‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ movie review: MonsterVerse sequel razes Rome and Rio
The titans team up to take on a threat at the center of the Earth, but Kong’s solo story steals the show in this fast, loose, and mostly fun MonsterVerse entry.
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‘Immaculate’ movie review: Sydney Sweeney gets intense in shocking horror film
Despite an intense central performance from Sydney Sweeney and a real shocker of an ending, this drab horror film fails to raise much of a pulse.
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ movie review: Ethan Coen goes solo in raunchy trifle
Despite an electric performance from Margaret Qualley, writer-director Ethan Coen’s solo feature is only a mildly amusing trifle.
Debut trailer for ‘The Crow’, starring Bill Skarsgård, showcases Prague locations
The Crow, which was filmed in Prague in the summer of 2022, will be released in cinemas across the Czech Republic and worldwide from June 6, 2024.
‘The Iron Claw’ movie review: Zac Efron, Holt McCallany shine in haunting wrestling story
Commanding performances and a haunting atmosphere mark this real-life story of the Von Erich family from the director of Martha Marcy May Marlene.
‘Imaginary’ movie review: Blumhouse’s demonic teddy bear film is overstuffed
Despite a compelling turn from DeWanda Wise, this Blumhouse horror film fails to deliver the scares, though one has to admire its creativity.
Czech and Slovak presidents to attend premiere of new Václav Havel documentary in Prague
Petr Jančárek’s Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me? is comprised of never-before-seen footage of the former Czech president from 2009-2012.
Movie Reviews
‘Dune: Part Two’ movie review: Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic brought to dazzling life in IMAX
This soulful, spiritual conclusion from Denis Villeneuve is even better than the first movie, with wonderful work from Rebecca Ferguson and Timothée Chalamet.
‘Madame Web’ movie review: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney stuck in Spider-Man spinoff
Some appealing performances and competent filmmaking can’t save this aggravating mess, which vies for Morbius as a low point in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ movie review: Kingsley Ben-Adir is the reggae legend in lifeless biopic
Despite a terrific soundtrack, this family-approved biopic plays out completely flat, and lacks the vibrant spirit of its central character.
‘Endless Summer Syndrome’ movie review: incest allegations haunt stark Czech co-production
This unsettling portrayal of an idyllic summer vacation shaken by accusations of incest closed out this year’s Írán:ci Film Festival in Prague.
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Joan Collins headed to Prague to film new mystery ‘Murder Between Friends’
The legendary actress will film a new murder mystery in Prague next month, alongside soap stars Jacob Young, Nadia Bjorlin, and Toby Alexander Smith.
‘Hagen’: Prague-shot medieval epic secures international distributor, reveals first look
Filmed in Prague during the winter of 2022-23, this historical epic based on the legendary Nibelungen saga is set for release in both cinemas and as a TV miniseries later this year.
Prague-shot ‘The Crow’, starring Bill Skarsgård, lands June 7, 2024 cinema release
Two years after production on the reboot of the 1994 cult classic took place in Prague, The Crow will hit screens in U.S. cinemas this June.
‘Ballerina’, with Ana de Armas, pushed back to 2025; returning to Prague for reshoots?
Ballerina will undergo additional reshoots this year, though the production has yet to officially confirm that they will take place in Prague.
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Prague Film Awards spotlight world indie cinema at Kino Aero, January 26-27
The fifth edition of the festival of short and feature-length independent films will return the the Czech Republic this weekend.
‘The Boy and the Heron’: English-friendly screenings coming to Prague’s Kino Světozor
Thanks to Aerofilms, English-speaking viewers will finally have a chance to see Hayao Miyazaki’s widely-acclaimed film in Prague cinemas.
‘Barbie’ reigns as queen of the Czech Republic’s 2023 box office
But while Barbie was Czechia’s most-seen film, 2022 release Avatar: The Way of Water surpassed it in terms of total revenue at the Czech box office.
The 11th and final Írán:ci Film Festival of Iranian cinema kicks off in Prague
This will be the last edition of the Írán:ci Film Festival before it changes its name and scope next year, running at Prague cinemas Kino Světozor and Bio Oko through January 21.
Czech Movies
‘Brothers’ nabs Best Picture at 2024 Czech Lion Awards; ‘Restore Point’, ‘Volga’ score big
Despite winning Best Picture, Brothers was shut out of its 14 other nominations, while the sci-fi flick Restore Point and TV series Volga earned five Czech Lions apiece.
‘Brothers’ (Bratři) leads 2024 Czech Lion Award nominations with 15
Nominations for the Czech Republic’s version of the Academy Awards are in ahead of the ceremony set to take place in Prague on March 9.
‘Franz’: Pre-production on new Kafka biopic from Agnieszka Holland underway in Prague
Photos from the Prague set of Franz showcase Polish filmmaker Holland working with the young star of her latest film, set to shoot in April.
‘Restore Point’ movie review: dazzling Czech sci-fi film showcases a futuristic Prague
This highly-anticipated Czech sci-fi movie has a can’t-miss premise and some truly dazzling visuals, even if its narrative lacks the same level of innovative ambition.
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Roger Corman once planned to film Frank Herbert’s Dune in communist Czechoslovakia
The legendary B-movie producer was reportedly the first to acquire the film rights to Dune, and set production for Czechoslovakia in the summer of 1972.
‘Wonka’ sets were inspired by Prague, confirm Oscar-nominated production designers
Wonka director Paul King worked to create a city that represented “the best of Europe”, and his production team took inspiration from Prague.
Prague’s Filmka Stunt Team wins Taurus Award for ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’
About 45 members of the Czech stunt team worked on All Quiet on the Western Front, which was awarded at the Oscars of the stunt world over the weekend.
Classic Czech play ‘R.U.R.’ to be adapted into new movie by ‘Dark City’ director Alex Proyas
A new adaptation of the classic Czech play R.U.R. is in the works from acclaimed filmmaker Alex Proyas (Dark City, The Crow, Knowing). Casting is