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If a picture paints a thousand words... Here’s all you need to know or may have missed about this past week in Culture (31 March-4 April 2025).

Euronews

‘An intellectual stuck in a Batman suit’: readers remember the genius of Val Kilmer

Guardian readers recall encounters with a brilliant actor who was also kind, generous and much more than a heart-throb

The Guardian - UK

Photos of the week | March 28-April 3, 2025 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: Cherry blossoms, rainbows, Oliver Stone, tariffs and the Senate GOP budget plan highlighted the week in Washington.

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Val Kilmer was never afraid to be seen

Dead at 65, Kilmer spent his life in pursuit of wonderful things, even if it meant rubbing others the wrong way

Salon

Val Kilmer was handsome, charismatic and difficult to work with – but he was worth it

TRIBUTE: The star of ‘The Doors’, ‘Top Gun’, ‘Heat’ and ‘Batman Forever’ – who has died at the age of 65 – was notorious for clashing with directors and struggling with his own celebrity. Coupled with his undeniable talent, it made him one of Hollywood’s most complex stars, writes Adam…

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer obituary

Star of films such as Top Gun, The Doors and Batman Forever whose acting could combine playfulness and intensity

The Guardian - UK

'JFK' director Oliver Stone calls for investigation into presidential assassination

After thousands of pages of government documents on JFK's assassination were released, the director of the controversial 1991 film called for a renewed investigation into the president's murder.

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Val Kilmer’s cause of death revealed by daughter of Top Gun star

Hollywood star died after years of health struggles

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer dead at 65: Tributes pour in for Hollywood star of Top Gun and Batman Forever as daughter reveals cause of death

Tributes pour in for Val Kilmer following the death of the actor who was once one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading men

Evening Standard

Newsmax goes full ‘meme stock’ as shares have surged over 2000 percent since insane IPO debut

‘This is like the initial market reaction to DJT on steroids,’ one investment expert said about the explosive Newsmax rally

The Independent UK

Cory Booker’s call to arms: Here’s how the record-breaking 25-hour anti-Trump Senate speech went down

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: In a marathon speech in the Senate chamber, New Jersey senator called for action to oppose Trump’s agenda, Richard Hall writes.

The Independent UK

The one official Trump world is ready to blame if tariffs are a disaster

Lutnick has reportedly pushed for ‘more aggressive’ tariffs during talks

The Independent UK

Oliver Stone calls for Congress to reinvestigate JFK assassination after past probes ‘failed miserably’

Researchers say government still hasn’t released an estimated two-thirds of the promised documents that were withheld in past

The Independent UK

Lauren Boebert confuses Oliver and Roger Stone as she questions movie director about MAGA faithful’s book

The firebrand Colorado congresswoman made the slip while speaking at a congressional hearing to discuss the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy

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Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone is to testify on latest JFK assassination files

The director, whose 1991 Oscar-winning film 'JFK' has been derided by historians for suggesting the CIA had a role in the killing of John F Kennedy, will speak to task force today aiming "to get to the bottom of this mystery."

The Guardian - US

Election results released in Wisconsin judicial race – as it happened

Democrats had hoped to flip seats vacated by Mike Waltz, now US national security adviser, and Matt Gaetz

The Independent UK

'JFK' director Oliver Stone to testify to Congress about the newly released assassination files

Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone is set to testify to Congress about thousands of newly released government documents surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Guitar World

“That was one thing I wanted to get right with Oliver. I went to his house and made sure he knew how that one had happened”: Robby Krieger sets the record straight on how a Doors classic was really written – and what the controversial movie got wrong

Oliver Stone's 1991 movie The Doors was panned for its historical inaccuracy – and Krieger is now clarifying how the band's songwriting process actually played out

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“The Grateful Dead wouldn’t let us use their amps. Ray was aghast – he kept saying, ‘Pigpen? Someone named Pigpen won’t let me use his instrument?’”: With a volatile lead singer and no bass player, they left an indelible mark on rock

The Doors' ever-versatile and underrated guitar slinger, Robby Krieger, charts the band's career – from the difficulties of working with Jim Morrison, his best guitar solo, and the time they consciously stole from Cream

The Guardian - US

‘Everybody told me not to do it’: can a movie shift a presidential election?

As the US heads to the polls, film-makers and writers of political movies released in election years discuss their intentions and influence

Total Film

The 32 greatest movie villains

Serial killers, supervillains, and high school seniors

TechRadar

5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Freevee, and more this week (September 23)

From Boyhood to The Big Short, there’s plenty to watch on subscription-free streaming services this week.

The Independent UK

LL Cool J: ‘I was hanging out with some of the most dangerous characters in New York’

The hip-hop star’s acting career led to a 11-year musical hiatus, but despite one major false start, he’s back with a new album. He talks to Stevie Chick about vulnerability, longevity and the call he got telling him to stay off the streets

Top News

Oliver Stone Reflects On Challenges And Praise For Natural Born Killers

Explore Oliver Stone's insights into the making of Natural Born Killers, highlighting challenges, creativity, and the enduring relevance of the film as soc...

The Guardian - US

Natural Born Killers at 30: Oliver Stone’s brash button-pusher remains tiresome

The director’s all-out-assault from 1994 is a grotesque and garish attempt to make a string of very obvious points

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