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The second half of the legendary Barbenheimer event is far more unknown than his fantastic and plastic equal Barbie. We take a look at the true person behind 'Oppenheimer'.

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20 July 1973: Bruce Lee, legend of martial arts cinema, dies.

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Evia Film Project: Greek island aims to become Europe’s cinema hub

After suffering a devastating forest fire in 2021, the Greek island of Evia is looking to transform itself into Europe's most environmentally friendly destination for filmmakers. We visited the island to meet the people planning its revival.

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The only surviving gaslit cinema reopens in Leeds

The last gaslit cinema in the world is reopening its doors this week after renovations lasting two years.

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Culture Re-View: The cultural legacy of Brexit, seven years on

23 June 2016: Britain votes to leave the European Union

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Marvel causes uproar by using AI for new show's opening credits

'Secret Invasion' Marvel's latest show for Disney+ is facing a backlash from people invested in the arts for using AI-generated opening credits.

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

Don't miss out on these cultural events happening right now, from the highly anticipated Manchester International Festival to the latest edition in the Diablo video game series.

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Alec Baldwin case: Weapons expert accused of being "hungover" on set

They levelled the accusations on Friday in response to a motion filed last month by Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s attorneys that seeks to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter charge.

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Culture Re-View: Historical LGBTQ+ figures - Alan Turing

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Did 'Anatomy of a Fall' deserve this year's Palme d’Or?

Did Justine Triet's 'Anatomy of a Fall' deserve this year's Palme d'Or?

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In vivid colour: Do Black Queens in Bridgeton and Cleopatra matter?

After recent casting decisions for historical figures drew contention, we spoke to experts to hear about the history of colour-blind casting.

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Thor and RRR actor Ray Stevenson dies, aged 58

Ray Stevenson, who played the villainous British governor in RRR, an Asgardian warrior in the Thor films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO's Rome, has died, aged 58.

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Harrison Ford awarded honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival

The US actor was awarded an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the Cannes Film Festival ahead of the premiere of his latest, and last, Indiana Jones film.

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Michael Douglas to receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

Michael Douglas joins the likes of past winners Tom Cruise, Jodie Foster and Agnès Varda as the Honorary Palme d’Or recipient.

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Cannes Film Festival 2023: The 10 films to look out for

The Cannes Film Festival starts today. From A-listers, promising premieres and why you'll need a big bladder, here's our preview of the top 10 films to look out for.

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French actress Adèle Haenel quits over film industry's #MeToo failures

French actress Adèle Haenel has stated that she’s stepping away from the world of film for “political reasons”.

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'The Kerala Story': Islamic State film triggers bans in India

'The Kerala Story', released on 5 May, has been banned in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with even calls for the film producer to be “hanged in public”.

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Is Germany’s cultural world finally getting its #MeToo reckoning?

Accusations against famed German actor Til Schweiger of alleged misconduct during a film shoot has lead Germany’s culture minister to announce new measures to face a “climate of fear” dominating the country’s film sets. Five years on, is Germany finally getting its #MeToo moment?

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Culture Re-View: Honouring the man who inspired 'Schindler's List'

8 May 1962: Oskar Schindler is honoured in the Avenue of the Righteous

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Film industry writers in the US have gone on strike for better pay

Picket lines formed outside film studios in Los Angeles and New York on Tuesday as thousands of writers downed tools.

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