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Is the 90-minute movie obsolete? Films this year have been record-breakingly long

The two blockbuster films of 2026, The Odyssey and You Can See Everything, were both over 170 minutes

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Inflation at the movies: Runtimes are longer, from 'The Odyssey' to 'You Can See Everything'

Your bladder isn’t lying

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film

Testimony from Israeli military insiders involved in surveillance and remote killings features in documentary produced by the Guardian

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are heading to Italy for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, starting Wednesday

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Murdoch and Musk in the crosshairs at Venice film festival

Danny Boyle’s drama about the acquisition of the Sun and a four-hour Elon Musk documentary will premiere alongside new films from Martin McDonagh and Werner Herzog – but only one female director has a movie in competition

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

A 4-hour Elon Musk documentary and a dark CIA comedy lead Venice Film Festival lineup

The Venice Film Festival's lineup includes a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk and Martin McDonagh's dark CIA comedy

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Venice Film Festival backs auteurs: Herzog, Kore-eda, McDonagh and Moretti's return

The Venice Film Festival unveils the line-up for its 83rd edition: five Italian films in competition, Nanni Moretti returns, top directors and a galaxy of stars on the red carpet

Euronews · Jul 23

‘Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn to receive Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

“An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years,” said the festival’s artistic director Alberto Barbera.

Euronews · Jul 15

Venice Film Festival to honour George Clooney with Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

US actor, director and producer George Clooney is to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival (2-12 September).

Euronews · Jul 6

Gal Gadot Skips Venice Film Festival After Petition With 1.5k Signatures Demands She Be Banned

Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler were two of the stars mentioned in a petition signed by over 1,500 people, asking the festival organizers to disinvite them.

Bored Panda · Sep 9, 2025