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‘Kinds of Kindness’ by Lanthimos Starring Emma Stone Set for Release in June

"Kinds of Kindness," the next film helmed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, will open in US theaters on June 21. The announcement was made by Searchlight, the indie studio that’s distributing the film. Though the plot remains under wraps,...

Search for Alexander the Great’s Tomb in a Bizarre Tale of Intrigue

For over 2,300 years, researchers and historians have been trying to locate Alexander the Great’s Tomb, which remains one of the world’s greatest mysteries even to this day. A recent effort to find it has become an acclaimed documentary that...

Greek Police Ban Rallies in Thessaloniki Over ‘Blasphemous’ Movie Poster

A controversial poster advertising the screening of a movie in Thessaloniki has forced police to issue a ban on public gatherings on Tuesday. Police are concerned about a rally that was being planned to protest the screening at the northern...

Oscars 2024: A Triumph for Oppenheimer and Poor Things

Oppenheimer and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things are the big winners of the 2024 Oscars after scooping eleven awards on Sunday evening. Oppenheimer won best picture and best actor for Cillian Murphy. The film, which received thirteen nominations, also won best...

New Greek Cinema Makes Europe Debut with ‘Brando with a Glass Eye’

The movie "Brando with a Glass Eye" by Greek director Antonis Tsonis was one of the highlights of the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival, an annual film festival focused on emerging artists in the US. The movie will make its European...

Telly Savalas’ Family Honored With Greek Citizenship in LA

The family of late Greek American actor Telly Savalas, best known for portraying Lt. Theo Kojak on the crime drama series Kojak (1973–1978), were awarded Greek citizenship at the Consulate of Greece in Los Angeles, USA. The recipients were the...

Melina Mercouri: The Epitome of the Hellenic Spirit

Melina Mercouri (18 October 1920 – 6 March 1994) is engraved in the minds of millions of Greeks. In her life, she was several things: a striking woman; a stage and movie actress; a patriot; an activist; and a...

“Heroes of Bronze: The Memory” Short Film Brings Ancient Greece to Life

Heroes of Bronze: The Memory is the first CGI short film showcasing ancient Greece in magnificent detail. The first part of the series, which premiered last year, has garnered over 600,000 views on YouTube and has been widely praised by...

Ten Greatest Movies of All Time

Choosing the greatest movies of all time is not an easy task. Most often discussed are directing, acting, plot, and cinematography. More general criteria include depth of thinking, emotional impact, authenticity in relation to what is being depicted, wit...

Will Mamma Mia 3 Return to Greece?

Fifteen years after the release of the original, the producer of the original Mamma Mia! movie confirmed recently that despite delays, a third installment is well on the way. The first movie, which was shot in Greece on Skopelos, Skiathos,...

Greek Stars Vougiouklaki and Papamichael Immortalized in Wax

Aliki Vougiouklaki and Dimitris Papamichael, two giants of Greek cinema during its 'golden age', who were also married for a time, have been immortalized as wax figures in the popular Wax Museum of Theodoros Kokkinidis in Kavala. Vougiouklaki and Papamichael's...

Charismatic Greek Actor Ilias Logothetis Dies at 85

Greek theater and the film industry mourned the loss of renowned actor Ilias Logothetis, who passed away at the age of 85 on Wednesday. Logothetis was married to actress Maria Zacharis and had a son Alexandros Logothetis, who aims to...

Movie on Homer’s Odyssey Starring Ralph Fiennes Shot in Greece

An epic movie based on Homer's ancient Greek classic, 'The Odyssey' is in a post-production phase after it wrapped up filming on the Ionian island of Corfu in the spring. Starring Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus and Juliette Binoche as his...

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Film Poor Things Wins Five BAFTAs

Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos' film Poor Things accrued five BAFTAs along with lead actress Emma Stone taking home the BAFTA for leading actress at the star-studded event. Last night's (Sunday, February 18) 2024 British Academy Film Awards saw Yorgos Lanthimos'...

New Giannis Antetokounmpo Documentary Now on Amazon Prime

A documentary on Amazon Prime Video today will feature the improbable story of Milwaukee Bucks basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from poverty in Athens to the heights of the NBA. The 1-hour, 48-minute documentary called Giannis: The Marvelous Journey was produced...