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In 1924, cinema was hailed as an agent of world peace. Has it failed?

A century ago, the new artform was welcomed as an harbinger of universal harmony. Although it’s been pressed into service for darker aims since, some of that utopian spirit survives

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024

OPINION - Kate Moss at 50: there's a reason she will always be the poster girl for London

Ask Londoners what they know about Croydon and here’s what they definitely won’t say: Croydon has white cliffs (who knew?); it was originally a centre for saffron cultivation (who cares?); Charlie Chaplin was once kidnapped at Croydon Airport (the weirdest thing here is that Croydon used to have an airport).…

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2024

‘His success was rammed down my throat’: Charlie Chaplin’s son Michael on fame, failure and finding peace

He was the son of the most famous man in the world, a runaway hippy, a failed pop singer and then a goat farmer. Now, Michael J Chaplin is publishing the novel it took him decades to write

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024

5 classic Max movies with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

For more shows like Netflix's Bodies, watch these sci-fi shows including Supernatural and Fringe

Tom’s Guide · Nov 19, 2023

As a DVD collector, the Criterion Collection sale is always a can't miss opportunity

The Criterion Collection sale is bi-annual and always gets me buying up a classic movie DVD or two to celebrate.

WhatToWatch · Nov 14, 2023

Highlights from Barbra Streisand memoir

The celebrated singer and actress gives us a glimpse at the early phases of her career and personal life

Salon · Nov 7, 2023

Charlie Chaplin’s son was ‘very cruel’ to me, says Barbra Streisand

In BBC interview on eve of release of memoir, singer and actor tells of problematic encounters with male collaborators

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023

Movie Props That Sold For A Small Fortune

Owning a piece of movie history can be quite expensive.

Cinemablend · Nov 1, 2023

Every SNL Cast Member Who Has Been Nominated For An Oscar

A surprising amount of Saturday Night Live actors have received Academy Award nominations.

Cinemablend · Nov 1, 2023

The rise of actor Patsy Ferran: ‘I’m a bit of a duck: calm on the surface…’

She cancelled her honeymoon to star in A Streetcar Named Desire with four days’ notice – then won the 2023 Critics’ Circle best actress award. She talks to the Observer’s theatre critic, an early champion, about her next move

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023