Venice Film Festival12 hrs agoSix Oscar contenders from the Venice Film FestivalFrom a wild-eyed performance by Robert Pattinson to an Elon Musk documentary and a short film about Marilyn Monroe at 100, here are the Venice films attracting Oscars buzz.12 hrs ago3 days agoFive things about the new Elon Musk documentaryThe Venice Film Festival has hosted the premiere of major documentary-maker Alex Gibney's provocative new profile of the richest man on Earth. Here are five key takeaways.3 days ago7 days agoRobert Pattinson is remarkable in film PrimetimePattinson has been having an exceptional year on screen – and that continues with his dizzying performance in this dark media satire about 2000s US reality TV show To Catch a Predator.7 days ago3 Sept 2026Oscar contender Wild Horse Nine attacks the CIAThe new film by Irish director Martin McDonagh stars John Malkovich as a 1970s agent wrestling with his conscience and in danger of spilling secrets. It's a spy yarn with real bite.3 Sept 20263 Sept 2026New film Ink makes Rupert Murdoch into a heroDanny Boyle's high-energy drama about Murdoch's early years in UK newspapers has opened at the Venice Film Festival – and its flattering portrayal of the man himself is causing debate.3 Sept 20266 Sept 2025The Gaza docudrama leaving audiences 'distraught'At the Venice Film Festival, no film has been more talked about than Kaouther Ben Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab, which recounts the story of a six-year-old girl killed in Gaza.6 Sept 20252 Sept 2025A House of Dynamite: 'More terrifying than horror'The Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow builds "excruciating tension" in a film about a nuclear missile headed for the US.2 Sept 20251 Sept 2025The Rock is Oscar-worthy in his new filmThe wrestler-turned-Hollywood superstar gets vulnerable in this bruising indie drama about mixed martial arts fighting. He's "touching" and could well be nominated for awards.1 Sept 202531 Aug 2025The new film about how Putin's Russia was bornFeaturing a much-anticipated performance by Jude Law as Vladimir Putin, this new drama looks to explore how the Russian president came to power – and presents him as mild-mannered.31 Aug 2025...
