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Life has changed for Paddington, but thankfully he’s still a very delightful bear
The third film in the popular franchise sends the Brown family to Peru in search of a missing Aunt Lucy.
- by Sandra Hall
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‘It hit me’: The role that made Colin Firth feel way out of his depth
It was an emotional challenge to play a father whose daughter died in the Lockerbie bombing in 1988, then dedicated his life to finding those responsible.
- by Rob Harris
Quiz shows need a great hook to survive - and this one is a cracker
Jimmy Carr’s new series, I Literally Just Told You, continues the comedian’s history of twisting traditional TV formats.
- by Ben Pobjie
Sometimes the art of sport commentary is knowing when to shut up
Gifted callers can tell when to make sharp observations and when to let the sport weave its own particular magic.
- by Tom Ryan
The US reboot of Laid is a vivacious farce with a few new kinks
Everything Everywhere All at Once breakthrough star Stephanie Hsu plays a woman who discovers her former lovers are dying in strange circumstances.
- by Craig Mathieson
TV of the year: 10 hidden gems that are worth tracking down
From Karl Lagerfeld to Batman, and a sitcom set in a chaotic public library, this list will help fill out your summer viewing schedule.
- by Craig Mathieson
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Summer holidays movie special: Our critics’ picks of the flicks
Already seen Wicked? Want a film that will please the family? Our reviewers have you covered from Boxing Day and beyond.
Inspired by Bluey and Bondi Rescue, another Australian cartoon is making waves overseas
Kangaroo Beach, which features native animals, is a hit with preschoolers in Britain, China, Mexico, Canada and Finland.
- by Bridget McManus
TV of the year: Test yourself with this year’s big TV holiday quiz
From mythological black comedy to Media Watch, it’s been a huge year in television, so now it’s time for a few questions
- by Louise Rugendyke, Karl Quinn, Michael Idato, Debi Enker and Craig Mathieson
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This is a film you can drift through, enchanted and sceptical at once
Starring Celeste Dalla Porta and Gary Oldman, Parthenope takes place in the kind of that world high-end advertising conjures up.
- by Jake Wilson
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Jim Carrey’s showboating double-act can’t save Sonic the Hedgehog 3
The comedian takes on a second role as Dr Robotnik’s lookalike grandpa, which doubles the number of movie characters he’s played this decade.
- by Jake Wilson
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