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10 best movies of 2025

It was another great year for the movies and another horrible, hair-on-fire year for the industry, as each month brought more bummer box-office news. The litany of woes is familiar: There aren’t enough studio releases,...

best movies of 2025

French cinema booms in Russia despite political rift

A person uses an electronic system for tickets for a screening of French director Cedric Klapisch's dramatic comedy La venue de l'avenir at a cinema in Moscow. — AFP

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, 79, dead

Actress Diane Keaton speaks during the handprints and footprints ceremony to celebrate 'Mack & Rita' at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California

Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new 'Showgirl' album

Fans take pictures in the lobby as they attend "Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl" at AMC Montgomery 16 movie theater in Bethesda, Maryland on October 3, 2025. With friendship bracelets on their wrists and feathers in their hair, fans attend the October 3 screening of the film about Taylor Swift痴 new album, "The Life of a Showgirl". Beyond the singer痴 personal commentary, the feature allows fans to watch the video for the album's first track, "The Fate of Ophelia," and to sing and dance together in cinemas預 moment of communion for enthusiasts who form a close-knit community. "For Taylor Swift, it痴 not just about selling tickets, but also offering her fans a place to gather, celebrate and share the musical experience," a branding expert said. "This three-day limited screening also allows her to premiere new videos and share behind-the-scenes commentary, giving fans a sense of exclusive access." (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

AI hologram of Spider-Man creator Stan Lee debuts at L.A. Comic Con

Attendees interact with an AI hologram of comic book writer Stan Lee projected into a Proto Epic device during L.A. Comic Con in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

'I don't recognise my country,' says Angelina Jolie

US actress Angelina Jolie gives a press conference for the film "Couture" during the 73rd San Sebastian International Film Festival in the northern Spanish Basque city of San Sebastian on September 21, 2025. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP)

Berlin Film Festival plans 1990s retrospective

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15 Unforgettable Looks at the Emmy Awards

15 Unforgettable Looks at the Emmy Awards

Busan film competition showcases Asian cinema's 'strength'

(on the screen) South Korean director Park Chan-wook and actors Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min and Yeom Hye-ran walk on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) at the Busan Cinema Center in Busan on September 17, 2025.

Something to get your teeth into: 'Jaws' exhibit marks 50 years

Attendees arrive for a media preview of “Jaws: The Exhibition” at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on September 10, 2025.

David Bowie's secret musical on 18th century London found

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Angelina Jolie reflects on family cancer history before 'Couture' premiere

Cast member Angelina Jolie poses during the red carpet for the film "Couture" as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for its 50th edition, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Harrowing docu-drama gives 'voice' to Gaza victims at Venice Festival

A guest holds a portrait of late Palestinian girl Hind Rajab during the red carpet for the movie "The Voice of Hind Rajab" presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido. — AFP

Paramount to make live-action 'Call of Duty' movie

Paramount to make live-action 'Call of Duty' movie

Nolan's 'Odyssey' script is 'best I've ever read,' says Tom Holland

Nolan's 'Odyssey' script is 'best I've ever read,' says Tom Holland

'The Rock' barges into Venice Film Festival for wrestling drama

US actor and wrestler Dwayne Johnson attends the photocall of the movie "The Smashing Machine" presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on Sepember 1, 2025.
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