Culture

A documentary, now gaining international recognition, has pulled back the curtain on a systematic campaign within a Russian primary school to shape young minds into fervent supporters of the state and its military actions. The film, which recently secured a major award and is …

In the depths of a Kharkiv metro station, life persists beneath the thunder of conflict. A new documentary captures this hidden world through the eyes of a twelve-year-old boy named Nikita, for whom the subway tunnels have become both home and playground. With the …

As the awards season reaches its climax, one nominee stands apart not merely for its quality, but for its breathtaking ambition and novelistic depth. Amidst the expected frontrunners, a sprawling, brilliant drama from Brazil emerges as the most fully realized and audacious cinematic achievement …

A recent auction saw a single piece of illustrated cardboard sell for a sum that could purchase a luxury estate. This record-breaking sale of a rare Pokémon card for £12 million is the most eye-catching example of a booming global market for trading cards, …

Robert Carradine, a prolific film and television actor whose career spanned over fifty years, has died at the age of 71. Best recognized for his starring role in the 1980s comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds, Carradine built a substantial body of work that …

A segment honoring the late film star Brigitte Bardot was met with audible dissent during France’s premier cinema ceremony. While some applause was heard, clear boos and a cry of “racist!” punctuated the memorial, highlighting the deeply conflicted legacy of the screen icon. Bardot, …

Three decades have passed since the first “Pocket Monsters” game launched in Japan, sparking a cultural wave that would sweep the globe. What began as a handheld video game has evolved into a vast universe encompassing trading cards, animated series, films, and countless toys, …

An activist with Tourette syndrome has stated that Bafta and the BBC were forewarned about his condition and had assured him any offensive language would be removed from the broadcast of the recent film awards. The individual, who attended the ceremony due to a …

In a film that seems determined to blur the line between profound meditation and self-indulgent chaos, “The Martini Shot” presents a puzzling portrait of an artist’s end. The story centers on Steve, an ailing American film director portrayed by Matthew Modine, who is grappling …

In May 2021, a quiet residential street in Glasgow became the unlikely stage for a dramatic confrontation. A new documentary revisits the events that unfolded on Kenmure Street, where local residents mounted a spontaneous protest against a government immigration operation. The incident began when …