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Thunderbolts* and Kneecap: What not to miss in culture this week
Marvel’s latest movie Thunderbolts* is grabbing attention; Kneecap’s gig behaviour is sparking debate; and Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof is serving up a must-see contemporary art show. Culture this week? We've got you covered.
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Film of the Week: 'Thunderbolts*' - Florence Pugh to the MCU's rescue
The 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a step up from recent MCU offerings. But is it enough to renew faith in an ongoing saga that’s been on a downward trajectory?
(And yes, that confounding asterisk in the title is explained.)
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Nia Vardalos returns to her roots with Greek-language debut
Nia Vardalos, star and writer of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, is bringing her acclaimed play Tiny Beautiful Things to Athens — and will perform in Greek for the first time. Euronews Culture sat down with Vardalos ahead of her Athens performance.
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Cannes 2025: Everything you need to know about this year’s jury
The 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to showcase a diverse and star-studded jury led by the acclaimed French actress Juliette Binoche, who will preside over the selection of this year’s prestigious Palme d’Or. Here’s who will be joining her on the jury.
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Countryside conflict on film: Rural community fights UK mining giant
The film, on general release across Portugal from this Friday, gives voice to a northern mountainous regional rural community that's fighting the lithium extraction project led by British mining company, Savannah Resources.
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‘Conclave’ viewership soars after Pope’s death - How accurate is it?
Edward Berger's Oscar-winning film 'Conclave' has re-entered the cultural conversation following Pope Francis' death. The 2024 film feels prescient considering the upcoming conclave – something mirrored in viewership numbers. But how accurate is the film? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Martin Scorsese on the death of Pope Francis: 'He radiated goodness'
Director Martin Scorsese met Pope Francis several times, including for the premiere of his 2016 film 'Silence' and before announcing his forthcoming film about Jesus. “The loss for me runs deep - I was lucky enough to know him, and I will miss his presence and his warmth,” he said.
