Kaspar Viilup: The Biggest Loser at the Oscars Was Pure Drama
Kaspar Viilup discusses how genre films overshadowed classical drama at the Oscars, highlighting the implications for the film industry.
‘Eagles of Cairo’: the survival of a movie star in a repressive regime
This article explores how the Swedish filmmaker Tarik Saleh, of Egyptian descent, depicts the harsh realities of life in Egypt through genre films.
Sweden border cargo ship in the Baltic Sea, on its way to Russia
Film director Peter Jackson is awarded the Golden Palm Award at the Cannes Film Festival for his contributions to the fantasy genre.
What is Competence Porn, the Trending Genre of Observing People Doing Things Well
The article explores the emerging trend of 'competence porn,' a genre of series and films that showcases characters efficiently completing tasks without sexual content.
Valentine's Day: 10 Romantic Movies that Defined the Genre Through the Decades
This article presents a list of ten romantic films that have shaped the genre over the decades, coinciding with Valentine's Day.
Mehis Pihla: the genre rules of sports films are rather narrow
Mehis Pihla discusses the narrow genre conventions of sports films while reflecting on the biopic he worked on about athlete Erika Salumäe.
The 10 Best Low-Budget Fantasy Films of All Time
This article discusses how numerous filmmakers have shown that great fantasy films can be made on a low budget, challenging the notion that expensive special effects are essential for this genre.
The Horror That Disturbed Stephen King the Most: 'Looks Terrifyingly Real'
Stephen King, known as a master of horror, reveals that the film 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' by Tobe Hooper, one of the genre's most influential works, disturbed him greatly, despite seeing it years after its release.
Chalamet awarded Golden Globe for The Magnificent Marty, huge interest in the domestic comedy 'Wedding' and the thriller 'Nuremberg' about Göring's evil
January's cinema program offers an attractive combination of award-winning titles, tense genre films, and local premieres that could define the season, particularly highlighted by Timothée Chalamet's recent Golden Globe win for his role in 'The Magnificent Marty.'
No One Wanted ‘Supergirl’: A Chronicle of the Disaster that Halted Decades of Heroine Cinema
The article discusses the long-standing struggle for female superhero films, reflecting on the failure of the 1984 'Supergirl' movie and its impact on the genre, ahead of a new cinematic attempt featuring a female counterpart to Superman.
From Nikola Tanhofer to Goran Rušinović: At KIC, watch the best Croatian crime films from the last century
Starting from January 10, the Zagreb KIC is showcasing four significant works of Croatian crime film from the 1950s to the 1990s, highlighting the genre's development through notable directors.
Western comedy from 1963 that many call a hidden film gem
A 1963 western comedy has garnered renewed attention, with viewers claiming it to be one of the funniest films in the genre, showcasing both cowboy action and significant comedic moments.
From 'Goonies' to 'Westworld': Series and Movies You Can Watch After 'Stranger Things'
With the conclusion of 'Stranger Things', this article explores other series and films that can fill the void left for fans of the nostalgic sci-fi genre.
He Was So Poor That He Slept at the Station and Sold His Dog, and Then Created a Masterpiece
RnewJ selected the top 50 sports-themed films, highlighting boxing as the most represented genre, with the film 'Rocky' at the top of the list.
The greatest Christmas films of all time (and the five worst)
This article reviews iconic Christmas films ranging from classics to modern favorites, along with identifying some of the less successful ones in the genre.