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Rajkummar Rao as Ashok, Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam, and Adarsh Gourav as Balram in 'The White Tiger'. Netflix

'The White Tiger' takes on caste and classism – not just in India, but everywhere

Film

Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham film scenes for new thriller in the region

Film

Filipino film ‘Fan Girl' offers a dark twist to the 'love team' tradition

Film

'Older than sliced bread': Betty White turns 99

Film

'We lost a gentle giant': Disney animator behind Simba dies aged 70

Film
These feel-good movies will boost your mood this weekend. 

21 wholesome feel-good films to watch on the sofa this weekend
Marvel Studios Thor: Ragnarok L to R: Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) Photo: Film Frame ©Marvel Studios 2017

From 'Iron Man' to 'Endgame': All 22 Marvel movies ranked
Oscar-nominated film 'Theeb' is available on Netflix. MAD Solutions

The 21 films from the Mena region that have been nominated for Oscars
Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hardeep Singh Sachdev/Aamir Khan Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock (5878761h) Gracy Singh, Aamir Khan Lagaan - 2001 Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Aamir Khan Productions INDIA Scene Still

Never seen a Bollywood film? Here are the 10 you should start with
Stars turn out for the funeral of Sushant Singh Rajput

Bollywood stars turn out for Mumbai funeral of Sushant Singh Rajput
'Just Mercy', 'The Hate U Give' and 'When They See Us' are essential viewing when it comes to films and series about race relations in America.

10 films that shine a light on racism and social injustice
'Da 5 Bloods' tells the story of four war veterans who return to Vietnam in the present day to recover the body of their fallen comrade and claim the gold they had buried more than four decades ago. Courtesy Netflix

Inspired by 'Da 5 Bloods', here are 5 black military men behind heroic tales
The Scandinavian films to watch on Netflix. 

9 Scandinavian films and series to watch on Netflix Middle East
The International Feature shortlist will be revealed on February 9. AP 

Oscars expand International Feature shortlist to 15 films

Film
South Korean director Bong Joon Ho has been named jury president of the 78th Venice International Film Festival, which is set to take place in September. EPA

'Parasite' director Bong Joon Ho named as Venice Film Festival's jury president

Film
Winners of MENA Arts UK competition. From left to right, top to bottom. Amina Atiq, Bint Mbareh, Jida Akil, Majid Adin, Maral Mamaghanizadeh, May Ziadé, Nooriyah Qais and Peyvand Sadeghian. Photo credit: Robin Clewle

MENA Art grants eight artists film commissions for new series of shorts

Arts&Culture
Liam Neeson had said that he will step back from action roles. AP

Liam Neeson retiring from action films - who should follow suit?

Film
Joe Jonas joins the likes of Janelle Monae and Harry Styles, both of whom have carved out successful film careers after starting out in music. Courtesy of Chanel, Instagram, Getty Images

Hollywood's double threats: 10 pop stars turned film stars

Film
Oscar winner Rami Malek has denied rumours he will play Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao in an upcoming biopic. AP, AFP

Rami Malek denies rumours he’ll play Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao in new biopic

Film
Allison Williams and Alexander Dreymon star in 'Horizon Line'. Courtesy of STXfilms

'Horizon Line': why the thrilling film is being described as 'Speed' in the air

Film
The cast of 'Parasite' poses backstage with their Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award at the 2020 Sag Awards. Reuters

2021 Sag Awards moved to April to avoid clash with Grammys

Film
'One Night in Miami' stars (from left to right) Leslie Odom Jr, Eli Goree, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Aldis Hodge. Amazon Prime

How Kingsley Ben-Adir juggled playing Malcolm X and Obama at the same time

Film
Saudi Arabia's first cinema chain Muvi Cinemas has agreed to a joint venture with Front Row Filmed Entertainment. Muvi Cinemas / Twitter

Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Muvi Cinema team up for new joint venture

Film
Omar Sy in the French series 'Lupin' that's now on Netflix. Emmanuel Guimier / Netflix

'Lupin': The hit Netflix series that begins with an art heist at the Louvre

Television
Director Spike Lee, second right, and his family, from left, son Jackson Lee, wife Tonya Lewis Lee and daughter Satchel Lee. AP Photo

Spike Lee’s children named Golden Globe ambassadors

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