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British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton’, dies at 75
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in The Full Monty, Michael Clayton and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died, his family said.
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Could Next Goal Wins be Taika Waititi’s first own goal?
This feel-good sports film shows the Kiwi director may finally have bitten off more than he can chew in Hollywood.
- by Jake Wilson
A ‘pitch-perfect sequel’? The fine line between fan fiction and an ugly lawsuit
Fans of The Lord of the Rings (and Star Wars and Star Trek) have always made their own stories. So when does enthusiastic fandom become a problem?
- by Michael Idato
The best films of 2023, a critic’s choice
From Barbenheimer to Australian horror, veteran directors are joined by rising young talents in this year’s highlights.
- by Garry Maddox
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Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead amid drug allegations
The South Korean actor of the Oscar-winning film has been found dead. He had been facing an investigation over accusations of illegal drug use amid a government crackdown.
- by Reuters
Weary Aquaman sequel proves it’s just as well DC is starting over
Despite Jason Momoa’s laid-back charm, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom raises more questions than it answers.
- by Jake Wilson
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Our reviewers’ verdicts of the films to see this summer
Here’s what our critics thought of the summer’s hottest movies, from Wonka, to Migration, One Life, Anyone But You, Wish, Poor Things and Aquaman.
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Disney’s Wish feels like it was scripted during a team-building retreat
The artistic failure of Disney’s latest effort proves that vast amounts of money doesn’t always make a difference.
- by Jake Wilson
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Mike White’s animation Migration doesn’t spread its wings far enough
The man behind The White Lotus brings a personal touch to this tale about a family of ducks who venture beyond the safety of their nest.
- by Jake Wilson
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Real-life story of man who saved children from Nazis is heartbreaking
Anthony Hopkins’ silence speaks volumes as he delivers another powerful performance as Nicholas Winton.
- by Sandra Hall
Here’s to your Elf (even if it’s a rubbish movie, at any time of year)
A worse Christmas movie than Love Actually? Yes, it’s possible.
- by Karl Quinn