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'Clash': Egyptian nail-biter is Egypt's Oscar entry
A hit in Cannes where it opened the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section, ‘Clash’ by Mohamed Diab has been selected as Egypt’s entry to the Oscars.A hit in Cannes where it opened the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section, ‘Clash’ by Mohamed Diab has been selected as Egypt’s entry to the Oscars.
Emily Blunt stars as alcoholic divorcee in new thriller
Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel of the same name, ‘The Girl on The Train’ stars Emily Blunt as a divorcee who becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation that sends shockwaves throuBased on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel of the same name, ‘The Girl on The Train’ stars Emily Blunt as a divorcee who becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation that sends shockwaves throu
Tim Burton brings Miss Peregrine to life
Tim Burton’s latest venture, ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’, is based on the 2012 bestseller of the same name by Ransom Riggs.Tim Burton’s latest venture, ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’, is based on the 2012 bestseller of the same name by Ransom Riggs.
"L.A. Confidential" director Curtis Hanson found dead
Movie director Curtis Hanson, who won an Oscar for “LA Confidential”, was found dead in his California home on Tuesday (September 20), the Los Angeles Police Department…Movie director Curtis Hanson, who won an Oscar for “LA Confidential”, was found dead in his California home on Tuesday (September 20), the Los Angeles Police Department…
Cillian Murphy stars in Nazi-era thriller
Irish heartthrobs Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan ('Fifty Shades of Grey') star in WWII thriller 'Anthropoid', based on the real story of a 1942 plan to assassinate a leading Nazi officer.Irish heartthrobs Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan ('Fifty Shades of Grey') star in WWII thriller 'Anthropoid', based on the real story of a 1942 plan to assassinate a leading Nazi officer.
Inside the mind of a suicide bomber
Norwegian documentary-maker Pål Refsdal tries to show "the other side" in his documentary 'Dugma: The Button', in which he films the daily life of "martyrs in waiting" in Syria.Norwegian documentary-maker Pål Refsdal tries to show "the other side" in his documentary 'Dugma: The Button', in which he films the daily life of "martyrs in waiting" in Syria.
Fatih Akin adapts best-seller 'Tschick'
Fatih Akin’s latest movie ‘Tschick’ is a coming-of-age story about two boys who steal a car and embark on a life-changing road trip through Germany.Fatih Akin’s latest movie ‘Tschick’ is a coming-of-age story about two boys who steal a car and embark on a life-changing road trip through Germany.
'Divines': girl power in a Paris suburb
This week Cinema Box brings you ‘Divines’, laureate of the Golden Camera in Cannes, which rewards first feature films.This week Cinema Box brings you ‘Divines’, laureate of the Golden Camera in Cannes, which rewards first feature films.
Juliette Binoche honoured at Hungarian film fest
Speaking at the Miskolc International Film Festival in Hungary, where she was guest of honour, Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche has called on more compassion towards refugees amid Europe’s migraSpeaking at the Miskolc International Film Festival in Hungary, where she was guest of honour, Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche has called on more compassion towards refugees amid Europe’s migra
First Filipino win at Venice Film Festival
Filipino director Lav Diaz picks up the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for 'The Woman Who Left', while the runner-up Silver Lion is split between Andrei Konchalovsky for Holocaust drama 'Rai'Filipino director Lav Diaz picks up the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival for 'The Woman Who Left', while the runner-up Silver Lion is split between Andrei Konchalovsky for Holocaust drama 'Rai'
Film stars react to US election campaign
Euronews asks celebrities gathered in the French town of Deauville for the American Film Festival how they feel about the upcoming US election.Euronews asks celebrities gathered in the French town of Deauville for the American Film Festival how they feel about the upcoming US election.
'The Woman Who Left' wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Lav Diaz’s ‘The Woman Who Left’ (‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’) has won the Golden Lion award for Best Film at the 73rd Venice Film Festival.Lav Diaz’s ‘The Woman Who Left’ (‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’) has won the Golden Lion award for Best Film at the 73rd Venice Film Festival.
TIFF: Oliver Stone makes a comeback and Ewan McGregor debuts in Toronto
Snowden It’s been dubbed the most important and galvanizing political drama by an American filmmaker in years.Snowden It’s been dubbed the most important and galvanizing political drama by an American filmmaker in years.
'In Bed with Victoria': French Hollywood-style comedy
Belgian actress Virginie Efira delivers an oustanding performance as Victoria Spick, a criminal lawyer who is as shrewd in the courtroom as she is a disaster in her private life.Belgian actress Virginie Efira delivers an oustanding performance as Victoria Spick, a criminal lawyer who is as shrewd in the courtroom as she is a disaster in her private life.
Morgan, a sci-fi thriller about a humanoid gone bad
Luke Scott, son of famed director Ridley, makes his directorial debut in the sci-fi thriller Morgan, about a humanoid gone bad.Luke Scott, son of famed director Ridley, makes his directorial debut in the sci-fi thriller Morgan, about a humanoid gone bad.
Bridget is back and she's having a baby
"Who's the daddy?" is the question on everyone's mind, especially Renée Zellweger's, in Bridget Jones's Baby."Who's the daddy?" is the question on everyone's mind, especially Renée Zellweger's, in Bridget Jones's Baby.
'The Light Between Oceans' a couple's heartbreaking moral dilemma
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander took to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of their latest feature 'The Light Between Oceans.'Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander took to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of their latest feature 'The Light Between Oceans.'
Caméra d'Or Cannes winner 'Divines' out now in France
Houda Benyamina's debut 'Divines' caused a splash at Cannes picking up the Caméra d'Or award. The film is out now in France.Houda Benyamina's debut 'Divines' caused a splash at Cannes picking up the Caméra d'Or award. The film is out now in France.
Venice Film Festival - launch pad for award season
There is much excitement in the air ahead of this year’s Venice Film Festival which is once again being seen as the launch pad for the industry’s award season.There is much excitement in the air ahead of this year’s Venice Film Festival which is once again being seen as the launch pad for the industry’s award season.
'Willy Wonka' star Gene Wilder dies aged 83
Actor Gene Wilder – best known for his role in the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” – has died, aged 83, according to a family statement.Actor Gene Wilder – best known for his role in the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” – has died, aged 83, according to a family statement.
Noel Clarke's London crime trilogy closes with 'Brotherhood'
"Noel Clarke":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Clarke has launched the last film in his London crime trilogy, 'Kidulthood,' and 'Adulthood' have been supplemented by 'Brotherhood.'"Noel Clarke":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Clarke has launched the last film in his London crime trilogy, 'Kidulthood,' and 'Adulthood' have been supplemented by 'Brotherhood.'
Statham and Alba make a splash in 'Mechanic Resurrection'
Jason Statham's latest action movie is 'Mechanic Resurrection' in which his character is forced to return to the business of contract killing to rescue his lover, played by Jessica Alba, after she isJason Statham's latest action movie is 'Mechanic Resurrection' in which his character is forced to return to the business of contract killing to rescue his lover, played by Jessica Alba, after she is
"The Hollars" puts family back in the movie spotlight
A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to undergo surgery.A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to undergo surgery.
'Hands of Stone' captures Duran-Sugar Ray Leonard rivalry
Robert De Niro's new boxing drama 'Hands of Stone' ooks at the life of famed Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran, portrayed by Edgar Ramirez.Robert De Niro's new boxing drama 'Hands of Stone' ooks at the life of famed Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran, portrayed by Edgar Ramirez.
The Obamas fall in love in 'Southside With You'
The film 'Southside With You' follows Barack Obama as he tries to woo his future first lady over the course of a summer's day in 1989.The film 'Southside With You' follows Barack Obama as he tries to woo his future first lady over the course of a summer's day in 1989.
Hell or High Water : a western on wealth inequality
Hell or High Water tells the story of two brothers Toby (Chris Pine), and Tanner (Ben Foster).Hell or High Water tells the story of two brothers Toby (Chris Pine), and Tanner (Ben Foster).
War Dogs - an unlikely true story
Jonah Hill and Todd Phillip's latest comedy based on a true storyJonah Hill and Todd Phillip's latest comedy based on a true story
Meryl Streep in "Florence Foster Jenkins"
Meryl Streep portrays a real-life socialite and infamously bad singer in her latest movie “Florence Foster Jenkins.Meryl Streep portrays a real-life socialite and infamously bad singer in her latest movie “Florence Foster Jenkins.
Ben Hur and chariot races get a make-over in a new movie release
Confirming that no film is above a revamp even if its already won 11 Oscars – the new version of Ben Hur has premiered in Los Angeles.Confirming that no film is above a revamp even if its already won 11 Oscars – the new version of Ben Hur has premiered in Los Angeles.
Star Wars R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker dies at 81
British actor Kenny Baker who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, has died at the age of 81.British actor Kenny Baker who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, has died at the age of 81.