French cinema booms in Russia despite political rift

On a cold autumn evening in Moscow, Alexandra was headed to a cinema, hoping to escape reality for a few hours by taking in a ...
The New York Times

‘French Lover’ Review: An Affair Not to Remember

A movie star and a waitress meet cute in a Netflix “Notting Hill” knockoff starring Omar Sy. By Ben Kenigsberg When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Jodie Foster Like You’ve Never Seen (or Heard) Her Before

In her latest film, the two-time Oscar winner does one of the few things she’s never dared try onscreen: speak French for an entire movie. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief “It took me a long ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Canal+ to Take Stake in French Movie Theater Giant UGC, Eyes Full Takeover by 2028

The deal would combine Canal+’s production and distribution arm, StudioCanal, with UGC’s exhibition network of 55 theaters across France and Belgium. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief French ...
The Spokesman-Review

How a French bulldog who surfs ended up in the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ movie

One sunny morning in 2023, Dale went to a beach in Oahu, Hawaii, to surf 3-foot waves in the Pacific Ocean. To Dale, a French bulldog, it was just another day at the beach. But it became something ...
Polygon

Hideo Kojima is back at it again talking about his favorite French movies

If there’s one thing Hideo Kojima loves, it’s movies. The acclaimed creator of Metal Gear and Death Stranding takes every opportunity he can to talk about his favorite films and their impact on his ...
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Is the ‘Wicked’ Movie OK for Kids? Parents Weigh In

Wicked-mania is here, and after seeing the Wicked movie with my two kids, the visually stunning and perfectly cast movie is ...
Jalopnik

Gene Hackman's 'French Connection' Car Chase Is One Of The Best And Most Reckless Movie Stunts Of All Time

As we mourn the death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, I thought now would be a good time to look back on how he and director William Friedkin changed movie car chases forever with his unforgettable ...
Variety

French Movies Saw 11% Drop in International Box Office in 2024 With Estimated $255 Million Gross Despite Success of ‘The Count of Monte-Cristo’

French movies had a banner 2024 on home turf with a 44% market share at the French box office, which broke a 15-year record; meanwhile, Gallic films saw a 11% year-on-year drop in international ...
Deadline.com

French Box Office Edges Higher In 2024 With 181M Admissions As Local Movies Take 44% Market Share

The French box office edged up by 0.5% year-on-year in 2024 hitting 181.3M admissions for an overall gross of roughly $1.36B, according to figures released by France’s National Cinema Centre (CNC).
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Festival In Focus: How The American French Film Festival Is Developing Younger Audiences & Shining A Spotlight On "Cultural Exchange"

One of the key initiatives of the American French Film Festival is its long-running education program, which provides 3,000 high school students each year with the opportunity to attend a screening ...