!['It feels amazing': New Yorkers cheer reopening of movie theatres 'It feels amazing': New Yorkers cheer reopening of movie theatres](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615024295_NYC.jpg)
'It feels amazing': New Yorkers cheer reopening of movie theatres
Moviegoers must wear masks and obey social distancing rules, and are encouraged to use disinfectant wipes and sanitizers.
Sat Mar 06 2021
![Movie by gondola: Philippine cinema offers Venice-themed pandemic escape Movie by gondola: Philippine cinema offers Venice-themed pandemic escape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608371377_Gondola.jpg)
Movie by gondola: Philippine cinema offers Venice-themed pandemic escape
Gondola moviegoers may sit two to a boat, with up to 10 guests per screening and boats kept metres apart.
Sat Dec 19 2020
![Public encouraged to visit cinemas, support local film industry Public encouraged to visit cinemas, support local film industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81593823526_TGV.jpg)
Public encouraged to visit cinemas, support local film industry
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said moviegoers need not worry as cinema companies were ready to adhere to strict guidelines for the safety of the audience.
Sat Jul 04 2020
![Linda Blair on the blessing and curse of 'The Exorcist' Linda Blair on the blessing and curse of 'The Exorcist'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41474522963_LindaBlair.jpg)
Linda Blair on the blessing and curse of 'The Exorcist'
The former child star frightened the wits out of a generation of moviegoers as a possessed pre-teen with a penchant for projectile vomiting.
Thu Sep 22 2016
!['Star Wars' spin-off 'Rogue One' is most anticipated movie of 2016 'Star Wars' spin-off 'Rogue One' is most anticipated movie of 2016](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51452070174_StarWarsRogueOne.jpg)
'Star Wars' spin-off 'Rogue One' is most anticipated movie of 2016
Following the global success of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", moviegoers are clearly keen to feast their eyes on the spin-off "Rogue One" film due out this year.
Wed Jan 06 2016
![Dr Mahathir surprises moviegoers at 'Star Wars' screening Dr Mahathir surprises moviegoers at 'Star Wars' screening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81450873571_Mahathir.jpg)
Dr Mahathir surprises moviegoers at 'Star Wars' screening
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad surprised many as he arrived at Sunway Pyramid to watch Star Wars.
Wed Dec 23 2015
![Box Office: 'Hunger Games' leads Thanksgiving pack, 'Creed' scores Box Office: 'Hunger Games' leads Thanksgiving pack, 'Creed' scores](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51448889860_TheHungerGames.jpg)
Box Office: 'Hunger Games' leads Thanksgiving pack, 'Creed' scores
Moviegoers said goodbye to Katniss Everdeen and welcomed back Rocky Balboa, a series of farewells and reunions that powered Thanksgiving box office receipts above last year's holiday.
Mon Nov 30 2015
![What draws people to violent films? What draws people to violent films?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/41364637101_295x200.jpg)
What draws people to violent films?
A new joint US and German study finds that filmgoers are more likely to watch violent or gory films if they feel the violence has a meaningful purpose relatable to real life.
Sat Mar 30 2013
!['Hobbit' slays competition for second weekend 'Hobbit' slays competition for second weekend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/71356409612_120x90.jpg)
'Hobbit' slays competition for second weekend
Hordes of North American moviegoers flocked to theaters to watch "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," launching the "Lord of the Rings" prequel to box office gold for the second weekend in a row
Tue Dec 25 2012