‘The Dog Stars’ movie review: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin survive Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic sci-fi
This initially striking Ridley Scott sci-fi flick turns increasingly dull thanks to leaden pacing and an underdeveloped script lacking in narrative momentum.
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‘Mutiny’ movie review: Jason Statham pursues a bounty in maritime revenge thriller
Competent direction from Jean-François Richet and bone-crunching, blood-spurting fight scenes deliver the goods for Statham aficionados.
Prague shoot for ‘Legacy of Spies’ wraps as production heads to Liverpool
The new BBC John le Carré adaptation moves to Liverpool after months of filming in Prague, where the series recreated Cold War-era Europe.
‘City of Blood’: Prague-shot Disney+ vampire thriller gets debut trailer ahead of September release
Disney+ has released the first trailer for City of Blood, a German-language vampire thriller filmed across Prague and Czechia in 2024.
Czech box office Aug. 20-23: Sixth ‘Insidious’ film little competition for Spider-Man or Nolan
The Marvel sequel took CZK 11.95 million from 52,726 admissions, down 25.9 percent from the previous weekend.
Czech co-production ‘Flood’ submitted by Slovakia to 2027 Oscars
Slovakia has selected Czech co-production Flood, Martin Gonda’s drama about a displaced Rusyn community, for the 2027 Oscars.
‘Lone Wolf’: New Czech film brings story of WWII ace to cinemas with rare archival footage
Lone Wolf combines dramatized scenes and rare archival footage to recount Czech RAF pilot Josef František’s brief wartime career.
Movie Reviews
‘Chica Checa’ movie review: A Czech drag queen helps mom come out in tender KVIFF drama
A son’s surprising revelation leads to a journey of self-discovery for his mother in Chica Checa, which played in competition at this year’s Karlovy Vary
‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ movie review: Dental hygiene is the scariest thing in 6th Insidious film
This well-directed sequel from writer-director Jacob Chase (2020’s Come Play) boasts some outstanding scares early on, but settles into scenes of rote exposition that drain the horror.
‘One Night Only’ movie review: Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro are stuck in The Sex Purge
Essentially The Purge for rom-coms, this high-concept comedy from director Will Gluck (Anyone But You) has an irresistible setup, slick execution and two enormously charismatic leads.
‘The Death of Robin Hood’ movie review: Hugh Jackman slays in not-so-merry update
Or, Robin Hood: Portrait of a Serial Killer. The legendary outlaw is deconstructed to the point of near-annihilation in The Death of Robin Hood, which
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PHOTOS: ‘Birdwatcher’ brings a Cold War-era Monsterverse to Prague’s city center
Exclusive set photos reveal Wyatt Russell filming as a Cold War operative as Apple TV+ and Legendary’s Monsterverse spin-off takes over Prague.
‘The Secret of Secrets’: Prague production on Netflix Dan Brown adaptation kicks off next week
Netflix is preparing to begin production in Prague next week, ahead of September filming on its Dan Brown adaptation starring Morgan Spector.
Barrandov Studio’s Parisian streets have become a sought-after filming location in Prague
Built for Interview With the Vampire, Barrandov’s Parisian streets backlot now hosts major international film and TV productions.
Czech Association of Film Industry: New union to strengthen future of film production in Czechia
The newly-formed Association of Film Industry aims to unite Czech audiovisual companies and strengthen the sector’s competitiveness at home and abroad.
Czech Cinema News
As ‘The Odyssey’ continues to sell out IMAX 70mm screenings in Prague, Cinema City raises ticket prices
Prague’s Cinema City Flora has raised prices for IMAX 70mm screenings of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey amid sustained demand.
Noir Film Festival returns to Český Šternberk Castle with British noir and Philip Marlowe, Aug. 19-22
The 14th Noir Film Festival brings rare classics, Czech films, retrospectives and special screenings to Český Šternberk Castle.
Film Music Prague to honor Jerry Goldsmith and Basil Poledouris, Oct. 4-6
Film Music Prague will celebrate Hollywood composers Jerry Goldsmith and Basil Poledouris with a symphonic concert in October 2026.
‘Fruit Gathering’ movie review: Czech-Myanmar Karlovy Vary festival winner a tender debut
Beneath its quiet surface lies an authentic, deeply felt portrait of longing, anchored by an exceptional lead performance and a visually rich depiction of contemporary Myanmar.
Czech Movies
Czech co-production ‘How to Divorce During the War’ submitted by Lithuania to 2027 Oscars
Lithuania has selected Sundance-winning How to Divorce During the War, a Czech co-production, as its entry for the 2027 Oscars.
‘Waves’ becomes second-highest-grossing Czech film since 1989 at local box office
Two years after its release, Jiří Mádl’s Waves has passed one million Czech cinema admissions and CZK 159 million in gross.
Prague-shot Kafka biopic ‘Franz’ releases in US cinemas this weekend
Agnieszka Holland’s Kafka biopic Franz, filmed largely in Prague, opens in U.S. theaters Aug. 21.
Czechia selects ‘If Pigeons Turned to Gold’ as its 2027 Academy Awards submission
The Czech Republic has selected Pepa Lubojacki’s Berlinale-winning documentary If Pigeons Turned to Gold as its 2027 Oscar submission.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
Czech box office Aug. 13-16: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps swinging ahead of ‘The Odyssey’
Spider-Man: Brand New Day remained the clear leader at the Czech box office over the Aug. 13-16 weekend, while The Odyssey continued its unusually strong run.
Czech box office Aug. 6-9: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sticks to the top, ‘The Odyssey’ holds strong
Spider-Man: Brand New Day remained firmly in first place at the Czech box office over the weekend, according to the latest figures from the Czech
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swings into Czechia’s fourth-biggest opening weekend of all time
The latest Marvel adventure starring Tom Holland grossed an enormous CZK 43.81 million over the weekend, with an additional CZK 11.61 million from Wednesday preview screenings.
Czech box office July 23-26: ‘The Odyssey’ continues its epic run
The Odyssey now has the top two highest-grossing weekends of 2026 at the Czech box office, with both of its first two weeks surpassing The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Czech Connections
Johnny Depp returns to Prague to perform on stage with the Hollywood Vampires, Sept. 6
Johnny Depp will return to Prague with Hollywood Vampires on Sept. 6, reuniting with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry for a rock concert.
Czech Studio Orchestra backs Willem Dafoe’s Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood for ‘The Birthday Party’
Willem Dafoe performs a dramatic rendition of Nina Simone’s classic song, backed by Prague’s Czech Studio Orchestra, in The Birthday Party.
Oscar winner Russell Crowe to bring The Gentlemen Barbers to Prague in 2027
Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe will open his 2027 European tour in Prague, performing with The Gentlemen Barbers at Forum Karlín.
‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’: Sacha Baron Cohen returns to cinemas with help from Czech producer Petr Jákl
Sacha Baron Cohen revives Ali G in his directorial debut, with Czech producer Petr Jákl serving as executive producer.