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Inside Murmurs from the Wind, Remy Ryumugabe's award-winning film

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-04-04T16:20:28Z

What does it mean to move forward when the past refuses to stay behind?
In Murmurs From the Wind, Rwandan filmmaker Remy Ryumugabe crafts an introspective journey where memory, sound, and image quietly intertwine. Winner of the Best Artistic Contribution at the Luxor African Film Festival, the short film resists conventional storytelling, unfolding instead as a meditation on travel—not only across places, but within the self.
Rwandan filmmaker, Remy Ryumugabe
The work emerges from a (…)

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Easter weekend watchlist

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-04-04T10:17:00Z

This Easter weekend, staying in might just be the better plan. With fresh releases and returning favorites, this lineup brings a mix of romance, chaos, and high-stakes drama—whatever mood you're in.
XO, Kitty — Season 3 (Netflix)
Kitty Song Covey is back for her final year at KISS, and this new season leans fully into the chaos of growing up, love, and big decisions. After a summer world tour with Min Ho, she returns determined to complete her "Senior Sunset List" while figuring out what (…)

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10 Rwandan film directors defining contemporary cinema

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-04-03T09:10:47Z

Rwandan cinema is not defined by a single style or generation, but by a range of filmmakers approaching storytelling from radically different angles—some grounded in realism, others drawn to experimentation, memory, or social inquiry. What connects them is not uniformity, but intention: each director builds a distinct cinematic language shaped by their perspective, their process, and the stories they choose to tell.
This list highlights ten directors whose work stands out not only for its (…)

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Binge-worthy and wild: Your weekend watchlist sorted

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-03-28T09:15:50Z

This weekend, streaming is packed with new adventures, returning favorites, and high-stakes drama. From masked vigilantes to time-traveling gangsters, and from survival thrillers to creature chaos, there's something for everyone. Here are the standout titles worth checking out.
Daredevil: Born Again – Season 2
Plot:
Six months after Season 1, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) faces a city under the control of Mayor Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio). Fisk's “Safer Streets Act” targets (…)

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The art of action: Janvier Katabarwa's cinematic journey

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-03-26T14:00:18Z

Few Rwandans have reached the heights of Hollywood action cinema — Janvier Katabarwa is one of them. Born in 1985 in Nyamagabe District, Southern Province, Rwanda, he has forged a rare path as a martial artist, actor, and stunt performer, blending physical discipline, courage, and a mission to represent his culture authentically on the global screen.
Early life and martial arts background
Growing up in Rwanda, Katabarwa was drawn to sports, performance, and martial arts. He began (…)

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Must-watch movies and shows available to stream right now

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-03-21T08:04:33Z

Big returns, shocking mysteries, and high-energy action are dominating streaming this week. With popular franchises coming back and new series making their debut, viewers have plenty of fresh options to choose from. Here are some of the most interesting movies and shows available to watch right now.
Peaky blinders: The immortal man
Plot: Years after the hit series ended, Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Set in 1940s Birmingham during World War (…)

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Chuck Norris, martial arts legend and walker, texas ranger star, dies at 86

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-03-20T16:40:02Z

Chuck Norris, the martial arts legend who became one of Hollywood's most recognizable action stars and the face of the hit television series Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at the age of 86.
According to a statement released by his family, Norris passed away Thursday in Hawaii after being hospitalized. He died peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones. The family described him as a man of strong faith, discipline, and dedication, saying he inspired millions through his work, kindness, (…)

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From humble beginnings to global screens: Bora Shingiro's cinematic Odyssey

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-03-18T13:54:26Z

In a modest house in Kanombe, a young boy once dreamed of doing something no one around him had ever done: telling stories through film. That boy, armed only with curiosity and determination, is today Bora Shingiro, one of Rwanda's most versatile filmmakers, known for his cinematography, directing, and writing.
Over more than a decade, Bora's journey has carried him from local television dramas to international film festivals, spanning short films, feature productions, commercials, web (…)

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Oscars 2026: Full list of winners and historic moments

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-03-16T10:35:12Z

The 98th Academy Awards celebrated a night of historic wins, fierce competition, and record-breaking achievements. One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, marking Paul Thomas Anderson's first-ever Academy Awards.
Warner Bros. enjoyed a particularly strong night, with Ryan Coogler's Sinners also claiming four Oscars, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, as well as (…)

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Oscars 2026: Sinners closes awards season with four wins as One battle after another takes top prize

Gaudence MUKAWERA — 2026-03-16T09:43:44Z

After one of the most competitive awards seasons in recent years, Ryan Coogler's Sinners closed its historic run at the 2026 Academy Awards with multiple wins, emotional speeches, and several unforgettable moments. Nearly a year after its theatrical release, the Southern vampire drama arrived at the Oscars as the most nominated film of the night, earning a record-breaking 16 nominations and establishing itself as one of the most talked-about productions of the year.
Throughout the awards (…)

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