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Venice Film Festival 2025 Embraces Immersive XR Cinema

The 2025 Venice Film Festival unveils a groundbreaking 'Expanded Reality' strand, showcasing immersive VR and AR films that are set to redefine the very essence of cinematic narrative and audience experience.

All the Lost Ones Review: A Haunting Masterpiece

Delve into our review of the profoundly moving 'All the Lost Ones', a cinematic triumph exploring the labyrinth of loss. Discover how this unflinching drama redefines storytelling.

1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold British Story

Exclusive oral history reveals the gritty, against-all-odds making of the 1990 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' film. Discover how a dark, independent British-backed production defied Hollywood to become a global box office phenomenon.

Godard's Lost Debut Film Restored in 4K

A landmark discovery in cinema history: Jean-Luc Godard's debut documentary, 'Opération Béton', has been meticulously restored in 4K and will premiere at the Locarno Film Festival, offering a new perspective on the legendary director's origins.

Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate

Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.

Author Discovers He's Related to the Real Oliver Twist

A stunning genealogical discovery reveals a modern author's direct lineage to the impoverished boy who inspired Charles Dickens' iconic character, Oliver Twist, rewriting a chapter of literary history.

Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars

Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.

Rediscover Britain's Rich Documentary Past

In an era of endless scrolling, a treasure trove of classic British documentaries offers a richer, more profound viewing experience. Discover the films that defined a nation.

Sorry Baby Review: A Riveting Dive into Modern Motherhood

Eva Victor's directorial debut, 'Sorry Baby', is a brutally honest and darkly comedic exploration of the unspoken pressures of early motherhood. Our review delves into this unsettling yet essential cinematic portrait.

Misper Review: A Haunting Seaside Mystery

Dive into our review of 'Misper', the poignant new British film that masterfully blends mystery with melancholy in a decaying coastal town. A must-see for fans of atmospheric cinema.

Ongar's hidden history revealed

Discover Ongar's untold stories as local historians shed new light on this charming Essex market town's fascinating past.

Venice to Show Restored 'Queen Kelly' by von Stroheim

The Venice Film Festival will screen a meticulously restored version of the 1929 silent film 'Queen Kelly', starring Gloria Swanson and directed by Erich von Stroheim, hailed as a cinematic masterpiece.

Inside the Minds of WWII Kamikaze Pilots

A gripping documentary sheds light on the brutal reality of Japan's kamikaze pilots during WWII, revealing the psychological toll and historical impact of these suicide missions.

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