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Berlinale 2024 review: 'Sasquatch Sunset'

Who knew that one of the most memorable films at this year's Berlinale would feature sasquatches pissing, pooping, and discovering the vastness of their world?

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BAFTAs 2024: Oppenheimer dominates with seven award wins

The award show took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London, where David Tennant took on hosting duties for the first time.

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Berlinale 2024 review: 'Love Lies Bleeding'

Rose Glass signs an audacious, vibrant, pulpy triumph fuelled by two electric performances. She confirms she’s one of the most unique cinematic voices working today.

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Berlinale 2024 review: 'Hors du temps' ('Suspended Time')

French director Olivier Assayas casts Vincent Macaigne as his alter ego in a tedious and wildly pretentious Covid diary film that only highlights the routines of the privileged.

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Berlinale 2024 review: 'My Favourite Cake'

A masterful Iranian tragicomedy that stands as an early contender for this year's Golden Bear.

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Cultural Digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Yoko Ono at the Tate, J-Lo's Bennifer ballads and the Berlinale 2024 opening film - here's what's happening in Europe this week.

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Berlinale 2024 kicks off with three protests on opening night

The film festival in Germany's capital is known as the most political in Europe.

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Berlinale 2024 review: 'A Different Man'

Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson give it their best in a modern fairy tale about appearances that could have been elevated by embracing previously teased daring beats.

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J.Lo is back with a visual album... but is it any good?

The Latin American pop star has written a sequel album and film about her relationship with actor Ben Affleck.

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Zendaya and Florence Pugh stun at "Dune 2" world premiere in London

The cast of "Dune: Part 2" hit the London red carpet in style for the world premiere of the next installment in the epic sci-fi saga.

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Why is Spain setting up a unit against gender violence in culture?

The idea comes weeks after allegations were made against Spanish film-makers Carlos Vermut and Armando Ravelo. Vermut was accused of sexual violence and Ravelo of making sexual advances to a minor.

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Berlinale 2024 review: 'Small Things Like These'

An understated and deeply impactful film about one of Ireland’s darkest moments, powered by Cillian Murphy and a standout performance by Emily Watson.

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Berlinale '24: A politically tense start for Lupita Nyong'o & her jury

Day One of the Berlinale, and things are already getting heated, with one of the most politically charged Jury press conferences in recent memory. Here's what happened...

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Berlinale 2024 Preview: What are this year's hot topics and tickets?

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival opens today and runs until 25 February, and its line up is very promising... Here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know about this year’s Berlinale, including the films we’re most looking forward to.

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Casting Directors, on the Oscar awards list for the first time

Good news for casting directors! From 2026, they will be eligible to receive Oscar awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Everything you need to know about the Super Bowl

Every year the Super Bowl, the pinnacle event of the American football season, presents a huge half-time music show and some jaw dropping unique and innovative trailers for its estimated 110-million strong television audience.

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What is going on with Berlin Film Festival and far-right party AfD?

Directors of the Berlin Film Festival have U-turned and disinvited members of German far-right party AfD, in light of revelations over an alleged “masterplan” concerning mass deportation.

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Film of the Week: 'Origin' - Ava DuVernay's missed doc opportunity

Ava DuVernay made history last year at the Venice Film Festival by becoming the first African-American woman in Competition. Sadly, her latest film, 'Origin', while an important project that tackles vital issues, would have worked far better as a documentary.

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Screen legend Sigourney Weaver to receive International Goya Award

The Goya Award jury highlighted Weaver’s "impressive career full of unforgettable films" and the creation of "independent, complex and strong female characters".

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Disney banks on 'Fortnite' maker and gives two major film updates

Disney have announced that they’re teaming up with Fortnite maker Epic Games, the company’s biggest entry into the world of games, as well as updates on the streaming of Taylor Swift's blockbuster concert film ‘The Eras Tour’ and on the sequel to their hit animated film ‘Moana’...

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