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The Wicker Man: lessons in becoming a cult classic
When The Wicker Man first came out, the studio tried to bury it – but now it's cult classic. Gill…
In Netflix’s Beef, Asian migrants are allowed to have real emotions
A dark comedy where Asian-Americans express a wide gamut of emotions puts paid to outdated stereotypes.
The Hollywood writers' strike is a move against digital feudalism
Yes, there are more jobs to go round, but they often pay less and place writers on short-order contracts.
Coronations on screen: the good, the bad and the controversial
Real or imagined, the British monarchy is a screen staple, so make no mistake: the coronation will be televised.
'Netflix button': how your remote joined the streaming wars
For streaming services, presence on the remote control provides branding opportunities and a convenient entry point into their app.
Suzume by Makoto Shinkai explores the impacts of trauma
Makoto Shinka's Suzume draws on memories of Japan's natural disasters and blends it with coming-of-age tenderness.
Meet the real man who inspired Russell Crowe's The Pope’s Exorcist
The Pope's Exorcist, starring Russell Crowe, is in cinemas now – and it's based on the life of exorcist Father…
Why are so many Irish films and filmmakers nominated for Oscars?
Ireland and the Oscars are hardly strangers, but this year some 25% of the acting nominees for 2023 are Irish.
Review bombing shows like 'The Last of Us' is simply petty
It’s tempting to dismiss review bombing as an act of trolling, but the PR nightmare it causes is only half…
I watched Groundhog Day every day for a year – here's what happened
Watching Groundhog Day 365 times provided me with a deeper appreciation for how a film may contain multitudes.