Afghanistan’s historic Ariana Cinema, a cultural landmark that once symbolized Kabul’s artistic life, has been demolished to make way for a new shopping center, drawing criticism from preservation advocates.
Beloved characters Betty Boop and Blondie officially enter the public domain in 2026, joined by several classic detective characters, opening new creative possibilities for artists and publishers.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., the acclaimed character actor known for his work on ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep,’ and multiple Spike Lee films, has died at the age of 71.
‘The Plague’ explores the brutal pressures of a hyper-competitive youth water polo camp, using physical endurance and psychological strain to examine ambition, conformity, and survival.
Daisy Ridley delivers a restrained and emotionally grounded performance in the zombie thriller ‘We Bury the Dead,’ a film that favors human resilience over genre spectacle.