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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.