You can only watch these seven films in Hungary if you are over 18
Due to the new LGBTQ+ law in Hungary, a lot of films ended up on the banned list or got a V rate. We collected seven of them. Check it out!
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Hollywood’s budget problem – The unsustainable business model
Hungary offers studios a way to manage their production budgets, so they don't have to take huge risks to make blockbusters.
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Blind but not a saint – Don’t breathe (2016) – Review
Because of Fede Álvarez's movie we forgot to take a breathe for one hour. It's a fantastic job without falling prey to cliché horror jumpscares and gimmicks.
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Eternals’ new trailer reveals the first (openly) gay couple
Marvel's first openly gay couple arrives in Eternals. It’s another step forward in Marvel Studios continuing to make their movies more inclusive.
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DC Comics’ Superman John Kent Comes out as Bisexual
t's "not a gimmick". The new Superman, John Kent, son of Clark Kent came out as bisexual in the new comic book, Superman: Son of Kal-El.
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What should be the best film of 2021? – the vote is on
There are a lot of good films in cinemas this year that it's not easy to choose 10. But we've tried to pick the top 10 films that performed the best.
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Four new names join the cast of Emancipation
Four stars have joined Will Smith in Apple Studios' new upcoming film Emancipation. The story will be an adaptation based on a true event.
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Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction 2 has changed locations due to the pandemic, and it’s not the only one
A lot of films have been canceled, rescheduled, or moved because of the pandemic. And there is a country that was the first to reopen its doors to filmmakers.
John Wick 4: new characters, car crashes and crazy fights awaiting Keanu Reeves!
Looking forward to John Wick 4? Keanu Reeves let fans in on a few secrets about the highly anticipated action sequel.
Amazon’s “Birds of Paradise”: Film Review
Greatly choreographed dance sequences, stunning locations and a surreal drama about two competitive friends and the dark ballet world.
IATSE members authorized a strike with 98% backing
With several stars backing the union, it looks like the Film and Television Producers’ Association will have to go back to the negotiating table.
Scarlett Johansson and Disney agree to end lawsuit
The battle between Scarlett Johansson and Disney is over. Although no details were revealed, they said they were looking forward to working together.
5 Hungarian related horror films
Autumn is a time of horror! Check out these five horror films that are Hungarian or Hungarian-related. Some will surprise you.
The Art of Stop Motion Technology and Animation: How It Has Evolved and Survives in the Age of Computer-Based Modelling
Stop motion technology still has a place in today’s cinema and is an integral part of making dreams come to life.
Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe are in Budapest!
Another star has been caught on camera in front of the Four Seasons in Budapest. Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe are in Hungary.
Those who remained – Review
The love story of an older man and a young girl after the Second World War, at the beginning of the Rákosi era, or what happened to those who remained?
The Rise of Superhero Movies
By today the superhero movies have been exploded into mainstream culture. But what made them more popular? How the rise of comics started?
Places in Budapest where you can bump into stars
Ever wondered what it’s like to run into a Hollywood star? There are plenty of potential places in Budapest where it could happen.
Hungarian filmmakers were celebrated in Otranto
Hungarian artists were celebrated in Otranto. Two Hungarian films were awarded at the Italian Film Festival this weekend.
Hungarian University Film Award – the participating universities
Hungarian Film Prize was launched on the model of a European University Film Prize. The award ceremony will take place in the autumn.
Eddie Murphy is getting into the Amazon business
Who doesn’t love Eddie Murphy? No one. The iconic actor has now joined Amazon with a three-film and a first feature deal in the bag.
Tricks That Made Movies Seem Grander
How can it be possible that we feel a larger space in films than in reality? The answer is movie magic. But how to accomplish the marvels?
Will Smith vs. Will Smith – Gemini Man (2019) Review
Gemini Man has quite a bad story but the performances, the shooting locations in Budapest and the actual action save the movie.
After 11 Emmy Awards, could there be a sequel to The Queen’s Gambit?
Everyone loved The Queen’s Gambit, so it’s no surprise that fans are wondering if there will be a second season. Well, the question has been answered.
The Instagram profile which shows the darker side of Hollywood
Have you ever been curious about a Hollywood shooting? Well, the Instagram profile, called IATSE shows you the dark side of the city of films.
Box Office – Dune debuts internationally with $36 Million
It’s not suprising that Dune may top the box office charts. The numbers for the film have arrived.
Budapest could be the city of films in Europe – interview with Gábor Rajna part 2
The Astra Film Studio is developing. The aim of the studio is to attract more filmmakers to Hungary. We asked Gábor Rajna, Executive Producer, about the topic.
Special Effects what makes the movies more spectacular
Special effects have been around since the very inception of cinema. Sometimes movies often require these tricks to showcase something spectacular.
Finally revealed: what constitutes gay propaganda under the LGBTQ law
The Hungarian Media Council has published a document detailing when it is necessary to display a “not recommended for under 18 years old’s” label.
Astra Film Studios expands – interview with Gábor Rajna
The Astra Film Studio is developing. The aim of the studio is to attract more filmmakers to Hungary. We asked Gábor Rajna, Executive Producer, about the topic.
Global zombie-terror – World War Z (2013) Review
Brad Pitt saves the World from zombies. It will make you laugh, it will make you scream and it will make you cheer.
Szeged turned into Madrid due to an American crime series
Looks like American filmmakers are exceptionally not filming in Budapest. Szeged, the largest city of the southern Great Plain, has now become Madrid.f
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