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32 great films about growing old - from heartwarming rom-coms to cult classics

We break down 32 great films about growing old, from rom-coms to heartfelt stories

‘Such a relief’: infected blood scandal victims create support groups

Victims of the infected blood inquiry are joining forces to share stories and support. Sue Wathen, Joan Edgington and Nicola Leahey were diagnosed with hepatitis C after struggling through years of unexplained symptoms that were dismissed by doctors. Learning that they had been infected with a disease known as the “silent killer” by receiving contaminated blood gave them answers, but left them feeling in despair and bereft of purpose. They have...

How the Death of David Cronenberg's Wife of 43 Years Inspired ‘The Shrouds': ‘Grief Is Forever'

David Cronenberg is returning to Cannes with “The Shrouds,” the story of an industrialist named Karsh, who invents a controversial technology that allows grieving families to see inside the graves of their loved ones with high-resolution cameras. It’s a film that defies easy categorization. This being a Cronenberg production, there are elements of body horror, […]

20 Black artists who deserve a documentary

Over the last few years, fans have watched documentaries on music legends such as Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, and many more. Here is a list of Black artists that should tell their life stories in a documentary format.

Girls Aloud kick off reunion tour dedicated to late bandmate

Girls Aloud have taken to the stage for the first gig of their reunion tour with emotional tributes to their late bandmate Sarah Harding.

Madonna shares choir's video with 19.8m followers

The singing group receives hundreds of comments after being spotted by the Queen of Pop.

After Life actor overwhelmed by social media love

Ethan Lawrence says "we run the risk of having an enormous brain drain in this industry".

What’s on TV tonight: Doctor Who, Rebus, Prince George: A King for the Future and more

Saturday 18 May Doctor Who BBC One, 6.50pm A regular gun for hire under Russell T Davies since the 2005 revival, Steven Moffat of course took the reins of Doctor Who for the Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi years, and here writes his first episode since 2017. Counterintuitively, it calls upon Ncuti Gatwa to suppress his natural energy and vitality when...

The 20 best films about pilots

Sure, most of these movies are something we’d never want to watch on a plane, but they are worthwhile films about pilots. Here are some of our favorites.

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is not coming to Prime Video after theaters (Here's where to stream)

If you love The Strangers franchise, you'll be excited to hear there's another movie coming out. The Strangers: Chapter 1 is not a movie you'll be able to watch on Prime Video for free, but there will be a way with an additional membership.

The 90s TV shows you didn’t know were on Netflix right now

Here's 7 of the best.

Gossip: Cherries in four-way fight for Clarke-Salter

Bournemouth, Burnley and Crystal Palace are likely to be able to offer QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter higher wages than Celtic in the battle for his signature, but the Scottish champions hope Champions League football will be enough to tempt the 26-year-old. (Football Insider) Want more transfer stories? Read Saturday's full gossip column

‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' Makers Unveil ‘Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare' First Look (EXCLUSIVE)

In this first look from “Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare” - from the makers of slasher horror hit "Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey" - Martin Portlock plays an evil, murderous and disfigured version of the children’s character. The Jagged Edge Productions film - being sold by ITN Studios in Cannes - follows Wendy Darling as she strikes out in an attempt to rescue […]

The 25 best movies and TV shows about the Middle Ages

Though films and TV series about the Middle Ages do not always attract the same level of love and critical praise as those set in other periods of history, there are still a number of notable films and TV series which take the period as their setting.

Box Office: John Krasinski's Ryan Reynolds ‘IF' Movie Starts Off With $1.8M in Previews

Writer-director John Krasinski‘s original family film IF has started off its box office run with $1.8 million in Thursday previews. The fantasy pic, headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast, explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them […]

Nicolas Cage's Sun-Bleached, Rat-Munching Mind-Bender ‘The Surfer' Makes Waves at Cannes With Six-Minute Standing Ovation

Nicolas Cage was having fun as his new psychological thriller, “The Surfer,” scored a six-minute standing ovation at a Cannes Film Festival midnight screening on Friday night. Cage appeared to be having a ball, beaming from ear to ear and waving across the room as cheers erupted around the Palais. At one point he took […]

‘Goodbye Julia,' ‘Four Daughters' Stand Out at Critics Awards for Arab Films Handed Out in Cannes

Sudanese first-timer Mohamed Kordofani's "Goodbye Julia," a timely morality tale that takes place just before the 2011 secession of South Sudan, has won top awards for both fest feature film and best screenplay at the eighth edition of the Critics Awards for Arab Films that will be handed out today at the Plage des Palmes […]

3 sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in May

From hard-boiled action to a Roger Corman classic, these are the three sci-fi movies on Peacock you need to watch in May.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Doctor Who: Boom review – A bit of a damp squib only saved by brilliant performances

Doctor Who: Boom review – A bit of a damp squib only saved by brilliant performances - 2/5 This episode wrestles with chunky themes – the dangers of AI, religious extremism, and the parasitic wickedness of the arms industry. But the execution is wishy-washy

Why Fans Are Calling Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's ACM Duet the "Best Performance of the Night"

Gwen's outfit definitely have something to do with it.

The Top Billy Joel Songs

Billy Joel is a legendary figure in the world of music. Known for his heartfelt lyrics, intricate compositions, and unde

Mark Damon, B-movie heartthrob, spaghetti Western cowboy and later indie movie mogul – obituary

Mark Damon, who has died aged 91, enjoyed two bites at the Hollywood cherry, first as a toothy B-movie performer, then as a financier and producer of several worldwide hits, including Das Boot (1981) and The Lost Boys (1987). His company Producers Sales Organization rethought the way films were sold internationally; initiating the now-standard prac...

Tom Pelphrey on filming that shocking ‘Man in Full’ ending scene

Actor Tom Pelphrey opens up about working with Jeff Daniels, his daughter with Kaley Cuoco, prosthetics and the shocking nude scene in "Man in Full."

Fans fume as Netflix removes period drama with 95% Rotten Tomatoes score

Gladiator's Giant to star in city's panto

The strongman is among the first famous faces to be announced for the Grand Theatre production.

Who is John Rebus, the hero of Ian Rankin’s detective novels?

Who is John Rebus, the hero of Ian Rankin’s detective novels? - Over 29 books, turns out we’ve learned quite a lot

New Zealand's top musicians band together to fight controversial Coromandel mining project

The new campaign 'Musicians Against Mines' will auction off never-before-seen lyrics to fight it.

Paul McCartney "Becomes UK's First Music Billionaire" In Annual Rich List – report

Paul McCartney has been one of the UK's wealthiest musicians for the last 60 years due to his Beatles royalties. Now he has reportedly become the first UK musician to become a billionaire ($1.27bn). The Sunday Times Rich List, published annually, reports that Sir Paul has seen his immense fortune increase by £50m ($63.5m) in […]

Kinds of Kindness review: Emma Stone and Jessie Plemons shine in these intelligent and darkly funny tales

Kinds of Kindness review: Emma Stone and Jessie Plemons shine in these intelligent and darkly funny tales - 4/5 Although it lacks the totally out-there oddness of Yorgos Lanthimos’ earlier works and the richness of his latter films like Poor Things and The Favourite, his trademark inventiveness is here in spades

Anne Robinson confirms she is dating Queen Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles

Anne Robinson confirms she is dating Queen Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles - ‘Mind your own business,’ Robinson says

'It feels like every emotion worth living has been lived'

Some people on social media are saying they will be crying come Sunday evening. Not tears of joy at a trophy win nor of frustration at a final-day nightmare, but tears because of the closing of a chapter. When Liverpool host Wolves on the Premier League's final day, Anfield's farewell to manager Jurgen Klopp looks set to be, to borrow a term the Me...

Johnny Depp's ‘Modì' Gets Italian Distribution Via Be Water and Maestro Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

The Johnny Depp-directed film "Modì," about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, has secured a distribution deal in Italy, where it will be released by emerging production/distribution player Be Water. Above is a first-look image from the set of the film, which is now in post. “Modì” stars Italy’s Riccardo Scamarcio as the bad boy painter and […]

Megalopolis red carpet at Cannes 2024: the best looks

The latest film by Francis Ford Coppola, 'Megalopolis', drew a famous crowd at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. The film is an over-the-top parable about the fall of the US Empire with parallels to Ancient Rome. Critics haven't been all too kind to the movie that stars Adam Driver, but Hollywood stars shone on the red carpet for its premiere. Have a look at Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Teyana Taylor, and other beautiful stars.

Ruben Östlund Regular Partner Film i Väst Hikes Co-Pros with Noomi Rapace Starrer ‘Mother,' Flags Five Films in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Billed the ‘Trollywood' of the North for its close ties to talent, the leading Scandinavian regional film fund Film i Väst in Sweden's Trollhättan has boarded the Noomi Rapace starrer "Mother, to be helmed by Macedonia's Teona Stugar Mitevska. The biopic, in which Rapace will play the legendary religious figure Mother Teresa, will mark the […]

‘Eephus' First Look: Frederick Wiseman Joins ‘Uncut Gems' Reunion for '90s Baseball Dramedy

Exclusive: Cinematographer Carson Lund's feature directorial debut will premiere during the Directors' Fortnight.

Which James Bond theme song is the best Bond theme song?

Excluding any theme songs that aren't canon to the original series, here is a ranking of the Bond theme songs from weakest to best.

Shia LaBeouf’s new film debuts with terrible score on Rotten Tomatoes

The epic sci-fi has firmly divided critics.

Jo Wood: The Rolling Stones won’t happen again – It’s not wild enough now

Jo Wood has a sign hanging up in the kitchen: “Glam-ma,” it says. “A glamorous woman with grandchildren who is too young and fabulous to be called Grandma.” It feels appropriate. At 69, the model, entrepreneur and former Mrs Ronnie Wood has 10 grandchildren, to whom she seems devoted – when we speak, a gaggle of grandsons is about to arrive for the...

Why Streaming Services Are Betting Big on Series Over Movies

The Future of Streaming: Shows Reign Supreme Over Movies

Lisa Armstrong 'will battle her ex-husband Ant McPartlin for custody of their Labrador'

Lisa Armstrong 'will battle her ex-husband Ant McPartlin for custody of their Labrador' - Dog has been bone of contention after pair divorced in 2018

29 of the most iconic celebrity cameos in TV and film history

What do celebrities have in common? Delighting audiences with a surprise cameo.

Adria Arjona, Edgar Ramirez to Co-Star in Jayro Bustamante's Dystopian Thriller ‘El Sombreron'

Adria Arjona (“Andor,” “Hit Man”) and Edgar Ramirez, the Golden Globe-nominated actor of “American Crime Story” and “Carlos,” have been tapped to star in “El Sombreron,” a dystopian thriller from Jayro Bustamante, the acclaimed director of “La Llorona” (2019) and “Ixcanul” (2015). The feature is to be launched at Cannes by the Match Factory, which […]

Cannes Hidden Gem: A Filmmaking Prodigy Offers a Paean to the Wonders of Childhood in ‘My Sunshine'

Japanese director Hiroshi Okuyama is only 28 years old, but his feature filmmaking to date has been suffused by the desire to reach back into the past at the elusive sensibilities of youth. Okuyama announced himself as something of a prodigy - he writes, directs, edits and serves as his own cinematographer on his films - when his […]

From humble beginnings to epic performances: Unveiling the memorable first gigs of music artists

A music artist's first live performance is always a memorable one. Though this doesn't necessarily mean it was a good or uneventful one. Some bands and solo artists started their career playing in unassuming places such as their own high schools or local bars. But despite their humble beginnings, all of these music artists became hugely successful years later. Click through this gallery to find out when and where your favorite music artists first hit the stage, and what went down during the shows.

How Anna Jones became the standard bearer for modern British vegetarian cooking

How Anna Jones became the standard bearer for modern British vegetarian cooking - INTERVIEW: Twenty years ago, Anna Jones was one of Jamie Oliver’s TV apprentices; now she’s made a name for herself as a vegetarian cookbook queen. She tells Hannah Twiggs why she chose her own kitchen over life as a chef

Chris Cornell’s five favourite singers, in his own words

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell passed away on May 18, 2017. Eight years earlier, he told Classic Rock about the singers who had inspired him

The best psychological thrillers of all time

We can drag on about what officially constitutes a psychological thriller. Various elements of the genre also can be found in horror and supernatural movies. That said, we offer our 25 best films that could fall under the moniker of the psychological thriller.

‘Harry Potter' Star Tom Felton to Topline $15 Million Action/Sci-Fi Film ‘Altered' (EXCLUSIVE)

Tom Felton, best-known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” franchise, is to star in the $15 million action/sci-fi film “Altered,” alongside Richard Brake (“Game of Thrones,” “Barbarian,” “Mayor of Kingstown”), Igor Jijikine (“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”), Aggy Adams (“The Witcher”) and Liza Bugulova. The film is […]

Cannes First Look: ‘Under the Stars' Starring Toni Collette and Andy Garcia

Toni Collette and Andy Garcia look to be having the time of their lives while enjoying a sunshine-filled picnic in the first look at Under the Stars, a new romantic comedy from filmmaker Michelle Danner and writer Victoria Vinuesa. The story centers on a struggling romance novelist who is stuck in a passionless relationship. When […]

28 TV Spin-Offs That Were As Good Or Better Than The Show They Came From

Sometimes a TV spin-off deserves the same love of its parent TV show.