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TV tonight: Halloween weirdness with Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams

Carrie-Anne Moss also stars in fun, creepy drama Yaga. Plus, Sir Tom Jones takes his bow as The Voice UK concludes. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · 5h ago

From Possible Love to Ali G: Who Iz I?: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Lee Chang-dong’s edgy drama asks uncomfortable questions about class and exploitation. Plus, love him of loathe him – Ali G is back

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30

Is Ali G racist?

A new Ali G film is out, and the old argument is back. Campaigners are pressing cinemas to pull Ali G: Who Iz I?, calling the character a racist caricature. Defenders say the joke was never targeted at the people it appears to mock.

The Conversation · Oct 27

Sacha Baron Cohen: Donald Trump has elements of brilliance

Ali G star Sacha Baron Cohen feels that there are "elements of brilliance" to US President Donald Trump that makes the maverick politician appeal to the public.

BANG Premier · Oct 24

From Wildwood to John Legend: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Anination studio Laika takes flight with a grownup stop-motion tale, while the Grammy-, Oscar- and everything-winner returns with a Pharell-produced 11th album

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

Republican leader brands Sacha Baron Cohen ‘pervert’ and threatens to sue over appearance in Ali G film

Michael Aboud claimed he was misled into believing film ‘would be a documentary about the illegals crossing the border’

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Sacha Baron Cohen reveals Marvel’s ‘devil’ dilemma over his Jewish heritage as he admits feeling finally understood

The Borat and Ali G comedian has opened up about the unusual sensitivity shown by the creative team behind Disney+ series Ironheart, revealing how historical antisemitic stereotypes influenced discussions about his casting as Marvel villain Mephisto.

BANG Premier · Oct 22

The Ali G sequel is appalling – apart from one fascinating, shocking moment

COMMENT: Sacha Baron Cohen’s comedy creation is back, in a film that sends his postering would-be gangster out into the world of real people, ‘Borat’-style. It’s almost excruciatingly unfunny, writes Louis Chilton. But one stunt might just make the whole thing worth seeing

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Republican leader embarrassed by Ali G film says he plans to sue Sacha Baron Cohen: ‘A liar and a pervert’

Exclusive: Michael Aboud, whose actions in what he believed to be a documentary are likely to come under considerable scrutiny, has expressed anger at the film-maker • This article contains substantial spoilers for Ali G: Who Iz I?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22

Ali G: Who Iz I? review – Sacha Baron Cohen’s high-stakes satire punches up and down with spectacular bad taste

Baron Cohen’s live-ammo prankster is back, 20 years on, but has to battle with his own irrelevance in search of big laughs and the approval of a new generation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22