‘You Can See Everything’ movie review: Nathan Fielder finds truth in Elizabeth Holmes’ deception
It’s one of the year’s most interesting and very best films, a wildly entertaining and unexpectedly profound experience.
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‘Wild Horse Nine’ movie review: John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell in Martin McDonagh’s CIA farce
Featuring the filmmaker’s trademark dialogue, outrageous humor and an extraordinary lead performance from John Malkovich, it’s another first-rate entry in McDonagh’s filmography.
‘The Uprising’ movie review: Real-world medieval revolt undone by Robin Hood mythology
This latest historical drama from writer-director Paul Greengrass features impressive medieval production design, visceral battle sequences and an excellent ensemble cast.
‘Other Mommy’ movie review: Jessica Chastain horror film makes no sense at all
Chastain delivers a committed dual performance, and some briefly glimpsed creature effects are genuinely disturbing, but almost everything else in this perplexing supernatural thriller falls spectacularly flat.
‘Clayface’ movie review: DC villain gets a gruesome body-horror makeover
Like Sony’s Spider-Man-less villain movies, it struggles to reconcile its sympathetic protagonist with the comic-book supervillain he’s inevitably destined to become.
‘The Secret of Secrets’: Filming for Netflix series to close Prague’s Petřín funicular, Nov. 10-13
Prague’s newly reopened Petřín funicular will close Nov. 10-13 for Netflix’s Dan Brown adaptation, which continues filming across the city.
‘The Secret of Secrets’: Dan Brown’s Netflix series to close Prague’s Mariánské náměstí this week
Netflix’s Dan Brown adaptation will close Mariánské náměstí Nov. 4–5 as filming continues at historic locations across the Czech capital.
Movie Reviews
‘Changes’ movie review: David Ondříček’s latest film finds a new generation of Czech loners
A spiritual successor to his 2000 cult classic Loners, this sharply observed ensemble comedy may be the filmmaker’s most accomplished work as director.
‘Street Fighter’ movie review: Arcade nostalgia loses the fight in muddled adaptation
NOW STREAMING ON: Two estranged martial artists reunite for a global fighting tournament in Street Fighter, opening in Prague and cinemas worldwide this weekend. Director
‘Whalefall’ movie review: Austin Abrams finds himself in the belly of a whale
This wonderfully inventive survival thriller from turns an outlandish premise into a gripping, meticulously detailed adventure, bolstered by some of the year’s most impressive creature effects.
‘Wirbel’ movie review: Czech folk mystery finds haunting beauty in the Sudetenland
A man inherits a dilapidated country estate and becomes entangled in its deep-seated mysteries in Wirbel, the feature debut of writer-director Tomáš Hubáček now playing
Filmed in Prague
Zendaya turns Prague landmarks into action set for new On campaign
The action-inspired campaign filmed at Strahov and the National Museum marks Zendaya’s second recent On production in Prague.
‘Drive – The Pretenders’: Prague-shot Formula 1 movie races onto Prime Video in October
The German Formula 1 romance Drive – The Pretenders, filmed extensively in Prague and across Czechia, hits Prime Video on Oct. 28.
Netflix reveals first official photo, expanded cast for Prague-shot ‘The Secret of Secrets’
Netflix’s first image from its Dan Brown adaptation shows Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall filming outside Prague’s Municipal House.
Watch: ‘Resident Evil’ unveils gruesome Prague-shot zombie scene filmed in Holešovice
A new Resident Evil clip reveals the full zombie attack filmed on Přístavní Street in Prague’s Holešovice district last November.
Czech Cinema News
Aussie & Kiwi Film Fest brings wild horror and offbeat comedy to Prague, Nov. 6-12
Prague’s Aussie & Kiwi Film Fest returns Nov. 6-12 with award-winning Australian and New Zealand films, unconventional horror and a Czech connection.
Mezipatra brings Cannes favorites and queer cinema to Prague this November
Prague’s Mezipatra Queer Film Festival returns Nov. 5-12 with 78 films, Cannes standouts, cult classics and stories of love and identity.
Prague’s BOO film festival brings Cannes shorts and bold cinema to the city, Nov. 2-8
Prague’s BOO International Short Film Festival returns Nov. 2-8 with more than 100 films, Cannes highlights and unconventional cinema events.
Prague Science Film Fest brings world premieres and fresh perspectives
The free Prague festival returns Oct. 19-22 with science documentary premieres, filmmaker discussions, outdoor cinema and an unusual conference.
Czech Movies
Václav Havel at 90: Prague cinemas revisit Czech president’s remarkable film legacy
From intimate documentaries to his own directorial debut, Prague cinemas revisit Václav Havel’s remarkable relationship with film at 90.
Czech KVIFF winner ‘Better Go Mad in the Wild’ heads to UK cinemas
Miro Remo’s acclaimed documentary about eccentric twins living in rural Šumava opens in UK and Irish cinemas Sept. 11.
Diana Cam Van Nguyen brings a Vietnamese-Czech story to ‘Inbetween Worlds’
Diana Cam Van Nguyen’s feature debut Inbetween Worlds combines live action and collage animation in a story about family, identity and sacrifice.
‘A Pint of Ink’ (Dvě deci tuše) movie review: Ester Geislerová’s touching portrait of her father
This somber film is not a hagiographic portrait of one of the country’s leading experts in Japanese studies but a quietly devastating warts-and-all look at a life slowly decimated by alcoholism.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
Czech box office Sept. 10-13: ‘The Odyssey’ shows no signs of slowing down
The Odyssey held the Czech box office crown for a third consecutive weekend, continuing a remarkably durable run nearly two months after its release.
Czech box office Sept. 3-6: Eight weeks into release, ‘The Odyssey’ isn’t slowing down
The Odyssey held onto the top spot at the Czech box office for a second weekend, and Christopher Nolan’s epic barely lost any momentum in the process.
Czech box office Aug. 27-30: ‘The Odyssey’ overtakes ‘Spider-Man’ to top the charts
The Odyssey returned to the top of the Czech box office over the weekend, narrowly overtaking Spider-Man: Brand New Day after spending the past several
Czech box office Aug. 20-23: Sixth ‘Insidious’ film little competition for Spider-Man or Nolan
The Marvel sequel took CZK 11.95 million from 52,726 admissions, down 25.9 percent from the previous weekend.
Czech Connections
Ad for Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ in Prague sparks controversy over bargain fee
A Netflix installation promoting The Gentlemen Season 2 has divided Prague 3 officials after the district charged less than CZK 7,000 for 11 days.
Prague 1 awards honorary citizenship to ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ director Pavel Talankin
Russian filmmaker Pavel Talankin, co-director of Oscar-winning Mr. Nobody Against Putin, has received honorary citizenship from Prague 1.
Johnny Depp returns to Prague to perform on stage with the Hollywood Vampires, Sept. 6
Johnny Depp will return to Prague with Hollywood Vampires on Sept. 6, reuniting with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry for a rock concert.
Czech Studio Orchestra backs Willem Dafoe’s Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood for ‘The Birthday Party’
Willem Dafoe performs a dramatic rendition of Nina Simone’s classic song, backed by Prague’s Czech Studio Orchestra, in The Birthday Party.