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 Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022
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 Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022
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 The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022
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. Los Angeles Times · Sep 16, 2022
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… Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022
'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 The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022
What to stream: Enjoy prior works of 'Woman King' director Gina Prince-Bythewood Director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s historical warrior action epic “The Woman King” hits theaters this weekend. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, it kicks off the fall movie season, and it’s sitting pretty on Rotten Tomatoes at the moment with a cool 100% perfect score. Viola Davis stars in this… Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022
How 'The Woman King' makes Hollywood history with an incredible true story One of the most pronounced effects of Marvel's "Black Panther" was that it allowed a race of people who've long been underserved by Hollywood to envision an alternative history not rooted in victimhood. Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2022
'Doctor Strange 2' costume designer confirms a major X-Men theory Costume designer Graham Churchyard breaks down the newest looks in the MCU, including new details about heroes like Wanda, Professor X, and Captain Carter. Inverse · Jul 13, 2022
All of the best celebrity looks from Wimbledon From royals to footballers, celebs have been out in force to watch the tennis this year. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
Fendi Caps Fashion Week, Going East in Culture-Hopping Show Fendi’s ultra-white, sanitized runway for once put the couture, not the decor, in the spotlight to cap Paris fashion week on Thursday. That allowed guests, including Bond star Lashana Lynch and Korean actress Song Hye-kyo, to take in every bead, paillette and spliced paneling that went behind this impressive fall… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022
Matilda launches the London Film Festival Schoolgirl Alisha Weir, 11, stars and Emma Thompson plays fearsome teacher Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022
Matilda musical movie starring Emma Thompson to open London film festival World premiere of the film version of the Roald Dahl-based musical also stars Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022
Young Scottish creators win major film awards in London THREE young Scottish filmmakers have won major awards at the Into Film Awards at Odeon Leicester Square. The ceremony was attended by a host of… The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022 Hwang Dong-hyuk’s real-life Squid Game can’t rival the fictional horrors If there’s no playing to the death, it’s just a bunch of adults playing hopscotch and marbles
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Retro minis and bare baby bumps: The best-dressed stars at the 75th Cannes Film Festival The annual film festival will see star-studded premieres take place in the coming days
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Retro minis and bare baby bumps: The best-dressed stars at the 75th Cannes Film Festival The annual film festival will see star-studded premieres take place in the coming days
The Independent UK · May 18, 2022 These are the best-dressed stars at the 75th Cannes Film Festival The annual film festival will see star-studded premieres take place in the coming days
ABC News · May 14, 2022 What's with all the cameos in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Fans have been cheering in cinemas over the appearance of certain characters in this new Marvel offering, but what's the fuss? Warning: this story contains spoilers.
Inverse · Apr 23, 2022 'Doctor Strange 2' leak reveals 6 MCU dream cameos could finally happen A brand new Marvel leak claims to reveal every major cameo character that MCU fans should expect to see in next month's 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.'
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2022 How to wear stripes: spring 2022’s cheerful fashion trend Form an orderly line: colourful stripes are the main attraction for SS22
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022 The Power Of The Dog takes top honours at Bafta film awards Will Smith and Joanna Scanlan won the leading acting prizes.
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2022 Bafta awards 2022: Lashana Lynch named Rising Star The Power of the Dog starring Benedict Cumberbatch scoops Best Film
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2022 Bafta Rising Star 2022 award: James Bond actress Lashana Lynch among nominees James Bond star Lashana Lynch could be set to follow in the footsteps of John Boyega, Kristen Stewart and Daniel Kaluuya after being nominated for the Bafta EE Rising Star award.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2022 Bond actor Lashana Lynch nominated for Bafta rising star award The Briton is up against Kodi Smit-McPhee, Millicent Simmonds, Ariana Debose and Harris Dickinson