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Why Ralph Fiennes is our greatest – and most enigmatic – actor
From Schindler’s List to Conclave, the star’s steely elusiveness has served him well. But who is he, really?
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Churchill in Cartoons: Satirising a Statesman: A fascinating, affectionate show that leaves you edified and uplifted
The Imperial War Museum’s intelligently curated exhibition does not engage with recent demolitions of its subject’s reputation
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Tinker, tailor, older spy: The real-life OAP ‘mole’ behind Ted Danson’s A Man on the Inside
How a dark documentary about wrongdoing in a retirement home became a sensation in Chile – and inspired the most charming comedy in years
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What Hollywood can learn from the un-PC comedy genius behind Airplane!
From The Kentucky Fried Movie to The Naked Gun, the late Jim Abrahams never let bad taste get in the way of a good joke
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The best (and worst) politics books of 2024, from Boris to Truss
Amid election fever, gossipy memoirs and furious polemics came pouring out – and ex-PMs began jostling for attention
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Hugh Grant isn’t playing a bad guy – he’s playing himself
Both on screen and off, the once-charming leading man is approaching his latest role – spectacularly grumpy villain – with gusto
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Why the Saudis’ ‘Hollywood in the desert’ is becoming a mirage
With its new hugely expensive studio outside the oasis city of al-Ula, Saudi Arabia is trying to play Hollywood at its own game. Can it win?
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How Hammer Horror saved the British film industry – plus their 10 greatest films
The scourge of both critics and censors, the film studios’ lurid output nevertheless captured the imagination. But which are the best?
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How a brilliant, poignant Danny Dyer performance gave Rivals its greatest plot twist
The one-time king of ‘naughty’ lad cinema brings great depth and nuance to Disney’s bawdy Jilly Cooper adaptation. Why are we surprised?
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Why Hollywood liberals are punishing Clint Eastwood for his politics
Despite his formidable track record and stature, the star’s latest film is being shabbily treated by executives. Is it something he said?
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Why this French free speech firebrand is Jeremy Clarkson’s favourite author
The very English owner of Diddly Squat has outed himself as a fan of controversy magnet Michel Houellebecq. The two have much in common
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From Dirty Dancing to the nose job from hell: Whatever happened to Jennifer Grey?
A disastrous operation killed the 1980s star’s career overnight. She’s now back in an Oscar-tipped film – but where has she been?
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The biopic meant to derail Donald Trump’s campaign has backfired spectacularly
The US presidential candidate tried to stop The Apprentice being released. But its pitiful box office proves he needn’t have worried
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John Cusack’s strange journey from 1980s heartthrob to Left-wing troll
The charismatic, charming star of Say Anything and The Sure Thing is now a charmless professional provocateur. What happened?
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This is what Christopher Nolan’s next film should be
The Oppenheimer director’s new film, rumoured to star Matt Damon, is cloaked in secrecy. But could a 1960s sci-fi series offer a clue?
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From Kaos to Mindhunter: The great TV shows cancelled too soon
Most TV shows seem to go on forever. But many more – from The Great to Rome – didn’t last long enough
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