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Why Netflix Is Ready To ‘Fly Like an Eagle’

In our latest Next Text, we also celebrate more Steve Miller hits, laud Alex Garland’s trippy ‘Civil War,’ eulogize Participant Media, and wonder what the heck Sony and Uri Berliner are thinking

Broadcasting & Cable

The 7 best new movies and shows to stream this weekend

From sci-fi epics to retro horror, here's what to watch this weekend

Total Film

The America depicted in Civil War is not half as alarming as the real one

With Donald Trump and the Capitol Hill riots in court, the studiously apolitical vibe of this dystopia feels like a cop-out, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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Film show: 'Civil War', an entertaining and unsettling vision of a divided America

In the latest speculative fiction from British director Alex Garland, Kirsten Dunst stars as a war reporter documenting a conflict she once never thought possible: a new civil war in the United States. With the US in the midst of another divisive election year, the scenario may seem cliché, but…

France 24

‘More than just a crime story’: the Oklahoma City bombing and a rise in domestic terrorism

The documentary An American Bombing shows how the 1995 act of terror, which killed 168 people, spoke to an increase in US anti-government extremism

The Guardian - US

Civil War is an empty B-movie masquerading as something of substance

Alex Garland’s speculative and apolitical action film might be a box office hit but it’s a frustratingly weightless experience

The Guardian - US

The Guide #134: Civil War is latest example of Hollywood’s love affair with journalism

In this week’s newsletter: From Alex Garland’s new film to Steven Spielberg’s The Post, the world of movies espouses a love for journalists that polls show is not shared by the general public

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'Civil War' Surpasses Expectations With .7 Million Opening

Alex Garland's 'Civil War' surpasses box office expectations, sparking debates and discussions. A24's biggest R-rated opening.

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Civil War review – Alex Garland’s chilling dystopian thriller of journalists in a conflict-riven US

The writer-director’s searing drama of reporters in the line of fire strips away political context to focus on the self-perpetuating nature of war

The Guardian - UK

Sunshine Screenwriter Alex Garland Reflects On Conflict With Director Boyle

Explore the clash of perspectives between screenwriter Alex Garland and director Danny Boyle in the making of the sci-fi film 'Sunshine'.

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From Scoop to Civil War: why is it so hard to portray journalism on screen?

The character of the journalist continues to be a trusty mainstay on both the big and small screen, but noble intentions aren’t enough to overcome cliche

The Guardian - US

Civil War ending explained: what happens in the Kirsten Dunst war movie?

Alex Garland's Civil War ends with an epic battle in the capital, but what happens to the journalists? Read our explanation of the Civil War ending.

WhatToWatch

Civil War's Alex Garland and Kirsten Dunst don't need to reassure audiences with their new action movie

Big Screen Spotlight | Civil War writer-director Alex Garland and star Kirsten Dunst talk us through politics, violence, and journalism

Total Film

Civil War Is a Brutal, Intense No-Sidesing of American Political Divisions

Alex Garland's latest post-apocalyptic thought experiment is a war movie without a take.

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Nia Dacosta In Talks To Direct 28 Years Later Sequel

Nia DaCosta in talks to direct 28 Years Later sequel, with Cillian Murphy's potential return. Exciting news for horror fans!

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Nia Dacosta In Talks To Direct '28 Years Later' Sequel

Nia DaCosta, known for 'Candyman' and 'The Marvels,' to direct '28 Years Later' sequel, bringing fresh perspective to the acclaimed franchise.

WhatToWatch

How to watch Civil War

The Alex Garland, Kirsten Dunst movie Civil War is now playing everywhere, but does that include online? Here's what you need to know.

Total Film

Civil War star Kirsten Dunst says director Alex Garland is a risk-taking "auteur" – even though he "hates" the word

Exclusive: Kirsten Dunst and Alex Garland discuss why they wanted to work with each other on new action movie Civil War

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Total Film

The Marvels director eyeing her horror return with Danny Boyle's new 28 Days Later trilogy

Nia DaCosta could take over from Danny Boyle on the new trilogy's second chapter

Evening Standard

Civil War review: this no-holds-barred war epic is Alex Garland's best film by far

Is it about civil war? Not really, but this Kirsten Dunst film still comes within an incinerated whisker of the greats

Total Film

Civil War star Kirsten Dunst has a surprising comparison for Alex Garland's latest movie: Paris, Texas

Exclusive: Kirsten Dunst thinks it can take "a person from an outside perspective to see the beauty or the horrors" of the US

The Guardian - UK

Civil War review – Alex Garland’s delirious dive into divided US society

Fratricidal warfare has exploded in North America, and war photographers including Lee (Kirsten Dunst) are eager to capture the money shot in this delirious action thriller

Total Film

Civil War director doesn't see his new movie as an American story – but he set it in the US for a reason

Exclusive: "You could legitimately say, 'Well, why not set it [in the UK]? And I think the difference is that the UK is essentially a relatively inconsequential country," Alex Garland says of Civil War

WhatToWatch

Civil War review: Kirsten Dunst war movie offers dire, hollow warning

Alex Garland's Civil War imagines an American plunged into war, but its emphasis on the battle over characters makes it spectacle and little else.

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A24's 'Civil War' Film Sparks Conversations On Political Polarization

Explore the thought-provoking A24 film 'Civil War' that challenges political perceptions and emphasizes unity amidst societal divisions.

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