Movies

January 14, 2026

How Two Films About the Same Subjects Came Out in the Same Year

Embed from Getty Images In 2022, two documentaries were released that tell the same remarkable story: the lives of French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft. Both films draw from the couple’s extraordinary archive of volcanic footage, yet arrive at strikingly different results. One is directed by legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog, titled The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft. The other, Fire of Love, comes from director Sara Dosa.

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November 25, 2025

Beautifully Haunting Film Poster for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’

Director Guillermo del Toro and illustrator James Jean have developed a creative partnership that fuses each of their unique visions. For nearly a decade, del Toro has tapped Jean to design posters for his films, beginning with The Shape of Water in 2017. In 2022, it continued with Pinocchio. Now, the director and illustrator—both juggernauts in their respective industries—are reuniting for another film poster. This time, it’s for del Toro’s Frankenstein.

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October 7, 2025

Netflix Celebrates Jane Goodall’s Legacy With Posthumous Docuseries

In March 2025, renowned primatologist Jane Goodall struck an agreement with Netflix: she had recorded a docuseries with the streaming service, but only on the condition that it be aired after her death. Now, Netflix has made good on its promise, finally releasing Famous Last Words: Jane Goodall following the naturalist’s death at 91 last week. Throughout her confidential interview with Emmy Award-winner Brad Falchuk, Goodall offered reflections on her storied life and career.

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September 4, 2025

RIP Graham Greene: Oscar-Nominated Actor From ‘Dances With Wolves’ Dies at 73

Graham Greene, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Kicking Bird in the film Dances With Wolves (1990), has died at age 73. The actor passed away in Stratford, Ontario, from natural causes. His death was confirmed by Gerry Jordan, his agent in his home country of Canada. With over 200 screen credits, Greene was regarded one of the most respected Indigenous actors in the business.

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