“One Battle After Another” Triumphs at the 98th Academy Awards: A Shift in Hollywood Storytelling? The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, saw Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” claim both Best Director and Best Picture. This victory signals a potential turning point in Hollywood, favoring … Read more
Czech Film Industry Braces for a Night of Honors and a Look to the Future The Czech film industry is set to celebrate its achievements at the Český lev (Czech Lion) Awards on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This year’s ceremony, hosted by stand-up comedian Bianca Cristovao, promises not only to recognize outstanding cinematic work but … Read more
The Enduring Power of Human Rights Film: Trends from the One World Festival The 2026 One World Film Festival, kicking off with the presentation of the Homo Homini award to Belarusian political prisoner Mikalaj Statkevič, signals a continued global focus on human rights and freedom of expression. This year’s festival, showcasing over 100 films across … Read more
Mads Mikkelsen Brings Star Power to Prague Comic-Con: A Sign of Growing European Pop Culture Events Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, known for roles in Casino Royale, Hannibal, and the Star Wars universe, will be a featured guest at Comic-Con Prague 2026, taking place from March 13th to 15th at the O2 universum. His appearance, confirmed … Read more
The Enduring Legacy of Terezie Brzková: Beyond the Beloved Grandmother The image is iconic: a kind-faced grandmother, radiating warmth, welcoming her grandchildren with open arms. For generations of Czech and Slovak viewers, that image was embodied by Terezie Brzková, whose portrayal of the grandmother in the 1940 film Babička cemented her place in cultural history. … Read more
From the Rink to the Big Screen: ‘Lajna’ Series to Continue as a Feature Film Czech hockey comedy series ‘Lajna’ is trading the small screen for the silver one. A feature film continuing the story of coach Luboš Hrouzek, played by Jiří Langmajer, is set to start filming in May. The project is a co-production … Read more
The Rise of “Comfort Cinema” and the Future of Family Entertainment A recent review of the Czech film “Nečekané léto” (Unexpected Summer) highlights a growing trend in family entertainment: a deliberate move towards low-stakes, experience-fine narratives. This isn’t necessarily a new phenomenon, but the film’s success – attracting over 10,000 viewers in its opening weekend … Read more
Beloved Czech Christmas Tradition Continues: ‘Angel Lord 3’ Confirmed with Posthumous Appearance by Jiří Bartoška Czech audiences are rejoicing as director Jiří Strach has officially confirmed the production of “Angel Lord 3,” the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved Christmas fairy tale. The film will notably feature the late Jiří Bartoška, who passed away in … Read more
From Scalpel to Stardom: The Unexpected Journey of František Kuchta František Kuchta, a name synonymous with the iconic Slovak film Jánošík (1963), led a life as compelling off-screen as it was on. Before captivating audiences as the legendary outlaw, Kuchta was a dedicated surgeon, a profession that profoundly shaped his character and unexpectedly prepared him … Read more
Hollywood Lights Up Prague: Scorsese, DiCaprio, and the Czech Republic’s Rising Film Industry Prague is quickly becoming a magnet for major Hollywood productions. The latest evidence? Martin Scorsese is currently filming “What Happens at Night” in the Czech capital, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Mads Mikkelsen. This influx of A-list talent and big-budget projects … Read more