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‘My father’s death saved my life’: director Steve McQueen on grief, gratitude and getting cancer

After his dad died at 67, the 12 Years a Slave film-maker knew it was only a matter of time before he would get prostate cancer, too. The disease kills 12,000 men a year in the UK – a disproportionate number of them black. Now, in a bid to save…

The Guardian - UK

Alex Wheatle, novelist and ‘Brixton Bard’, dies aged 62

The writer, who found success with young adult novels, inspired one of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe films which was based on the author’s childhood

The Guardian - UK

‘Brixton Bard’ Alex Wheatle dies aged 62 after prostate cancer battle

He was also known for being part of the 1981 Brixton riot – which inspired Sir Steve McQueen to direct the movie Alex Wheatle.

Evening Standard

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The rise, fall and (very quiet) return of Michael Fassbender

INSIDE FILM: The Irish actor had a sensational 2010s, with roles in films including ‘Shame’, ‘12 Years a Slave’ and ‘Prometheus’ – then he seemed to vanish. As he returns to acting with a series of under-the-radar projects, Adam White digs into where he’s been

The Independent UK

The French Connection: Why audiences root for Gene Hackman’s Popeye Doyle against all odds

INSIDE FILM: More than half a century after William Friedkin’s revolutionary action film stunned viewers, Geoffrey Macnab looks at how the rogue cop at its centre manages to be so perversely sympathetic

The Independent UK

Grenfell Tower disaster film to launch UK tour with Scotland screenings

A TOURING film installation on the Grenfell Tower disaster will launch in Glasgow next month ...

The National (Scotland)

Resistance review – a captivating century of protest and photography

Turner Contemporary, MargateMarches, strikes and other acts of defiance covering causes from anti-fascism to the Iraq war are captured in compelling detail in an exhibition conceived by Steve McQueen

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Nihilistic, anarchic, repugnant: Sam Peckinpah’s 10 best films – ranked!

The revered but divisive American director, who died in 1984, would have turned 100 this week. We rate his greatest movies, from Straw Dogs to The Wild Bunch

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s now part of my life’: Stephen Graham on shredding to be a buff boxer in A Thousand Blows

The latest creation from Steven Knight tells the story of the illegal and brutal boxing scene in Victorian Britain. Stars Stephen Graham, Malachi Kirby and Erin Doherty talk thievery, brawling and broccoli

The Guardian - UK

A hunger strike to force the release of my friend Alaa Abd el-Fattah – it’s the ultimate weapon of the powerless

In prison, Alaa taught me the power of this form of resistance. His mother, Laila Soueif, and I have used it to challenge Downing Street, says campaigner Peter Greste

The Guardian - UK

Steve McQueen says creative industries are undervalued in modern Britain

‘It’s one of the few things we’re actually good at,’ the director said

The Independent UK

Grenfell exhibition by Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen promises tragedy will ‘never be forgotten’

Fire claimed 72 lives including the deaths of 18 children

The Independent UK

Jamie Foxx shares big ‘problem’ Leonardo DiCaprio had with Django Unchained

‘When Leo came in the next day, he didn’t speak,’ Foxx revealed

The Independent UK

David Lynch’s children to honour film-maker with ‘worldwide group meditation’

The event will take place on Monday, which would have been his 79th birthday, to celebrate his life and legacy.

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Steve McQueen says David Lynch approached cinema with ‘two guns blazing’

The world of film and TV have remembered the ‘visionary’ filmmaker, who was known for the surreal TV series Twin Peaks and a host of films.

The Conversation

While Hollywood ignored stories of Black resistance, Cuban filmmakers celebrated Black power

In recent years, there has been an increased push for more diversity and representation on our entertainment screens. The #OscarsSoWhite campaign of 2015 and the enduring social justice movement it generated increased public awareness of the longstanding problematic issues of discrimination and exclusion in Hollywood.

TechRadar

I downloaded Mubi for the first time - here are the first 9 movies I added to my watchlist with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

Mubi is one of those hidden gem streaming services, and after downloading it for the first time, I've added these 9 movies straight to my watchlist with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Guardian - UK

From Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Pope Francis: the books to look forward to in 2025

New work from Zadie Smith, a memoir from Bill Gates, plus the third instalment in Rebecca Yarros’s romantasy series - here’s the biggest fiction and nonfiction for the year ahead

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The Independent UK

Denzel Washington adds new job to resume after being baptised in live-streamed ceremony

‘Gladiator II’ actor received certificate that will allow him to be ordained in the future

The Independent UK

The best books to look out for in 2025, from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Adam Kay

2025: Start planning your reading list for next year with Katie Rosseinsky’s guide to the new novels and non-fiction you shouldn’t miss

RideApart

Get Hyped, a Gulf Oil Livery Is Coming to MotoGP Next Season

Think back to all the great racing liveries of yesteryear. You've got Rothmans, Repsol, Marlboro, Martini, Castrol, BMW's of all generations, Alitalia, and Coca-Cola. I'd be tempted to throw in Red Bulls, too, as it's become iconic in the modern era both for Formula 1 and MotoGP. But there's one that…

The Guardian - UK

The best art and architecture of 2024

Our critics’ highlights include magnificently rough portraits by the late Frank Auerbach, Caravaggio’s final painting and a 1930s silo reborn as a museum of modern art

The Guardian - UK

Reni Eddo-Lodge launches her own imprint with publisher HarperCollins

The author will serve as editor-at-large of Monument Books, helping to find authors that champion ‘ideas, stories and culture, as well as uplifting or refashioning past legacies’

The Guardian - UK

The 50 best films of 2024 in the UK

Jonathan Glazer’s Holocaust drama was chilling, Lily Farhadpour charmed in Iran and Paul Mescal was tremendous in a fantasy-romance as our critics select their standout picks of the year

Motor1

Steve McQueen's Porsche 917K: The 'Le Mans' Halo Car is Going To Auction

It’s a nearly impossible task, but one that the 1969 Porsche 917K Chassis Number 917-022 has effortlessly accomplished, capturing lightning in a bottle to become an enduring icon in both motorsport lore and pop culture. The stars aligned, cementing its status as one of the most recognizable race cars of all time.

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