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Paralyzed by Hope: Maria Bamford documentary arrives on Netflix
24 Oct 2026
Netflix’s new Maria Bamford documentary turns the spotlight on the life, relationships and distinctive comic voice behind Lady Dynamite.
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Fleetwood Mac: The Chain sets January 2027 Apple TV premiere
24 Oct 2026
Frank Marshall’s authorized Fleetwood Mac documentary has a title and an Apple TV premiere date, with archive footage and interviews promised.
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Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie set for Amazon MGM thriller
21 Oct 2026
Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists have greenlit an untitled thriller starring Denzel Washington and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, with a theatrical…
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Imperium wins Best Film at London Film Festival 2026
19 Oct 2026
Sergei Loznitsa’s Imperium won London’s Best Film award, alongside prizes for 9 Temples to Heaven, Concrete Land and Rahul Roye’s Aman.
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Sanguine wins Best Feature Film at Sitges 2026
18 Oct 2026
Marion Le Corroller’s Sanguine has won Best Feature Film in the Official Fantàstic Selection at the 59th Sitges Film Festival.
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Majid Majidi’s Midday Meal wins top prize at Busan 2026
16 Oct 2026
Majid Majidi’s Midday Meal won Busan’s Best Film award, while India’s Birds in the Dark took the New Currents prize.
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Udta Teer Review: A Forgettable Popcorn Watch
24 Oct 2026
Udta Teer tries to be action, comedy and drama all at once, but its forced twists, average humour and forgettable songs make…
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Scary Movie Review (2026): Why Don’t They Stop?
17 Oct 2026
Scary Movie returns with familiar faces, but forced humour, a weak plot and tired references make this revival feel like a missed…
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May Day (2026) Movie Review: A Fun Cold War Adventure
17 Oct 2026
May Day is a light Cold War adventure starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. Read our review and 6.9/10 rating.
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Kanyadaan (1968) Review: Love Bound by Belief
9 Oct 2026
Kanyadaan’s poetic writing and direction explore love, inherited beliefs and the painful struggle to question customs that stand in the way of…
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Aap Ki Kasam (1974) | A Consequence of Insecurities
8 Oct 2026
Aap Ki Kasam turns young love into a painful story of jealousy, mistrust and regret, with memorable performances and songs that stay…
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Khushboo Movie Review: Love, Pride and Missed Chances
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Gulzar’s Khushboo is a moving story of love, pride and missed chances, with Hema Malini and Jeetendra bringing Kusum and Vrindavan to…
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Backrooms Movie Review (2026): Classic Lore Brought Alive
30 Sep 2026
This Backrooms movie review explores Kane Parsons’ slow-burning psychological horror, its memory-driven maze and that unsettling final Still Life.
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Mausam Movie Review: Gulzar’s Tale of Redemption
29 Sep 2026
This Mausam movie review explores Gulzar’s poignant story of guilt and redemption, led by remarkable performances from Sanjeev Kumar and Sharmila Tagore.
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Aandhi Movie Review (1975): A Storm of Love and Politics
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This Aandhi movie review explores Gulzar’s political drama, its broken marriage, unforgettable music and powerful defence of female ambition.
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Amar Prem Movie Review (1972): Empathy Over Prejudice
25 Sep 2026
This Amar Prem movie review explores Shakti Samanta’s classic, its soulful music and its timeless plea to choose empathy over prejudice.
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In the Grey Movie Review (2026) | Sharp Banter, Stylish Action
16 Sep 2026
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Hanuman Ansh Movie Review (2026): An Ode to Neem Karoli Baba
7 Sep 2026
This Hanuman Ansh movie review explores how the film pays tribute to Neem Karoli Baba and brings his life and teachings to a wider…
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Brad Pitt as Achilles in the official Troy preview

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“Perhaps the kings were too far behind to see, the soldiers won the battle.”

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Paralyzed by Hope: Maria Bamford documentary arrives on Netflix
24 Oct 2026
Netflix’s new Maria Bamford documentary turns the spotlight on the life, relationships and distinctive comic voice behind Lady Dynamite.
Read the story →: Paralyzed by Hope: Maria Bamford documentary arrives on Netflix
News
Fleetwood Mac: The Chain sets January 2027 Apple TV premiere
24 Oct 2026
Frank Marshall’s authorized Fleetwood Mac documentary has a title and an Apple TV premiere date, with archive footage and interviews promised.
Read the story →: Fleetwood Mac: The Chain sets January 2027 Apple TV premiere
News
Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie set for Amazon MGM thriller
21 Oct 2026
Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists have greenlit an untitled thriller starring Denzel Washington and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, with a theatrical…
Read the story →: Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie set for Amazon MGM thriller

News photography: Archive photograph: Maria Bamford at a Comedy Singalong in Los Angeles in March 2011; not a still from Paralyzed by Hope. Photo: InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0. Original file retained; display crop under the same image license. · Archive photograph: Fleetwood Mac performing in Sacramento in November 2014; not a still from The Chain. Photo: Steffane lui / CC BY 2.0. Original file retained; display crop under the same image license. · Archive photograph of Denzel Washington at the unveiling of his Sardi’s portrait in 2025. Photo: PhilipRomanoPhoto / CC BY 4.0. Resized/display crop; original image license applies. · BFI Southbank, August 2025. Archive venue photograph. Photo: Ewan Munro / CC BY-SA 4.0. Display crop; resized. Image remains available under its original license. · Archive photograph of Hotel Meliá Sitges during the 2017 Sitges International Film Festival. Photo: Vanbasten 23 / CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized/display crop; original image license applies. · Majid Majidi at the Midday Meal press conference during the Busan International Film Festival on 9 October 2026. Photo: Arielaortizb / CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized/display crop; original image license applies.