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Oh deer: Why is there now a 'Bambi' horror movie?

This cinematic trend needs to stop... But it won’t.

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Uncover Netflix’s Ripley & 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' through the years

A new Netflix series based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley” is out today. Here’s why you should be excited, as well as an exploration of the many screen adaptations featuring Tom Ripley...

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Iconic French singer and actor Jean-Paul Vignon dies at 89

The French singer and actor “fulfilled the American image of the romantic, singing Frenchman”, leaving behind him an eight-decade career as a singer and actor in films including ‘Asphalte’, ‘The Devil's Brigade’ and ‘Shrek.’

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Celebrated Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies aged 87

Louis Gossett Jr. was best known for his Oscar-winning role in 'An Officer And A Gentleman' as well as his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots".

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Christopher Nolan to get knighthood as 'Oppenheimer' opens in Japan

'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and producer wife Emma Thomas are to receive a knighthood and damehood. Meanwhile, the Oscar winning film finally premieres in Japan - to mixed reactions.

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Here’s why you need to stay away from Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’

The 90-year-old's most recent film ‘The Palace’ has finally secured French distribution. Here’s why you should avoid it at all costs.

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Bruce Springsteen receives top UK honour while biopic in the works

Bruce Springsteen has been made a fellow of the UK's Ivors Academy - the first international songwriter to do so. He will receive the award in May. And then there’s a music biopic in the works – with a rather inspired casting decision for the role of Springsteen.

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Infamous 'Titanic' door sells for staggering €663,000 at auction

The door wasn't the only prop from 'Titanic' to find a new owner: the dress worn by Winslet in the film's climactic scene fetched $118,750 (€110,000).

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Steven Spielberg denounces growing antisemitism in stirring speech

The three-time Academy award winner and ‘Schindler’s List’ director has made his first comments on Gaza and denounces growing antisemitism.

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Which celeb is allegedly threatening Rebel Wilson over tell-all book?

Rebel Wilson's book, "Rebel Rising" comes out next month - in which she names and shames a highly regarded British comedian, who is allegedly threatening her.

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Here’s everything you need to know about ‘Alien: Romulus’

The Ridley Scott and James Cameron-approved new chapter in the Alien franchise heads to cinemas this summer. And the new teaser looks very promising. Here’s everything you need to know about one of the most anticipated blockbusters of 2024.

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

Spectacular sci-fi, stop motion scares and Shake Shake Go gigging in France.

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Film of the Week: 'Stopmotion' - The best horror film of 2024 so far

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Gasp! Stricter guidelines for film sex and nudity in the UK

The UK film board is tightening guidance on sex scenes, and finds that sexual violence remains biggest area of concern. As such, nudity may no longer be rated 12A. What does it all mean, and are they going all “nanny state” compared to their EU neighbours?

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Have Jewish creatives willingly misunderstood Glazer's Oscar speech?

Is this open letter just another sign that words, like films, wilfully taken out of context and willingly misunderstood, only serves to destroy free speech and quash calls for greater compassion?

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We (may) have the next James Bond...

Forget about the whereabouts of Kate Middleton and the conspiracy theories regarding Kensington Palace’s disinformation tactics – this is the only Royal Announcement we’re interested in...

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David Seidler: Oscar-winning 'The King's Speech' screenwriter dies

Best known for his screenplay for the Oscar-winning film 'The King's Speech', Seidler - who grew up with a stammer - dedicated his 2011 Oscar to "all the stutterers around the world."

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Human Rights Film Festival: Winners hone in on Russia and Gaza

The 22nd edition of the FIFDH Human Rights Film Festival awarded Mohamed Jalaby's 'Life is Beautiful', a story of a Palestinian stranded outside Gaza.

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Artists weigh in on controversial ‘The Zone of Interest’ Oscar speech

Jonathan Glazer's words on Oscar night have been labelled “morally indefensible” and "reprehensible." Now, several Oscar-winning directors have weighed in - including 'Son of Saul' director László Nemes and 'Amy' director Asif Kapadia.

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Film of the Week: 'Drive-Away Dolls'

Ethan Coen tries lesbian screwball - and despite the go-for-broke shenanigans, something feels off.