2 h. ago Carey Mulligan joins a glamorous Andrea Riseborough and Emily Watson at the British Independent Film Awards

The actress, 40, was joined by Andrea Riseborough, 44, and Emily Watson, 58, for the 28th ceremony in London on Sunday night.

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6 h. ago Carey Mulligan dazzles in a gold strapless gown as she joins Andrea Riseborough and Emily Watson at the British Independent Film Awards

The actress, 40, was joined by Andrea Riseborough, 44, and Emily Watson, 58, for the 28th ceremony in London on Sunday night.

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16 h. ago Palestinian in Louis Theroux documentary describes months of harassment by settlers and Israeli soldiers

‘I don’t feel safe in my own house,’ activist Issa Amro tells The Independent following months of targeting after appearing in Theroux’s film The Settlers

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6 d. ago Film critics are great – and insufferable – because they’re human. AI critics are nothing

Artificial intelligence has given rise to a new breed of movie pundit – one that gloms onto consensus opinion and regurgitates rote praise. Xan Brooks looks out at this new frontier of film criticism and despairs

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6 d. ago Japanese concerts and films cancelled across China as political tensions escalate

Beijing and Tokyo are locked in a diplomatic row over Japanese prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan

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9 d. ago Eddie Murphy to receive prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026

At 64, Murphy has commanded the entertainment industry for nearly five decades

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1 week ago Melania's subtle gesture to Saudi prince as she stuns in strapless green gown after Trump's extraordinary Oval Office defense sparked outrage

Melania Trump stunned in a strapless emerald dress - to match Saudi Arabia 's flag - as she joined President Trump in hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a dinner.

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1 week ago Quaint market town bustling with independent shops and cosy pubs 'just like film set'

Sometimes all you want is the opportunity to slow down life and enjoy a refreshing break somewhere quiet and idyllic - this location is the perfect way to do just that

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2 w. ago Rochelle Hulmes looks radiant in strapless gown as she hosts this year's Children In Need telethon

Vernon Kay, who is one of this year's main hosts, was spotted looking dapper as he arrived at MediaCity in Salford, Manchester.

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2 w. ago Portishead’s Geoff Barrow: ‘I can’t think of any worse music to make love to than ours’

As he moves into film production with the thriller Game, the musician – also known for Beak> – answers your questions on Myspace rappers, Bristol greats and whether Portishead will ever make new musicWhat made you decide to make a film, Game, and can you tell us a little bit about it? Zoe2025As I’ve grown older, I’ve found myself having more film ideas than musical ones. Having an independent label, Invada Records, I wondered if I could actually make a film. I was at school with [co-writer and actor] Marc Bessant, I’ve worked with [director] John Minton for 20 years and I met [co-writer] Rob Williams – a scriptwriter for Judge Dredd and stuff – when he moved to Portishead [Somerset]. The idea of someone trapped in an upside down car comes from JG Ballard’s Concrete Island. Initially it was gonna be a horror film where the character was attacked by rabid dogs, but instead we set it during the end of rave culture. I immediately thought of Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods for the...

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2 w. ago Children left screaming as ‘hardcore porn’ mistakenly played on ferry

DFDS says it is ‘very sorry’ about the incident

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2 w. ago Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson to reunite for second Luther movie, Netflix announces

Wilson, who did not appear in the first film, will reprise her role as Detective Chief Inspector John Luther’s sidekick, Alice Morgan

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3 w. ago Jonathan Bailey clarifies ‘unfortunate’ reports about stepping back from acting

‘Wicked’ star said the ‘ripple effect’ of headlines about him ‘stopping’ acting was ‘extraordinary’

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3 w. ago Independent film festival in New York cancelled after China puts pressure on directors

Directors ask for their films not to be shown at IndieChina festival, which was due to launch this weekendAn independent film festival due to start in New York this weekend has been cancelled after several film-makers pulled out due to harassment from the Chinese authorities, raising concerns about transnational repression.The inaugural IndieChina film festival was planned to take place between 8 and 15 November. But on 5 November, the festival’s curator, Zhu Rikun, posted on Facebook that he had been forced to cancel 80% of the planned screenings because film-makers had pulled out. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The big problem with Meghan Markle’s acting comeback – and it’s not Harry or the Royals

After her Netflix series flopped, rumour has it that the Duchess of Sussex will make her return to cinema screens – by playing herself. Lydia Spencer-Elliot reports

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3 w. ago British Independent Film Awards 2025 nominations revealed: Surprise drama leads the way with 12 nods

The eagerly-anticipated nominations for the British Independent Film Awards 2025 have been announced with a surprise drama earning the most nods.

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3 w. ago Madrid will give Woody Allen £1.3m for his next film – but only if it bears city’s name

Agreement requires film to be shot entirely within the Community of Madrid

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