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Articles with tag "Movies"

Oscar-worthy

Russia Submits ‘Dylda’ For Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award

The film has the potential to be a revelation in Russian cinema, critics say.
Once Upon a Time ... in Moscow

Tarantino ‘Shocked By Moscow’ in First Visit to Russia Since 2004

The director, in town to promote his new movie, went on a highly publicized Kremlin tour but stressed that he came to Moscow to see his fans.
Scandalous satire

Moscow Cinema Accuses Authorities of Censorship in ‘Death of Stalin’ Row

Pioner Cinema was raided and fined for screening the controversial film in Moscow last year.
Abridged story

Russian Version of Elton John Biopic Censors Gay Sex Scenes

“All” gay sex and male kissing scenes had been deleted, according to viewers at the Moscow screening of "Rocketman."
Movies

Patriotic War Film Draws Record 8M Russians

A state-funded Russian war film has become the second highest grossing home-grown production since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Movies

Russia's Culture Minister Outraged by Success of J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts' Blockbuster

Medinsky called to ramp up state protectionism efforts in order to save the domestic film industry from the “global machine that is Hollywood.”
Movies

Russia Halts Release of Hollywood Movie That Portrays Kremlin Coup

The thriller "Hunter Killer" was due to hit screens in Russia on Nov. 1, but the release was pulled.
Movies

See 'Stalker' on the Big Screen

A rare screening of an even rarer remastered classic. Don't miss it!
Movies

See and Celebrate Mikhail Bulgakov's 'Heart of a Dog'

A 30th anniversary is a good reason to see a great film and learn more about the author with The Moscow Times Clubs.
Movies

Have a Very Beat Week

Catch up with cool music and culture this week at the Beat Festival Weekend.
Movies

Indie Film Festivals in Russia Under Fire Over New Government Restrictions

"It looks like by the end of the year, we will no longer be watching good older films on Russian screens,” one company said.
Movies

Russian Roots Bring Sony Gold

Genndy Tartakovsky's third vampire animated feature hits the theaters everywhere in the world this week, including Russia.
Movies

Life-Size 'Millennium Falcon' Graffiti Lands on Moscow Roof for Star Wars Premiere

“Solo: A Star Wars Story" rolled out in Russian theaters on Thursday.
Movies

New Film About Writer Sergei Dovlatov

Directed by Alexei German, Jr., “Dovlatov” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival to critical acclaim and brisk sales.
Movies

The Man Who Saved the World

A film that is half-documentary and half-feature tells the story of a Soviet officer who trusted his instincts and averted nuclear war.
Movies

Russian Spy Thriller at a Movie Theater Near You

The Russian-themed spy thriller "Red Sparrow" is about to open in theaters around the world – maybe even in Russia.
Movies

Russia Postpones Disney’s ‘Avengers’ Until After WWII Flick Inspired by Culture Minister

Russia’s Culture Ministry postpones a major feature that was originally scheduled to premiere on the same day as a Russian film he had reportedly inspired...
Movies

‘From Venice to Moscow’

Moscow’s Cinema Oktyabr is hosting the 9th “From Venice to Moscow” Film Festival, a standing movie date for Russian audiences.
Movies

Eight Russian Films to Watch in 2018

Is the Russian film industry going to keep up last year's successes?
opinion
Andrei Arkhangelsky for Republic

Why Russia Has a Problem With ‘The Death of Stalin’ (Op-ed)

We can criticize Stalin, but we cannot laugh
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