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He has worked with Tennessee Williams, Robin Williams – and, controversially, Roman Polanski. The former 007 discusses fatherhood, family and the lonely childhood that shaped him
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Eva Longoria, Zendaya and Awkwafina are among the new class of invitees which is 36% people of color and 45% women
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Spelling the Dream – slight but charming Netflix documentary
3 out of 5 stars. -
The Vast of Night – mesmerising retro sci-fi
4 out of 5 stars.
Video & audio
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The Guardian’s Josh Toussaint-Strauss finds out how accurate costume dramas are, in terms of racial diversity, and looks into the real reasons why period dramas might get whitewashed
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Imitating an Academy Awards presenter, the president said: 'What the hell was that all about? We've got enough problems with South Korea, with trade. And after all that, they give them best movie of the year?'
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Following a strikingly white and male list of Bafta nominees, this year’s Academy Awards shortlists are barely more diverse. It’s a chronic problem in an industry which is running out of excuses for its slow pace of change. Lanre Bakare examines why the Oscars are still so white. Plus: Joan E Greve on a hectic week of US politics
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Kirk Douglas, the star of Spartacus, has died aged 103. Douglas was nominated for three Oscars and his extensive filmography includes Paths of Glory, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Lust for Life
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Like dozens of women in the entertainment industry, the actor, model and writer Zoë Brock has claimed she had a traumatic encounter with the film producer Harvey Weinstein. Now she is faced with a settlement offer that would allow him to escape blame for the alleged assaults. Also today: Lily Kuo on the spread of the deadly coronavirus in China
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His Hyde Park speech is a teachable moment in the history of race, racism and celebrity. He’s part of a vigorous, distinguished tradition
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Until the government agrees to underwrite the insurance risk of Covid-19 the new rules will do nothing for homegrown productions
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The teen star of Stranger Things can’t wait for lockdown to end so he can get his teeth back into acting, directing and being in his rock band. But first there’s the little matter of a Ghostbusters sequel to finish...
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After the global success of his flamboyant debut, the Singaporean novelist talks to Nosheen Iqbal about growing up with old money, living next to Bob Dylan in New York, and why publishing’s problems with diversity are no surprise
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The actor is playing against type as a violent fugitive in his new film, finally out after years of post-production. He discusses toxic masculinity, prosthetic penises – and tricky family members
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His life has been a rollercoaster ever since Jaws. Richard Dreyfuss talks about Hollywood hell-raising, cocaine burnout, his flirting heyday – and his problems with #MeToo
Regulars
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3 out of 5 stars.
Mark Kermode's film of the week Irresistible review – subtle satire from Jon Stewart
3 out of 5 stars.Steve Carell is a political strategist lost in backwoods America in a Capra-esque satire from ex-Daily Show host Jon Stewart -
As the veteran German director releases his latest underwhelming film, it feels as if he’s spreading himself too thin
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3 out of 5 stars.