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Documentary re-examines Pabst’s private life through his wife Gertrude’s story

  • Documentary explores Pabst’s private life and his wife Gertrude’s experiences.
  • Family accounts portray him as distant and patriarchal.
  • Rich archive material is let down by structural missteps.

Angela Christlieb’s documentary examines the private life of Austrian film-maker GW Pabst through family interviews, letters and photographs, placing his wife Gertrude at the centre of the story. It matters because it challenges the image of a celebrated director whose early films championed strong-willed women, revealing a more…

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‘Inbetweeners’ Stars Making ‘Boys To Men’ Doc About Growing Up For Channel 4

  • Inbetweeners stars making Channel 4 documentary about adulthood and midlife
  • Road trip-style show explores navigating life in your forties without crisis
  • Arrives amid revival of the comedy, including a forthcoming Netflix film

Joe Thomas and James Buckley, stars of British comedy series The Inbetweeners, are collaborating on a new Channel 4 documentary titled Joe and James: Boys to Men. The programme explores the challenges of adulthood and navigating life in one's forties, taking the form of a travelogue-style road trip…

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4 Years Later, These Are the 10 Best Movies of 2022

  • The article revisits the best-regarded films of 2022.
  • Time has helped some overlooked releases find wider appreciation.
  • The excerpt praises *Puss in Boots*, *The Northman* and *Pinocchio*.

Collider ranks ten films as standouts from 2022, a year when cinemas returned to full operation after pandemic shutdowns. The article argues that time has changed how some releases are viewed: films that were initially overlooked have found wider audiences, while some early favourites have aged less well.…

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“It was pretty surreal”: the 2013 movie Jason Bateman called a “dream come true”

  • Directing *Bad Words* fulfilled Bateman’s long-standing ambition.
  • He acted in it after two cast members dropped out.
  • He has since directed films and acclaimed television.

Jason Bateman said directing the 2013 comedy *Bad Words* fulfilled a long-held ambition. He had spent decades acting, but wanted to move behind the camera and eventually stop performing; when two actors dropped out, he also took a role in the film. Bateman directed the film with a…

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Jim Carrey’s Liar Liar blends manic comedy with a heartfelt story of fatherhood

  • "Liar Liar" is a masterclass in comedy with Jim Carrey delivering an Oscar-worthy performance combining manic energy and genuine emotion
  • The film packs an exceptional number of memorable, rewatchable scenes across its 86-minute runtime
  • Comedies rarely receive Academy recognition despite often being more difficult to execute than dramatic films

A columnist celebrates Jim Carrey's 1997 comedy "Liar Liar" as their feel-good favourite film, arguing that Carrey's performance deserved Academy recognition. The film follows a lawyer cursed by his son's birthday wish to tell only the truth, with Carrey delivering a manic yet emotionally grounded performance that brings…

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Pokémon Is Officially Giving Fans What They’ve Been Waiting For

  • Shiny Applin debuts during Pokémon GO’s Harvest Festival.
  • Players can choose an apple reward path for Applin’s evolutions.
  • The event runs from 29 September to 5 October.

Pokémon GO’s Harvest Festival: Applin Picking will introduce Shiny Applin, giving players their first chance to find the rare variant while gathering items for Applin’s evolutions. The event also lets players choose which apple they want to pursue, making it easier to work towards a particular evolution. The…

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‘Harry Potter’ Producer David Barron Backs AI Adaptation Of ‘The Call Of The Wild’

  • Harry Potter producer David Barron enters AI filmmaking with The Call of the Wild
  • AI-generated film told from canine protagonist's perspective for first time
  • Technology now makes London's epic vision financially and logistically feasible

David Barron, a prominent British film producer with credits on six Harry Potter films, is entering the generative artificial intelligence sector by producing an AI adaptation of Jack London's 1903 novel The Call of the Wild. The film, written and directed by Simon Rumley and produced at nmatic…

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Snoop Dogg hosts VMAs as ceremony returns to Los Angeles after eight years

  • Snoop Dogg hosts VMAs in Los Angeles for first time in eight years
  • Rapper negotiated LA location as condition of taking hosting job
  • Event features Madonna, Taylor Swift and special prizes for winners

Snoop Dogg hosted the MTV Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on 27 September, marking the ceremony's return to the West Coast after eight years based on the East Coast. The legendary rapper negotiated the location as a condition of hosting, famously telling organisers…

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The 2001 movie role Daniel Craig lost for being blonde: “I came close to changing my mind”

  • Craig rejected from A Knight's Tale for blonde hair; later cast as blonde Bond
  • Director prioritised visual contrast between lead and supporting actors' appearance
  • Expected Bond candidate Purefoy lost role to the actor rejected from same film

Daniel Craig was rejected for a role in the 2001 film "A Knight's Tale" because director Brian Helgeland considered his blonde hair incompatible with Heath Ledger's similar colouring. This proved deeply ironic, as Craig would later face considerable backlash for having blonde hair when cast as James Bond—a…

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The “extraordinary” 1994 movie Helena Bonham Carter knew would be a “historic flop”

  • Bonham Carter still considers the much-criticised film good.
  • She enjoyed the production despite its hostile reception.
  • She accepted the role to work with Kenneth Branagh.

Helena Bonham Carter said she enjoyed making Kenneth Branagh’s 1994 adaptation of *Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein*, despite the film attracting intense criticism. She felt it was a good film that was treated unfairly, and described the hostility around its release as extraordinary. The article says the film was widely…

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