Interview with Uwe Boll: Citizen Vigilante Director on Politics, Cinema, and the Future of Filmmaking
From Citizen Vigilante to cult hits like Rampage and Postal, Uwe Boll reflects on censorship, controversy, and the state of modern cinema. In this in-depth conversation with Diana Ringo on 13.6.2026, Uwe Boll reflects on his latest project, Citizen Vigilante, while also looking back at his long career in filmmaking. Known for provocative genre work that blends action storytelling with... Read more
Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Star, Dies at 72
The veteran British actor, beloved for his turn as Rupert Giles and later as the villainous Rupert Mannion, built a four-decade career across stage, television and film. Anthony Head, the veteran British actor beloved for his turn as Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and later reviled — in the best possible way — as Rupert Mannion on Ted... Read more
Zvyagintsev’s Triumphant Return as ‘Minotaur’ Takes Cannes Grand Prix
As Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord took the Palme d’Or, many critics left Cannes talking about Minotaur, Zvyagintsev’s acclaimed Grand Prix winner. CANNES, France — Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu claimed the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night for Fjord, a family drama set in Norway that explores cultural conflict, faith and political polarization. The victory marks Mungiu’s... Read more
Jaafar Jackson Shines in Michael, a Polished but Sanitized Biopic
Despite an electrifying performance by Jaafar Jackson and impressive filmmaking craftsmanship, Antoine Fuqua’s biopic offers a largely idealized portrait of the King of Pop, sidestepping the controversies that continue to shape his legacy. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, Michael is an ambitious musical biographical drama that chronicles the rise of Michael Jackson from his childhood in... Read more
Impostors in the Spotlight?
Attack of the Clones—Jim Carrey, Pamela Anderson, and the Illusion We Applaud In March 2026, during the prestigious César Awards in France, an unexpected appearance by Jim Carrey left audiences and fans both fascinated and unsettled. While the actor’s presence initially generated excitement, it quickly gave way to confusion and debate across social media and independent commentary circles. Carrey delivered... Read more
‘Mengele’ Aims for Historical Thrills but Gets Lost in Execution
Stylish Imagery Can’t Compensate for Hollow Narrative and Conceptual Weaknesses. The film “The Disappearance of Doctor Mengele” leaves the impression of being, perhaps, the weakest work by Kirill Serebrennikov to date. Despite its visual ambition and an evident attempt at stylistic expression, the picture feels internally empty and ideologically questionable. Many viewers have noted the black-and-white cinematography, seeing in it... Read more