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Jackie Chan & Jet Li's 2000s Film Revolution

A deep dive into the 2000s martial arts film revolution, exploring how Jackie Chan's 'Rush Hour' and Jet Li's 'Crouching Tiger' redefined global cinema and bridged East-West cultural divides.

Ralph Fiennes' Haunting Triumph in 'The Choral'

Ralph Fiennes delivers a tour de force performance in 'The Choral', a poignant and unsettling British drama exploring trauma, memory, and the elusive nature of truth. Discover why this film is set to be a defining moment in his acclaimed career.

Russia Turns Fairy Tales Into War Propaganda, Film-Maker Reveals

Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky exposes Russia's state-funded cinema industry, revealing how classic fairy tales are being weaponised as pro-war propaganda to indoctrinate the nation's youth amidst an unprecedented cultural purge.

Venice Film Festival 2023: Stars Arrive in Spectacular Style

The 80th Venice International Film Festival commenced in spectacular style as Hollywood A-listers, European royalty, and global cinema icons descended upon the Lido for the opening night gala. Get the full report on the glamorous arrivals, stunning fashio

Paws at the Pictures: The Rise of Dog-Friendly Cinema

Discover how dog-friendly cinema screenings are transforming the UK's cultural landscape, offering a perfect night out for you and your four-legged friend. From special 'doggyvision' films to booming community events, find out why this trend is fetching r

Willem Dafoe's 'Late Fame': A Masterful Portrait of Ageing

Academy Award-nominee Willem Dafoe delivers a tour-de-force performance in 'Late Fame', a poignant and darkly funny film exploring the struggles of an ageing actor in New York City. Read our exclusive review of this cinematic triumph.

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.

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.

Evergrande Collapse: China Property Giant Liquidated

Chinese property behemoth Evergrande faces compulsory liquidation and Hong Kong stock market delisting after failing to deliver a viable restructuring plan, sending shockwaves through global markets.

UK Asylum Hotels Echo Hong Kong's Migrant Camps

A former Vietnamese 'boat person' who found refuge in the UK draws stark parallels between the controversial asylum seeker hotel policy and the dire migrant camps of 1970s Hong Kong, urging the nation not to abandon its humanitarian principles.

Evergrande Delisted from Hong Kong Stock Exchange

China Evergrande Group, the embattled property developer at the heart of the nation's real estate crisis, has been formally delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This marks a dramatic endpoint for a firm whose staggering $300bn debt sent shockwaves

High-Class Cinema Makes a Triumphant Box Office Return

A new wave of sophisticated, adult-oriented films is defying the streaming era's conventions, proving that intelligent storytelling and cinematic artistry can still captivate global audiences and achieve box office success.

The Regulars: Love Letter to London's Prince Charles Cinema

A new documentary, 'The Regulars,' offers a hilarious and heartwarming tribute to the eccentric staff and devoted patrons of London's legendary Prince Charles Cinema, a bastion of film culture fighting to survive in the West End.

Shein Mulls Hong Kong Return as London IPO Stalls

Exclusive: The fast-fashion behemoth Shein is reportedly considering abandoning its stalled London IPO in a dramatic strategic U-turn, with a Hong Kong listing now back on the table. The move signals major hurdles for its UK ambitions.

Starmer Accused of Appeasing China Over Jimmy Lai Silence

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism for his muted response to the persecution of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, raising serious questions about his commitment to defending British values and press freedom against Chinese authoritarianis

HK activist Tony Chung gets UK asylum

Tony Chung, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, has been granted asylum in the UK after fleeing charges under the city's controversial national security law.

Jimmy Lai's Hong Kong trial enters final phase

Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai's trial under China's national security law reaches closing arguments, marking a pivotal moment for press freedom in the city.

US warns of Hong Kong freedoms "death knell"

Senior US figures, including Mike Pompeo and Mike Pence, warn of eroding liberties in Hong Kong as China tightens its grip. Is the 'one country, two systems' principle at risk?

Couple saves Pennsylvania's oldest drive-in cinema

A devoted couple risks everything to preserve a beloved piece of cinematic history—Pennsylvania's oldest drive-in theatre. Discover their inspiring journey to keep the magic of outdoor movies alive.

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