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Angelina Jolie Stuns at San Sebastián Film Festival
Angelina Jolie made a breathtaking appearance at the San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain, showcasing timeless elegance in a sophisticated black ensemble during the 'Maria' photocall.
Laneway Festival 2026: Chappell Roan Headlines Stellar Lineup
The highly anticipated Laneway Festival 2026 lineup has been unveiled, featuring breakthrough sensation Chappell Roan as headliner, alongside major acts Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and PinkPantheress. Discover the full roster for Australia's premier indie music
Sean Penn & Model GF Glam Up Venice Afterparty
Oscar winner Sean Penn, 63, and his model partner Paige Butcher, 44, cut a glamorous figure as they celebrated at the exclusive afterparty for his new film 'One Battle' during the Venice Film Festival. The couple showcased their enduring romance on the st
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Review: A Magical Love Story
Delve into our review of Kogonada's enchanting romantic fantasy, where Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell navigate a surreal game of love across time and space in a cinematic masterpiece.
British couple banned from Venice for canal jump stunt
A British couple's Venetian holiday ends in a ban after they were filmed leaping from a bridge into a historic canal. Discover the consequences of their reckless stunt in one of Italy's most iconic cities.
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.
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.
Rosie & Gemma Stun at Venice Film Festival
British supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and 'Eternals' star Gemma Chan set the Venice Film Festival ablaze with their stunning red carpet appearances, showcasing impeccable style and elegance on the world stage.
New 90s & 00s Nostalgia Music Festival Announced for UK
Get ready for a massive nostalgia trip! A brand new UK music festival, Big Weekender, is coming to Oxfordshire in August 2025, featuring a huge lineup of 90s and 00s pop, dance, and indie legends.
Olivia Wilde's sheer wardrobe malfunction at Styles premiere
Actress Olivia Wilde suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction in a sheer black top while attending the Venice Film Festival premiere of her film 'Don't Worry Darling', starring former partner Harry Styles.
Claire Denis' 'The Fence': A Divisive Masterpiece?
Acclaimed director Claire Denis returns with the controversial 'The Fence', a brutal and unflinching exploration of colonial guilt and violence starring Juliette Binoche. Our review delves into the film's polarising impact.
Italian Reporter Forced to Apologise to Hollywood Stars
A tense red carpet interview at the Venice Film Festival backfires spectacularly as an Italian reporter is compelled to publicly apologise for questioning Hollywood stars on their financial contributions to the Black Lives Matter movement, sparking a majo
Iran Torture Survivors Re-Enact Ordeal in Harrowing Film
A groundbreaking new documentary, 'Where God Is Not', sees survivors of Iran's notorious Evin prison courageously re-enact their torture and abuse at the hands of the regime's secret police. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, this is a powerful act o
Venice Film Festival Snubs 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'
Director Kaouther Ben Hania and jury member Jim Jarmusch express dismay as the powerful documentary 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' is overlooked for the top prize at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, sparking debate about art, politics, and recognition.
Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' wins Venice Golden Lion
In a stunning upset, Jim Jarmusch's intimate family drama 'Father Mother Sister Brother', starring Cate Blanchett, has triumphed as the surprise winner of the 2025 Venice Film Festival's top prize, the Golden Lion.
Werner Herzog Wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog is set to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, cementing his status as a cinematic icon.
Alessandra Ambrosio's Dazzling Venice Film Festival Gown
Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio commanded attention on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival's closing ceremony, radiating elegance in a breathtaking, sheer black gown by Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran.
Chanel & Dior Ditch Fashion Week for Venice Soft Launches
The world's top fashion houses, including Chanel and Dior, are ditching the traditional Fashion Week schedule for a new 'soft launch' strategy, premiering collections at the Venice Film Festival and signalling a major shift in the industry's calendar.
Bigelow Slams Oscars' Snub of Female Directors
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow criticises the Academy Awards for its persistent failure to recognise female filmmaking talent, calling for systemic change in the industry.
Léa Seydoux's sheer black gown stuns at Venice premiere
French actress Léa Seydoux commanded attention on the red carpet at the 80th Venice Film Festival, wearing a breathtaking sheer black gown for the premiere of her new psychological thriller, 'The Beast'.
Venice Film Festival Sounds Alarm on Humanity's 'Reckoning'
The 2025 Venice Film Festival becomes an unlikely platform for urgent political discourse, with filmmakers delivering powerful warnings about democracy, AI, and climate change, challenging the world's elite to act.
Versace's Venice Show Sparks Outrage: 'Where's The Sex?'
Versace's highly anticipated showcase at Venice Film Festival faced a brutal reception, with critics and fashion insiders slamming new designer Maximilian Davis's debut collection for being dull, sloppy, and lacking the brand's iconic glamour and sex appe
Kim Novak's Near Fall & Jude Law's Spill in Venice
Hollywood's golden era icon Kim Novak, 91, narrowly avoided a dramatic fall from a water taxi in Venice, while Jude Law wasn't so lucky, suffering an embarrassing face-plant on the cobbled streets. The veteran actress showed remarkable poise during the in
Bigelow's 'Dynamite' Explodes at Venice: Oscar Buzz Begins
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow returns with a thunderous new thriller, 'A House of Dynamite', earning electrifying reviews and early Oscar buzz at the Venice Film Festival. Brian Viner delivers his verdict.
Gaza film gets 10-minute ovation at Venice Festival
A harrowing documentary about a young girl killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza received a monumental 10-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, with the audience waving Palestinian flags and chanting 'Free Palestine'.
Hind Rajab Doc Gets 23-Minute Ovation at Venice
The Venice Film Festival witnesses a historic, tearful 23-minute standing ovation for 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' a poignant documentary chronicling the final moments of a six-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza.
Stella Maxwell's daring slit dress at Venice premiere
Model Stella Maxwell commanded attention on the red carpet at the 'Duse' premiere during the Venice Film Festival, wearing a breathtaking black gown with an ultra-high leg slit and elegant train.
Jason Momoa Debuts Shocking Clean-Shaven Look in Venice
Aquaman star Jason Momoa stuns fans and photographers at the Venice Film Festival by revealing a dramatically clean-shaven face after years of his signature bushy beard. Get the full story on his transformation.
Mara & Phoenix at Venice for Gaza Film Premiere
Hollywood power couple Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix made a poignant appearance at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', a film highlighting the tragic story of a six-year-old Gaza girl. Discover their emotional advocac
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