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The Prague Reporter, by Jason Pirodsky, is a online journal covering the Prague cinema scene, from reviews of Czech films and international releases playing in local cinemas, to news about Czech movies and Hollywood features now shooting in the Czech Republic.

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Oscar-Winning Czech Director Miloš Forman Dies at 86
Apr 14

Apr 14 Oscar-Winning Czech Director Miloš Forman Dies at 86

Jason Pirodsky
Czech Movie News, Famous Czechs

The legendary director of Amadeus and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest passed away on Friday, April 13

Taika Waititi, Scarlett Johansson to Shoot New Movie in Prague
Apr 13

Apr 13 Taika Waititi, Scarlett Johansson to Shoot New Movie in Prague

Jason Pirodsky
Filmed in Prague

The Thor: Ragnarok director and Avengers actress are slated to begin production on the WWII satire Jojo Rabbit late next month

Movie Review: ‘Rampage’ a Dull Update of the Arcade Classic
Apr 12

Apr 12 Movie Review: ‘Rampage’ a Dull Update of the Arcade Classic

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★

Dwayne Johnson stars in this big screen adaptation of the 1980s video game about giant monsters destroying American skyscrapers

Vin Diesel to Shoot Comic Book Movie 'Bloodshot' in Prague this Summer
Apr 12

Apr 12 Vin Diesel to Shoot Comic Book Movie 'Bloodshot' in Prague this Summer

Jason Pirodsky
Filmed in Prague

The debut entry in the Valiant Comic Cinematic Universe is slated to begin production in the Czech Republic from July

Director Juraj Herz (‘The Cremator’) Passes Away at 83
Apr 9

Apr 9 Director Juraj Herz (‘The Cremator’) Passes Away at 83

Jason Pirodsky
Czech Movie News

The death of the director, famed for his work in the horror genre, was announced Sunday night via social media

Days of European Film Festival Kicks off Tonight in Prague
Apr 5

Apr 5 Days of European Film Festival Kicks off Tonight in Prague

Jason Pirodsky
Prague Cinema News, Czech Film Festivals

The 25th annual festival of contemporary film runs from April 5-12, 2018 at Prague cinemas Lucerna, Světozor, and Pilotů
 

Movie Review: The Memberberry Prison of ‘Ready Player One’
Mar 29

Mar 29 Movie Review: The Memberberry Prison of ‘Ready Player One’

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★

Steven Spielberg’s latest film is a depressing vision of a future world that has failed to advance beyond references to 1980s pop culture
 

Febiofest 2018 Review: ‘7 Days in Entebbe’ a Tense Procedural
Mar 28

Mar 28 Febiofest 2018 Review: ‘7 Days in Entebbe’ a Tense Procedural

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★★½

The real-life 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight and subsequent standoff in Entebbe makes for compelling material from director José Padilha

See Raiders of the Lost Ark with Live Music by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Mar 27

Mar 27 See Raiders of the Lost Ark with Live Music by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra

Jason Pirodsky
Prague Cinema News

The 1981 Indiana Jones classic starring Harrison Ford will screen next week with live musical accompaniment from the ČNSO
 

ABC TV Pilot ‘Whiskey Cavalier’ Now Shooting in Prague
Mar 26

Mar 26 ABC TV Pilot ‘Whiskey Cavalier’ Now Shooting in Prague

Jason Pirodsky
Filmed in Prague

Scott Foley (Scandal) and Lauren Cohan (The Walking Dead) start in the new spy drama-comedy, set to film in the Czech capital through June
 

Febiofest 2018 Review: ‘The Third Murder’ a Fascinating Puzzle-Box Mystery
Mar 25

Mar 25 Febiofest 2018 Review: ‘The Third Murder’ a Fascinating Puzzle-Box Mystery

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★★★

A confessed killer keeps changing his story in this fascinating Rashomon-like film from director Hirokazu Koreeda
 

Febiofest 2018 Review: Polanski’s ‘Based on a True Story’ Riffs on '90s Thrillers
Mar 24

Mar 24 Febiofest 2018 Review: Polanski’s ‘Based on a True Story’ Riffs on '90s Thrillers

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★★

Misery meets Single White Female in this Paris-set film from the director of Chinatown and Rosemary’s Baby

Movie Review: ‘Game Over, Man!’ is Sick, Cruel, and Often Very Funny
Mar 24

Mar 24 Movie Review: ‘Game Over, Man!’ is Sick, Cruel, and Often Very Funny

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★★

This offensive new Netflix comedy from the creators of Workaholics shocks with its go-for-broke, take-no-prisoners humor
 

Movie Review: ‘Mary Magdalene’ an Impassioned Tale of Christ’s Apostle to the Apostles
Mar 24

Mar 24 Movie Review: ‘Mary Magdalene’ an Impassioned Tale of Christ’s Apostle to the Apostles

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★★½

Rooney Mara stars opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s Jesus in this earnest and perhaps even timely  account of Christ and his followers
 

Movie Review: ‘10x10’ a Tight Abduction Thriller
Mar 22

Mar 22 Movie Review: ‘10x10’ a Tight Abduction Thriller

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★★

Committed performances by Luke Evans and Kelly Reilly, along with some twists and turns, liven up this nifty little two-hander

Movie Review: If You Needed More Pacific Rim, ‘Uprising’ Delivers
Mar 21

Mar 21 Movie Review: If You Needed More Pacific Rim, ‘Uprising’ Delivers

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★

While competently made, this giant robot vs. monsters spectacle won’t convert any new fans and lives in the shadow of its predecessor

Bike Your Way Through Drive at Kino Aero, March 21
Mar 19

Mar 19 Bike Your Way Through Drive at Kino Aero, March 21

Jason Pirodsky
Prague Cinema News

This Wednesday, Kino Aero needs YOU to pedal a stationary bike and power up the projector to screen this 2011 Ryan Gosling flick
 

‘Carnival Row’ Wraps Shooting in Prague
Mar 16

Mar 16 ‘Carnival Row’ Wraps Shooting in Prague

Jason Pirodsky
Filmed in Prague

After six months, the Amazon TV show starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne has finished shooting in the Czech capital

Movie Review: New ‘Tomb Raider’ Unearths Lara Croft: Origins
Mar 15

Mar 15 Movie Review: New ‘Tomb Raider’ Unearths Lara Croft: Origins

Jason Pirodsky
Movie Reviews, ★★

This serious-minded take on the video game franchise replaces Angelina Jolie with Alicia Vikander and action movie cheese with grave sincerity

10 Tips for the Febiofest Film Festival 2018 in Prague
Mar 14

Mar 14 10 Tips for the Febiofest Film Festival 2018 in Prague

Jason Pirodsky
Czech Film Festivals, Prague Cinema News

Prague’s biggest film festival will return to the halls of CineStar Anděl from March 15-23
 

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