Cinema New Spider-Man nears $1bn - passes 'The Odyssey' box office in 4 days The recently released 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has made box office history in its first weekend in cinemas and looks set to pass the $1bn mark in the next couple of days. It's on track to becoming the highest grossing movie of 2026, overtaking 'The Odyssey''s box office tally in just four days. 03/08/2026
Cinema Netflix sued over stolen Nicolas Cage World War II thriller The lawsuit states that an encrypted copy of the film was on one of several hard drives stolen from Netflix offices in Los Angeles last month, and that the theft has compromised the sale of the film. 31/07/2026
Cinema 'The Odyssey' debate rages on as author defends film from viral review The cultural debate over Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ continues, with Pulitzer Prize-finalist Joyce Carol Oates defending the film following a scathing review by translator Emily Wilson, who wrote that the film had “nothing convincing to say.” 30/07/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' - Early MCU redemption? It’s been a rough five years for the world’s biggest movie franchise. The MCU has delivered more misses than hits in its post-'Endgame' era, and now relies on everyone's favourite wall-crawler to save the day. 30/07/2026
Cinema Guillermo del Toro: 'Absolutely no goddamn AI' for 3D conversion “What we’re protecting is the beauty and the redeeming power of art," said the iconic director, whose film 'Pan's Labyrinth' has been restored without the use of AI and is heading back to cinemas in October. 27/07/2026
Cinema British actor David Jonsson cast as the new Black Panther British actor David Jonsson has been revealed as the new Black Panther in surprise Comic-Con announcement this weekend. The 32-year-old rose to fame on HBO’s hit show ‘Industry’ before wowing audiences in 'Rye Lane' and 'Alien: Romulus'. 27/07/2026
Cinema Odysseys, Bones and Hens: What are the best movies of 2026... So far? How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking? 24/07/2026
Cinema Venice Film Festival backs auteurs: Herzog, Kore-eda, McDonagh and Moretti's return The Venice Film Festival unveils the line-up for its 83rd edition: five Italian films in competition, Nanni Moretti returns, top directors and a galaxy of stars on the red carpet 23/07/2026
Cinema Jackie Chan begins filming 'Armour of God: Ultimatum' in Kazakhstan Filming has begun on the fourth installment of the action adventure comedy series in the Almaty and Mangystau regions. One of the movie's producer Igor Tsay told Euronews why the Central Asian country was chosen for its locations. 23/07/2026
Cinema RIP La La Hand saga: Ryan Gosling fixed in new 'La La Land' poster Flat hand out, perky hand in. For the film's 10th anniversary, a new version of the 'La La Land' poster has been released, and it fixes a small detail that has kept Ryan Gosling up at night... 23/07/2026
Cinema Luke Skywalker's lightsaber breaks Star Wars record at auction The lightsaber used by actor Mark Hamill in 'The Empire Strikes Back' (1980) has broken a record at auction for the sale of screen-used props. It sold for $3.75 million. 21/07/2026
Cinema From 'Following' to 'The Odyssey': All Christopher Nolan movies ranked The much-anticipated return of Christopher Nolan has delighted film fans, as 'The Odyssey' has garnered critical praise and box office success. Euronews Culture offers the definitive ranking of all 13 of the acclaimed director's films. 20/07/2026
Cinema 'The Odyssey' makes history at global box office for Christopher Nolan Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of "The Odyssey" has secured a massive international debut, collecting $264m in global ticket sales during its opening weekend - representing the director's biggest international opening ever. 20/07/2026
Cinema The Odyssey: From classroom and stage to Christopher Nolan's epic Students are asked to analyse Odysseus’s intelligence in relation to his physical strength and to decide whether killing the suitors is a just act. 17/07/2026
Cinema Rome organising open air film screenings to deal with heatwave As part of a city initiative, Rome is inviting residents to watch films at more than 50 outdoor cinemas to help them cope with the ongoing heatwave. The programme features a mix of new releases and classic films. 16/07/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'The Odyssey’ - An ambitious but flawed epic Christopher Nolan follows his Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer' with his most ambitious undertaking to date: adapting Homer's epic poem to the screen. As impressive as it is, something feels missing... 16/07/2026
Cinema Star Wars creator George Lucas says AI is ‘the future’ of filmmaking Someone has turned to the dark side... In a recent interview, Star Wars creator George Lucas said that rejecting using AI to make movies is like rejecting cars in favour of horses... 16/07/2026
Cinema Venice Film Festival to honour 'Exorcist' star Ellen Burstyn “An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years,” said the festival’s artistic director Alberto Barbera. 15/07/2026
Cinema ‘AI parasite’: Would you pay to watch the AI version of 'The Odyssey'? Just days before Christopher Nolan’s star-studded and much-anticipated epic ‘The Odyssey’ hits theatres worldwide, an artificial intelligence startup has announced it has generated an AI version of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem... And no one is in the slightest bit impressed. 15/07/2026
Cinema 'Digger': Will this film land Tom Cruise his first Oscar win? Tom Cruise leads Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s forthcoming satirical comedy - and from the trailer alone, it’s clear that the actor’s transformative turn is vying for Oscar glory. 14/07/2026
Cinema Christopher Nolan speaks on future of cinema and rejection of AI slop “So much energy has been expended on bringing in AI, but if you look at that generation’s reaction, they’re utterly rejecting it,” shared Christopher Nolan, prior to the release of 'The Odyssey'. 13/07/2026
Cinema Disney's live-action 'Moana' capsizes at the box office Disney’s live action remake of their 2016 animated gem 'Moana' has earned approximately $43 million in its first three days of release - a huge blow for the House of Mouse, as fierce blockbuster competition looms... 13/07/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Moana' - A pointless waste of time and money Disney continues to live-action remake their animated classics. 'Moana' is the latest - and youngest - to fall foul to a cynical strategy which needs to end. 10/07/2026
Cinema Controversial AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood to make feature film debut The divisive digital “performer” is about to star in the upcoming Particle6 project titled 'Misaligned'. Get ready to roll your eyes when you read the plot synopsis. 07/07/2026
Cinema 60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival kicks off with star-studded ceremony The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opened with a star-studded ceremony, welcoming Hollywood names including Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Harvey Keitel and Jesse Eisenberg. 07/07/2026
Cinema Venice Film Festival to honour George Clooney US actor, director and producer George Clooney is to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival (2-12 September). 06/07/2026
Cinema Karlovy Vary film festival celebrates diamond anniversary The largest cultural event in the Czech Republic, the Karlovy Vary international film festival is just getting underway with the famous spa town celebrating its diamond 60th edition. Jiri Skacel delves into the festival's past to explain its increasing popularity among younger cinephiles. 04/07/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Fatherland' - Pawlikowski's poignant masterpiece Paweł Pawlikowski's first film in eight years stars Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler as Erika and Thomas Mann, as they embark on a road trip across Germany during the Cold War. 03/07/2026
Cinema 'Michael' breaks record to become highest-grossing biopic of all time This year's Michael Jackson biopic also became top-grossing music biopic after surpassing 2018’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody' earlier this month. 29/06/2026
Cinema Mel Brooks at 100: ‘Blazing Saddles’ named funniest film of all time Mel Brooks, who turned 100 on Sunday 28 June, has been honoured by the American Film Institute, which named his 1974 Western satire the "funniest film of all time" - knocking 'Some Like It Hot' off the top spot. 29/06/2026
Cinema Spanish Film Archive sets out to reconstruct Orson Welles's 'Quixote' The Spanish institution is joining forces with the Cinémathèque Française, Italy’s Cineteca Nazionale and Munich’s Filmmuseum to recover lost footage from a legendary shoot that unfolded over 30 years in the Spanish heartlands that so captivated the filmmaker. 29/06/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Supergirl' - Save the puppy, save the world After a strong start to the rebooted DC Universe last year with 'Superman' comes a new space adventure which follows the Man of Steel's chaotic cousin... And her super-powered pup. 26/06/2026
Cinema License to screen test: Casting for new James Bond enters final stage Production on Bond 26 is set to begin next year. The expectation is that the official announcement for the next 007 actor will happen by the end of 2026. 25/06/2026
Cinema Will the Blair Witch curse be broken in 2027? The reimagining of the horror feature that became a worldwide sensation in 1999 is set to be released next year. Can it succeed where previous sequels failed? 24/06/2026
Cinema Romeo Beckham to make acting debut in queer tennis film ‘Forty Love’ After pursuing careers in football, tennis and modelling, 23-year-old Romeo Beckham is making his acting debut in a new French film, set to be released later this year. 24/06/2026
Cinema Venice Film Festival unveils 2026 jury There are a lot of familiar Venice Film Festival faces on this year's jury roster. It may not be the starriest line-up, but it's certainly an eclectic group... 23/06/2026
Cinema 'Toy Story 5' scores biggest box office debut of 2026 Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has proven its enduring appeal, with the fifth instalment shattering box office records and securing the biggest opening weekend of 2026. 22/06/2026
Cinema Who is the most evil Disney villain? The answer may surprise you The House of Mouse has given audiences some cracking scoundrels over the years. Some heinous, some nightmarish, and some deeply misunderstood. And one is especially irredeemable... 19/06/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Toy Story 5' - You've got a friend in tech? The toys face a new existential crisis: technology. As timely as it is, can the fifth instalment recapture the magic lacking in 'Toy Story 4'? 18/06/2026
Cinema Joel and Ethan Coen named as this year’s Lumière Award recipients The 18th Lumière Awards will honour not one but two giants of the silver screen... 18/06/2026
Cinema Police officer drama: Sean Penn to direct film on Capitol riots Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 in 2021. 17/06/2026
Cinema Beyond 'Disclosure Day': Steven Spielberg’s most underrated movies Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' has a strong box office opening despite mixed reviews. Felt alienated by it or looking to revisit / discover some of the director's filmography? The Euronews Culture team shares their picks of Spielberg’s underrated gems. 16/06/2026
Cinema The starting 11: Spain's women's football pioneers hit the big screen Decades before Spain won the World Cup, a group of women toured the country promoting women's football and even played Italy and Portugal with an unofficial national side. 13/06/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Disclosure Day' - Release the files! Steven Spielberg revisits his passion for interstellar visitors, with a government conspiracy begging to be blown wide open... NB: Spoiler-free review. 10/06/2026
Cinema 'Disclosure Day': Will Spielberg deliver an audacious on-screen alien? Filmmakers have shaped our perception of the unknown, and Steven Spielberg has had aliens on the mind for a while now. He even believes they have been to Earth and may still be amongst us. Will his depiction of alien lifeforms in his anticipated new film 'Disclosure Day' challenge audiences? 10/06/2026
Cinema Idris Elba says James Bond should not be ‘woke’ Idris Elba has stated that James Bond was “written how he was written for a reason” and suggested that some international audiences would not embrace “a Black male” playing 007. 09/06/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Backrooms' - Lose yourself in liminal space horror Released last week in the US and UK, this year’s breakout horror hit finally heads to European cinemas. It was worth the wait. 05/06/2026
Cinema R-AI-ging Bull: Why are people upset with Martin Scorsese? Martin Scorsese is at the heart of the ever-growing debate regarding the rise of AI in Hollywood. The director of 'Taxi Driver' and 'Wolf of Wall Street' has endorsed an AI tool which he has described as "creatively freeing" in the pre-production process. 04/06/2026
Cinema Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over nude scene of then-13-year-old Director Wim Wenders’ controversial film ‘Wrong Move’ features a scene that depicts Nastassja Kinski, who was then aged 13, topless. Kinski has long been trying to have the scene removed. Now, Wenders has apologised and said he will block future access to his 1975 film. 04/06/2026
Cinema Quentin Tarantino blasts Hollywood as a ‘flavourless sausage factory' “These days I’d rather read a book,” Tarantino said about the current state of Hollywood. There are, however, a few films the curmudgeonous director has enjoyed... 04/06/2026
Cinema Clint Eastwood, 96, has retired from acting and directing, son says After a career spanning seven decades, it would seem that Clint Eastwood has retired from movies – both in front and behind the camera. 02/06/2026
Cinema Taylor Swift: New song for ‘Toy Story 5’, which will tackle screentime Titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, Taylor Swift’s song written for 'Toy Story 5' will come out at the end of this week. The cast of the upcoming fifth instalment in the Pixar franchise have confirmed that the movie will tackle the generational "terror" of children’s screentime. 02/06/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Obsession' - Don't always trust the bear Infatuation leads to devastation in Curry Barker's violent contemporary take on a Monkey's Paw tale. 29/05/2026
Cinema 'Backrooms': Everything you need to know about liminal horror Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels "off"? An upcoming film taps into "liminality", an important concept in architecture, psychology and anthropology. Here's everything you need to know about 'Backrooms'. 25/05/2026
Cinema A Chris or a talking animal more likely in films than a woman over 60 An anti-ageism campaign in the UK has uncovered that top-grossing films over past three years are more likely to star an actor named 'Chris' or a talking animal rather than a female lead over the age of 60. What gives? 25/05/2026
Cinema This is not the way: Bad news for Star Wars at the box office 'The Mandalorian And Grogu', the Star Wars franchise’s first big screen outing since 2019’s 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker', has broken an unfortunate record. It has opened to the lowest box office in the franchise’s history. 25/05/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu’ The first big screen live-action Star Wars film in seven years is finally here... 22/05/2026
Cinema Michael Bay to direct Iran movie about Trump’s Operation Epic Fury The film will be based on journalist Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and will chronicle the rescue mission of two downed American pilots in Iran. Here’s why it already sounds like a terrible idea. 21/05/2026
Cinema Pedro Almodóvar: EU must be a ‘shield’ against Trump, Netanyahu, Putin Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film 'Bitter Christmas'. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a "shield" against "monsters" Trump, Netanyahu and Putin. 20/05/2026
Cinema James Bond casting starts with new favourites (and Trump) auditioning Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring? 19/05/2026
Cinema Javier Bardem attacks Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'toxic behaviour' Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem called out world leaders U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for "male toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people," during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Sunday. 18/05/2026
Cinema Smile you're on camera: Alexandra Matthaiou debuts new short at Cannes The director spoke to Euronews about her third short film participating in the acclaimed film festival. It makes its world premiere during the Directors' Fortnight, the section that has long highlighted independent and daring cinematic voices. 15/05/2026
Cinema Everything you need to know about the 79th Cannes Film Festival The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway on the Côte d'Azur, kicking off with the French period-comedy The Electric Kiss and an honorary Palme d'Or for Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. 13/05/2026
Cinema Historic Oxford cinema at risk of shutting doors due to lease woes The Ultimate Picture Palace in Oxford, UK, requires a lease extension past 2037 to be able to carry out key renovations and make the most of grants for energy efficiency and accessibility. 08/05/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Mortal Kombat II' - Game Over? Dumb fun for some; another failed video game adaptation for others. Wherever you stand, just don't fall for the "made for the fans" routine... 08/05/2026
Cinema 'The Odyssey' trailer sparks criticism over accents and ‘daddy’ issues Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting... 06/05/2026
Cinema Cyclops, beards and a cute puppy: Check out new ‘The Odyssey’ trailer A new full-length trailer has been released for 'The Odyssey', Sir Christopher Nolan’s 13th feature film and his first since the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer'. It looks mighty promising and shrouded in darkness. Literally. 05/05/2026
Cinema Oscars: New rules announced - AI actors and scripts cannot win awards The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created. There are more ambiguous statements regarding acting, however... 04/05/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Mother Mary' – The Devil Wears Red Anne Hathaway headlines both fashion crowdpleaser 'The Devil Wears Prada' and fashion psychodrama 'Mother Mary'. Both have their merits, but we're leaning for the weird one this week... 01/05/2026
Cinema ‘Michael’ sequel could begin shooting later this year The studio executive behind the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has confirmed that a sequel is in the works, and could shoot as early as this year. 30/04/2026
Cinema Unhinged? ‘Love Actually’ door goes up for auction The London door has become a massive tourist attraction, with thousands of fans of the British rom-com flocking to the property used for filming to see it. 30/04/2026
Cinema Why is ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ facing calls for boycott? 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' - out this week - is facing a boycott in Asia after a social media clip released before the film hits cinemas presents a character deemed to be an offensive stereotype. 27/04/2026
Cinema 'Michael' breaks global box office records despite heavy criticism International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop. 27/04/2026
Cinema Maggie Gyllenhaal named Venice Film Festival jury president “Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices, and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition," said Gyllenhaal. 23/04/2026
Cinema A family affair? Michael Jackson family defend 'Michael' biopic It could be the film to beat for the title of 2026's most soulless release... But (most of) the Jackson family are defending the MJ biopic 'Michael', which could beat box office records this weekend despite overwhelmingly negative reviews. 23/04/2026
Cinema Meryl Streep: ‘Would we have fashion without gay people?’ The award-winning actress, who has long been an LGBTQ+ ally, returns to her iconic role of Miranda Priestly in the upcoming 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'. 23/04/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Michael' - It's bad. It's really, really bad The King of Pop is back... And whatever you think of him, you’ll wish he wasn’t. 22/04/2026
Cinema Cannes Film Festival unveils 2026 poster inspired by ‘Thelma & Louise’ The official poster for the 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival pays tribute to 'Thelma & Louise' – Ridley Scott’s feminist roadtrip adventure which premiered at Cannes 35 years ago. 22/04/2026
Cinema 'Aldeas': Martin Scorsese’s Pope Francis film to premiere at Vatican The Vatican will screen the film 'Aldeas', which features Pope Francis' last on-screen interview. The premiere takes place on the one-year anniversary of his death. 21/04/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' - A successful exhumation? Waking the undead is never a great shout. Lee Cronin delivers a very icky and overlong take on ancient evil - and despite several bum notes, some gore hounds will find plenty to get under their teeth. 17/04/2026
Cinema Tom Cruise confirmed to return for Top Gun 3 Paramount have announced that Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are returning for a third installment of Top Gun, following 2022’s hugely successful 'Top Gun: Maverick'. 17/04/2026
Cinema Val Kilmer AI replica debuts in first trailer for controversial movie The first trailer for “As Deep as the Grave” has been released, with the late Val Kilmer appearing as an AI-generated replica, created by filmmakers with the permission of his estate following his death last year. 16/04/2026
Cinema 'Not my King': Lord Of The Rings prequel casting divides internet The latest entry in the J.R.R. Tolkien big-screen Lord Of The Rings saga gets some casting news... And some fans aren’t thrilled. 15/04/2026
Cinema Spanish film ‘Deaf’ awarded European Parliament's 2026 LUX Prize The European Parliament awarded its LUX film prize to 'Sorda' ('Deaf') from the Spanish director Eva Libertad and actress Miriam Garlo, who have replicated on the big screen their deep and special relationship. 14/04/2026
Cinema LUX Audience Award finalists discuss love and freedom in film Euronews held a debate with four of the LUX Audience Award 2026 finalists at the European Parliament. The discussion touched on shared themes in the films, such as love, freedom and family. 14/04/2026
Cinema Cinematic treasure: Lost Georges Méliès film found in US attic A cinematic treasure trove has been unearthed in the US after an old family chest, which had remained sealed for over a century, was finally opened. Among the ten reels it contained was a forgotten film by French cinema pioneer Georges Méliès, entitled 'Gugusse et l'automate'. 14/04/2026
Cinema Euronews to host LUX Audience Award 2026 debate One of the most prestigious prizes in European cinema will be awarded on Tuesday 14 April, but before the winner is announced, Euronews will host a debate with directors, producers and actors from the five films in competition. 13/04/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Yellow Letters' - A deserving Golden Bear winner? The winner of this year's Golden Bear award intriguingly (and frustratingly) reflects the politically-charged tensions which plagued 2026's Berlin Film Festival. 10/04/2026
Cinema Are movies really getting longer – and if so, is that a bad thing? A new study has crunched the numbers, and it turns out that while attention spans are dwindling, movie runtimes are growing. 06/04/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'The Drama' - The darkest date night movie of 2026 The course of true love never did run smooth... NB: This review does not contain any spoilers. The Drama’s ‘twist’ deserves its secrecy. If you’ve seen it or are aware of the central revelation, behave accordingly. 03/04/2026
Cinema Actor John Travolta's directorial debut set to premiere at Cannes Hollywood icon John Travolta will premiere his first feature film Propeller One-Way Night Coach at the Cannes International Film Festival in May 02/04/2026
Cinema The seventh 007: Identity of the new James Bond revealed The casting news we’ve all been waiting for has finally dropped, and the reveal of Daniel Craig's successor as 007 may surprise some James Bond fans... 01/04/2026
Cinema Bums on seats: How Spain is attracting bigger cinema audiences Despite having more investment, productions and a new wave of celebrated young cross-platform talent, Spain's film industry is failing to match audience figures from a decade ago. 30/03/2026
Cinema Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ is based on secretly recorded footage by school teacher Pavel Talankin, who exposes how the Putin administration aims to indoctrinate schoolchildren in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The film won the Oscar for Best Documentary earlier this month. 27/03/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: '1000 Women In Horror' - An insightful celebration There are still a few days left in March, which celebrates not only Women’s History Month but also Women in Horror Month. Appropriately, a new documentary dives into the groundbreaking work of women in horror filmmaking. 27/03/2026
Cinema Movie mic drops: The best karaoke scenes in cinema As Sandra Hüller takes to the mic for a rendition of 'Sign of the Times' in sci-fi blockbuster 'Project Hail Mary,' Euronews Culture looks back at cinema's most memorable karaoke scenes. 24/03/2026
Cinema 'Moana' live-action remake trailer drops – and it's getting roasted Disney’s new trailer for the live-action remake of 'Moana' has officially dropped... And speaking of things dropping, so has the enthusiasm and respect from fans of the animated film... 24/03/2026
Cinema Why is India banning the release of this Oscar-nominated Gaza drama? The release of Kaouther Ben Hania's Venice-winning and Oscar-nominated docu-drama 'The Voice of HInd Rajab' has been blocked by the country's ratings body. Beyond censorship, this decision reveals a shift in Israel-India relations under prime minister Narendra Modi. 20/03/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Project Hail Mary’ - Don't take Space so Sirius-ly Adapted from the best-selling book by Andy Weir ("The Martian"), 'Project Hail Mary' is a heart-warming blockbuster with old-school charm to spare. However, the comedic tone occasionally threatens to undercut some of the film's emotional heft... 20/03/2026
Cinema Val Kilmer set to star in new independent film as AI-generated actor A year after the actor's death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. The producers of 'As Deep as the Grave,' say Kilmer agreed before ill health prevented him from participating. 19/03/2026
Cinema 'Dune: Part Three' vs 'Doomsday': Should ‘Dunesday’ be cancelled? The first trailer for 'Dune: Part Three' is out and fans think it's so damn promising that the planned double-bill with 'Avengers: Doomsday' should be cancelled. Is 'Dunesday' a good idea? 18/03/2026
Cinema Stepping out: Juliette Binoche documents dance for directorial debut The French Oscar-winning actress has chosen to make her directorial debut a documentary about the process of learning how to dance and perform alongside the celebrated choreographer Akram Khan. 17/03/2026
Cinema Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs - Full results It was One Oscar After Another for Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another', which emerged victorious with 6 wins – while 'Sinners', the most Oscar-nominated film in Academy history, won 4. Here's everything you need to know about this year’s award ceremony. 16/03/2026
Cinema Razzies 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture Worst Picture was just one of five awards that 'War Of The Worlds' took home, making it something of a clean sweep for the Ice Cube-starring adaptation / devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel. 15/03/2026
Cinema Oscars 2026: Euronews Culture’s full Oscar predictions Who will take home the biggest awards of the night on Sunday and which film will nab Best Picture? Here are Euronews Culture's full predictions. 13/03/2026
Cinema Billie Eilish about to make cinema debut in Sylvia Plath adaptation? Ten-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar winning songwriter Billie Eilish is in advanced talks to make her acting movie debut in an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s "The Bell Jar". 12/03/2026
Cinema Oscar-winning Brutalist cinematographer retraces steps to stardom One year after winning an Oscar, British cinematographer Lol Crawley reflects on the long, uncertain road that took him from an audio-visual course in Wrexham to the heart of Hollywood. In a rare, personal conversation, Crawley speaks candidly about graft, self-belief and imposter syndrome. 12/03/2026
Cinema Oscars 2026: Which records could be broken at the 98th Academy Awards? Only a few more days before awards season comes to a close... Euronews Culture looks at some of the potential record-breaking moments that could make the 2026 Oscars one for the history books. 11/03/2026
Cinema Oscars 2026: What’s in this year’s six-figure celebrity goodie bag? Luxury vacations, pricey skincare products, goodies from the “Hermès of Marijuana”, and a custom prenuptial agreement created by a celebrity divorce attorney... The Oscar nominees won’t go home empty handed on Sunday... Here’s what’s inside the ‘Everyone Wins’ 2026 swag bag. 11/03/2026
Cinema Oscars 2026: Which categories should be next after Best Casting? The Oscars are adding new categories, including Best Casting and the upcoming Achievement in Stunt Design. Which should be next? 10/03/2026
Cinema Argentine horror 'The Dollmaker' works its spell at Fantasporto 'The Dollmaker' (Encantador) is the title of the film by Argentinian director José María Cicala that took the top prize at Portugal’s oldest film festival, which this year also paid tribute to Norwegian cinema. 10/03/2026
Cinema 'King Conan': Arnold Schwarzenegger is staging a Hollywood comeback Arnold Schwarzenegger is in talks to return to not one but three of his iconic film franchises. The first seems to be ‘King Conan’ - a return to the world of the 1982 film that propelled him to stardom. 10/03/2026
Cinema Oscars 2026: Ranking every Best Picture winner of the last 15 years From 'The King’s Speech' to 'Anora', Euronews Culture ranks all the Best Picture Oscar winners since 2010. Who will be joining the illustrious list on Sunday? 09/03/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'The Bride!’ - MOTHERF*%#ING geometry Following Guillermo del Toro’s stunning take on Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” last year, here comes the bride... 06/03/2026
Cinema Peaky Blinders: Birmingham premiere for Tommy Shelby's film debut Cillian Murphy is back in Birmingham as gangster Tommy Shelby for 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', a feature film, based on the hit television series. The Oscar-winning actor played the enigmatic character for six seasons of the show set in the early 1900s in central England. 03/03/2026
Cinema AI screen nightmares: What is the controversial ‘Tillyverse’? Welcome to the “Tillyverse” — the digital world of controversial AI "actress" Tilly Norwood. Its creator says it will allow AI characters to collaborate and build artificial acting careers. How nervous (and depressed) should we be? 03/03/2026
Cinema Actor Awards: 'Sinners' takes top prize - setting up Oscar showdown The 32nd Annual Actor Awards – formerly SAG Awards - took place on Sunday in Los Angeles and saw ‘Sinners’ win big and confirm its momentum two weeks prior to the Oscars. Here’s everything you need to know. 02/03/2026
Cinema 5 Goyas in one night, how 'Los domingos' topped Spain's film awards The 40th edition of the Goya Awards consecrated 'Los domingos' as the film of the year. Alauda Ruiz de Azúa's movie won five main awards, including best director. Sirat' and 'Sorda' also shone in a gala marked by political protests. 01/03/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Scream 7' - A successful stab at nostalgia? After a troubled production, original Scream scribe Kevin Williamson and franchise Scream Queen Neve Campbell are back... For better and for worse. 27/02/2026
Cinema Park Chan-wook named as 2026 Cannes Jury President Director Park has previously premiered four films in Competition in Cannes and won three Palmes at the festival for his films 'Oldboy', 'Thirst' and 'Decision To Leave'. 26/02/2026
Cinema ‘Hello Sidney’: The ultimate ranking of all six Scream movies There are certain RULES that one must abide by in order to successfully survive a horror movie ranking... 24/02/2026
Cinema Spies on spy: Stasi files reveal James Bond surveillance operation Stasi files show that 007 violated the GDR border four times at Checkpoint Charlie in divided Berlin. The whole thing happened during filming for 'Octopussy.' A dangerous scandal in the middle of the Cold War, observed and documented by the Stasi. 24/02/2026
Cinema Why is the 'Toy Story 5' trailer making people feel old? The new 'Toy Story 5' trailer is going viral, with fans commenting on one detail: Woody balding... 23/02/2026
Cinema The joy of six: 'One Battle After Another' wins big at BAFTA's The big BAFTA favourite 'One Battle After Another' took six prizes including Best Picture and Best Director while the period vampire epic 'Sinners' and gothic horror 'Frankenstein' both won three awards. 23/02/2026
Cinema Women's rights documentary makes historic Berlinale premiere For the first time in its history, a Kazakh documentary has premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum section — one of the world’s most influential film festivals. ‘River Dreams’, the debut feature by director Kristina Mikhailova, gives voice to women imagining life beyond male dominance. 21/02/2026
Cinema From east to west: Berlinale film explores German reunification While historic scenes of celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate spread worldwide as Germany reunified, four filmmakers documented the quiet, contrasting everyday life at Friedrichstrasse station in 1990. A thought-provoking, unusual look back at the 90s at this year's Berlinale. 20/02/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Orwell: 2+2=5' - Chilling and indispensable Raoul Peck takes the words of George Orwell and connects the dots between the writer’s diary entries and present-day totalitarian regimes. The filmmaker signs one of the most urgent and essential documentaries of the 21st century. 20/02/2026
Cinema Sexual violence in the Ukraine war: Seven women break their silence They survived Russian imprisonment, torture and sexual violence. In "Traces", seven Ukrainian women tell their story - and transform pain into strength. A documentary about war crimes, dignity and the fight for justice. 19/02/2026
Cinema Raoul Peck on ‘Orwell: 2+2=5’, Donald Trump and the dangers of AI "It’s a problem when you lose your connection with history. The ignorance is really incredible. Even though we had the facilities and instruments all along..." Euronews Culture sits down with Raoul Peck to discuss his new documentary, 'Orwell: 2+2=5' - one of the most urgent and vital films of 2026. 19/02/2026
Cinema 'Brat' at Berlinale: what's behind the neon green posters? "Being cheeky and caring only about yourself" – that’s what fans of singer Charli xcx call "brat". Last summer's hottest pop trend has now been wrapped up for the big screen in 'The Moment' - a mockumentary where Charli plays herself in the lead role. 18/02/2026
Cinema 'Shocked and disgusted': This year's Berlinale backlash explained This year’s Berlinale has been rocked by huge backlash over the sidelining of political discourse. Now, in an open letter, more than 80 prominent film figures have condemned the Berlin Film Festival’s “silence” on Gaza. Here's everything you need to know. 18/02/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: “Wuthering Heights”: Horny and vapid take on Brontë Director Emerald Fennell guts one of the most emotionally violent novels ever written for a surface-level flirtation with corset kink that's as vapid as it is bafflingly tame. 13/02/2026
Cinema Berlinale 2026: Politics and protests dominate opening ceremony Berlinale jury President Wim Wenders has made clear that film can only change people and not politicians but at the Berlin film festival's red carpet opening ceremony, political protest grabbed all of the attention. 13/02/2026
Cinema Berlinale 2026: The world premieres we're most looking forward to The 76th Berlinale begins on Thursday with films from 28 countries competing for the coveted Golden Bear. Political issues are set to dominate the agenda again with many titles celebrating their world premieres in the German capital. 12/02/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Hamnet' - To weep, or not to weep The multi-Oscar nominated Hamnet is a moving ode to agonising loss and the possibility that healing can come through art. But you may find the emotions so signposted that your heartstrings feel more yanked than tugged. 06/02/2026
Cinema Official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' delights fans The newly released official trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic gives audiences the most detailed look at the movie so far. 03/02/2026
Cinema 'Melania': Why the Mrs Trump documentary isn't a documentary at all Euronews Culture’s David Mouriquand went to see the Melania Trump documentary ‘Melania’ so you don’t have to. 03/02/2026
Cinema Why is Elon Musk taking aim at Christopher Nolan? Elon Musk is mad at the thought that Helen of Troy could be played by a Black actress, saying that Oscar winning director Christopher Nolan “has lost his integrity” over the casting of the peerless Lupita Nyong’o. 02/02/2026
Cinema The nature of life: Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is a movie for all Already a hit at several international film festivals, Silent Friend is an emotional and humorous tale of tales set in a German garden centre. 31/01/2026
Cinema Christophe Gans on Return To Silent Hill: ‘A big piece of Romanticism’ "My sincerity is the thing that I put on the table. But for sure, some people will be shocked by some of the choices that I have made." Euronews Culture sits down with French filmmaker Christophe Gans, who returns to the world of Silent Hill, 20 years since his first trip to the nightmarish town. 30/01/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Marty Supreme' - Dream big, stress big Timothée Chalamet's star turn as a wannabe table tennis champion serves rollicking anxiety and a dynamic deconstruction of the American Dream. 30/01/2026
Cinema Susan Sarandon to receive 2026 International Goya Award The veteran actress, an indelible character through many memorable roles such as Thelma & Louise, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Dead Man Walking, is to be honoured by Spain's film industry at the 40th edition of the Goyas. 29/01/2026
Cinema BAFTAs 2026: Nominations for Britain’s top film awards unveiled As expected, Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' go head-to-head with the most BAFTA nominations, while 'I Swear', 'Pillion' and 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' lead the charge for best British productions. Here's the breakdown of this year's nominations. 27/01/2026
Cinema Will Jacob Elordi be the youngest (and tallest) James Bond yet? The Bond race is heating up, as official casting news is expected to drop soon. A new report states that the internet’s current favourite, Jacob Elordi, has met and screen-tested for Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve. 26/01/2026
Cinema Óliver Laxe on Oscar-nominated ‘Sirāt’ and giving birth to 'a monster' Euronews Culture sat down with director Óliver Laxe at this year’s European Film Awards to discuss his freshly Oscar-nominated film ‘Sirāt’, the pitfalls of streaming platforms and how cinemas are “a place for transformation”. 23/01/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'No Other Choice' - Unemployment turns deadly South Korean director Park Chan-wook's adaptation of Donald Westlake’s novel "The Ax" is an exhilarating jet-black comedy which masterfully skewers the horrors the capitalism. It's a flat-out masterpiece. 23/01/2026
Cinema Oscar nominations 2026: ‘Sinners’ makes Oscar history with 16 nods The record in the Academy Awards' 98-year history was 14 nominations, and Ryan Coogler's vampire horror 'Sinners' has shattered that achievement. Here's everything you need to know about this year's Oscar nominations. 22/01/2026
Cinema Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård: Can cinema (re)humanise us? Euronews Culture was on the red carpet for this year's European Film Awards - Europe's counterpart to the Oscars. We asked the A-listers whether they believe cinema can counter hate and still be a beacon of hope in increasingly dark times. 21/01/2026
Cinema Razzies 2026 nominations: (Dis)honouring the worst of the worst The Razzies have announced their nominations for 2026 – and love or loathe them, it’s hard to argue with their picks. Here's the lowdown. 21/01/2026
Cinema Gael García Bernal wants Latin American and European cinema to unite Celebrated Mexican actor and filmmaker Gael García Bernal believes that Latin American and European cinema share a critical perspective that is “more necessary than ever” in the face of the “hegemony” of American cinema. 21/01/2026
Cinema An Oscar-winning lens on Ukraine's fight for the village of Andriivka Oscar-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, known for his documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, again presents the brutal face of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in his latest film, 2,000 Metres to Andriivka. It's also Ukraine's entry for the 2026 Best International Film at the Academy Awards. 20/01/2026
Cinema 'Zootopia 2' becomes Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film 'Zootopia' is Walt Disney Animation Studios' fifth billion-dollar title since 2013 and now Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film of all time. It also becomes the ninth most profitable film of all time. 19/01/2026
Cinema European Film Awards 2026: 'Sentimental Value' sweeps the board Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' has pulled off a clean sweep, winning a total of six awards, including Best European Film, Best Director and both acting awards. Elsewhere, Oliver Laxe's Sirat picked up five awards during a politically charged evening in Berlin. 17/01/2026
Cinema LIVE: Watch the 2026 European Film Awards in Berlin LIVE: The European Film Awards are taking place in Berlin. Three Cannes-premiering, and winning, films - Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' Óliver Laxe's 'Sirāt' and Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' - are among the nominees for Europe's top film prize. 17/01/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 'The Bone Temple', the second entry into the '28 Years' trilogy, is a brutal and beautiful film that clings to kindness in a world corrupted by rage. 16/01/2026
Cinema 'With Hassan in Gaza': Palestinian resistance on film poised for award 'With Hassan in Gaza', recently screened at the 14th Athens Innovative Film Festival, is nominated in two categories at the European Film Awards in Berlin on Saturday. Its director Kamal Aljafari tells Euronews Culture the documentary is "an act of resistance against the erasure of memory". 15/01/2026
Cinema The European Oscars: Why the 2026 European Film Awards matter With a new date for the awards ceremony, the European Film Awards are sending a message: they are relevant and European productions deserve more attention in international awards conversation. 14/01/2026
Cinema Who has dethroned Scarlett Johansson as highest grossing actress? Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson at the box office, with the latest instalment of the Avatar franchise, 'Avatar: Fire And Ash', hitting $1.23bn at the global box office this week. 14/01/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Father Mother Sister Brother' - Family matters Jim Jarmusch's Golden Lion winner sees the director return to the anthology film format to better grapple with strained family relationships and explore the unknowability of those we think are closest to us. 09/01/2026
Cinema Has the identity of the new James Bond been leaked? Is the hunt for the next James Bond over? Rumours are swirling that British actor Callum Turner has been telling his friends he’s nabbed the part of James Bond... Though studios have not made an announcement. Yet. 05/01/2026
Cinema Leonardo DiCaprio on the importance of creating cinema over content Leonardo DiCaprio has shared his fears regarding the future of cinema amid “huge transition”: “Movies are still meant to be experienced, together, in a theatre. Right now, that belief matters more than ever.” 05/01/2026
Cinema ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ crosses $1billion mark at global box office 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' is Cameron’s fourth film to cross the billion mark, following 'Titanic', 'Avatar' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water'. What does this milestone mean for a potential sequels? 05/01/2026
Cinema Bones, brides and odysseys: The 20 most anticipated movies of 2026 Welcome to your moviegoing guide for 2026! Here are our picks for the unmissable movies coming to a cinema near you in the first half of the year. 29/12/2025
Cinema Hope and the memory of a house: Joachim Trier on 'Sentimental Value' Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner ‘Sentimental Value’ is Joachim Trier’s most personal film to date. It opens in the UK today and Euronews Culture sat down with the director to discuss one of this year's finest and most emotionally resonant movies. 26/12/2025
Cinema Yuletide substitutes: What are the best alternative Christmas films? Tired of watching the same old festive classics? Here's our guide to the best left field Christmas movies that deserve your attention during the holidays. 24/12/2025
Cinema Sinners, accidents and battles: Here are the best movies of 2025 Join us for Euronews Culture's countdown to our favourite film of the year. How many have you seen? 22/12/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' - An epic but tiresome rehash Once again, the visual mastery of the Avatar franchise is undermined by an afterthought of a screenplay that this time boils down to: “Let’s fecklessly rehash the previous film but instead of focusing on water, let’s give fire some screen time. Oh, and a sky beam. Let's add a sky beam.” 19/12/2025
Cinema Goodbye TV, hello streaming: The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that YouTube will have the exclusive global rights to the Oscars from 2029 to 2033. 18/12/2025
Cinema James Cameron becomes fifth billionaire film director James Cameron joins a select few in the billionaire club, and his forthcoming Avatar film is already projected to further his financial status. 16/12/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' It's three for three in Rian Johnson's whodunit series, with Daniel Craig returning as gentleman sleuth Benoit Blanc for a gothic mystery full of dark humour, topical jabs, and a commanding performance from Josh O’Connor. 12/12/2025
Cinema 'The Voice of Hind Rajab': The reality of the Gaza war through fiction How can filmmakers tell the horrors of the war in Gaza without distorting reality? With 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', director Kaouther Ben Hania offers an answer, halfway between documentary and fiction. 05/12/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'O último azul' ('The Blue Trail') Brazil's cinematic output has given audiences some of this year's very best, including 'I'm Still Here' and 'The Secret Agent'. But it all started with Gabriel Mascaro's 'The Blue Trail', which won this year's Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize in Berlin... 05/12/2025
Cinema The British public has spoken: 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie The annual debate on whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie or not has finally been resolved. A new poll reveals only 38 per cent of UK public think the Bruce Willis actioner is a festive classic... 02/12/2025
Cinema Who is the new favourite to play James Bond? Callum Turner has become the bookies favourite for next 007, the latest name in consideration for taking over the role from Daniel Craig. 01/12/2025
Cinema Lilly Wachowski on right-wing misinterpretations of ‘The Matrix’ What was originally a transgender allegory has been hijacked over the years by various extremist groups. Now, 'The Matrix' co-director Lilly Wachowski has addressed the “crazy, mutant” misinterpretations of the sci-fi classic. "Right-wing ideology appropriates absolutely everything," she says. 01/12/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Love Letters' - A portrait of queer motherhood Alice Douard's first feature film is a funny, necessary and heartwarming story of both romantic and maternal love. 28/11/2025
Cinema James Cameron wants Netflix films out of Oscar consideration Oscar winner James Cameron says that only films made for a theatrical release should be eligible for Academy Awards, excluding movies released primarily on streaming platforms like Netflix. 26/11/2025
Cinema Donald Trump reportedly wants to revive his favourite film franchise Donald Trump is reportedly pressuring Paramount studios for a fourth instalment of his favorite film franchise... And it could be yet another sign of the president trying to tighten his grip on what he wants culture to be. 25/11/2025
Cinema Scarlett Johansson to star in ‘radical’ new ‘Exorcist’ film Following the box office and critical flop of 2023's 'The Exorcist: Believer', Universal has announced an A-list casting coup for their new Exorcist film, one which has makes us cautiously optimistic. 25/11/2025
Cinema Doha Film Festival debuts with a bold vision for global cinema 97 films from 62 countries are being spotlighted at the inaugural Doha Film Festival, which is bringing star power and bold new voices. 21/11/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'The Thing With Feathers' - Grief with clipped wings Despite a committed central performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, 'The Thing With Feathers' doesn’t do justice to Max Porter's powerful novella. 21/11/2025
Cinema Tom Cruise has finally been awarded an Oscar Tom Cruise remains one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, and a competitive Oscar has eluded him - despite being nominated four times. Now, the leading man finally got to hold his own Academy Award on a Hollywood stage... 17/11/2025
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Running Man' Edgar Wright's take on Stephen King's 'The Running Man' is frenetic, fun action that lovingly nods to genre tropes - but exhausts itself with muddled tone. 14/11/2025
Cinema Adele to make acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’ Celebrated British singer Adele is currently taking a break from music after completing a huge residency in Las Vegas. Now, she's about to say 'Hello' to the big screen... 13/11/2025
Cinema Meeting John Malkovich, Sergiu Celibidache and The Yellow Tie The Yellow Tie is a new film which tells the remarkable story of Romanian conductor, Sergiu Celibidache. Starring John Malkovich and Sean Bean it's the latest in a series of movies that's bringing more of Hollywood to Bucharest. 12/11/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Bugonia' - Is Emma Stone an alien? An absurd, bleakly funny and freakishly timely tale that will delight Lánthimos fans and make you look at CEOs in a very different light. Warning: Flat-Earthers may feel vindicated. 07/11/2025
Cinema First trailer for Michael Jackson biopic sparks mixed reactions The new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic is racking up views online and has sparked mixed reactions. While Jaafar Jackson is being praised for looking like his uncle, many are fearful the film will whitewash some of the more controversial aspects of the "King of Pop"'s life. 07/11/2025
Cinema Madrid regional government will co-fund Woody Allen’s new film The investment by Madrid’s regional government is described as a “sponsorship by the community of Madrid of the promotional campaign for a feature film.” 04/11/2025
Cinema Halloween unseen: The best and overlooked horror films With a Halloween night filled with terror approaching you might be stuck for choice between ghosts, ghouls and goblins, but fear not. If you're planning a movie night and can’t decide what to watch - or want to discover a gem - we’ve got you covered. 31/10/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Hedda’ - A dazzling tale of freedom and power Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda', out on Prime Video, is a modern and audacious retelling of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play, about a disillusioned woman's quest for social and financial advancement. 31/10/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'A House of Dynamite' - A nuclear thriller misfire Out on Netflix today, Kathryn Bigelow's first film since 2017's 'Detroit' sees the Oscar winner tackle the prospect of nuclear annihilation. With mixed results. 24/10/2025
Cinema Gen Z want less sex in movies and TV shows according to new study According to a new study, raunchy teen comedies and sexually edgy dramas are losing favour among Gen Z viewers. 23/10/2025
Cinema Michael Mann on 'Heat 2' and whether AI will be involved Michael Mann, who is this year's recipient of the prestigious Lumière Award, sat down with journalists in Lyon and revealed what the long-awaited sequel to 1995's 'Heat' could look like... 20/10/2025
Cinema Michael Mann receives the 2025 Lumière Award The Lumière Festival honoured iconic director Michael Mann by awarding him its prestigious prize. In an emotional ceremony, the American filmmaker praised the festival's spirit and revealed details about the Heat sequel, which could begin production next summer. 19/10/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: ‘Frankenstein’ – Guillermo del Toro's consecration? Obsession leading to cruelty was Victor Frankenstein’s undoing. But can obsession leading to artistry be Guillermo del Toro’s triumph? 17/10/2025
Cinema Natalie Portman on acting, Diane Keaton and Black Swan butt exercises At a sold-out masterclass during this year’s Lumière Film Festival, guest of honour Natalie Portman shared her experiences of working in Hollywood for 30 years and whether her Harvard degree in psychology helps her craft. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways. 16/10/2025
Cinema Guillermo del Toro on 'Frankenstein': 'AI can go f**k itself!' "Art is not only necessary, it is urgent. And AI can go f*ck itself!” Guillermo del Toro is a guest of honour at this year’s Lumière Film Festival. He presents his adaptation of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein", which audiences got to see on the big screen before it streams on Netflix next month. 16/10/2025
Cinema 'Luger': violence, money and honour among thieves in murky Madrid Bruno Martín's debut feature film, 'Luger', explores honour and loyalty among criminals in a fast paced thriller that mixes dark humour with violence, set against the backdrop of Madrid. Maria Muñoz Morillo sat down with Martín and scriptwriter Santiago Taboada to discuss a tale of redemption. 16/10/2025
Cinema Sean Penn on acting, 'Adolescence' and the importance of sunscreen As guest of honour at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival this year, Sean Penn had a date with cinephiles for a masterclass honouring his career. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways. 14/10/2025
Cinema Doing it my way: Paco Cabezas on making films in Spain and Hollywood Paco Cabezas, director of hit series 'Wednesday' and 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' among others, combines genres with a unique style that has taken him from Seville to Hollywood. Despite his success the States, he's continuing to make his mark in Spain on projects such as 'La novia gitana'. 11/10/2025