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Sony Picture EntertainmentThe third instalment in the Paddington franchise is "a wholesome, richly coloured adventure yarn" however it can't quite replicate the "blissful magic" of its predecessor.How do you follow the best film ever made? Well, perhaps that's over-stating the...

Eureka EntertainmentThere's long been a misconception that action films are a masculine domain. But female strength and agility have been showcased on the big screen since the silent era.When you think about action films, the default response is probably to...

Aidan MonaghanFrom the big-screen debut of a musical theatre classic to the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's Roman epic, these are the films to see this month.Courtesy Cannes Film FestivalThe Seed of the Sacred FigThe story behind The Seed of...

Getty ImagesFrom outrageous costumes to trick or treat: the unexpected ancient roots of Halloween's most popular – and most esoteric – traditions.With its goblins, goosebumps and rituals – from bobbing for apples to dressing up as vampires and ghosts –...

Apple TV+Oscar-winner Steve McQueen's latest film offers a new perspective on life in the capital during the devastating 1940-41 Nazi bombing campaign – dispelling myths and clichés."I can assure you, there is no panic, no fear, no despair in London...

HBOFrom a small-screen spinoff of the Denis Villeneuve Dune films to the return of Sharon Horgan's Bad Sisters, these are the shows to stream this month.PeacockThe Day of the JackalCasting is the biggest lure in this action thriller, with Eddie...

AlamyThe Terminator was released 40 years ago, on 26 October 1984. James Cameron's science-fiction thriller turned its star into one of the biggest Hollywood action heroes of the 1980s and 1990s – and it was all because he chose to...

Alamy(Credit: Alamy)After the death of Liam Payne at 31, music industry figures are debating the duty of care for artists who find fame at a young age - some have suggested an all-out ban might be the solution.As tributes poured...

NetflixWhen Mats Steen died at the age of 25 in 2014 from a degenerative muscular disease, his parents, Robert and Trude Steen, were surprised to be contacted at their home in Norway by people from all over Europe, mourning his...

Inside Out(Credit: Inside Out)The pop star has returned with a bombastic new song, the first single from her upcoming sixth album, harking back to her origins. But it also chimes with the current musical landscape.As a general rule, great pop...