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Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops

Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.

Peter Watkins: Revolutionary Film-Maker's Legacy

Discover how Peter Watkins, the visionary director behind 'Culloden' and 'The War Game', challenged conventional film-making and faced censorship for his radical approach to documentary cinema.

Author's Ultimate Book Recommendations Revealed

Discover the literary treasures that shaped one of Britain's most successful authors, from childhood favourites to modern masterpieces that deserve a place on your bookshelf.

Tarantino confirms acting return for final film

Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino confirms he'll return to acting in his upcoming final movie, breaking his 25-year on-screen hiatus in what promises to be a cinematic farewell.

Coppola's Megalopolis divides Cannes critics

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited epic Megalopolis premiered at Cannes to wildly mixed reactions, with some viewers walking out while others gave standing ovations for the ambitious $120 million self-funded project.

Coppola sells watch collection after £120M film losses

Legendary Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola faces financial reckoning as he auctions his luxury watch collection to recover from staggering £120 million film losses. Exclusive details on the Hollywood icon's dramatic sale.

Isabella Rossellini's emotional film confession to father

In a moving tribute, actress Isabella Rossellini shares the poignant story of how she secretly discovered her father Roberto Rossellini's cinematic legacy, leading to an emotional reunion that brought the legendary director to tears.

Question Time with Film Legend Terry Gilliam

Film icon Terry Gilliam invites Guardian readers to submit their burning questions in an exclusive Q&A about his extraordinary career, from Monty Python to his latest cinematic ventures.

Neurodiverse filmmakers win top London Film Festival award

A groundbreaking neurodiverse filmmaking collective has been honoured with the Creative Audacity Award at the 2025 London Film Festival, celebrating their innovative approach to cinema that challenges conventional storytelling.

Sam Mendes Honoured with Prestigious Fellowship in Dorset

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes receives distinguished fellowship recognition during special ceremony at historic Bryanston School in Dorset, celebrating his extraordinary contributions to cinema and theatre.

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