‘In the Lost Lands’ movie review: Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista roam a cinematic wasteland
This collaboration between Paul W.S. Anderson and George R.R. Martin is more Resident Evil than Game of Thrones, but holds a certain trashy appeal.
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‘The Electric State’ movie review: Russo brothers Netflix blockbuster a robot holocaust
Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown wander a narrative void in this technically first-rate film that requires viewers be doing something else while “watching” it.
‘William Tell’ movie review: Claes Bang, Ben Kingsley in rousing story of Swiss folk hero
William Tell may not hit a bullseye, but with rousing action, a commanding lead, and an expertly-crafted apple-shot centerpiece, it still finds its mark.
‘Ride or Die’: Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein join cast of Spencer-Waddingham spy series filming in Prague
Prime Video’s previously untitled series starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham now has a name, along with new cast members including Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, and Sylvia Hoeks.
‘Waves’ dominates Czech Lion Awards, winning Best Picture, Director, Screenplay
“We were prepared for any outcome tonight, and this one is a great result,” writer-director Jiří Mádl told reporters after his victory at the Czech Republic’s version of the Oscars.
‘September 5’ movie review: the 1972 Munich massacre through the eyes of ABC Sports
NOW STREAMING ON: The story of the 1972 massacre at the Olympic Games in Munich is told through the eyes of the sports reporters that
Oscar-winner Adrien Brody was awed by Prague’s architecture before making ‘The Brutalist’
“I remember being in Prague, where I would see these structures and marvel at them,” Brody says about the affinity for brutalist architecture that drew him to the movie.
Movie Reviews
‘Mickey 17’ movie review: Multiple Robert Pattinsons bring Bong Joon-ho’s bleak sci-fi satire to life
Engaging performances by lead Robert Pattinson and first-rate visual filmmaking from director Bong Joon-ho make this one worth seeing despite some narrative issues.
‘The Gorge’ movie review: Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy descend into Hell
A pair of lethal snipers separated by a massive chasm protect the Earth from demons escaping the gates of Hell in this film from Sinister director Scott Derrickson.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ movie review: Harrison Ford steals the shield
NOW STREAMING ON: Newly minted Captain America Sam Wilson unravels a conspiracy while fighting to clear his friend’s name after an assassination attempt in Captain
‘You’re Cordially Invited’ movie review: Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon battle for the big day
Dumped with little fanfare on Prime Video, this dueling weddings comedy from director Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) is more fun that you might expect.
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Spy series with Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer shooting major action scene in Prague 8
Production on the as-yet untitled Prime Video spy series starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer will take over a section of Prague 8 this weekend.
Czech Republic raises film production incentives to 25%, triples per-project cap
The move, introduced to the international film community at this year’s Berlin film festival, is expected to draw large projects back to the Czech Republic.
Prague Audiovisual Fund awards CZK 7 million to eight film projects that showcase the city
Supported films include Jiří Bárta’s long-awaited Golem as well as the children’s fantasy film When Parents Turn Divine and documentary projects.
Untitled Octavia Spencer-Hannah Waddingham TV series now filming in Prague
In the Czech capital, the untitled Spencer-Waddingham project is filming at Barrandov Studio along with locations across the city center.
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Sir Ian McKellan recalls performing for Václav Havel in Prague to promote ‘Hamlet’ in Czechia
A new film version of Hamlet, utilizing the stage cast of the 2021 Theatre Royal Windsor production and transforming the theater into Shakespeare’s Elsinore Castle,
‘Inside Out 2’ tops Czech Republic’s 2024 box office, but ‘Waves’ drew most viewers
Deadpool & Wolverine, Despicable Me 4, and Dune: Part Two rounded out the highest-grossing films at the Czech box office last year.
Karlovy Vary’s Variations to fuse cinema and classic music, with new Almodóvar and more
Karlovy Vary will host the fourth edition of Variations on Nov. 22-23, a unique cultural event blending classical music with celebrated films from the international festival circuit.
‘Terrifier 3’: horror sequel nabs Czech cinema release after being dropped from schedule
Damien Leone’s horror sequel will release in Czech cinemas from Nov. 28 courtesy distributor Vertigo International.
Czech Movies
‘Thankskilling Day’: English-language Czech horror movie wraps filming in Prague
Due out in November, Thankskilling Day follows six foreign students in Prague who trade a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for an adrenaline-fueled escape game.
Czech political thriller ‘Waves’ wins Satellite Award for Best International Film
The Czech film beat out stiff competition that included Oscar nominees The Seed of the Sacred Fig, I’m Still Here, and The Girl with the Needle
‘Tales from the Magic Garden’: Czech animated film to premiere at Berlin International Film Festival
The stop-motion animated feature Tales from the Magic Garden, based on Czech author Arnošt Goldflam’s children’s book Of Unwanted Things and People, will have its
‘Waves’, ‘Girl America’ dominate 2025 Czech Lion Award nominations
Among the 29 titles competing across 24 categories, Czech Oscar submission Waves (Vlny), directed by Jiří Mádl, leads the pack with 14 nominations.
Czech Connections
David Lynch visited Prague to record soundtracks to Blue Velvet, Lost Highway, and Mulholland Drive
Director David Lynch passed away this week at the age of 78, and while he never shot a film in Prague, he did share a
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.
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.