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Guardian Launches New Film Quiz For Movie Buffs

The Guardian launches its thrilling new film puzzle series, challenging cinephiles with fiendish questions crafted by professional quiz-setters. Are you movie-literate enough to conquer it?

Underground film pioneer Ken Jacobs dies at 92

Avant-garde visionary Ken Jacobs, whose radical experiments reshaped American filmmaking and inspired generations of artists, has passed away at 92, leaving behind a transformative legacy.

Iran Bars Jafar Panahi's Film From Oscar Submission

In a stark act of cinematic censorship, Iranian authorities have blocked the submission of acclaimed director Jafar Panahi's 'No Bears' for the Best International Feature Film Oscar, reigniting global debates on artistic freedom and political repression.

Saving Private Ryan's D-Day: The Brutal Truth

Steven Spielberg's harrowing D-Day sequence in Saving Private Ryan is revealed to be so brutally authentic that WWII veterans couldn't bear to watch. Discover the real stories and shocking details behind cinema's most realistic war depiction.

Redford on Sundance: 40 Years Reshaping Cinema

Hollywood legend Robert Redford reflects on the 40-year legacy of the Sundance Institute, the powerhouse behind indie film classics that transformed the cinematic landscape and launched countless directorial careers.

Hong Kong's Riveting Reimagining of Linklater's 'Tape'

A critical deep-dive into the bold Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater's cult classic, 'Tape'. This reverential yet distinct adaptation transposes the drama of toxic masculinity and blurred truths to a compelling Asian context, proving the film's themes

Beazley defends War Memorial's ban on Roberts-Smith book prize

Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.

Thriller Hailed As Christopher Nolan's Next Must-See Film

A gripping new independent thriller, 'The Lesson', is captivating critics and drawing favourable comparisons to the intricate, puzzle-like films of Christopher Nolan. Discover the film that's becoming the word-of-mouth hit of the year.

2025 Very Short Film Festival Winners Announced

The 2025 Very Short Film Festival champions powerful environmental storytelling, with winning films tackling the climate crisis, plastic pollution, and our connection to nature, all in 60 seconds.

British Musical Drama Generates Oscar Buzz

The deeply moving film 'The End of the World' is generating significant Oscar buzz for its powerful portrayal of grief and community, potentially becoming Britain's next major awards contender.

The Film Leaving Every UK Viewer In Tears

A powerful animated masterpiece on Netflix is taking the UK by storm, leaving audiences heartbroken and sparking a massive conversation about love, loss, and the human condition.

Historic Female-Directed Oscar Showdown Looms

The Venice and Toronto film festivals have set the stage for a historic Oscar showdown, with two critically acclaimed films from female directors poised to make Academy Awards history.

'Best War Film Ever' Stuns Channel 4 Viewers

Channel 4's broadcast of the critically acclaimed 1993 film 'The War Game' has left audiences stunned, with many taking to social media to declare it the most powerful and harrowing war movie ever created.

Charlie Sheen's 'Platoon' Returns to UK Cinemas

Oliver Stone's iconic Vietnam War film 'Platoon', starring Charlie Sheen, is returning to UK cinemas for a limited run this summer, celebrating its enduring legacy and Sheen's acclaimed performance.

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