An independent film society in Queensland is providing members with a stimulating program of films from old and new Greek cinema.

The first English language film from Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, The Lobster, has added more talent to its already stellar cast.

Greek British actor Theo James told Cover Media that his “big family” keeps him down to earth and real, citing it’s “the Greek thing”.

“Greece” was the one word that actress and designer Sarah Jessica Parker instantly answered with when asked what her favourite country to visit was.

The latest action movie by Alex Proyas, Gods of Egypt, is set to film in Sydney.

A new film, Promakhos, has raised the issue of the return of the Parthenon Marbles and is due for release this year.

The annual London Greek Film Festival is now accepting submissions of films and screenplays of all subjects.

Yorgos Lanthimos has secured actors Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz for his first feature film in English The Lobster.

The US is set for a remake of Christos Tsiolkas’ The Slap

Actors George Clooney and Bill Murray, entered the Parthenon Marbles debate this week, by telling an English press conference that Britain should hand the treasures back to Greece.