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The 8 best movies we saw at Cannes Film Festival 2026

FILM: The best of this year’s festival as selected by Jacob Stolworthy and Patrick Smith, including a metaphysical head-scratcher, an adrenaline-pumping monster movie and a sweeping epic that could be a serious awards contender

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Carol Kirkwood’s last forecast live: BBC Weather legend presents final segment after 28 years

She hosted final weather update on ‘BBC Breakfast’ this morning

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Bafta nominations 2026 – live: One Battle After Another leads the pack with 14 nominations

‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ set to lead this year’s pack of nominated movies

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Oscar nominations 2026 – live: Sinners director Ryan Coogler reacts after film breaks record as fans express shock at best picture nods

’Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ leads this year’s movie crop

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The Traitors 2026 live: Fiona is unmasked as a Traitor after tense round table showdown with Rachel

Faithful Matt also made a bold play, asking the Traitors to recruit him later in the game

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The 5 best films of 2025 that you should watch

This year delivered a remarkably diverse slate of cinema, according to The Independent’s chief film and TV correspondent Jacob Stolworthy.

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Rob Reiner and wife Michele’s son Nick Reiner ‘responsible’ for their deaths and remains in custody, police say: Live updates

The Hollywood couple's son, Nick Reiner, 32, arrested on suspicion of murder after father Rob and mother Michele were stabbed in their Brentwood home

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Strictly 2025 – live: Amber Davies lands perfect score in Musicals Week

All the live updates from quarter-finals of BBC dancing competition

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Patricia Routledge death latest: Keeping Up Appearances fans pay tribute to sitcom star

Actor was best known for playing snobby sitcom character Hyacinth Bucket

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Comedian Jordan Gray discusses hilarious new sitcom Transaction

Comedian Jordan Gray sits down with The Independent’s Culture & Lifestyle News Editor Jacob Stolworthy to discuss her new TV sitcom Transaction and forthcoming Edinburgh Fringe show as part ofThe Independent’s Live series in collaboration with Latitude Festival.

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Melanie Lynskey reveals the hidden pressures of playing real life figures

Melanie Lynskey – star of The Last of Us and Yellowjackets – talks to Jacob Stolworthy about her latest role in six-part series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

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Alicia Vikander on starring opposite Jude Law and her favourite work | Binge Watch

Alicia Vikander speaks with The Independent’s Jacob Stolworthy about new film Firebrand, a historical drama directed by Karim Aïnouz. Set during the tumultuous final years of Henry VIII’s (Jude Law) reign, the film focuses on Catherine Parr (Alicia Vikander), his sixth and final wife. In this interview Vikander discusses working…

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Paul Danan – latest tributes: Hollyoaks star’s vaping health battle resurfaces after death

The world of entertainment is paying tribute to former soap star

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The Holdovers is the perfect film to get in the festive spirit

On his final pick of 2024, Jacob Stolworthy selects The Holdovers.

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How Gotham got a fresh spin with The Penguin

Jacob Stolworthy picks his favourites of 2024 in his 12 days of Christmas roundup, with his 11th pick being the fantastic telling of origins of The Penguin.

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A teenage road trip for the ages: Why you should see Gasoline Rainbow this Christmas

Jacob Stolworthy is revealing his 2024 picks in his 12 days of Christmas round up and on the tenth day he's picked road trip movie, Gasoline Rainbow.

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Why this lavish retelling of the vampire story is worth a watch over Christmas

Yes, you've seen this story told before, but the TV series of Interview With The Vampire is a great spin on the tale.

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Netflix present our next great action hero in Rebel Ridge

It's nearly Christmas and Jacob Stolworthy is looking through 2024 to pick his twelve top picks of the year so you can catch up over the Christmas period.

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The TV show drawing comparisons to Lost is a great Christmas watch

Jacob Stolworthy takes you through his 12 picks of 2024 in his 12 days of Christmas guide. Today's pick is the MGM TV series From, a supernatural thriller that's drawing comparisons to Jacob's beloved Lost.

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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder bring the wit with season three of Hacks

The Independent's Jacob Stolworthy takes a look at his 12 picks of 2024 in his 12 Days of Christmas list.

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Why you should watch Zac Efron’s emotional tour-de-force in the wrestling ring

For the 12 days of Christmas, The Independent's Jacob Stolworthy is giving his picks of 2024, with day four revealing Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White's The Iron Claw.

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Why you should go back to school this Christmas with BBC Three’s Boarders

The Independent's Jacob Stolworthy takes you through his 12 days of Christmas picks for the best TV and film of 2024.

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Why a granny seeking revenge should be on your Christmas watchlist

Over the 12 days of Christmas, The Independent's Jacob Stolworthy shares his picks of 2024.

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Jacob’s 12 Days of Christmas: The gritty BBC police drama you should be watching

Jacob Stolworthy takes you through his top picks of 2024 in film and television across the 12 days of Christmas, beginning with gritty BBC drama Blue Lights.

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Glastonbury 2024 lineup: Dua Lipa, Sza and Coldplay revealed to headline

Reactions as Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and Shania Twain announced for top spots on the Pyramid Stage

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