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Hollywood mourns Sir Sidney Poitier, ground-breaking Black actor and activist who has died at 94

Tributes have poured in from around the world for Sidney Poitier, the ground-breaking titan of cinema’s golden age and first Black man to win an Oscar for best actor, who has died at the age of 94.

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Film

The films you need to see in 2022

The release schedule is chock-full of leftfield gems and bankable franchises, but can cinemas win back audiences?

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LGBTQ+

Rebel Dykes: From activism to politics and sex, unheard lesbian stories hit the screen

Documentary Rebel Dykes shows the 1980s lesbian community in a way it’s never before been seen. It’s been captivating queer audiences since its release, and is available to watch online and in selected cinemas now.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and its poignant discussion of homelessness

Film

tick, tick…BOOM! star Alexandra Shipp: ‘If I’m not challenging myself I’m not doing myself justice’

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The Matrix Resurrections

Priyanka Chopra enters the Matrix: ‘I love reading the speculations of the fans’

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The Big Issue TV

10 great documentaries you can watch on The Big Issue TV with a free month’s trial

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Film

tick, tick…BOOM! star Robin de Jesús: ‘No more choosing fear over love’

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Film

Jason Statham is the Cary Grant who could kick your head off

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Christmas

It’s A Wonderful Life became a life-saving guardian angel for star Karolyn Grimes

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Christmas

Christmas ghost stories: 5 of the best festive phantoms

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Climate Crisis

Inside the Climate Crisis Film Festival

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The Beatles

Get Back is The Beatles as they were, not as we’ve been led to believe

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