Isabelle Huppert dazzles in Ulrike Ottinger’s The Blood Countess at Berlinale
Isabelle Huppert delivers a magnetic, economical turn in Ulrike Ottinger’s lavishly staged vampire fable, which premiered at the 2026 Berlinale
Faraz Shariat’s Prosecution: a Berlinale courtroom thriller confronting right-wing networks
Faraz Shariat’s Prosecution is a propulsive legal thriller about a determined prosecutor who survives a racist attack and digs into archived cases to expose a wider right-wing network
Martin Scorsese rumored to appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer
A fresh trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu spotlights Hutt gangsters and a voice performance that could belong to Martin Scorsese, reflecting Jon Favreau’s long creative ties and a star-studded franchise lineage
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How Aldis Hodge likens Alex Cross to a superhero in Prime Video’s Cross
Aldis Hodge draws parallels between Hawkman and Alex Cross, shares emotional responses to season 2, and outlines the show’s themes and streaming details
Sheriff confirms Guthrie family not suspects as investigation continues
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos announced the Guthrie family has been cleared as suspects and called for compassionate media coverage while the investigation and forensic analysis continue
Standout recent films that feel flawless and why they matter
A compact guide to twelve recent films—across genres—that many consider near‑perfect for their craft, performances, and emotional impact
How Train Dreams won big at the Independent Spirit Awards and what Clint Bentley learned
Train Dreams earned Best Feature, Best Director, and Best Cinematography at the Independent Spirit Awards, while Clint Bentley discussed challenges on location and creative lessons learned
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.