How Robert Altman and Shelley Duvall shaped 1970s cinema
In this series we look at the past 100 years of cinema as seen through ten of the industry’s most fruitful actor/director partnerships.
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Rachel Evan Wood's deep voice in Kajillionaire explained
Evan Rachel Wood’s voice in Kajillionaire might leave some fans confused when they finally hear it in the cinema on 25 September. Is that her real voice? Hint: it’s much deeper than in her other movies.
How Kajillionare got its pastel pink sunsets
Miranda July's latest quirky dramedy, starring Evan Rachel Wood, is about to hit the few remaining cinemas open in the US. After watching the trailer fans are already wondering where the pastel-hued bittersweet story got its distinctive look.
How Pedro Almodovar and Antonio Banderas shaped 1980s cinema
In this series we look at the past 100 years of cinema as seen through ten of the industry’s most fruitful actor/director partnerships.
Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters: The birth of the Sixties
As part of his adventures with the Merry Pranksters, Kesey embarked a non-conformist journey across the US on a Day Glo-painted school bus, shot a 48-hour long movie about it and popularised psychedelic culture in the early 1960s.
Is Nurse Ratched a sociopath?
The Netflix show brings one of cinema’s most hated villains back to our screens – but is the psychiatric nurse more unstable than those she treats?
Meet Frank Stallone, Sly's only sibling
Is Sylvester Stallone a twin? Who are his siblings? These questions have been coming up following the death of the actor's mother, Jackie Stallone, at the age of 98. Family sticks together, especially at times like this.
Netflix documentary offers unique take on climate crisis
Climate change documentaries often leave viewers with the sinking feeling we’re too late to change our ways. Netflix's Kiss The Ground, however, is a climate documentary that aims to inspire hope.
Jurassic World: Dominion rumours addresses
The project has been plagued by rumours, including some related to a location change and filming issues. Here’s an exploration of these, especially the long-standing rumour the film might not even be completed.
Cate Blanchett’s recycled red carpet look: A bold change for the fashion industry?
Cate Blanchett recycled her red carpet look for the 2020 Venice Film Festival, where she was president of the jury. Could this mean a bold new direction for the fashion industry? It is a decided move towards sustainability?