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Sir Roger Moore’s son says only a man should play 007 amid Lashana Lynch speculation

Sir Roger Moore’s son has said only a man should play James Bond amid speculation that Lashana Lynch could be the next 007.

Evening Standard

Lashana Lynch on deconstructing stereotypes, and shaping her legacy one act at a time

“Idon’t believe anything just happens,” says Lashana Lynch effusively during the first moments of our interview. It’s a cool November morning when we connect on Zoom just a few days after her beautiful cover shoot wearing Chanel Beauty for Marie Claire. She is the face of our latest Future Shapers 2022 issue, which celebrates inspiring pioneers making a positive impact, and…

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Netflix's Matilda shows how children's gifts can only shine with loving support from adults

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical on Netflix reminds us of the importance of love, kindness and respect in education. The film is adapted from the award-winning dramatic musical inspired by Roald Dahl’s novel Matilda.

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Has the next James Bond been revealed? All the latest rumors

Some of the top stars who could be in the running to become the next James Bond.

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You Need to Watch the Most Underrated Action Epic of 2022 on Netflix ASAP

"Beyond this wall is a palace of women."

Inverse

Envelopes, please! Our film critics reveal their personal Oscars shortlists

Ahead of the official Academy nominations on Tuesday, Observer critics and film writers pick their standout movies, performances, directors and more

The Guardian - UK

New movies in cinemas and on Netflix and Prime Video from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day

Tom Hanks as a grump, Emma Thompson as a villain, Daniel Craig as a flamboyant detective, Antonio Banderas as a cat - plus docos, awards-season contenders, family films, biopics and more.

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Movie review: 'Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical' charms despite a villain requiring much suspension of disbelief

It isn't Matilda's absurdly lousy parents.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones reveals dream to play James Bond after Sean Connery urged her to go for 007 role

The Welsh star, 53, reflected on her friendship with the late actor, who played the iconic film character from 1962 to 1983

Evening Standard

Why Emma Thompson's Trunchbull is genuinely unsettling in Netflix's 'Matilda'

Twenty-five minutes into "Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical," Miss Agatha Trunchbull appears onscreen for the first time. She's initially introduced in glimpses — crooked teeth, thin lips, intricate uniform, severe updo — but the camera then zooms out to reveal a new version of the well-known villain, thoughtfully reimagined over…

Los Angeles Times

Matilda the Musical review: A frothy, whimsical delight

The musical of Roald Dahl’s classic book is so intrinsically British it will soon be absorbed into the Paddington cinematic universe

The Independent UK

Next James Bond: The 25 actors who could replace Daniel Craig as the new 007

A look at the longlist of actors who could play Bond next

Total Film

The Woman King movie review: it may be wish-fulfilment but it’s also a dream

A stonking yet subtle performance from Viola Davis leads an outstanding cast in this groundbreaking film

Evening Standard

Matilda review: A frothy, whimsical delight

The musical of Roald Dahl’s classic book is so intrinsically British it will soon be absorbed into the Paddington cinematic universe

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Evening Standard

‘It hasn’t sunk in yet that I’m Matilda’: Child star Alisha Weir on red carpet as London Film festival begins

Roald Dahl’s story is a favourite — and it speaks to us very closely, say stars - as film premieres on LFF’s opening night

The Independent UK

Matilda review: A frothy, whimsical delight

The musical of Roald Dahl’s classic book is so intrinsically British it will soon be absorbed into the Paddington cinematic universe

Evening Standard

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical movie review: the best moments are extraordinary

Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull will haunt your dreams

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Matilda’ Leads Celebrity-Filled Lineup at London Film Fest

After a pared down, pandemic-affected edition in 2021, the BFI London Film Festival is back in full swing this year. The annual event kicks off Wednesday evening with the premiere of a new, musical action adaptation of “Matilda” — the first time in a decade that a family-friendly film has…

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Evening Standard

How we made Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical: from West End musical to movie marvel

The musical story of a clever girl who stands up against tyranny has reached the screen at last

The Guardian - UK

Work aimed at children is ‘sacred’ says Emma Thompson as Matilda the Musical premieres

The actor, who plays Miss Trunchbull in the film, said she grew up surrounded by Roald Dahl work

The Independent UK

The Woman King review: ferocious warrior tale is a vibrant celebration of Black womanhood in all its glory

Viola Davis plays the (fictionalised) leader of the (real-life) Agojie, an elite unit of all-female warriors active in the historical kingdom of Dahomey

The Guardian - UK

James Bond at 60: Britain’s bulletproof cultural export is ripe for another rebirth

After the end of No Time to Die, we examine how the British ambassador of death-defying derring-do has used reinvention to survive so long

Los Angeles Times

The women of 'The Woman King' share their war stories: 'This must happen again'

Gina Prince-Bythewood's "The Woman King" is something unique for Hollywood: a historical epic with four Black women in prominent heroic roles.

Tribune News Service

Movie review: 'The Woman King' an epic that puts women in the middle of the action

When actress Maria Bello visited the West African nation of Benin in 2015, she learned the history of the Agojie, an all-female military regiment from the Kingdom of Dahomey (and the inspiration for Wakanda’s Dora Milaje from “Black Panther”). Recognizing the cinematic potential for this story, she developed the project…

The Independent UK

'Woman King,' Viola Davis and the culmination of a struggle

When Viola Davis, sculpted and hardened from months of training, first stood in the full garb of the Agojie warrior women, with her bare feet in the African sand, it was the culmination of not just the years-long push to make “The Woman King,” but of a lifelong battle

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