Crime and fantasy were front and center at this year’s Up Next: Germany showcase at Berlinale Series Market on Feb. 16, where producers unveiled four upcoming titles, three scripted shows and one documentary series. While revolving around crime, “Westend Girl” is also a family drama. Set in Düsseldorf, the fact-based series follows 19-year-old Ronja (played […]
Robert Duvall made his film debut in 1962 with To Kill a Mockingbird. A decade later, in 1972, he left an indelible mark on cinema with his portrayal of the Consigliere to the fictional Corleone family in The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark masterpiece.
In 1979, he delivered one of the most iconic lines in film history — “I love the smell of napalm in the morning” — as...
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO— On APRIL 11th, 2026 the Las Cruces International Film Festival will honor Mesilla Mayor & co-owner of Salud! Restaurant Russell Hernandez with its esteemed “Hometown Hero” […]
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Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It (Paris Barclay, 2024) 4½ out of 5 stars If you’re familiar with singer/songwriter Billy Preston, you probably know him for his collaborations with the Beatles, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, and many more. But how much do you really know about Billy Preston as a person? That’s the […]
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Remember "Ballast"? The director of one of 2008's most acclaimed indies hadn't been heard from since. He now returns with "Queen at Sea," starring Juliette Binoche as an academic caught in a moral crossfire while caring for her mother, who has dementia.
Crime remains king when it comes to first-run original scripted TV series in Western Europe, where original content is still a driving force, particularly in Germany, according to the latest data from Ampere Analysis presented by executive director Guy Bisson on Monday at the opening session of the Berlin Series Market. Also discussing the use […]
Brendan Canty, one of Ireland’s most exciting directors, will be the first guest for Fastnet 2026. His work includes the feature film Christy, which won awards at Berlinale and the Galway Film Fleadh, and the documentary Gealtra.
A two-day masterclass in screen acting will be held in Schull on 21st and 22nd May 2026, led by Maureen Hughes, Sarah Hone, and Dale Leadon Bolger. The masterclass will cover audition techniques, performance analysis, and the differences between stage and screen acting. Booking is essential, costing €120 per person.
The Fastnet Film Festival will screen “Listen to the Land Speak” as part of the Focus on Cork programme. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Maurice O’Brien and writer Ruán Magan.
Sophie Hyde and John Lithgow backstage during the premiere of “Jimpa.” (Photo by George Pimentel / Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick Sophie Hyde is waiting in the wings of a buzzing Eccles Theatre with a calm, warm smile as Jimpa is being introduced for the first time. When she walks out into […]
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