors and which talents were celebrated at the hollywood palladium
2026 film independent spirit awards winners and key moments
A concise recap of the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards, from top winners and TV victors to the shift to a new venue and the ceremony’s continued commitment to inclusive categories.