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Films about race and poverty in Paris, low-life exuberance in London and Werner Herzog re-tracing a friend’s quest

Also: damning memories from and since the Viet Nam war, an innovative dance choreographer in 3-D, the latest unhinged act by Nicolas Cage and a new but unseen version of The Turn of the Screw

A vengeful mom, a demonic nun and Michael Caine’s memories of the swinging 60s

Also: a tulips and Mafia fantasy in Italy and the troubling lives of three skateboarders

Films with a pre-Rebel James Dean, Tom Hardy as twin gangsters and a future queen at play

Also corruption in Russia, resisting oppression in Iran and new movies from Europe and Vancouver
Topshop Unique A/W 14 Show at London Fashion Week

TOPSHOP Unique and Ryan Lo at London Fashion Week

Topshop brings high-street fashion into couture-worthy pieces on the catwalk during London Fashion Week.

I Am Nasrine is a great rendition of a common theme

At times the film has remarkable subtlety, and at others, it is in-your-face emotional.

Robert Redford launches Sundance in London

Actor, filmmaker and activist Robert Redford launched the inaugural Sundance London Film and Music Festival at a press conference in London today. Redford was joined by John Cooper, Director of...

Sundance London review: LUV

Set in Baltimore, LUV follows 11 year-old Woody (Michael Rainey jr.) as he spends the day with his Uncle Vincent (Common), recently released from prison. Written and directed by Sheldon Candis, the...

Amy Winehouse's dad thinks alcohol detox killed her

Final medical results aren't in, but he thinks a withdrawal-related seizure claimed her.

Fall into colour

This season, it's all about colour and decades of styles. Look towards the 40s and 70s as sources of inspiration, but with a modern and tailored twist. Colour me reckless With little of what's...

Review into Vancouver's Stanley Cup riot to be released this week

Authors studied causes, police role, lessons learned (or not) from riot in '94 -- and how to avoid a repeat in future.