Steve McQueen returns with new heist movie Widows, a timely and thrilling outing featuring a talented, and mainly female ensemble cast, led by the incredible Viola Davis.
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Once Were Warriors and more to screen at Aussie and Kiwi Film Fest
This year, the 5th edition of the wonderful Aussie and Kiwi Film Fest presents a diverse programme of Aussie and Kiwi culture, which includes traditional food, live music and dance, as well as the always impressive line-up of films, including a special screening of the Kiwi award-winning classic Once Were Warriors. The festival will take place in Kino Lucerna and Kino Ponrepo from November 2 - 7.
First Man review - wonderfully human, not heroic
First Man is a refreshing take on a story we’ve heard a million times. It’s an ‘apollo movie’ that’s been stripped of its patriotism and heroics, and instead focuses on brutal realism and success through failure.
Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein to perform Stranger Things music live in Prague
Synth gurus Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein will perform their Stranger Things soundtrack live at the Film Music Prague festival next February.
The House That Jack Built review - violence imitates art imitates violence
The new Lars von Trier film The House That Jack Built is packed to the brim with violence and controversy, as you may have already guessed. The director seems to be making a bold statement about the art world that starts off as intriguing but soon becomes an overexaggerated blunder that services no one but the director himself.
King Skate review - Czechoslovak history through the eyes of skate legends
Å imon Å afránek’s new documentary King Skate is a playful and thought-provoking look at Czechoslovak history through the freedom of skateboarding… plus the soundtrack is awesome.
Under the Silver Lake and more to screen at Prague’s Be2Can Festival this year
New thriller Under the Silver Lake will screen at Prague’s Be2Can Film Festival this October along with a host of other award-winning contemporary films from leading European film festivals Cannes, Berlinale and Venice.
The Predator review - ridiculous but not the worst
The Predator is a reasonably entertaining action movie that loses all credibility and soul in the last half an hour.
Milada trailer - Biopic for the Czech freedom fighter
The poignant first trailer for new Czech film Milada has arrived. The film is a biopic based on the life of Czech freedom fighter and hero Milada Horáková.
Noir Film Festival in Křivoklát castle - Hitchcock, Bogart and more
This weekend (17/08 - 20/08) sees the Noir Film Festival’s third year taking place in the picturesque Czech castle Křivoklát. The festival boasts a number of hot names and titles this year, including one of the genre’s founding fathers, the one and only Alfred Hitchcock.
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