Czech actor David Prachař and his wife, actress Sarah Haváčová, have opened up about their family plans and a long-held desire to have a child, according to recent media reports. Prachař, who celebrated his 67th birthday this year, married Haváčová, who is 32 years his junior and approaches her 36th birthday in September, as detailed … Read more
According to film distributors Falcon, the documentary drama Osamělý vlk (The Lone Wolf), directed by Ondřej Veverka, premiered in cinemas to shed light on Josef František, a rebellious World War II fighter pilot who became the most successful foreigner in the British Royal Air Force (RAF) yet remains largely unknown in the Czech Republic. František … Read more
According to film distribution data released via Falcon, director Ridley Scott has returned with the post-apocalyptic drama Vzhlížet ke hvězdám (Looking Up at the Stars), which opened in Czech cinemas on Thursday. Adapted from Peter Heller’s 2012 novel, the 118-minute feature stars Jacob Elordi as Hig, Josh Brolin as Bangley, Margaret Qualley as Cima, and … Read more
According to a review published by CinemArt, the film One Night (Na jednu noc), directed by Will Gluck and starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, received a 40% rating upon its release. The film follows a government-mandated rule where unmarried couples are permitted to have sex only one night a year, tracked via wrist chips … Read more
According to film reviews covering the main competition at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, director and screenwriter Šimon Holý explores the complexities of coming out in his fourth feature film, Chica Checa. Released in cinemas, the drama-comedy stars Pavla Tomicová as Zdena, a 55-year-old widowed postal worker whose isolated routine is disrupted by a … Read more
According to the source, the medieval folklore surrounding the legendary outlaw of Sherwood Forest undergoes a brutal subversion in the new film Smrt Robina Hooda (The Death of Robin Hood), which opened in Czech cinemas on Thursday. Directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Hugh Jackman, the $20 million production strips away centuries of romanticized myth … Read more
The Enduring Appeal of Noir: From Philip Marlowe to Czech Cinema and Beyond The hard-boiled detective, a staple of crime fiction, continues to captivate audiences. A recent Czech film, Říkají mi Lars (They Call Me Lars), attempts to tap into this enduring appeal, explicitly referencing the legacy of Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe. However, a review … Read more
The Rise of Complex Family Dramas in Cinema: A Reflection of Modern Life Contemporary cinema is increasingly drawn to the intricacies of family life, often portraying fractured relationships and moral ambiguities. The new Czech film, Nevděčné bytosti (Ungrateful Creatures), directed by Olmo Omerzu, exemplifies this trend. The film explores the challenges faced by a divorced … Read more
The Future of Regional Crime Dramas: Lessons from “Crime Scene Zlín” The success of “Crime Scene Zlín” (Místo zločinu Zlín), despite initial criticism, signals a fascinating shift in the landscape of crime dramas. While the series garnered attention for its stunning visuals and strong lead actors, early reactions highlighted the importance of authenticity – particularly … 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