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Director Paul Schrader accused of sexually assaulting his assistant

The writer and director behind 'Taxi Driver' and 'American Gigolo' has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting his former personal assistant.

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

From healing your inner child at London's Opera Gallery to experiencing first date horror on the big screen — here's what's on the cultural agenda this week.

Destinations

Could 'set-jetting' be a solution to overtourism in Spain?

Companies are starting to work with tour operators to attract travellers interested in tourism based on cinema and TV series.

Culture news

In Pictures: The week in Culture

If a picture paints a thousand words... Here’s all you need to know or may have missed about this past week in Culture (31 March-4 April 2025).

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Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Death Of A Unicorn' - Impale the rich!

Unicorns are real. And when it comes to revenge, they're not messing about. Shame that writer-director Alex Scharfman couldn't channel some of that focus...

Culture news

World Rat Day: Which cinematic rodents should you be celebrating?

They get a bad rep - but on the big screen, they're kings. On World Rat Day, Euronews Culture squeaks its mind by celebrating cinema's greatest rats.

Culture news

Jean-Claude Van Damme faces sex trafficking charges in Romania

The actor allegedly met with several people under investigation for sex trafficking crimes who offered to let him have sex with five Romanian models as a "gift." A lawyer for one of the alleged victims stated that “the person who received these services was aware of their condition.”

Lifestyle

Why are Hunger Games fans furious about this fashion collaboration?

Sometimes, reality truly is the best satire. 'The Hunger Games' fans have been left outraged after this recent merchandise release... Here’s why.

Culture news

Ralph Fiennes to make opera directing debut in Paris

The Oscar-nominated actor, most recently seen in 'Conclave', will direct in Paris next season.

Cinema

Tarantino & Fincher team up for 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' sequel

A ‘derivative’ of Quentin Tarantino’s original, rather than a sequel, will be produced by Netflix, and continues Pitt’s Oscar-winning story as Cliff Booth. Here's everything you need to know.

Culture news

Oliver Stone calls for new investigation into JFK's assassination

After thousands of pages of government documents on JFK's assassination were released, the director of the controversial 1991 film called for a renewed investigation into the president's murder.

Culture news

Oliver Stone to testify on newly released JFK assassination files

The director, whose 1991 Oscar-winning film 'JFK' has been derided by historians for suggesting the CIA had a role in the killing of John F Kennedy, will speak to task force today aiming "to get to the bottom of this mystery."

Culture news

Vote Idris: Is Labour eyeing actor Idris Elba for next London Mayor?

Following the celebrated actors' work leading the UK-wide knife-crime campaign, it now seems that Labour have Idris Elba at the top of its 'wish list' for its next City Hall candidate...

Cinema

The Beatles: All four actors set to play the Fab Four revealed

Directed by Sam Mendes, all four Beatles biopics, focusing on each member of the band, will be released in cinemas in April 2028.

Cinema

From Hamdan Ballal to La La Land: A short history of Oscars apologies

The Academy has apologised to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal after criticism for failing to address his violent attack, adding to a list of public apologies by the institution.

Cinema

Helen Mirren explains why James Bond should not be played by a woman

The Oscar-winning actress is more interested in hearing stories of female spies, claiming she ‘never liked’ the famous fictional agent.

Culture news

E.T. is going home… to the highest bidder in a Sotheby's auction

An original three-foot E.T. model, created by special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, is up for auction at Sotheby’s, with bids running until 3 April.

Culture news

In Pictures: The week in Culture

If a picture paints a thousand words... Here’s all you need to know or may have missed about this past week in Culture (24-28 March 2025).

Cinema

New ‘Final Destination’ trailer breaks major viewing record

“Death doesn’t like it when you mess with its plans.” The new trailer for the upcoming sixth instalment in the Final Destination franchise has become the second most viewed horror film trailer of all time.

Cinema

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images: 'An insult to life itself'

“I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself." Wise words from legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, whose comments on AI in 2016 are going viral following this week's trend of creating Studio Ghibli-style portraits with ChatGPT's latest update.