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Love & Rage: Here’s your first look at Munroe Bergdorf’s powerful documentary

Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Munroe Bergdorf’s upcoming documentary. Directed by Olivia Cappuccini, Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf is set to offer “an intimate, powerful portrait” of the trailblazing activist, author and model. The synopsis adds: “Weaving together past and present, it explores Munroe’s journey with honesty and depth, diving into themes of identity, race, feminism, and resilience.” Andee Ryder and Sofia Ismail Martin produced the film, while Helen Parker and Ian Bonhote split executive producing duties. On 13 May, the first trailer for the highly anticipated…

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Wicked makes history as the highest-grossing stage musical adaptation of all time

Wicked: Part One has added another incredible record to its already long list of achievements. Over the last few months, the fantasy feature has dominated the pop culture sphere following its release on 22 November.   From its larger-than-life musical numbers to the showstopping cast performances, Wicked: Part One has solidified itself as one of the biggest hits of 2024. In addition to earning universal acclaim, the film has broken an array of box office records, including the biggest global opening for a non-sequel film for 2024 and the biggest global…

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Barbie director Greta Gerwig clears the air on those sequel rumours

Greta Gerwig sets the record straight on the Barbie sequel rumours. On 13 December, The Hollywood Reporter announced that a second film was in the “early stages” of development at Warner Brothers. According to a “well-placed” source, Gerwig and her writing partner/husband, Noah Baumbach, had reportedly come up with an idea and brought it to the movie studio. Another source told the news outlet that despite being in its early stages, it has “opened the door for deal talk.” However, before fans could get their pink outfits lined up, a…

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From shadowy villains to bloodthirsty lovers, is the outlaw always queer?

 LGBTQIA+ representation is historically lacking from the cinematic canon. We reassess the figure of the outsider in the films streaming on MUBI and show how the queer gaze can offer new readings on classic films. WORDS BY MEGAN WALLACE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MUBI MUBI is a streaming service where you can find great, hand-picked films from across the world. In the ongoing series Through the Lens, we’ll be engaging with cinematic representation and queer interpretation via the films streaming on MUBI. If you know your film history, you’ll be aware…

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Love Actually director feels “a bit stupid” about film’s lack of diversity

Richard Curtis has spoken with regret over the lack of diversity in his cult Christmas classic, Love Actually. The director said: “My film is bound in some moments to feel out of date. The lack of diversity makes me feel uncomfortable and a bit stupid.” The 66-year-old revisited the film, which made $247m at the global box office, in an ABC special ahead of its 20-year anniversary. He said he was pleased that the film industry and wider society is changing to represent diverse narratives better, adding: “There is such…

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Billy Eichner addresses “disappointing” opening weekend for Bros

Billy Eichner’s historic new movie, Bros, sold $4.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend – roughly 40 per cent less than anticipated. The film was marketed as the first gay romantic comedy released by a major studio, with Eichner making history as the first openly gay man to co-write and star in one. It focuses on two gay men, played by Eichner and Luke Macfarlane, who, according to Universal, “maybe, possibly, probably stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy.” All of the principal heterosexual roles are played by…

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Taron Egerton confirms Little Shop of Horrors remake is cancelled

Star of stage and screen Taron Egerton has confirmed the upcoming remake of classic 80s hit Little Shop of Horrors has been cancelled. The Kingsman and Rocketman actor confirmed the film was axed to The Mirror. He was set to star alongside Marvel alums Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson. Billy Porter was rumoured to have joined the cast. Egerton said: “I just don’t get it. There was so much goodwill around it but it just fizzled out. Who knows if it will come back, but I can’t help but feel…

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Florence Pugh criticises coverage of sex scenes with Harry Styles

Actress Florence Pugh has criticised fans who only focussed on the sex scenes she does in upcoming film, Don’t Worry Darling. Pugh starred opposite pop legend Harry Styles in the psychological thriller. The pair play a married couple in the 1950s who have joined an experiential community. Pugh plays Alice Chambers, a housewife who learns disturbing secrets about where she is living. The first trailer teased an oral sex scene on the dining table between Pugh and Styles. A second trailer was released which depicted the leads doing more steamy…

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