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Russell Crowe says he’s descended from last man beheaded at Tower of London

Lord Lovat’s amusement at his own execution is said to have given rise to the phrase ‘laughing his head off’

The Independent UK

Russell Crowe reveals he is related to Jacobite lord whose 'death coined a phrase'

Russell Crowe has revealed he is the distant relative of a notorious Jacobite Lord who was the last man to be executed by beheading in Britain.

The National (Scotland)

Russell Crowe says he is descendant of last man executed by beheading in England

Actor says ancestry research shows he is related to the 11th Lord Lovat, who died at Tower of London in 1747

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Netflix's 5 most-watched movies of early 2023 are painful – watch these 5 instead

Netflix has so many amazing movies, we can do better than this!

TechRadar

James Gunn Debunked A Superman: Legacy Rumor Involving Kurt Russell, And I Completely Get Why The Actor Isn’t Being Cast

A Superman: Legacy casting rumor concerning Kurt Russell has been making the rounds, and James Gunn took some time to debunk it.

Cinemablend

Netflix's Obliterated is getting obliterated by critics – watch these 4 action comedies instead

These four classic movies will tickle your funny bone while keeping you on the edge of your seat.

TechRadar

10 must-see movies arriving on Netflix in December 2023

Netflix is getting a treasure trove of new movies in December, and these are the ones to watch first

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Ridley Scott Describes His Original Gladiator 2 Opening Scene With Russell Crowe, And Now I Need To See This

Ridley Scott is hard at work on Gladiator 2, but he reveals details about the opening scene he once had that included Russell Crowe.

Cinemablend

32 Famous Actors That Have Tried Their Hand At Singing

A lot of famous actors are also great singers. Very few have made it a success in music, but here is a list that made decent attempts.

Cinemablend

The Killer is still Netflix's #1 movie – here are 3 top crime movies to watch if you've seen it

Need more crime to fill a Killer-shaped hole? Here are three superb crime movies you can stream on Netflix right now

TechRadar

The Story Behind Why Sharon Stone Once Paid Leonardo DiCaprio's Salary Before His Breakthrough Titanic Success

Apparently, Sharon Stone paid Leonardo DiCaprio's salary on a movie they did together before the actor hit true fame with Titanic.

Cinemablend

20 Years Ago, Russell Crowe Made the Greatest War Epic of the Decade

Crowe has never appeared in a Star Trek movie, but his greatest adventure shares the sci-fi franchise's love of exploration and its message about retaining your humanity amid crisis.

Inverse

Master and Commander at 20: a miraculous masterpiece of action cinema

Peter Weir’s adventure didn’t find enough of an audience in 2003 but its old-fashioned sturdiness has given it a long life

The Guardian - US

The Full Story Behind Hugh Jackman (Almost Not) Landing The Role Of Wolverine

Hugh Jackman's road to the role of X-Men's Wolverine was pretty wild, with some interesting twists and turns almost pushing him out of the running.

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12 awful performances in brilliant movies, from Jake Gyllenhaal to Hugh Grant

Ever see a great movie undone by one slightly askew element? Adam White curates 12 times actors nearly sank their entire boats

The Independent UK

Sam Burgess reveals Russell Crowe gave blessing to Warrington move

Burgess sounded out the A-list star, who co-owns the South Sydney Rabbitohs, before taking over as head coach of the Wolves.

The Guardian - UK

Chocolate statues, posh chairs and dogs banned from parks – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Israel launches ‘limited raids’ into Gaza Strip overnight

White House says there will be ‘continued flow’ of aid, after Biden speaks with Netanyahu. Plus, far-right populist Javier Milei comes second in the first round of Argentina’s presidential election

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Russell Crowe endorses his lifesized chocolate Gladiator statue: ‘I will be available to eat’

Oscar winner shares photo of sculpture, modelled on his Gladiator strongman Maximus, made for chocolate festival in Malta

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Opera House at 50: the stories behind the superstitions, sleepovers and scene-stealing moments

From Hugh Jackman’s black eye to ‘benevolent’ ghosts in the back seats, tour guides, security staff and stage managers guide us through five decades beneath the white sails

Inverse

You Need to Watch the Best Roman Empire Epic on Netflix ASAP

This early 2000s blockbuster might as well be the definition of a crowdpleaser. Now that it's on Netflix, here's why you need to watch Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott's all-time classic.

Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran claims he got so high smoking weed with Snoop Dogg that he ‘could not see’

The singer said he had always wanted to light up with the rapper but it did not go to plan

The Guardian - UK

After 10 years, I’m stepping down as the Observer’s film critic. Here are my top films from the decade

As I leave the post, I look back on how cinema has changed since 2013 and, below, pick a favourite movie from each year of my tenure – as well as a turkey

The Independent UK

13 terrible movies that could have been fixed with just one tweak

From ‘Rise of Skywalker’ to ‘Spider-Man 3’, there are plenty of sub-par films that might have been saved with a single slight adjustment. Louis Chilton picks 13 of them

Inverse

You Need to Watch the Best Exorcism Thriller of the Decade on Netflix ASAP

Russell Crowe's latest was a modest hit. Its success on Netflix might justify a cinematic universe.

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