Opinion & Analysis
Why kids idolize Darth Vader and what it reveals about power
George Lucas argued that children's fascination with Darth Vader stems from their attraction to power; this piece unpacks that claim…
How Billy Bob Thornton landed a surprising role in Puss in Boots
Discover Billy Bob Thornton’s role in Puss in Boots and how the Shrek franchise reshaped casting for animated films
How Girls reshaped television comedy-drama and why it still resonates
A considered revisit to Lena Dunham’s Girls, examining its tonal risks, ensemble strengths, disputed legacy, and ongoing cultural impact
Il fascino oscuro del cinema horror alla Berlinale 2023
Un viaggio tra i film horror e thriller presentati alla Berlinale 2023, tra suspense e innovazione.
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BAFTA roundup: One Battle After Another leads with six awards while Hamnet earns British film prize
One Battle After Another emerged as the big winner at the BAFTAs, with Hamnet taking outstanding British film and Sinners collecting major writing and acting awards
BAFTA awards shake up Oscar race with One Battle After Another wins and surprise acting victories
One Battle After Another swept the BAFTAs, Paul Thomas Anderson won multiple awards, and unexpected acting wins by Robert Aramayo and Wunmi Mosaku add fresh momentum and uncertainty ahead of the Oscars
Donna Langley receives BAFTA Fellowship amid star-studded ceremony
Donna Langley was presented with the BAFTA Fellowship at the 2026 ceremony in London, where peers praised her leadership, mentorship, and track record of championing bold films and franchises
Where to stream the 79th Bafta Film Awards in the u.s. and full winners recap
A practical guide to streaming the 79th Bafta Film Awards in the u.s., plus a clear summary of nominations, standout performances and award winners
How Wuthering Heights and GOAT drove international box office momentum
Wuthering Heights tops international markets, GOAT crosses $100 million worldwide, and several studio releases and Chinese hits alter the global box office landscape
How Truly Naked at Berlinale reframes intimacy over spectacle
Muriel d’Ansembourg’s debut Truly Naked uses candid performances and careful staging to argue that real intimacy is messier and more humane than porn’s choreography
Trailer drops for Caroline Golum’s Revelations of Divine Love ahead of theatrical dates
Caroline Golum’s second feature, Revelations of Divine Love, premiered at FIDMarseille and will begin a theatrical run in New York on March 27; Several Futures handles distribution
The Day She Returns review: Hong Sangsoo’s quiet study of repetition and renewal
A compact, probing film by Hong Sangsoo that uses interviews and rehearsal to examine creativity and authenticity in performance
Why The Andromeda Strain still shapes virus thrillers
A fresh look at Robert Wise’s The Andromeda Strain and why its clinical approach to a deadly extraterrestrial pathogen still matters
Best bingeable western dramas for the streaming age
Explore ten western series that translate naturally to streaming, from serialized epics like Deadwood to anthology curiosities like Dead Man’s Gun
Winners at Berlinale use acceptance speeches to address Gaza and festival tensions
At the Berlinale closing event several prizewinners transformed acceptance speeches into pointed political statements, reigniting debates about free speech and festival responsibility
KPop Demon Hunters leads Annie Awards wins as juried honors celebrate animation talent
KPop Demon Hunters took home the top prize and nine additional Annies, Arco won best independent feature, and juried awards celebrated lifetime and technical contributions to animation
KPop Demon Hunters leads Annie Awards with historic sweep and industry recognition
KPop Demon Hunters topped the Annie Awards with a clean sweep, collecting major feature prizes while juried awards and TV winners rounded out a night of recognition for animation crafts and community impact
Willie Colón legacy: pioneering salsa trombonist and cultural icon
Willie Colón, the Bronx-born trombonist and salsa innovator, passed away at 75; his music, collaborations and activism reshaped Latin music and culture
How Bruce Springsteen ticket prices exposed industry tensions
When Bruce Springsteen tickets went on sale, transparency about ranges met sticker shock; fans, platforms and market forces quickly collided over affordability and resale
Trump pressures Netflix over Susan Rice amid Netflix–Warner Bros. takeover battle
Donald Trump publicly demanded that Netflix remove Susan Rice amid high-stakes negotiations between Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance
Inside Crocodile: The Critics, Pietra Brettkelly and the rise of a Kaduna film collective
How a handful of boys in Kaduna became The Critics, using DIY filmmaking as escape and expression while evolving into socially engaged artists
How Roger Ebert dissected Leonard Nimoy’s The Good Mother and why it still matters
Roger Ebert’s one-star verdict on Leonard Nimoy’s 1988 film The Good Mother exposed a movie that aimed for social provocation but stumbled in execution, especially around a controversial plot point involving Diane Keaton and Liam Neeson.
Chalamet hints at final, intensified Paul and says Dune: Part Three trailer is coming soon
Timothée Chalamet says Dune: Part Three felt like his final outing as Paul Atreides, prompting a more intense performance, and he also revealed that the first trailer will arrive soon ahead of the December 18, 2026 release
Why Men with Brooms still matters amid the 2026 Winter Olympics
A spirited rewatch of Men with Brooms (2002) that connects Paul Gross’s small-town curling comedy to the intense ethics and spectacle of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Eric Dane fundraiser launched to support daughters after ALS diagnosis and death
Friends and family set up a GoFundMe to help Eric Dane’s teenage daughters after his public fight with ALS and his death; Rebecca Gayheart shares candid reflections on caregiving and family life
Adrian Goiginger’s Four Minus Three earns Europa Cinemas Label in Panorama
Four Minus Three, a film about loss and resilience based on Barbara Pachl-Eberhart’s memoir, won the Europa Cinemas Label at the Berlinale Panorama and will receive promotional backing across Europe