Film industry

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UK film board tightens guidance on sex scenes in 12/12A-rated releases
BBFC survey finds sexual violence remains biggest area of concern while views on some drug use have eased

Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent

19, Mar, 2024 @10:37 AM

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Let's be honest: Oscars night is too safe, struggling with relevance, and needs a rethink | Coco Khan
Each year the ceremony becomes slicker – and safer – no matter how much more diverse, creative and bold the films being feted are, says the Guardian’s Coco Khan

Coco Khan

12, Mar, 2024 @10:47 AM

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The big bang: how Oppenheimer pulled off its extraordinary Oscars victory
Despite its doomy story, three-hour length – and some remarkable competition – Christopher Nolan’s film dominated the Academy Awards. We examine the campaign behind the slowburner which blew Barbie away

Andrew Pulver

12, Mar, 2024 @6:00 AM

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Top stars must help protect cast and crew from bad behaviour, says Denise Gough
Gough, who is resuming her Olivier award-winning role in People, Places and Things, calls on those in positions of power to become allies for colleagues

Chris Wiegand Stage editor

11, Mar, 2024 @12:01 AM

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Canine film stars battle it out in doggy Oscars: will Messi the collie get teeth into top Fido award?
Anatomy of a Fall’s Snoop sheepdog faces competition from Barbie’s labrador and Napoleon’s pomeranian

James Tapper

09, Mar, 2024 @2:46 PM

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Oscars 2024 aiming for a bigger audience, but that may be beyond Ken
An earlier time, an embarrassment of superstars and Ryan Gosling’s live turn will, it’s hoped, boost viewers. But it’s not clear the audience is coming back

Lanre Bakare

08, Mar, 2024 @2:25 PM

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Worth its weight in gold: how to make a killing predicting the Oscars
The TV audience may be in decline, but a passionate community of amateurs has been monitoring every tremor of buzz long before the ceremony

Shaad D'Souza

05, Mar, 2024 @11:00 AM

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Stuntwomen review – real all-action movie-set heroes tell their bruising stories
Elena Avdija’s revelatory and nuanced documentary shines a light on the incredibly brave performers who face physical and emotional battles on and off screen

Phuong Le

04, Mar, 2024 @1:00 PM

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Mary Poppins’ UK age rating raised to PG due to discriminatory language
British Board of Film Classification lifts it from U certificate almost 60 years after film was first released

Kevin Rawlinson

26, Feb, 2024 @9:37 AM

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Actor Judith Godrèche urges French film industry to face up to sexual abuse
Star tells audience at prestigious César awards that they need to challenge powerful and abusive men whatever the career risk

Kim Willsher in Paris

23, Feb, 2024 @10:06 PM

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UK indie films will ‘die’ without fiscal aid, Ken Loach producer says
Rebecca O’Brien, award-winning collaborator on Loach's films, raised urgent warnings at a select committee inquiry into the industry

Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

22, Feb, 2024 @6:09 PM

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In LA, directors have clubbed together to save a landmark cinema. Why don’t Brits do the same?
In the US and Europe, a combination of figurehead film-makers allied with community partners really seems to work

Mark Cousins

22, Feb, 2024 @4:54 PM

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