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Can small countries afford to make films?

A seminar on the discussion of European cinema organised by MEP Marlene Mizzi in Brussels betrayed a sizeable rift between Malta and the rest of Europe, TEODOR RELJIC discovers

Kicking a catalyst for improvement into gear | Malcolm Galea

Prolific comedian, actor and playwright Malcolm Galea is set to break into screenwriting with 20,000 Reasons – a romantic comedy about a pair of sisters locked into a...

The furore around the Seth Rogen-James Franco North Korea farce nearly led to a new Cold War. Now that it's reached our cinema after the smoke has...

The furore around the Seth Rogen-James Franco North...

‘Lifeline for a City’ wins four awards at the Prestige Film Award Competition

The documentary production is about the construction and building of the aqueducts in Malta during Wignacourt's reign

The documentary production is about the construction and...

Male nudity deficit for Fifty Shades of Grey

Hollywood has a chequered history when it comes to male nudity – a stigma...

Hollywood has a chequered history when it comes to male...

Maltese viewers to cast vote on Polish Film Festival at St James Cavalier

Now in its seventh year, the Short Waves Grand Prix Festival Competition will feature seven Polish short films at St James Cavalier.

Now in its seventh year, the Short Waves Grand Prix...

Summer cinemas for the capital city | Valletta Film Festival

Come June, Valletta will become a cinema-friendly city, as the Valletta Film...

Come June, Valletta will become a cinema-friendly city, as...

The 87th Academy Award Ceremony took place at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood

The 87th Academy Award Ceremony took place at the Dolby...

It's loud, brash and messy, but the Wachowski siblings' attempt at a grand scale space opera has wacky scale and ambition, and plenty of eye...

It's loud, brash and messy, but the Wachowski...

Alejandro González Iñárritu takes best film, best director and best original screenplay for Birdman at the 87th Academy Awards, and the...

Alejandro González Iñárritu takes best...

If you are a woman, the scrutiny on our physical appearance is ruthless and relentless.

If you are a woman, the scrutiny on our physical appearance...

Updated | Association calls for clearer regulations on Malta Film Commission call for film clips

In a statement, the Malta Audio Visual Association laments the threadbare regulations outlined by the Malta Film Commission in a call for clips...

In a statement, the Malta Audio Visual Association...

A healthy distaste for the norm | Rotterdam Film Festival

Aidan Celeste visits the The 44th International Film Festival of Rotterdam, and...

Aidan Celeste visits the The 44th International Film...

Film Review | Kingsman: The Secret Service

Bond with blood and bite: Matthew Vaughn and Mark Millar give the espionage...

Bond with blood and bite: Matthew Vaughn and Mark Millar...

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[WATCH] It hurts so good: Fifty Shades of Grey premieres in Malta

Fifty Shades of Grey left audience wanting more after movie fails to delve into...

Fifty Shades of Grey left audience wanting more after movie...

Stop the press: Tim Burton makes a normal movie.

Clint Eastwood's Iraq War drama, a prime contender for this year's Oscars, is the cinematic equivalent of an overcooked chicken breast at a hotel...

Clint Eastwood's Iraq War drama, a prime contender for...

Drive to promote Gozo as a film location

“3.5% of tourists visit our islands because they’ve seen them on film” – Gozo Minister Anton Refalo.

“3.5% of tourists visit our islands because...

Film Review | Birdman (Or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Crammed with an impressive ensemble cast and careening across the screen in a...

Crammed with an impressive ensemble cast and careening...

Rob Lowe to star in series to be filmed in Malta

Major Hollywood actor Rob Lowe to star in 'Apocalypse Slough', a drama...

Major Hollywood actor Rob Lowe to star in 'Apocalypse...