PRESS REVIEW - Monday, November 17, 2025: First, the film industry is on the rocks as cinemas appear empty in France and the United States. Next, faith is making a come-back on the left of American politics. Also, Sky Sport's new TikTok channel “Halo” gets axed after three days because of its patronising and sexist content. Finally, Jannik Sinner wins the Masters in Turin.

The French film industry is not in the best shape according to Le Parisien. Only five films this year have seen more than a million entries, compared to 11 last year. The New York Times talks about a brutal three months in Hollywood. The newspaper says that despite the star power, many films are playing to empty cinemas. Meanwhile, The Guardian has an opinion piece talking about another change in the film industry: “the great unwokening of Hollywood”. The Conversation reports that Pope Leo has made a plea to save cinemas. 

The pope is seen to be using his cultural significance to help a good cause, but his role in politics is also examined in the papers. An opinion piece in The New York Times says the pope’s role is to be a global moral witness, something which is incompatible with Trump’s "cruelty and corruption". The Guardian has a piece about how the Democratic Party is trying to reclaim faith in politics.  

LBC reports that Sky Sport’s new TikTok channel aimed at women has closed after only three days because of its sexist and patronising posts. In Italy though, Tutto Sport celebrates Jannik Sinner as the master of the masters. Corriere Dello Sport says the Italian deserves another standing ovation. 

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