Moustapha Akkad’s remarkable film about the early history of Islam continues to have an impact today.
Hollywood films entertain but don’t uplift, film scholars say.
Mentega Terbang, about a teenager exploring religion, was banned in September after criticism from conservative Muslims.
Christopher Nolan’s epic about atomic bomb had eight nominations compared with nine for box office blockbuster Barbie.
One of the most respected figures in Tunisian cinema discusses her journey with Al Jazeera.
Even if India somehow manage to lose Cricket World Cup final, there’s no doubt where the power in global cricket lies.
Bollywood has had a rocky relationship with cricket over the decades, often reflecting India’s changing society.
Months of industrial action have crippled the entertainment industry, halting hundreds of films and television shows.
Writers union says the new deal is ‘exceptional’ with ‘meaningful gains and protections for writers’.
Retired NFL star accuses the Tuohys of tricking him into making them his conservators rather than his adoptive parents.
Several men had accused the 64-year-old of unwanted sexual acts.
It is the first such strike since 1960 when actor – and future US president – Ronald Reagan led the protests.
The revered director has said How Do You Live will be his last film, but there has been virtually no publicity.
Kathmandu mayor bans screening of Indian films after movie inspired by Hindu epic Ramayana sparks controversy.
