Gillian Anderson shares selfies from the Prague sets of ‘White Bird’, now playing in US cinemas
The actress shared photos of herself with Czech actor Miroslav Táborský and other cast and crew of White Bird, which was filmed in Prague in early 2021.
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‘Salem’s Lot’ (2024) movie review: slick Stephen King adaptation nails the story, but not the soul
This slick, fast-paced adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 novel overstuffs a narrative better served in TV adaptations into a breezy runtime.
‘Waves’: Czech Oscar submission nabs distribution deals in France and Spain
The Czech film, a smash hit at the local box office, will see theatrical release in more European territories as it builds momentum for awards season recognition.
‘Pod parou’: Czech gender-swapped remake of Oscar-winning ‘Another Round’ wraps filming
Starring Hana Vágnerová and Slovak singer-actress Zea, Pod parou has recently wrapped filming in the Czech wine region of Mikulov, South Moravia.
‘Nosferatu’: Prague-shot horror film with Bill Skarsgård and Willem Dafoe gets full trailer
Focus Features has debuted the first full trailer for Robert Eggers’ highly-anticipated horror film, which releases in cinemas worldwide this Christmas.
‘Oddity’ movie review: Irish haunted house movie packs plenty of chills
This nifty little Irish chiller from director Damian Mc Carthy is superbly creepy, though the mystery aspects of the movie are disappointingly routine.
‘Never Let Go’ movie review: Halle Berry stars in horror allegory for faith and abuse
NOW STREAMING ON: A mother attempts to protect her children from the evil that lurks outside their isolated cabin in Never Let Go, now playing
Movie Reviews
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ movie review: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga dazzle in musical sequel
This haunting sequel may not offer the subversive thrills of its predecessor, but the sheer quality of filmmaking on display makes it one worth catching in the cinema.
‘Czechoslovak Architecture 58-89’ movie review: a monumental tour of communist-era landmarks
This captivating documentary from director Jan Zajíček, based on the book by Vladimir 518, tells the story of Czechoslovakia through the lens of its landmarks.
‘Speak No Evil’ movie review: Blumhouse goes Straw Dogs in menacing James McAvoy thriller
This expertly-crafted film delivers on entirely different terms than the 2022 Danish film that it is based on, becoming an tight thriller in the vein of the director James Watkins’ Eden Lake.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ movie review: belated Tim Burton sequel a ghost of 1988 classic
This update doesn’t come close to matching the dazzling creative vision of Burton’s original film, but offers plenty of fun thanks to Michael Keaton and Catherine O’Hara.
Filmed in Prague
‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’: Prague-shot spinoff with Ana de Armas gets debut trailer
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, which was filmed in Prague during the winter of 2022-23, has received a debut trailer from distributor Lionsgate
Prague-shot WWII drama ‘Avenue of the Giants’ to have Czech premiere at Edison Filmhub
Starring Stephen Lang, the movie will premiere in Prague this Friday followed by a Q&A with producer Jeanine Thomas and actors Stella Stocker, Slavko Sobin, and Oskar Hes.
‘Family Pack’: Prague-shot werewolf movie with Jean Reno drops on Netflix this October
An adaptation of the board game The Werewolves of Millers Hollow, Family Pack has released a new trailer ahead of its Oct. 23 debut on Netflix.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in Prague to shoot ‘FUBAR’ season 2 this week
The legendary action star will film scenes for the Netflix series FUBAR in and around areas of Prague’s Old Town neighborhood over the first half of this week.
Czech Cinema News
Iconic Prague cinema Bio Oko to close for six-month renovation in 2025
The Prague 7 cultural institution will be closed for six months from next spring for some much-needed renovations, but its popular cafe will remain open.
Be2Can to bring hits from Cannes, Berlin, and Venice film fests to Prague cinemas, Oct. 2-9
The Be2Can Film Festival is returning for its 11th edition on Tuesday, bringing a lineup of films from this year’s prestigious Cannes, Berlin, and Venice
New animated film ‘The Wild Robot’ includes a nod to Czech author Karel Čapek
The main character in The Wild Robot is named Rozzum, a reference to Čapek’s play Rossum’s Universal Robots, which was the origin of the word robot.
Terry Gilliam to appear at 2024 Future Gate Sci-Fi Film Festival in Prague
The 11th annual Future Gate Sci-Fi Film Festival will take place in Prague from Sept. 24 to 30, and this year’s edition will feature renowned
Czech Movies
‘The Compatriot’: Czech filmmakers win Student Academy Award for WWII live-action short
Pavel Sýkora and Viktor Horák join Jan Svěrák, Marie Dvořáková, and Daria Kashcheeva as the only Czech winners of a Student Academy Award.
Czech Warsaw Pact Invasion film ‘Waves’ nabs official submission to 2025 Oscars
Director Jiří Mádl’s historical drama, now playing in Czech cinemas, will compete for a nomination at the 97th annual Academy Awards next spring.
‘After Party’: Czech coming-of-age drama premieres at Venice International Film Festival
Director Vojtěch Strakatý’s debut feature will release in the Czech Republic from November 14 after its world premiere in Venice next week.
‘Franz’: Agniezska Holland’s Kafka biopic kicks off Prague shoot
Filming for Franz, starring Idan Weiss as the iconic author alongside Maria Schrader and Ivan Trojan, will take place in central Prague through the end of May.
Czech Connections
Kevin Spacey makes surprise appearance on stage at Prague’s Malostranská Beseda
The Hollywood star sang with Czech crooner Jan Smigmator at the Prague restaurant and music hall over the weekend.
Prague is “stunning” says FKA Twigs; Czech capital’s rave scene inspired her new album
“It’s a really amazing Gothic city. Lots of beautiful architecture and an amazing underground,” says The Crow star, whose new album is inspired by her experiences in Prague.
Hollywood Reporter taps Prague’s FAMU as one of world’s top 15 film schools
The industry magazine included Prague’s Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU) in its latest roundup of the top film schools gloablly.
Prague’s TV Tower goes to L.A. in new Netflix sci-fi film starring Jennifer Lopez
Inexplicably, Prague’s landmark Žižkov Television Tower shows up in futuristic Los Angeles in the new