Elke Sommer, German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ dies at 85 Elke Sommer, the German actor known for her roles in 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage films, has died at 85 The Independent UK · 19h ago
Elke Sommer, prolific German star of A Shot in the Dark and And Then There Were None, dies aged 85 The Berlin-born performer had a gift for languages that took her to Hollywood, landing roles alongside Peter Sellers, Dick Van Dyke and Paul Newman The Guardian - UK · 19h ago
Pink Panther star Elke Sommer dead at 85 Golden Globe-winning actress Elke Sommer - who starred in the 1964 Pink Panther film A Shot in the Dark alongside Peter Sellers - has died aged 85. BANG Premier · 20h ago
Peter Medak, veteran director of The Krays and The Changeling, dies aged 88 The film-maker enjoyed a long and varied film and TV career, from horror movies and true-crime thrillers to Cannibal and Breaking Bad The Guardian - UK · Oct 28
Can Ali G: Who Iz I? save character comedy cinema? Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film risks being outdated in a more rancorous era. But could it restore the personality-driven genre to big screens or end it altogether? The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Digger channels Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove for the climate crisis – until its twist Warning: this article contains major spoilers for Digger. The Conversation · Oct 6
Louise Lasser obituary Actor who made her name in the TV series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and worked with Woody Allen on several of his early films The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Sex with Scorsese, beef with Sondheim … and inventing the moonwalk? The wildest moments in Liza Minnelli’s memoir From Peter Sellers dressing like a Nazi, to having to manage her mother Judy Garland’s addiction, jaws will drop at Minnelli’s anecdotes The Guardian - UK · Mar 10
Liza Minnelli doesn’t want your sympathy – but maybe she deserves it COMMENT: The inimitable singer and actor has written a book that’s a far cry from your usual woe-is-me memoir. It’s an apt choice for a woman whose brand has always been unapologetic messiness, writes Louis Chilton The Independent UK · Mar 10
‘I’ve been advised not to say certain things’: The Secret Agent makers on Oscars, dictators and death threats The actor Wagner Moura and writer-director Kleber Mendonça Filho explain how the Brazilian thriller mirrors their experiences of political corruption and why they are compelled to speak out The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
I Finally Watched Murder By Death, Which Everyone Compares To Clue, And I've Got A Take Comparisons to Clue are just a red herring. Cinemablend · Jan 16
John Antrobus obituary Playwright and screenwriter who teamed up with Spike Milligan to work on The Goon Show and The Bed-Sitting Room The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
Les Misérables lyricist felt lack of credit for transforming musical to English, letters reveal Late lyricist Herbert Kretzmer had written to producer Cameron Mackintosh to highlight that his contributions were ‘downgraded’ The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025
First Thing: Stock markets fall as US announces new tariff rates on dozens of countries Donald Trump orders levies ranging from 10% to 41% but extends deadline to next week. Plus, how did Labubu dolls became a ‘social currency’? The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025 The enduring brilliance of Peter Sellers: ‘There’s never been a better comic actor’ The actor was born 100 years ago – and his performances still induce hysteria today. Fans and collaborators like Michael Palin, Woody Allen and Lesley Anne-Down explain why
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025 Eddie Murphy confirms he will be playing Inspector Clouseau in the new Pink Panther movie IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025 Fans divided as Eddie Murphy steps into beloved role in latest Pink Panther remake Actor has been ‘in talks’ to play iconic role since 2023
BANG Premier · Jul 29, 2025 Eddie Murphy confirms he'll play Inspector Clouseau in new Pink Panther movie Eddie Murphy will portray Inspector Clouseau in another Pink Panther flick.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story review – dazzling glamour and true grit This indulgent but madly watchable documentary showcases Minnelli’s tremendous star wattage alongside the tragedy of a life lived in the full glare of show business
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025 Geoffrey Rush on Pirates, Pinter and pugs: ‘Just be happy we evolved on this bit of rock’ The Oscar winner answers your questions about playing everyone from Peter Sellers to the Marquis de Sade, his home town of Toowoomba and new care-home horror The Rule of Jenny Pen
The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2025 Donald Trump isn’t even in office yet and silly season has already begun He wants to seize the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland. And now wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America
Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2025 Friends who turned tiddlywinks into a competitive sport mark 70 years of club They established competitive rules, wrote a thesis ‘The Science Of Tiddlywinks’ and coined new terminology.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024 Marshall Brickman obituary Screenwriter, musician and director who won an Oscar, with Woody Allen, for the screenplay of Annie Hall
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024 The week in theatre: Dr Strangelove; Barcelona; Quiet Songs – review In a week of underused talent, Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci and Sean Foley merely recreate Kubrick’s satire; Lily Collins totters through a bland night in Spain; and Ruth Negga graces a trance-like hour
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024 Dr Strangelove at the Noël Coward Theatre: Steve Coogan’s masterclass performance is the highlight of this Kubrick adaptation In September last year, the Stanley Kubrick estate announced that actor, impressionist and comedian Steve Coogan would be taking the lead role (all four of them) in a play of Dr Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. This is the first ever stage adaptation…