In recent years, Netflix has established itself as an unlikely patron of cinema. But it acts as a monkey’s paw for filmmakers: granting their wildest wishes, but exacting a steep price. Financially, ...

Like the plot in an old-fashioned movie, cinemas in Africa are making a third-reel comeback after years of worrying decline. In many countries south of the Sahara, digital technology, strong ...

Cinema has always followed money with remarkable intuition. Long before balance sheets make headlines, economic pressure finds its way into scripts, pacing, characters, and the scale of dreams that ...

Classic literature has long served as inspiration for artists in different fields, and the world of cinema is no exception. The intersection of classic elements and modern twists helps pay homage to ...

Legendary director Ridley Scott has voiced strong concerns about contemporary filmmaking, lamenting a decline in storytelling quality. He believes many modern movies prioritize visual effects over ...

Legendary director Ridley Scott isn’t holding back when it comes to his views on the film industry today. In a candid conversation at the British Film Institute on Sunday, the 87-year-old filmmaker ...

Season 2’s community theme kicks off with the patriarch of modern action cinema, Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai. An epic story of samurai helping a small village community defend itself against ...

In many countries south of the Sahara, digital technology, strong investment and modern theatres are bringing about a major revival of movie-going, ending years of cinema closures. But this good news ...