‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ movie review: Breathtaking animated spectacle
NOW STREAMING ON: Note: Despite being fully animated, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is screening solely in its original English-language version with Czech subtitles in
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‘Goodrich’ movie review: Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis uplift heartfelt L.A. story
This low-energy but mildly engaging comedy-drama gets a huge boost from Michael Keaton’s immensely empathetic central performance.
‘Terrifier 3’ movie review: Art the Clown goes Bad Santa in ultra-violent Christmas gorefest
Terrifier 3 is easily the most accomplished Terrifier yet, at least in pure filmmaking terms, as Art hacks and slashes his way through the holidays.
‘Gladiator II’ movie review: Ridley Scott’s epic sword & sandal sequel is true cinema spectacle
This eye-popping sequel packs plenty of sword and sandal spectacle into its narrative but struggles to tell a consistently compelling story, and lives in the shadow of its Oscar-winning predecessor.
‘Brothers’ (2024) movie review: Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin are oddball twins in offbeat caper
NOW STREAMING ON: A pair of dimwitted twin brothers from a family of thieves tries to pull off one last heist in Brothers, an offbeat
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.
‘Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet’: Classic Czech sci-fi comedy makes U.S. Blu-ray debut
This wildly inventive blend of detective parody, slapstick humor, and surrealist flair will be available for U.S. purchase in a standard edition Blu-ray from Feb. 11, 2025.
Movie Reviews
‘Greedy People’ movie review: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Himesh Patel in offbeat crime comedy
While initially breezy and appealing, Greedy People turns sour during a climax that feels far too mean-spirited for the lightweight film that preceded it.
‘Red One’ movie review: Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson save Santa in Christmas misfire
A knowing sense of humor and some appealing performances can’t save the inherent cynicism in this would-be holiday blockbuster
‘Anora’ movie review: Mikey Madison radiant in Sean Baker’s riveting Cannes winner
This lengthy but entirely riveting film from director Sean Baker is one of the best of 2024, and features a star-making performance from Mikey Madison in the titular role.
‘Conclave’ movie review: Ralph Fiennes transfixing in Edward Berger’s Vatican drama
This sharp drama operates as both a finely-tuned thriller as well as fascinating look behind the scenes at the Vatican, bolstered by a first-rate cast.
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Prague Studios set to expand with major new film production facility
One of Prague’s largest production facilities will see an investment of approximately CZK 250 million to convert an existing hall into four new, state-of-the-art film studios.
New ‘Trailer Park Boys’ movie trailer showcases Prague, Futurum Music Bar, and Billy Bob Thornton
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Sh*trockers Story brings the fictional band on a European tour that includes a gig at Prague’s Futurum Music Bar.
‘Submerged’: Apple’s first VR movie for Vision Pro was filmed in Prague by director Edward Berger
Now available for owners of Apple Vision Pro, Submerged transports viewers to a WWII-era submarine on a set that was originally constructed in Prague.
‘Blade Runner 2099’, starring Hunter Schafer, filming in former Jablonec nad Nisou spa this week
Production on the Amazon Studios series will take place this week in a 115-year-old municipal spa that has been closed for the past 30 years.
Czech Cinema News
‘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.
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.
Czech Movies
‘The Proud Princess’: new animated version of classic Czech fairy tale opens in Prague cinemas
The classic Czech fairy tale is given new life in an animated version from directors Radek Beran and David Lisý now playing in Prague cinemas.
‘Operation K’: English-language drama to depict communist crackdown on Czech monasteries
Georgian filmmaker Rusudan Glurjidze, who made the country’s official submission to the 2025 Academy Awards, will direct the historical drama, set to begin filming next fall.
‘Aneta’: Czech true crime documentary revisits mysterious 2014 Prague death
A young woman was killed in Prague on September 20, 2014 after suffering 13 stab wounds, many inflicted directly to the heart. Incredibly, this death
‘Living Large’: Czech animated movie scores nomination for Best Film at European Film Awards
The Czech movie will compete among 15 movies including The Substance and Emilia Pérez for the title of Best European Film at this year’s awards on Dec. 7.
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