International

The battleground in Gianni Amelio’s compelling feature portrays Europe during the final days of World War I, yet the crux of the narrative delves into the internal conflict within the Italian government itself. The grim depiction of bodies strewn across muddy trenches sets the tone, highlighting the callousness with which young, blue-collar men are deployed

The Order, a crime-drama directed by Justin Kurzel, delves into the unsettling reality of extremism and domestic terrorism. The film, set in the 1980s, follows a series of bank robberies and car heists orchestrated by a white supremacist gang known as The Order. The narrative centers around the relentless pursuit of a lone FBI agent,

Amos Gitai, the Israeli director, has recently faced calls for boycotting his Venice work “Why War.” The calls for boycott came in relation to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. However, Gitai has been resilient in the face of these boycott demands, emphasizing that both sides of the conflict need to reconsider their leadership for peace to

STV, Scotland’s leading media company, has announced the appointment of Rufus Radcliffe as its new Chief Executive Officer. Radcliffe, who previously oversaw the relaunch of ITV’s streaming service, will bring his expertise in digital transformation to lead STV into a new era of growth and innovation. A Digital Pioneer Having spent 13 years at ITV,

The French TikTok duo Golo & Ritchie have managed to carve a unique niche for themselves in the world of social media and beyond. Despite the challenges that come with transitioning from online fame to the big screen, these two have defied the odds. Their posts depict a different side of life in the housing

Danish director Thomas Vinterberg is set to premiere his newest seven-part series, Families Like Ours, at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. This highly anticipated drama marks Vinterberg’s first foray into series production since his award-winning film, Another Round, took home the Oscar for Best International Feature Film in 2021. Families Like Ours draws inspiration from

In a surprising turn of events, Matthew Rankin’s latest comedy, Universal Language, has been selected as Canada’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. This marks the ninth time in Canada’s history that a film has been chosen to represent the country in this category, with the most

Willem Dafoe, known for his exceptional acting skills, takes on a leading role in the upcoming tycoon family drama, “Birthday Party.” The film, directed by Miguel Angel Jimenéz, is based on the novel of the same name by Panos Karnezis. Set in the late 1970s in the Mediterranean, the story revolves around Marcos Timoleon, a

Amidst swirling rumors and speculation, Liam Gallagher, the iconic frontman of the band Oasis, recently posted a cryptic message on social media that seems to hint at an impending reunion. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any news of a possible comeback, and Liam’s message has only added fuel to the fire. Oasis, consisting of brothers

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) recently announced its award winners for the year 2024. Among the recipients was Matthew Rankin, the director of Universal Language, who took home the prestigious Bright Horizons Award. This Canadian surreal comedy-drama caught the attention of the jury with its unique storytelling and creative approach to filmmaking. Rankin’s film