Cinema operators and industry insiders reflect on the state of theatrical recovery, revealing cost-cutting, programming ...

Last week’s look at which genres share the same fans led to yet more reader questions. I love this as it gives me permission to go even deeper into the topic, and hopefully help everyone understand ...

Cinema admissions are recovering across Europe, but not in the way many expected. National film cultures, policy choices, and industry structures have all shaped very different paths back to the big ...

I analysed 32 million film ratings to see which genres attract the same fans. The result is a map of audience taste.

An oft-repeated mantra among film distribution professionals is “Drama is not a genre”. By that, they don’t mean that films cannot be dramatic, nor that there are not films you could call “a drama”.

Cannes 2025 was not a washout. The Croisette was crowded, the sun came out, and over 15,000 industry professionals turned up. But something has shifted. I believe that we will look back at 2025 as an ...

Yesterday, Donald Trump announced a plan to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films. He claimed that international tax incentives were draining American productions from US soil and accused ...

When a lead character dies, it often serves as the emotional or thematic climax of the movie. Their death may be redemptive (Gladiator), shocking (Psycho), inevitable (Titanic), symbolic (Children of ...

Over the years, I’ve asked thousands of filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and festival directors what helps people get the most out of attending a film festival. Be clear on why you're going. Write ...