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Ralph Fiennes' Haunting Triumph in 'The Choral'

Ralph Fiennes delivers a tour de force performance in 'The Choral', a poignant and unsettling British drama exploring trauma, memory, and the elusive nature of truth. Discover why this film is set to be a defining moment in his acclaimed career.

South Park's 15 Biggest Scandals: ranked

A definitive ranking of South Park's most controversial episodes, from mocking Tom Cruise to enraging Donald Trump and triggering global outrage. Discover the moments that pushed boundaries and caused chaos.

Maxine Peake to Play Mary Whitehouse in New Play

Acclaimed actress Maxine Peake stars as controversial moral crusader Mary Whitehouse in a provocative new play by Sarah Wooley, exploring censorship, power and feminism in modern Britain.

Alberta Pauses Controversial School Book Ban After Outcry

Facing fierce opposition from parents, authors, and free speech advocates, the Alberta government has announced a dramatic pause on its contentious school book ban policy. The move follows widespread criticism that the initiative was censorship disguised

Russia Turns Fairy Tales Into War Propaganda, Film-Maker Reveals

Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky exposes Russia's state-funded cinema industry, revealing how classic fairy tales are being weaponised as pro-war propaganda to indoctrinate the nation's youth amidst an unprecedented cultural purge.

Linehan and Farage summoned to US Congress

Comedy writer Graham Linehan and political figure Nigel Farage are set to give evidence before a powerful US congressional committee in Washington, investigating the alleged 'weaponisation' of the federal government.

RSF: Israel's Systematic Campaign Against Gaza Journalists

Exclusive: A damning new report from Reporters Without Borders details a systematic Israeli campaign targeting media in Gaza, with over 100 Palestinian journalists killed since October. The fight for press freedom has become a battle for survival.

Venice Film Festival 2023: Stars Arrive in Spectacular Style

The 80th Venice International Film Festival commenced in spectacular style as Hollywood A-listers, European royalty, and global cinema icons descended upon the Lido for the opening night gala. Get the full report on the glamorous arrivals, stunning fashio

Paws at the Pictures: The Rise of Dog-Friendly Cinema

Discover how dog-friendly cinema screenings are transforming the UK's cultural landscape, offering a perfect night out for you and your four-legged friend. From special 'doggyvision' films to booming community events, find out why this trend is fetching r

Willem Dafoe's 'Late Fame': A Masterful Portrait of Ageing

Academy Award-nominee Willem Dafoe delivers a tour-de-force performance in 'Late Fame', a poignant and darkly funny film exploring the struggles of an ageing actor in New York City. Read our exclusive review of this cinematic triumph.

Singapore censors US comedian's Palestine jokes

Exclusive: American comedian Sammy Obeid's show in Singapore was shut down by authorities for jokes about Palestine, sparking a fierce debate on censorship and free speech in the city-state.

China Targets Telegram in Bangkok in Global Crackdown

Exclusive: Chinese authorities are attempting to block Telegram in Bangkok, pressuring Thai officials in a major escalation of its digital censorship efforts beyond its borders. Pavel Durov's encrypted app faces new global threat.

Cycling UK's 'woke' ban on Three Cocks village name backfires

Cycling UK faces ridicule and accusations of 'woke censorship' after ordering a local club to censor the name of the historic village of Three Cocks from a racing event, sparking a fierce debate about tradition and modern sensibilities.

Reform UK Accuses Nottingham Post of Censorship

Reform UK accuses the Nottingham Post of censorship after the newspaper refuses to publish a candidate's article on free speech, igniting a fierce debate on media bias and political discourse.

Bukele calls Spanish press 'enemies of democracy'

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele sparks international outcry after labelling Spanish journalists 'enemies of democracy' in a fiery tirade, drawing parallels to Trump's media attacks and raising press freedom alarms.

Venice Film Festival 2025 Embraces Immersive XR Cinema

The 2025 Venice Film Festival unveils a groundbreaking 'Expanded Reality' strand, showcasing immersive VR and AR films that are set to redefine the very essence of cinematic narrative and audience experience.

Alberta's 'Parental Rights' Policy Sparks Massive Book Ban

A controversial new policy in Alberta, Canada, is forcing schools to pull hundreds of books from shelves, igniting a fierce national debate over censorship, LGBTQ+ representation, and the true meaning of 'parental rights' in education.

1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold British Story

Exclusive oral history reveals the gritty, against-all-odds making of the 1990 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' film. Discover how a dark, independent British-backed production defied Hollywood to become a global box office phenomenon.

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