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Watching ‘Casablanca’ on its 80th anniversary, we remain in awe of its simplicity – and profound depth

In November 1942, a romantic drama directed by a Hungarian immigrant and starring an ex-naval officer and an obscure Swedish actress was released. The film began shooting without a finished script. Many at Warner Brothers Studios thought the film would quickly disappear into obscurity. It would end up winning three Academy Awards (for best picture, […]

by Ben McCann Nov 24, 2022Nov 24, 2022 / 4 mins /

Downton Abbey movie pokes fun at “movie people” as Johnny Depp trial reveals their secrets

by Robert Hutchinson May 26, 2022May 27, 2022 / 4 mins /

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How China is taking over Hollywood

by Robert Carle Apr 13, 2022Mar 20, 2023 / 6 mins /

Why do we obsess about celebrity weddings?

by Michael Cook Nov 19, 2020Nov 19, 2020 / 3 mins /

Abortion a woman’s choice? It wasn’t for Judy Garland

by Veronika Winkels Oct 10, 2019May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

Avengers: Endgame and the relentless march of Hollywood franchise movies

by Daniel White Jul 18, 2019May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Putting a ring on it, for the children’s sake

by Carolyn Moynihan Apr 13, 2018Apr 19, 2020 / < 1 mins /

Why Hollywood is losing ground

by Denyse O'Leary Apr 3, 2018May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

The 2018 Oscar nominations: a diverse bunch

by Luisa Cotta Ramosino Jan 25, 2018May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Black frocks won’t empower women, marriage will

by Carolyn Moynihan Jan 10, 2018Apr 19, 2020 / 5 mins /

Can Hollywood ever get rid of ‘inappropriate behaviour’?

by Michael Cook Nov 30, 2017Apr 19, 2020 / 3 mins /

More than Harvey’s secret is out

by Andrea Mrozek Oct 26, 2017May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

5 lessons Harvey Weinstein can teach us about Hollywood

by Michael Cook Oct 12, 2017Apr 19, 2020 / 3 mins /

F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hitler knew how important culture is

by Eileen L. Wittig Aug 14, 2017May 1, 2020 / 6 mins /

Obama’s farewell bash

by Michael Cook Jan 9, 2017Apr 19, 2020 / 3 mins /