“From the foundation of Hollywood, organized crime is there.” So claims Tom Patterson, producer and director of new three-part documentary series, Hollywood Crime Story: The Mob Takes Over the Movies. Organized crime’s connection to the film industry actually predates Tinseltown, being present for the foundation of the medium itself, when inventor Thomas Edison sicced his […]

World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has previously said of Ronaldo turning his hand to acting, and potentially picking up more prestigious prizes: “The surprise is why we don’t see many more sports people in movies. We see rappers, we see influencers, we see so many well known people going into film but not sports people. […]

10 Misrepresentations of Ancient Greece in Movies Hollywood has long been captivated by the allure of ancient Greece, weaving tales of gods, warriors, and epic battles. While these films capture the imagination, they often sacrifice historical accuracy for dramatic effect. This has led to widespread misconceptions about what life was truly like in ancient Greece. […]

Commercially, the Minions are undeniable. First unleashed in Despicable Me (2010), the canary-yellow, gibberish-speaking mini-monsters have, over six features — four Despicable Me movies and two Minions spinoffs — earned more than $5.5 billion worldwide, making them the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time. The seventh, Minions & Monsters, which hits U.S. theaters July 1, […]

The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s epic based on Homer’s poem, stormed the screens worldwide on July 17. In India, the movie enjoyed a terrific first weekend, collecting over ₹73 crore gross in the first three days of its release. The collection is driven by a huge audience turnout in IMAX screens. Nolan filmed The Odyssey completely […]

At a time when studios in both Hollywood and India are betting heavily on marquee stars, ballooning production budgets and multi-million-dollar marketing campaigns, it’s easy to assume that bigger spectacle automatically translates into bigger box office returns. But the first six months of 2026 have challenged that notion in dramatic fashion.The industry is already gearing […]

DC’s latest superhero blockbuster, Supergirl, has been branded a major box-office disappointment after the big-budget comic-book adaptation reportedly incurred losses of up £88 million. Directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, the film follows the iconic heroine as she embarks on a space-faring adventure inspired by the acclaimed Supergirl: […]

Every once in a while, Hollywood gets high on its own supply and makes a love letter to moviemaking. It happened recently with Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” and George Clooney’s “Jay Kelly.” Now it’s time for the unlikeliest of love-letter writers: canary-yellow, gibberish-speaking, overall-wearing mini-monsters. “Minions & Monsters” — the third chapter in the ongoing […]

According to Jorephani, “The Turks said, ‘Hang on a second mate, we are neutral in the war, you can’t get this stuff through.'” He tried explaining to them, “Look, this is First World War film stuff, you can’t shoot with it, this is a gun for film-making.” But to no avail. Instead, recalled Jorephani, they […]

A war movie has been praised by members of the public who believe it showcases “what Oppenheimer should have been.” High praise for the film, released in 2025, is clear to see on iMDB not least for the performances of Rami Malek and Richard E. Grant. Many believe the film, which some described as a […]