Inside the inaugural Nordic Film & TV Awards, where Helsinki became a meeting point for Nordic screen talent, international industry figures — and a very literal icebreaker The red carpet outside Finlandia Hall was already beginning to fill with actors, filmmakers and industry guests when the meaning of the evening became visible in an unexpected
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Interview with Uwe Boll: Citizen Vigilante Director on Politics, Cinema, and the Future of Filmmaking
From Citizen Vigilante to cult hits like Rampage and Postal, Uwe Boll reflects on censorship, controversy, and the state of modern cinema. In this in-depth conversation with Diana Ringo on 13.6.2026, Uwe Boll reflects on his latest project, Citizen Vigilante, while also looking back at his long career in filmmaking. Known for provocative genre work
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Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Star, Dies at 72
The veteran British actor, beloved for his turn as Rupert Giles and later as the villainous Rupert Mannion, built a four-decade career across stage, television and film. Anthony Head, the veteran British actor beloved for his turn as Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and later reviled — in the best possible way —
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Zvyagintsev’s Triumphant Return as ‘Minotaur’ Takes Cannes Grand Prix
As Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord took the Palme d’Or, many critics left Cannes talking about Minotaur, Zvyagintsev’s acclaimed Grand Prix winner. CANNES, France — Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu claimed the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night for Fjord, a family drama set in Norway that explores cultural conflict, faith and political
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Jaafar Jackson Shines in Michael, a Polished but Sanitized Biopic
Despite an electrifying performance by Jaafar Jackson and impressive filmmaking craftsmanship, Antoine Fuqua’s biopic offers a largely idealized portrait of the King of Pop, sidestepping the controversies that continue to shape his legacy. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, Michael is an ambitious musical biographical drama that chronicles the rise of Michael
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Canvas to Camera: The 15 Best Movies About Painters
Cinema has long been fascinated with the figure of the artist—not simply as a creator, but as a vessel of obsession, suffering, transcendence, and contradiction. These films operate as more than mere chronological biographies; they are cinematic mirrors held up to the act of creation, translating the static, tactile world of the canvas into a
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Mr. Nobody Against Putin — A Puzzle of Myth, Ambiguity, and the Oscar
At first glance, Mr. Nobody Against Putin appears deceptively simple: a quiet chronicle of a Russian school in Karabash, children going about their day, and a teacher—or, more accurately, a videographer—filming classrooms. But the simplicity is misleading, beneath the surface, the film is a labyrinth of unanswered questions, gaps in authorship, and puzzling editorial decisions.
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Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried Anchor the Tense Mind Games of ‘The Housemaid’
At the outset, The Housemaid (2025) feels surprisingly modest, perhaps even deceptively simple, for a high-stakes psychological thriller. The initial impression is one of visual restraint that borders on a clinical plainness. Paul Feig’s pivot from the high-energy comedy of Bridesmaids and Spy into the cynical thriller space is a curious move; his background in
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Blood Star: Director Lawrence Jacomelli’s Debut Feature — The 10-Day Desert Shoot That Shouldn’t Have Been Possible
In filmmaking, the math is never on your side. Vision grows, budgets tighten, and the distance between them becomes the battlefield where most first time filmmakers fall. But for director Lawrence Jacomelli and producer Victoria Taylor, the equation was even harsher. With no external financing, no U.S. production infrastructure, and a shooting schedule shorter than many commercials, the Brighton-based
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The Haunting of Prince Dom Pedro — A Clever, Campy Indie That Makes History Class a Killer Good Time
In a horror landscape oversaturated with self-serious franchises and disposable teen slashers, The Haunting of Prince Dom Pedro arrives as a spirited antidote — a knowingly ridiculous spoof that treats camp as an art form. Directed by Don Swanson and written by Joe Fishel (who also stars), this supernatural comedy isn’t just entertaining — it
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Do Not Be Afraid of Anything: Ronn Moss Speaks from the Heart
The former Player frontman and beloved Ridge Forrester shares his music, stories, and philosophy in an unforgettable concert at Tapiola Hall. Ronn Moss — the American actor, musician, and eternal Ridge Forrester for Finnish audiences — brought his unmistakable charm and musical talent to Espoo’s Tapiola Concert Hall on October 8, 2025. Best known for
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Kristin Griffith and Artur Smolyaninov Win Top Acting Honors at Prague Independent Film Festival
The 2025 Prague Independent Film Festival (PIFF) has wrapped up with an exceptional display of talent from filmmakers around the world. From thought-provoking short films to emotionally charged feature narratives, this year’s awards recognized works that pushed the boundaries of storytelling, experimentation, and artistry. I Never Said Goodbye was named Best Feature Film, winning acclaim
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Forever Breathless: 65 Years of Godard’s À bout de souffle
In the spring of 1960, French cinema was transformed when Jean-Luc Godard’s À bout de souffle (Breathless) premiered in Paris. Sixty-five years later, it remains not just a cornerstone of the French New Wave but an emblem of artistic rupture—a declaration that cinema could breathe differently, speak in fragments, and move with the improvisational spirit
