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Woody Allen responds to backlash over Russian film festival appearance
Allen reportedly praised Russian cinema during his virtual appearance at this year's Moscow International Film Week, and said he would like to make a movie in Russia if he had an opportunity. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned his participation. Now, the filmmaker has issued a response.
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'A disgrace': Woody Allen faces backlash for Russian fest attendance
The American filmmaker took part in a Q&A session via a video link, with pro-Putin Russian director Fyodor Bondarchuk moderating the conversation. Allen’s presence has sparked outrage, with Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling it "a disgrace and an insult."
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Is Kevin Spacey heading to Venice Film Festival for comeback bid?
After showing up at an event during the Cannes Film Festival, Kevin Spacey will debut a trailer in Venice for a sci-fi thriller he directed. This is part of his continued efforts to stage a comeback, following sexual misconduct allegations and legal issues which have derailed his Hollywood career.
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Quentin Tarantino to bring his debut play to London’s West End
The director of 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill' has revealed that his next project is a theatre play that will go into production in early 2026 in London. He plans to relocated to the UK, and if the show is successful, he added that the project could become his final film.
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'Weapons': Why no one needs a prequel to the box office hit of 2025
It's smashed the box office. It's earned rave reviews. And now, like clockwork, studios have sniffed out the buzz and are looking for a follow up. In the case of Zach Cregger's 'Weapons', a prequel. Here's why this is a terrible idea.
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The next James Bond? Unknown British actor reportedly screentests
A relatively unknown British actor has reportedly screentested for the role of James Bond in the upcoming 26th 007 adventure. Scott Rose-Marsh is the latest name rumoured to be taking on the Bond mantle, following Daniel Craig's tenure (2006 - 2021).
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By order of 007: Peaky Blinders’ creator to write next James Bond film
The next Bond film will be the 26th official entry in the long-running franchise and the first since Daniel Craig’s swansong ‘No Time To Die’. And while fans have expressed fears over new management from Amazon, the latest addition to the current creative roster is looking mighty promising...
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Why is Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' shoot accused of colonialism?
The Oscar-winning director of 'Oppenheimer' has shot scenes for his upcoming epic 'The Odyssey' in Dakhla, which has been under Moroccan occupation for 50 years. The filmmaker and his team have been accused of "perhaps unknowingly" contributing to Morocco’s “repression of the Sahrawi people."
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Acting tough: Korek Bojanowksi's debut examines abuse in film schools
It's no understatement to say Korek Bojanowski is the pride of Poland. His coming-of-age story, 'A Loss of Balance' has touched a nerve that's echoed far and wide. It was also Poland's choice to screen his debut feature in Brussels at the close the country's presidency of the European Union.
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France’s prestigious Lumière Award 2025 goes to... Michael Mann
The celebrated director of 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Heat' and 'The Insider' is heading to Lyon this fall to receive the Lumière Award, which honours a figure for their entire body of work and their connection to the history of cinema.
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'Reflection In A Dead Diamond' directors on their 'cinematic orgasm'
Now out in French cinemas, 'Reflection In A Dead Diamond' is a bold, sensual, trippy and gory merging of James Bond and 'Death In Venice'. Euronews Culture sat down with French husband-and-wife filmmakers Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani to talk about one of the wildest films you'll see all year.
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New James Bond director announced – here's our verdict
Villeneuve, who earned critical acclaim for the Dune franchise, 'Blade Runner 2049' and 'Sicario', said the role is a "massive responsibility". He added: "To me, (Bond is) sacred territory. I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come."
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Film of the Week: '28 Years Later' - Bold, brilliant and Brexity
Skipping ‘Months’, Danny Boyle returns to the series he started in 2002 with '28 Days Later' – supported by returning screenwriter Alex Garland and armed with a clear desire to avoid repeating himself. The result is a bold, brilliant and very surprising revival.
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Hitchcock heroine Kim Novak to be honoured with Venice Golden Lion
Legendary Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock's heroine in 'Vertigo', will be honoured at this year’s Venice Film Festival with the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award.
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'Back To The Future’ stars join Gibson in search for missing guitar
“We are on the lookout for a missing guitar...”
No one has seen this now-iconic instrument since 1985 and the stars of the Back To The Future films have teamed up with Gibson to locate this important piece of cinema history. The hunt is on.
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