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How the Trainspotting soundtrack changed the world
How the Trainspotting soundtrack changed the world
The Trainspotting music, co-curated by Irvine Welsh and Danny Boyle, was the most influential film soundtrack of its time. Now Welsh is back with a new one to accompany his latest novel, Men in Love
Savages review – a deeply political film designed to raise awareness of Indigenous rights
Savages review – a deeply political film designed to raise awareness of Indigenous rights
Yes, Sue Storm is a leader in the Fantastic Four – just as she should be
Yes, Sue Storm is a leader in the Fantastic Four – just as she should be
Inside the Big Issue: Superheroes vs the culture wars
Inside the Big Issue: Superheroes vs the culture wars
Eric Idle: 'George Harrison mortgaged his house so Monty Python could make Life of Brian'
Eric Idle: 'George Harrison mortgaged his house so Monty Python could make Life of Brian'
This summer proves Hollywood is out of ideas – but horror movies might just give something worth watching
This summer proves Hollywood is out of ideas – but horror movies might just give something worth watching
Yes, James Gunn's Superman is an immigrant story. Just as it always has been
Yes, James Gunn's Superman is an immigrant story. Just as it always has been
Legendary filmmaker David Cronenberg: 'Technology is not alien – it's completely human'
Legendary filmmaker David Cronenberg: 'Technology is not alien – it's completely human'
SuperFantastic! It's a retro superhero summer as Superman and the Fantastic Four face off
SuperFantastic! It's a retro superhero summer as Superman and the Fantastic Four face off
A short history of film, social realism and raw talent
A short history of film, social realism and raw talent
Activist Munroe Bergdorf: 'We need to bring the transgender conversation back to a human level'
Activist Munroe Bergdorf: 'We need to bring the transgender conversation back to a human level'
From Pavements to Searching for Sugar Man: The most enchanting music docs to watch right now
From Pavements to Searching for Sugar Man: The most enchanting music docs to watch right now
Tornado director John Maclean: 'There aren't many samurai Westerns set in Britain'
Tornado director John Maclean: 'There aren't many samurai Westerns set in Britain'
Cynthia Erivo: 'The moment I came out as queer, that's when everything made sense'
Cynthia Erivo: 'The moment I came out as queer, that's when everything made sense'
New film Lollipop powerfully lays bare the 'inhumane' way mothers are cut off from their children
New film Lollipop powerfully lays bare the 'inhumane' way mothers are cut off from their children
Dangerous Animals review – you're gonna need a bigger bait
Dangerous Animals review – you're gonna need a bigger bait
Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs and The Salt Path author Raynor Winn on homelessness and human spirit
Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs and The Salt Path author Raynor Winn on homelessness and human spirit
Deaf President Now! and the greatest civil rights movement you've probably never heard of
Deaf President Now! and the greatest civil rights movement you've probably never heard of
Anora director Sean Baker on sweeping the Oscars and what his film has in common with Kes
Anora director Sean Baker on sweeping the Oscars and what his film has in common with Kes
I became an actor after 30 years as a Royal Marine. Here's what people need to know about veterans
I became an actor after 30 years as a Royal Marine. Here's what people need to know about veterans
The Surfer review – Nicolas Cage rides a wave of desperation
The Surfer review – Nicolas Cage rides a wave of desperation
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa: 'Skins had a big impact on how I lived my life as a teenager'
