Cinema
It took a lot to play Pansy. Dropping the morning run was just the start
Marianne Jean-Baptiste quickly realised that being too peppy during rehearsals for Hard Truths was never going to work.
- Stephanie Bunbury
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Gene Hackman never chased million-dollar roles, but his performances were priceless
Gene Hackman was the actor’s actor, that rare creature who lived uncomfortably in the spotlight.
- Michael Idato
- ★★★
- Review
Documentary about a dad’s last journey knows how to push your buttons
There’s a strong chance anyone who has dealt with elderly parents will be moved by this Swedish film.
- Jake Wilson
Spies? They’re a lot like actors, says Cate Blanchett
Playing an undercover agent in Black Bag was a familiar journey into ambiguity.
- Stephanie Bunbury
Guy Pearce is up for an Oscar. Will he prepare a speech?
In an era of Hollywood stars being scrupulously careful about what they say, Guy Pearce is refreshingly direct.
- Garry Maddox
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 slays global box office records
It passed Inside Out 2 as the biggest animated movie of all time in its first week. In its second, it is set to overtake all but four others.
- Karl Quinn
Cram this year’s best pictures before the Oscars. Here’s how
If you’re worried you’ve fallen behind on your Academy Award watch list, don’t worry – we have you covered.
- Nell Geraets and Brittany Busch
- Opinion
- Pop culture
I’m over the Bridget Jones con job. She’s depressing, hapless and foolish
For decades generations of women have fawned over this neurotic mess as if she’s Gloria Steinem in flannelette pyjamas.
- Kate Halfpenny
- ★★★½
- Review
Pamela Anderson shines in showgirl tale that’s all dazzle, no razzle
The star brings an air of innocent gentility to her role as Las Vegas dancer facing the end of her career.
- Sandra Hall
- ★★★★
- Review
This strange little movie should be utterly grim, but it’s a total joy
Starring mostly non-actors, director Andrea Arnold’s Bird is meandering, strange and sometimes grim. But it’s a joy too.
- Karl Quinn
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