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Netflix raises prices again in UK, US and France

8.8 million people across the world joined the streaming giant between July and September, latest numbers reveal.

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Burt Young, who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies in LA aged 83

Young was best known for playing the mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner man and and brother-in-law of Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky franchise.

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Director Terry Gilliam on how people shouldn't be frightened to laugh

"When we can’t distinguish between hate and humour, we are fucked! And that’s my feeling about life." Warning: This article contains strong language. (Right from the start)

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Culture Re-View: How well do you know birthday boy Michael Myers?

On this day (in fiction), the Halloween franchise’s central character and the ultimate bogeyman, Michael Myers, is born.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson’s new waxwork unveiled in Paris

Billy Zane, is that you?

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'The Matrix' dance show opens in Manchester's new Aviva Studios

It’s The Matrix as you’ve never seen it before... Legendary director Danny Boyle has adapted the acclaimed 1999 sci-fi actioner into a “dramatic retelling” dance show for Factory International. It opens in Manchester, UK, today.

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Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal on set shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film 'Rust'. It went off, killing her. The actor has always maintained his innocence, saying he never pulled the trigger. He could be charged again with voluntary manslaughter.

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Actor Mark Strong on Ukraine and the dangers of compassion fatigue

"We just need to keep going and remind people that there are people who need our help."

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Culture Re-View: How Bristol startup IMDb became the Internet’s favour

17 October 1990: The day Bristol native Col Needham posted his movie-listing software to the Internet and IMDb was born.

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Acclaimed Iranian film director and his wife stabbed to death in home

While authorities gave no speculation on a motive, the killings come in the wake of a crackdown against critics of the Tehran regime.

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Piper Laurie, star of 'Carrie' and Twin Peaks, dies aged 91

The Oscar nominated actress, best known for her roles in 'The Hustler', 'Carrie' and Twin Peaks, died of old age.

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Cultural Digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Swooning Swifties, awful Exorcists, and one hell of a film festival...

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Film of the Week: 'The Exorcist: Believer' - An unholy regurgitation

What a terrible day for an exorcism...

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Shake it off: Taylor Swift fans told to dispense with cinema etiquette

Look What You Made Them Do...

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John Lennon's little-known girlfriend reveals all in new documentary

During his complicated marriage with Yoko Ono, John Lennon had a 18-month relationship with their assistant, May Pang, which began when Ono asked Pang to become Lennon's temporary girlfriend due to his restlessness, as revealed in the new documentary 'The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.'

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More than 700 Hollywood figures condemn Hamas in open letter

“This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions.”

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Festival Lumière 2023: Premieres, classics & Wim for the win

Cinephiles rejoice! The 2023 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon this weekend... And this year’s 15th edition is eye-wateringly good. Here’s the lowdown on the festival and the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.

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Gérard Depardieu: Damning new testimony against actor accused of rape

"The silence of this milieu is deafening, demeaning to our art, and must stop.” The Depardieu affair continues, with a damning new testimony...

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Strike talks break off between Hollywood actors and studios

The writers strike may have ended but the three-month actors strike shows no signs of slowing down...

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‘Heat 2’ is officially coming with Adam Driver rumoured as the lead

Director Michael Mann plans to adapt his own novel, a sequel to his 1995 crime classic.